Welcome to The Karmali Exchange, hosted by experienced business & financial expert Faisal Karmali. On this podcast, Faisal dives into conversations with successful business owners to learn how they grew their company and broke through. You can also find Faisal as the Business and Market Expert for CTV Morning Live and QR Calgary. All opinions voiced by Faisal are Faisal's own.
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As you head into a new fiscal year, take a moment to refocus on what really drives your business forward: your financials. In this special episode of The Karmali Exchange, we've compiled five standout moments to help you kickstart your fiscal mindset and lead your business with clarity and confidence. From margins to metrics, these leaders share how understanding your numbers shapes better…
Joseph "JD" Dubois has lived through two serious motorcycle accidents, but instead of walking away from riding, he leaned in and built a business around it. In this episode of The Karmali Exchange, JD shares how resilience, passion, and "throttle therapy" inspired him to create Freedom Biker Tours - a company that's as much about authenticity and brotherhood as it is about motorcycles. Listeners…
What does it take to build a chocolate empire from a condo kitchen? Jake Karls, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, joins Faisal Karmali to share the raw and emotional journey of scaling a startup from 50 handmade bars a day to over 135,000. Building a business with family brought both joy and tension and Jake quickly realized that success meant more than just strong numbers. It meant strong…
Adrienne Furrie cracked the code. While competitors chase every trend, she built something different - a trusted beauty brand that puts people first and grows sustainably. In this episode of The Karmali Exchange, discover how a childhood moment with a purple crayon became her business blueprint, why staying in Calgary was her secret weapon (not Toronto or Vancouver!), the "permission to grow"…
Andrea Mandel-Campbell joins Faisal Karmali for a deep dive into why so many Canadian companies, especially small and homegrown businesses, have never even thought about expanding beyond our borders. They talk about the red tape, the lack of a global mindset, and how our own policies and attitudes are holding entrepreneurs back. If you've ever wondered why Canadian small businesses struggle to…
On this episode of The Karmali Exchange, Wendy B langer, a serial entrepreneur and international hair fashion designer, discusses the importance of customer experience in the service industry. She emphasizes that pricing should reflect skill level, demand, and the unique value provided. Wendy's salon offers a high-end experience, including a welcoming team, personalized service, and attention to…
In this episode of The Karmali Exchange, host Faisal Karmali speaks with Judy Wilkins-Smith, author of Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint, about how inherited patterns from our DNA shape our personal and financial lives. Judy shares insights from The Hidden Laws of Money, revealing how unconscious beliefs about wealth are passed down through generations and influence financial success. She also…
What happens when brilliant minds come together? Creativity explodes! In this episode, we're diving deep into the power of collaboration with my guest Catherine Bell, Founder/Author of The Awakened Company. We explore how working with others can spark fresh ideas, fuel innovation, and push boundaries like never before. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, or business leader, mastering the art…
Welcome to BraTopia: the largest luxury lingerie and swimwear company in Calgary. Whether you're totally comfortable being surrounded by all things lacy, or if (like me) you blush just walking through the doors, this episode has something for everybody. I talked to Founder & CEO Colette Hamon about breaking down your customer's psychological barriers, responding to negative reviews, the 'Ozempic…
Let’s face it . . . there’s a lot of shady shit out there. Enter the Better Business Bureau. For over 100 years, they have empowered consumers to find companies they trust. Their stamp approval is only given to businesses that show the highest commitment to integrity, ethical business practices, and customer service. But at a time when finding a trustworthy business is only a Google search away,…
