CanadianSME Small Business Podcast
Welcome to the CanadianSME podcast, a podcast for Canadian Small Businesses. In our podcasts, we interview Canadian experts and entrepreneurs to give small business owners access to expert knowledge that helps them grow their enterprises. Our mission is to empower Canadian small and medium enterprises and help them reach a bigger audience through our platform. Calling upon some of the most successful subject matter experts in the industry, the small business podcasts aim at identifying issues and finding solutions, all this while helping the business owners.
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How Storytelling & SEO Build Unforgettable Brands – Bhavik & Sahil
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how storytelling, brand strategy, and SEO work together to make brands discoverable, trusted, and unforgettable in crowded markets.</p><p>Our guests are Bhavik Sarkhedi, Forbes and New York Times–featured writer and Co-founder of Blushush and Ohh My Brand, and Sahil Gandhi, Co-founder and The Brand Professor expert in personal branding and positioning. Together, they share how companies and leaders can define narratives that build credibility and accelerate growth.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>Brand Strategy for Corporates: How clarity in positioning an...
The ₹100 Crore Lesson: Why Too Many Features Destroy Great Products
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In today’s episode, we explore how Voice AI is reshaping the future of entrepreneurship by removing complexity and making AI accessible through natural conversation.</p><p>Our guest is Vikram Shekhawat, Founder and CEO of ModalX, a serial entrepreneur with two exits and a track record of scaling Pariksha to three million dollars ARR. He is now building a voice-first AI operating system designed for everyday entrepreneurs who want simplicity and real results.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>Voice First AI & SMB Adoption: Vikram shares why conversational AI...
AI-Powered Growth: How Weggo Helps Businesses Scale Smarter, Not Harder
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how growth marketing, data intelligence, and AI-powered automation are helping small businesses transform complex information into clear, actionable strategies.</p><p>Joining us is Daniel Marques, Founder and CEO of Weggo Solutions, a Brazilian entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in Information Technology and Business Intelligence. Daniel shares how his move to Canada reshaped his entrepreneurial journey and how he helps SMEs achieve consistent, measurable growth.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p>Entrepreneurial Journey: Daniel’s move from Brazil to Canada and the re...
The Future of AI Governance: Fighting Bias, Ableism & Building Trust
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today we explore AI governance, ethics, and accountability, and why responsible technology is essential as AI becomes deeply embedded in Canadian society and business.</p><p>Our guests are Max Brault and Ryan Carrier of ForHumanity Canada. Max is a national leader in accessibility and disability advocacy, while Ryan, a former finance executive, pioneered the concept of independent AI audits to ensure corporate AI systems are safe, transparent, and trustworthy.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>Independent AI Audits: Ryan explains how an AI certification process works and why...
Business Owner Exhaustion: The Cost of Fragmented Planning
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore how integrated advisory brings clarity to wealth management by aligning every professional around one coordinated strategy.</p><p>Our guest is Sophie Blais, President and CCO of The WealthCo Group of Companies. A CFP and Kolbe Certified Consultant, Sophie shares how WealthCo’s integrated approach and technology driven collaboration help business owners eliminate fragmentation and plan with confidence.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>Why Integrated Advisory Matters: How WealthCo redefines holistic planning for Canadian business owners and high net worth families.<br /> The Cos...
From $3M to $70M: Larry Trenwith on Corporate Alignment, Culture & Scaling
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore what it really takes for founders and CEOs to scale successfully by turning strategic complexity into consistent, profitable execution.</p><p>Our guest is Larry Trenwith, Executive Coach and Growth Advisor at Trenstar Management Ltd. With 25 years of experience, multiple Series A financings, an IPO, and exits under his belt, Larry shares a practical, proven approach to scaling companies beyond the $75 million mark.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>Growth vs. Scaling: Larry explains the real difference between the two and why many businesses...
Sabahat Naureen on People, Culture & The New Face of Digital Transformation
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore the real engine behind digital transformation: people, culture, and the power of strategic storytelling.</p><p>Joining us is Sabahat Naureen, Founder and Chief Transformation Advisor at Audacious Strategy, a boutique consultancy helping energy and construction companies accelerate change. With a background in engineering, a global Executive MBA, and experience leading transformation across corporate and startup environments, Sabahat bridges strategy with execution in a uniquely human way.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p>Beyond Technology: Why culture, communication, and storytelling determine transformation success.<br /> T...
3-Step Content Strategy for SMEs
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. Today we uncover how small businesses can scale smarter with the right digital strategy, strong SEO foundations, and content designed to convert rather than just attract attention.</p><p>Our guest is Smriti Middha, Founder of Care Digital. With experience across three continents, she helps businesses grow their online presence by integrating digital strategy, technical support, and custom workflows to build reliable and conversion driven digital ecosystems.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>SEO vs Ads: Smriti explains how a visibility blind spot revealed why targeted SEO often outperforms...
Scaling a Global Tech Company
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. In this episode, we explore how Intelligent Mobility is redefining transportation by using data, AI, and connectivity to make streets safer, traffic flow smoother, and communities more resilient.</p><p>Our guest is Kurtis McBride, Founder and CEO of Miovision and an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Ontario Winner. Since 2005, he has led the development of technologies that turn intersections into intelligent, connected systems, helping cities in more than sixty countries modernize mobility.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>The Miovision Origin Story: How frustration with manual traffic counting...
From 90-Day Hustle to Fintech Leader:Amogh Oak’s GTM Playbook
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore the mindset, strategy, and storytelling required for fintech founders to build traction and win in competitive markets.</p><p>Our guest is Amogh Oak, Founder of Clueless Monk Technologies, an immigrant entrepreneur who blends finance, storytelling, and practical go to market execution to help fintech and financial services companies convert complex opportunities into predictable growth.</p><p>Key Highlights</p>The 90 Day Hustle: How Amogh’s immigrant journey and a leap of faith shaped his approach to grit, risk taking, and entrepreneurship.<br /> Fin...
