Keep What You Build

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Keep What You Build is the podcast for Canadian business owners who are incorporated, growing, and wondering if their money is actually working as hard as they are. Hosted by Martin Ochwat, co-founder of Dundas Wealth, each episode brings in advisors, CPAs, and strategists to break down the tax strategies, corporate structures, and insurance plays that protect what you've built — without the jargon. If you have retained earnings sitting in your corporation, a business partner, or an accountant who hasn't brought up half of this — this show is for you.

Episodes

  1. 2 days ago

    No Shareholder Agreement? Your Partner's Widow Owns Half the Company, with Karol Pawlina

    Your business partner dies on a Tuesday. By Friday, your new business partner is their grieving spouse — someone who has never set foot in the building. If there's no shareholder agreement, that's not a horror story. That's just what the law does. In this episode, Martin and Greg sit down with Karol Pawlina, Barrister & Solicitor at Pawlina Law — a corporate lawyer who sets up and unwinds these agreements for a living — to walk through what actually happens when a partner dies, leaves, or wants out and there's nothing in writing. What we cover: Why roughly a third of the multi-shareholder businesses Karol sets up still skip the agreement What legally fills the gap when there isn't one: negotiation, court, or a spouse voting your shares The shotgun clause explained — and where it breaks down when the partners aren't equally wealthy What a real business valuation costs, and the cheaper annual-table alternative you can write into the agreement Individual buyout vs. corporate share redemption, and why the tax treatment is different What a Section 85 rollover is and when you need one Why ChatGPT-drafted shareholder agreements keep landing on Karol's desk — and cost more to fix than to redo How a divorce can pull your business into a stranger's property settlement You have a partner and no agreement. What do you do this month? This is the drafting side. Ep 2 with Ben Corriveau covers the other half — how the buyout actually gets funded. If you're in business with a partner and you've never signed a shareholder agreement, this one is worth your time before you need it.

  2. 27 Aug

    Digital Insurance: What You Can Buy Online and What Still Needs an Advisor, with Yusudan Ren

    Buying life insurance used to mean a guy with a briefcase showing up at your kitchen table. Now you can buy a policy on Amazon, at Costco, or from your phone before your coffee gets cold. The question nobody's really answering: should you? In this episode, Martin Ochwat and Greg Rozdeba sit down with Yusudan Ren, CFA, CFP, CLU, Pl. Fin. — Director, Products and Partnerships at Prospr by Sun Life — to talk about how digital insurance is reshaping the Canadian market, and where the real risk sits when you skip the advisor. What we cover: How Amazon and Costco started selling insurance, and what retailers can infer about your life stage from your shopping habits The "prosumer" effect: clients arriving with ChatGPT-generated questions, where that makes them sharper and where it misleads them Why hybrid advice — human plus digital — is becoming the standard rather than the exception How AI is helping advisors present complex plans more simply When AI gives dangerously wrong answers on insurance and tax The client who skipped a $32/month policy, and what happened next Why the average insurance advisor in Canada is over 60, and what that means for the next decade Why corporate-owned insurance still can't be bought online The cross-subject planning problem — tax, insurance, and estate together — that AI can't solve yet If you're a Canadian business owner or professional weighing whether to buy coverage online or work with an advisor, this one is worth your time. Book a free strategy call: dundaswealth.ca/apply Yusudan appears in a personal capacity; the views he shares are his own and not those of Sun Life or Prospr. Keep What You Build is presented by Dundas Wealth. The content in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

  3. 13 Aug

    The $7M Business That Sold for $40M, with Thomas Hull

    If one person disappeared from your business tomorrow, would it be affected financially? If the answer is yes, you have a key person — and most owners have no plan for it. In this episode, Martin Ochwat and Greg Rozdeba sit down with Thomas Hull, a fourth-generation advisor at Hull Life Insurance, to explain key person insurance: what it is, who needs it, what it costs, and what happens to a business when the person it can't run without is suddenly gone. Thomas shares a real case — a West Coast hospitality owner who died of pancreatic cancer, whose $7 million business survived on the insurance payout and sold for $40 million four years later. What we cover: • The one question that tells you whether you have a key person • What actually happens to revenue, lenders, clients and staff when a key person is gone • How much coverage makes sense — revenue multiples, replacement cost, and the 150–300%-of-salary rule of thumb • The tax mechanics: the corporation owns it, premiums aren't deductible, the payout is tax-free, and money can flow out through the capital dividend account • Term vs. permanent coverage for a key employee • Why a disability can cost a business more than a death • How key person insurance differs from a funded buy-sell agreement • How banks and lenders view a business that has coverage in place. If you're a Canadian business owner with someone whose absence would materially hurt the company, this one's worth your time. Book a free strategy call: dundaswealth.ca/apply Keep What You Build is presented by Dundas Wealth. The content in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

  4. 4 Aug

    The Right Way to Pay Yourself From Your Corporation | Keep What You Build Ep 8 ft. Greg Rozdeba

