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Bastien Poulain and Mélanie Mamet from 1642 talk about their commitment to using only quality, natural ingredients, supporting more than 400 jobs locally, and providing an answer to a very a-propos question: “If your gin is from Quebec, why isn’t your tonic water?” www.todaysentrepreneur.org

Today's Entrepreneur by FL Montreal returns next week on all your favourite podcast channels and on CJAD 800 AM Saturday February 27 at noon. Join FL's Michael Newton and TNKR Media's Dan Delmar with Bastien Poulain and Mélanie Mamet of 1642.  Listen to over a decade worth of entrepreneur stories and resources for small and medium businesses and family businesses at todaysentrepreneur.org. 

Jade Doucet-Martineau tells us how brainstorming about space travel led to founding a medtech startup — while she was in college. She also addresses the challenges of preclinical trials, the rigour required in dealing with the American FDA and securing an international round of financing during the pandemic.

Vincenzo Guzzo tells us about inheriting a family business, diversifying in various sectors, and his interest in philanthropy. Plus: Managing through ambiguity; how to better lead your team this year.

Greg Kirstein talks about the hurdles of establishing a new NHL franchise, wearing multiple hats in his organization for close to 23 years, and running the team’s charitable foundation.

Rock Thomas of Rock Thomas International tells us about transitioning from real estate to becoming a best-selling author, moving from humble beginnings to self-made millionaire, and world-renowned speaker.

Zach Khazzam of Rite Way Freight Ltd tells us about the trials and tribulations of establishing a transportation and logistics company, the joys of a family-owned and operated business model, and adapting to dramatic changes in market conditions.

Annick D’Amours of 3 femmes et un coussin tells us about the value of entering business contests, the fact that handshake deals do work, and what happens when you lose a business partner.

Sam Younès from Altium Wealth Architecture tells us about the benefits of a Family Office, Investment Management in today’s volatile marketplace, and creating his own independent investment firm.

Angelo Rubino of Rubino Shoes discusses family business transition, upscale positioning with getting back to brands, and moving from physical locations to online sales.

Maxime Gauthier Bourbonnais from Merinio discusses artificial intelligence for workplace scheduling; how it can simplify ever-changing staffing requirements, predict and manage absenteeism, and ensure timely two-way communication with employees.

David Côté of LOOP Mission is a buzzworthy entrepreneur attracting a lot of attention for buying loads of ugly fruit. He will tell us about the unwanted fruits and veggies used in his juicing business, his dedication to a circular economy and the power of direct-to-consumer in difficult times.

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This week we talk PR with Torchia communications & TNKR Media, we hear how La Sirene de la Mer and our own FL have adapted to the current normal, and from Cirka Distilleries as they pivoted from making spirits to hand sanitizer. With hosts Dan Delmar and Josh Miller on CJAD 800 Montreal.

Nick, Tax Partner at FL discusses the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit (#CERB) introduced by the Federal Government to help workers and businesses

Nick talks about accessing the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (#CERB), whether you're self-employed, a laid-off worker, a business owner, someone whose hours have been cut, etc. #COVID19

Our panel addressed issues with labour law and layoffs, preparing for the worst from a financial perspective (with Patrick Sullivan), the insurance controversy, and the latest in governments stimulus packages (with PJ Moraitis), along with host Dan Delmar and Josh Miller.

This week, our panel will answer questions like “Should I be proactive with my banker?”, “Will I be able to make an insurance claim?”, “Can I modify contract terms?”, and “How do I manage staff working from home?” with host Dan Delmar and Josh Miller, tonight at 7pm on CJAD 800 Montreal.

First remote broadcasting of Today’s Entrepreneur, a special edition on crisis management, to help entrepreneurs, executives, managers and other leaders handle the Covid-19 pandemic in their workplace. Hear several experts including Micheline Maillet, Ernie Furt, and Daniel Martz from EQ Care discuss crisis management, human resources, tax and technology.

Businesses are borne out of an entrepreneur’s need to fill a void in the marketplace. Nicolas Morency of PreVu3D will share how listening to his customers helped shape the product, the benefit to get proper legal agreements from the start, and what worked for him when it came to the pitch.