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In episode 4, Matt Knight is joined by Tim Latimer, the founding visionary, and Lindsay Dodd, the first non-family CEO who is leading Cashco Financial into a new chapter. We discuss the transformative story of how Cashco has become a champion of financial inclusion and the remarkable leadership transition from founder to non-family CEO. Tim and Lindsey share the inside story of their leadership transition, how they maintained a unique company culture through this change, and the powerful role of daily meetings in building trust. 
Tim, as a 'Best Practice Junkie,' shares his journey from starting in the pawn business to building a national consumer finance organization. Lindsay shares how Cashco's noble cause first attracted him to the organization as a board member and his path to leadership. We discuss valuable lessons on trust, gratitude, understanding 'folklore' and the critical importance of values alignment during leadership transitions, tailored for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and family businesses seeking to navigate their own transformative journeys.

Learn more about ABFI at https://abfi.ca/, connect with Matt Knight at matt.knight@ualberta.ca or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattknight/ or Twitter @mattaknightLearn more about Cashco Finacial at https://cashcofinancial.com/
This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55 - located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 
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For episode 3 of Table Talk, Matt Knight is joined by Justine and Kendall Barber, founders and co-CEOs of Poppy Barley, a luxury fashion brand known for its sustainably and ethically made shoes and accessories, share their entrepreneurial journey.
They discuss the inspiration behind the venture, the evolution of their brand from custom footwear to a diverse fashion company, and the challenges and triumphs of running a family business with a focus on sustainability and social responsibility.
Key topics include balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, cultivating a culture of innovation and servant leadership, and maintaining work-life balance. The episode also delves into the future vision for Poppy Barley, the importance of financial literacy, and the role of external mentors in navigating family business dynamics.
Learn more about ABFI at https://abfi.ca/, connect with Matt Knight at matt.knight@ualberta.ca or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattknight/ or Twitter @mattaknight
Learn more about Poppy Barley https://poppybarley.com/
This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55 - located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 
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On Episode 2, ABFI's Executive Director, Matt Knight, is joined by 4th generation leaders of VETS Group, Sean Rayner, President & CEO, and Erin Rayner, Marketing & Communications, who discuss the history of VETS and the Rayner family. VETS Group is a 102-year-old industrial ventilation and HVAC company based in Edmonton. Sean and Erin provide the company's history, starting when it was founded in 1921. They discuss their professional journeys becoming involved with the family business, how they have developed the company's culture, and some of the challenges of managing a multi-generational family enterprise.
We're proud to honour VETS Group as ABFI's 2023 Signature Family. For ticket or more on this event, https://abfi.ca/signature-event/
Learn more about ABFI at https://abfi.ca/, connect with Matt Knight at matt.knight@ualberta.ca or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattknight/ or Twitter @mattaknight
Learn more about VETS Group at VETSGroup.com, to connect with Sean Rayner, SRayner@vetsgroup.com or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-rayner-22364316/ and Erin Rayner ERayner@vetsgroup.com or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-rayner-975731a/
This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 
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On EP1, ABFI's Executive Director, Matt Knight, is joined by Sarah Baptist, 2nd generation President and CEO of ArrKann Trailer & RV. In this episode, Sarah discusses the history of ArrKann, which began as a family-owned hardware store. She shares her professional journey and how she joined the family business and eventually took over as leader. Sarah also provides valuable insights for business family leaders on how she has built a culture of collaboration and innovation at ArrKann and some of the challenges the RV industry may face in the coming years related to technology changes and skills gaps.
Learn more about ABFI at https://abfi.ca/, connect with Matt Knight at matt.knight@ualberta.ca or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattknight/ or Twitter @mattaknight
Learn more about Arrkann at ArrkannRV.com, to connect with Sarah Baptiste, s.baptiste@arrkannrv.com or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-baptiste-85b341a9/
This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 
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TABLE TALK with ABFI- a new and exciting podcast coming soon from Alberta Business Family Institute. Matt Knight is your host. Here's a quick look ahead!