Episodes

Nov. 12, 2025

Teaching Marketing by Bridging Academia and Industry with Dr. Gabriel…

In this episode of Marketing Corner Talks , host Dave Keighron launches the show’s new format of blending real-world marketing conversations with student voices and applied learning insights. Joining him is Dr. Gabriela Birnf...

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Oct. 15, 2025

From Lockdown to Launch: How "We Make Games" Built a Hit with "Teddie…

In this episode of Marketing Corner Talks: Business Edition , host Dave Keighron sits down with Javier Lavalle , co-founder of We Make Games , the indie board game publisher behind the breakout hit Teddies vs. Monsters . What...

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Sept. 24, 2025

Pascal Zirn on Building Crushy Social and Redefining Social Connectio…

In this episode of Marketing Corner Talks , we sit down with Pascal Zirn , founder of Crushy Social, Inc. , to explore what it takes to disrupt the dating app industry. Crushy dares to say no to endless swiping, predatory pay...

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Sept. 18, 2025

From Red Wagon to National Shelves: Squamish Water Kefir (Soon to be:…

From a red wagon in Squamish to national shelves, Sabrina Horlyck & Kristin Campbell turned “magic potion” gut tonics into Squamish Water Kefir — one of BC’s most innovative wellness brands. 🌱 Now, they’re rebranding to Everw...

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Sept. 15, 2025

Ray Wang on building RW Digital with analytics, trust, and technical …

🎧 New Episode Drop! 📊 Analytics. Integrity. Results. From coding at night to consulting by day, Ray Wang built RWDigital to close the gap between strategy and technical execution. In this episode, we dive into how his Vancouv...

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Sept. 10, 2025

Fair Trade to Fabric Waste - Jackee Kasandy on Building Ethical Retai…

In this episode of Marketing Corner Talks – Business Talks Edition , host Dave Keighron sits down with Jackee Kasandy , founder of Kasandy Inc. , a Vancouver-based social enterprise redefining commerce through fair trade and ...

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Aug. 15, 2025

Marketing Martial Arts - Sasha Tadayoni of Modern Warrior Academy of …

🥋 A health crisis changed his path. Sasha Tadayoni rebuilt through martial arts - then launched Modern Warrior Academy to help New Westminster grow stronger through self-defence and community. 🥊 We talk competence → confidenc...

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July 3, 2025

Innovation, Grit, and Community with Shahnawaz Karim of Wheels Guru a…

🚀 ✨ New Episode Drop! Meet Shahnawaz Karim, the unstoppable force behind Wheels Guru and Ulka Gear ⚙️🏍️ From launching a patented motorcycle jacket that turns into a backpack to building global rider communities and training ...

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June 19, 2025

Wellness with Intention and Impact with Nav Gill [Ep. 45]

✨ New Episode Alert! We sat down with Nav Gill, founder of Roshni Wellness, to talk about what it means to bulid a wellness brand rooted in community, cultural healing, and building a purpose-driven brand in the modern wellne...

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June 5, 2025

Marketing for Reconciliation with Rob Schulz. [Ep. 44]

How can marketing support reconciliation and drive real impact? In this episode, we sit down with Rob Schulz — Métis entrepreneur and founder of Shop First Nations — to explore how digital strategy, community values, and e-co...

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May 2, 2025

April 2025 In 20 minutes. [Ep. 43]

🚀 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️✨ Our latest monthly compilation is LIVE: Discipline, Metrics, & Pizza: Lessons from 3 Experts We’ve curated the best moments from three standout guests — each offering bold insights on leadership, stra...

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April 23, 2025

From Parliament to Pedals - Transforming the E-Bike Experience w/ Dan…

In this Business Edition of Marketing Corner Talks , Dave connects with Daniel Goffrey , ex-UK government advisor turned founder & CEO of Cykel Technologies . Daniel shares how he's reshaping e-mobility with smarter, safer, a...

