by TNKR Media
Canada's longest-running radio show for entrepreneurs is now a podcast. Business strategist Michael Newton (BDO Canada) and media entrepreneur Dan Delmar (TNKR Media) deliver the latest in #cdnbiz news, expert advice and a longform interview with one remarkable business leader—sharing their journey, delving into operations and leaving us with one valuable piece of advice to inspire entrepreneurs.
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July 11, 2026
<p data-start="1955" data-end="1971">The Entrepreneurs: Nick Saltarelli, co-CEO, Midday Squares & Robert Marzin, co-founder, Manmade Brand</p> <p data-start="1275" data-end="1417">Our annual retail panel features two high-energy Montréal-based brands that have managed to persevere and even grow under tough economic conditions.</p> <p data-start="1419" data-end="1666">Mike and Dan begin with a look at the two major world news events shaping Canadian business, stalled CUSMA negotiations and a reignited Middle-East conflict, and then how our guests have been impacted. </p> <p data-start="1668" data-end="1953">How do disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz affect the clothing and snack businesses here at home? Nick and Robert share how global risk filters down into real decisions: fundraising becoming tougher, rethinking U.S. distribution strategy, manufacturing across multiple countries, and absorbing unexpected costs just to stay on track.</p> <p data-start="1668" data-end="1953">Join us for conversations with founders, innovators and leaders who embody Canada's entrepreneurial spirit. Since 2009, we are Canada's longest-running broadcast profiling entrepreneurs, now in your podcast feed. To support the show, please subscribe, rate us or share an episode.</p> <p data-start="2146" data-end="2213">Inspiring Entrepreneurs is a TNKR Media original production.</p>
May 24, 2026
<p data-start="1955" data-end="1971">The Entrepreneur: Peter Mammas, CEO, Foodtastic</p> <p data-start="1275" data-end="1417">In only its tenth year, Foodtastic has become one of Canada's dominant restaurant conglomerates, with 27 brands and over 1,200 locations. It all began in a small Greek family restaurant in Montréal's Parc Extension. </p> <p data-start="1419" data-end="1666">Peter Mammas discusses his long journey in the restaurant business and Foodtastic's meteoric rise with the help of private equity partners. The company owns three different rotisserie chicken chains, and familiar brands like Second Cup, Milestones, Pita Pit, Quesada and the newly announced return of Dunkin' to Canada.</p> <p data-start="1668" data-end="1953">Mammas looks back on his early hits, including co-founding the retro diner chain Nickels with Céline Dion and her late husband René Angélil. He also offers wisdom for entrepreneurs on quick decision-making and how he turned the crisis of the pandemic into an opportunity to help modernize the industry.</p> <p data-start="1668" data-end="1953">Join us for conversations with founders, innovators and leaders who embody Canada's entrepreneurial spirit. Since 2009, we are Canada's longest-running broadcast profiling entrepreneurs, now in your podcast feed. To support the show, please subscribe, rate us or share an episode.</p> <p data-start="2146" data-end="2213">Inspiring Entrepreneurs is a TNKR Media original production.</p>
March 14, 2026
<p data-start="0" data-end="173">The Panelists: Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University + Charmaine Goddeeris, Director of Customs & International Trade, BDO Canada</p> <p data-start="175" data-end="485">As trade tensions persist and geopolitical instability adds fresh uncertainty to global markets, Dan and Michael bring together two of Canada's sharpest voices on tariffs, cross-border strategy and the shifting economic relationship with the US.</p> <p data-start="175" data-end="485">Ian Lee and Charmaine Goddeeris offer a candid, high-level discussion on what Canadian business leaders should be watching heading into Q2: the likely shape of the next USMCA/CUSMA negotiation, the limits of trade diversification, the growing importance of natural resources and critical minerals, and the need for Canadian firms to make harder pivots for resilience, competitiveness and risk management. It is a wide-ranging discussion about negotiation, economic realism and the policy choices that will shape Canada's position in a more volatile world.</p> <p data-start="1081" data-end="1386">Join us for conversations with founders, innovators and leaders who embody Canada's entrepreneurial spirit. Since 2009, we are Canada's longest-running broadcast profiling entrepreneurs, now in your podcast feed. To support the show, please subscribe, rate us or share an episode.</p> <p data-start="1388" data-end="1448" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Inspiring Entrepreneurs is a TNKR Media Original Production.</p>
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Canada's longest-running radio show for entrepreneurs is now a podcast.
Business strategist Michael Newton (BDO Canada) and media entrepreneur Dan Delmar (TNKR Media) deliver the latest in #cdnbiz news, expert advice and a longform interview with one remarkable business leader—sharing their journey, delving into operations and leaving us with one valuable piece of advice to inspire entrepreneurs.
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