Just Good Business 🍁
An award-winning monthly podcast with a focus on helping Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate the ever-changing business landscape. The podcast delivers interviews with business leaders and industry experts offering advice and commentary on current events and business trends, with a focus on informing and educating Canadian businesses.
Episodes
Just Good Business Digest: June 2026 Edition
Chapter 1: Tracey McLennan of Edward Jones on Smart Financial Planning for Small Business Owners
In this episode of the Just Good Business Podcast, Al sits down with Tracey McLennan, Director of the Client Consultation Group at Edward Jones, to talk about what small business owners should be doing after tax season ends.
From connecting personal goals to business plans, to deciding ...
Just Good Business Digest: May 2026 Edition
Chapter 1: Canadian Premier League: From Grassroots to Greatness
Join Al in conversation with Michael Beckerman (Canada Soccer Media & Entertainment) as they explore the growth and impact of the Canadian Premier League (CPL).
Michael breaks down how the CPL is:
- Building credibility in a competitive global soccer landscape
- Strengthening community engagement across Canada
- Creati...
Just Good Business Digest: April 2026 Edition
Chapter 1: How Economic Development Organizations Help Canadian Small Businesses Grow, Export, and Attract Investment
Al speaks with Traci Simmons, CEO of Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB), a provincial economic development agency, about how economic development organizations across Canada support small and mid-sized businesses.
They explore how these agencies help companies scale...
Chapter 1: Trust in Canadian Business: Key Findings from the CanTrust Index and Insights from Bruce MacLellan
Building trust isn’t just a goal—it’s a business strategy. 🏆 Al welcomes Bruce MacLellan back on the podcast to discuss the 2026 CanTrust Index and explain how small businesses can leverage trust to drive growth. Do you know your trust strategy?
Chapter 2: AI Driven Fraud in Canada: How Small Busin...
Chapter 1: Music Licensing for Your Business Demystified: A Conversation With SOCAN
🎶Dive into the world of music rights with SOCAN's Kit Wheeler! Discover why music licensing matters for businesses and how it supports artists.
Chapter 2: Is Valentine’s Day A Bigger Shopping Event Than Black Friday?
Dive into the numbers behind this year's Valentine's Day spending! 📊 Discover why it outshone even Black Friday in...
Chapter 1: Economic Forecast 2026: Insights from BMO's Chief Economist
Al sat down with Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at BMO, to unpack the top 3 economic stories of 2025, and to look at the year ahead in Canada’s economy. He also offers some helpful insights for Canadian small business owners.
Chapter 2: Reflecting on 2025 with Sean McCormick: A Flat Holiday Spend and Its Implications
Data Expert Sean McCormick joins Al to br...
Chapter 1: Small Business & Charity: How Communities Support Ronald McDonald House
Al is joined by Kate Horton from Ronald McDonald House Canada. She shares stories of how the organization supports families during their child's medical treatments. Ronald McDonald House Canada has supported more than 500,000 families across Canada since inception in 1981.
Learn how you can help make a difference.
Chapter 2: Inside Black Frid...
Chapter 1: Maximizing Your Restaurant’s Profitability: Insights from David Hopkins
Canada's restaurant industry is grappling with rising food and labor costs, shifting consumer habits, and economic uncertainties. David Hopkins, President of The Fifteen Group, discusses how restaurants can maximize profits and create new concepts. Hopkins emphasizes the importance of detailed business planning for new restaurants and strategizi...
October Baseball’s Economic Impact On Spending Across Canada
Al is joined by Sports Expert and VP of Business Development at Moneris Data Services Sean McCormick to discuss the excitement of October baseball as the Toronto Blue Jays enter the postseason, examining the impact on local and national spending. Sean shares insights on how playoff rusns boost restaurant and bar revenue, referencing data from previous NHL and MLB eve...
Discover how Canadians are embracing domestic tourism more than ever before! In this insightful episode, Al sits down with Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris Data Services, to discuss his findings.
Learn about the reasons behind the increased focus on local travel, how the exchange rate and political factors are influencing travel decisions, and get a sneak peek into the upcoming Elevate Festival in Toronto...
Canada’s economy has had a wild ride this year—but is it as bad as it seems?
In our latest episode, BMO Chief Economist Douglas Porter returns to break down the numbers behind the headlines. From inflation and interest rates to the surprising strength of domestic tourism, Porter shares insights that every small business owner should hear.
- 💡 Why hasn’t Canada hit a recession?
- 📉 What economic myths are holding en...
With the average age of business owners at 58 and many lacking succession plans, Canadian small businesses are facing climbing rates of closure. Al is joined by Dr. Sarah Burrows, Assistant Professor at Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business, to discuss the growing concern of succession planning in Canadian small businesses.
Dr. Burrows discusses the "Silver Tsunami" and the impact of changing tax laws on family-o...
This month, Al is joined by Jeff Calderwood, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), to discuss the economic impact of golf in Canada and how the industry reflects this year’s tourism trends.
Jeff also delves into how golf courses are adapting to changes in travel due to tariffs and the various programs and services offered by the NGCOA to support its members.
Also in this episode:
- Lynne Dubuc, Dire...
Al welcomes Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at the Bank of Montreal, to the podcast to discuss Canada’s current economic landscape. They delve into topics such as Canada's economic performance in the first quarter of 2025 and the effects of trade wars with the U.S. on Canadian businesses and consumers.
Porter shares valuable advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs navigating this uncertain economic climate. He...
Rising costs, labour shortages, sustainability, and yes, tariffs, these are just a few of the challenges facing the food service industry in Canada. What is being done about it? Al sits down with Max Roy, VP of Federal and Quebec at Restaurants Canada to talk about it.
Also, we all know how important trust is in business, but how do you measure trust? Bruce MacLellan, Chair at Proof Strategies has been measuring trust in Canada for ...
It’s March, and the #1 topic on the minds of most Canadians is tariffs. How will this affect purchasing decisions moving forward? Al welcomes Gary Sands, Senior VP @ Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) to the podcast. They talk about how independent Canadian grocers are already preparing for the imminent tariffs and what this could mean for consumers.
March is also Fraud Prevention Month. Al chats with Amisha Par...
This month, Al welcomes back Sean McCormick, VP Business Development at Moneris Data Services to talk about consumer spending data in the first half of the tax holiday in Canada.
Was it worth it for Canadians? Obviously every bit of savings helps. But what about Canadian Businesses? Did it change anyone’s shopping behaviour?
Listen now to find out.
Also This Episode:
- Daniel Stranges, Senior Events & Sponsorships Specialis...
In the first episode of 2025, Allan welcomes back Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris' Data Services, to discuss holiday spending trends from 2024 and their implications for 2025. They touch on the significance of Black Friday sales, regional differences in consumer spending, and predictions for economic recovery.
Chapters:
- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:00:46 - Featured Interview: Sean McCormick Looking Back At 2024...
In this episode, Kate Horton, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC), pays Al a visit to discuss the organization's mission to support families with critically ill children. She shares insights into the history and impact of RMHC, including the challenges faced by families and their need for support.
Kate also highlights heartwarming stories of families helped by RMHC and details ongoing campaigns and way...
One of the victims of moving to a more cashless society in the past has been charitable organizations that rely on people’s generosity during in-person donation opportunities. There are many people who simply just don’t like carrying cash with them.
For the past few years, we’ve been following the progress of Canadian startup tiptap as they’ve grown from a conversation-starting curiosity, to a fixture on many...
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