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April 16, 2025

Expert Talks: Bridging the Gap - Aligning Marketing & Sales w/ Cyndi …

⚔️ Sales wants speed. Marketing wants strategy. So why are these two essential teams still so out of sync? In this Expert Edition of Marketing Corner Talks , Dave sits down with Cyndi Greenglass—data-driven strategist, educat...

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April 9, 2025

Expert Talks: What Really Drives Growth: Sales or Marketing? w/ Vitor…

🚀 NEW EXPERT EDITION! 🎙️✨ This one’s for the marketers and the closers. 💼🤝 We sat down with seasoned sales leader Vitor Makaron to talk real-world sales strategy, the evolving role of AI, and why the best sales teams today ar...

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April 2, 2025

March 2025 In 20 minutes. [Ep. 39]

🚀 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️✨ Our monthly compilation is LIVE: Last March in 20 Once again, we've pulled three business stories from our three previous guests — spotlighting how marketing and branding drive impact, identity, and g...

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March 26, 2025

Expert Talks: The Value of Marketing Education w/ Lisa Dahmani, CMO o…

In this episode of Marketing Corner Talks, Lisa Dahmani, CMO of UX Design Institute, shares her journey from a marketing coordinator to a Chief Marketing Officer. She discusses her early passion for marketing, the importance ...

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March 19, 2025

From Passion to Impact – Ekaose Mon-John Nwadiani's Journey with Hybi…

How do you scale a culturally inspired brand and make a difference in your community? In this episode, Ekaose Mon-John Nwadiani shares his journey from digital marketing to food entrepreneurship, discussing: Building a brand ...

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March 12, 2025

Business Talk: Entrepreneurship from Rwanda to Canada with Nadine Umu…

What does it take to build a socially responsible business from the ground up? In this episode of Marketing Corner Talks , Dave Keighron interviews Nadine Umutoni , founder of Neza Coffee , as she shares her incredible story ...

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March 5, 2025

February 2025 In 20 minutes. [Ep. 35]

🚀 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️✨ Our monthly compilation is LIVE: Last February in 20 We’re diving deep into marketing, business growth, and digital disruption with: 📚 Néna Rawdah of @crossandcrows – How small businesses carve out t...

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Feb. 26, 2025

Expert Talk: Revolutionizing Real Estate Marketing with Stephen Jagge…

🎙️In this conversation, Dave Keighron interviews Stephen Jagger, co-founder of Addy Investments, an innovative platform that democratizes real estate investing for Canadians. 🎤They discuss the challenges of traditional real e...

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Feb. 19, 2025

Expert Talk: Soft Skills in The Age of A.I. with Dr. Andrew Woods of …

🚀 First Expert Talk of 2025! 🎙️ In this episode of Marketing Corner Talks, host Dave Keighron and guest Dr. Andrew Woods discuss the critical role of soft skills in the age of artificial intelligence. 🎤They explore how emotio...

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Feb. 12, 2025

Business Talks: Marketing bookstores as communities with Nena Rawdah …

🎧5th episode of 2025: Marketing bookstores as communities with Nena Rawdah of Cross & Crows 🎙️In this episode of Student Talks, Dave's podcast producer Carlos interviews Nena Rawdah, the owner of Cross & Crows Books, a queer-...

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Feb. 5, 2025

January 2025 In 15 minutes. [Ep. 31]

🎧 Special 15-Min. Episode: The Best Marketing Insights from January’s Guests! 🎙️In this episode of Business Talks , host Dave Keighron revisits three insightful conversations with entrepreneurs who shared great marketing and ...

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Jan. 29, 2025

Business Talks: Building Artisan Communities with Linzy Le of Churi. …

In this episode of Business Talks, host Dave Keighron interviews Linzy Le, founder of Churi - a gift shop franchise based in New Westminster. Linzy discusses her passion for handmade products, the challenges she faced during ...

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