    📅 Book a free strategy call → https://dundaswealth.ca/applyYou've built a profitable business. Your corporation is generating cash. But every time you try to pull money out — salary, dividends, anything — it feels like the CRA is waiting with its hand out.So what are your actual options? And is there a way to get money out tax-free?In Episode 8 of Keep What You Build, Martin Ochwat sits down with Greg Rozdeba, Co-Founder & CEO of Dundas Wealth, to map out the full picture: corporate vs. personal tax, the passive income rules that quietly erode your small business deduction, the Capital Dividend Account most business owners don't know they have, and how life insurance, group benefits, and shareholder loans fit into the strategy.This isn't a sales pitch — it's the honest, high-level overview Greg gives business owners who come to him asking "where does all my profit actually go?"WHAT'S COVERED:Why taking money out as salary can cost you up to 53% in Ontario — and what the blended alternatives look likeThe passive income rules and the $50K threshold that quietly chips away at your small business deductionThe Capital Dividend Account (CDA): how it works, how life insurance builds it, and why most business owners have no idea what's in theirsThe Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption, shareholder loans, and return of capital — often overlooked ways to access your own moneyLife insurance, group benefits, wellness spending accounts, and corporate investment deductions as tax-efficient uses of corporate dollars while you're still aliveALSO MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:📺 Deep dive on the Capital Dividend Account → https://youtu.be/EXeoR1skJxMCONNECT WITH GREG ROZDEBA:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryrozdeba/Dundas Wealth: https://dundaswealth.caBOOK A FREE STRATEGY CALL:https://dundaswealth.ca/applyMORE EPISODES:Ep 4 — The Tax Strategy Your Accountant Can't Recommend, with Greg RozdebaEp 3 — Corporate-Owned Life Insurance Explained by a CPA, with Michael BakerEp 2 — What Happens When Your Business Partner Dies? with Ben CorriveauEp 1 — 5 Tax Blind Spots Costing Canadian Business Owners ThousandsMORE FROM DUNDAS WEALTH:Website: https://dundaswealth.caPodcast: https://keepwhatyoubuild.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/dundas-wealthSUBSCRIBE for new episodes every two weeks — strategies for Canadian incorporated business owners.This content is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult with qualified professionals regarding your specific situation.

  5. 17 Jul

    Why "Set It and Forget It" Is Costing You on Group Benefits, with Marni Hefner

    Most business owners treat their group benefits plan like a subscription — set it up once, glance at the renewal price each year, and move on. According to today's guest, that's often the most expensive assumption they'll make all year. In this episode, Martin and Greg sit down with Marni Hefner, Director at IDC Wynn Workplace Solutions, who reviews renewals and designs benefit plans for business owners every day. Marni explains why no two companies — even two of the same size and industry — should have the same plan, and why chasing the lowest renewal number is usually the wrong question. What we cover: • Why "set it and forget it" is the most expensive assumption you can make about your benefits plan • What actually drives a renewal increase, and how to tell if it's fair • Why the right plan depends on your team's demographics, not a template • The bad practice that can quietly hurt you with insurance carriers • Emerging trends business owners should have on their radar — from flexible spending accounts to executive medical programs If you're a Canadian business owner responsible for a group benefits plan — or wondering whether you need one — this one's worth your time. Book a free Group Benefits Review: benefits.dundaslife.com/webinar Keep What You Build is presented by Dundas Wealth. The content in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

  6. 3 Jul

    Personal vs. Business Life Insurance with Greg Rozdeba

    Your personal life insurance policy covers your family. But what about your business? In this episode, Martin Ochwat sits down with Greg Rozdeba, Co-Founder & CEO of Dundas Wealth, to break down the gap between personal and business coverage — and why most business owners are unknowingly exposed. You'll learn what falls through the cracks when you only have personal coverage: key person insurance, buy-sell agreements, corporate debt protection, and the tax bill at the end of your life (deemed disposition). Greg walks through real numbers, practical examples (including the $1M personal policy that doesn't fund the business side), and why this gap matters more than most people realize. What we cover: Why "I'm fully covered with life insurance" is usually incompleteThe 4 major business risks personal coverage doesn't addressKey person insurance: protecting your business from losing a critical revenue driverBuy-sell agreements: funding a partner buyout when something happensCorporate debt + personal guarantees: the hidden exposure most business owners missDeemed disposition: the tax bill your family will face at the end of your lifeReal costs: what partner buyout insurance and key person coverage actually runHow to get started: a simple needs assessment and first stepsIf you're a Canadian business owner with employees, partners, or retained earnings in your corporation, this one's essential listening. Book a free strategy call: dundaswealth.ca/apply Keep What You Build is presented by Dundas Wealth. The content in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

  7. 18 Jun

    Retained Earnings: What to Do With the Money Sitting in Your Corp, with Paige Motamedi

    You've got money sitting inside your corporation. Maybe it's $200K, maybe it's a million. You know you should be doing something with it — but nobody's ever walked you through all the options. In this episode, Martin sits down with Paige Motamedi of Hall Life Insurance Corporation — 22 years in the industry, backed by a firm with nearly a century of experience working with Canadian entrepreneurs — to break down exactly what's happening to your retained earnings and what you can actually do about it. What we cover: The $50K passive income threshold: why crossing it triggers a clawback on your small business deduction worth tens of thousands per yearYour options when retained earnings pile up: cash, stocks, real estate, dividends — and the pros and cons of eachHow corporate-owned life insurance redirects passive income into a tax-exempt, balance-sheet-building asset without coming out of pocketThe "use the 4%" strategy: funding your COLI policy from investment gains or rental income instead of fresh capitalThe CDA (capital dividend account): how the death benefit flows to your family completely tax-freeWho this strategy is right for — and who should stay awayA real client scenario: a real estate investor facing a $2M capital gains tax bill, and how a joint last-to-die COLI policy solved itThe first step to take if you've been sitting on retained earnings for years without a planIf you're an incorporated Canadian business owner with retained earnings building up in your corp, this one is worth your time. Book a free strategy call: dundaswealth.ca/apply Keep What You Build is presented by Dundas Wealth. The content in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

  8. 4 Jun

    Why Your Accountant Hasn't Told You About Life Insurance with Greg Rozdeba

    Your accountant is great at what they do. So why have they never mentioned corporate-owned life insurance — or the tax strategies that come with it? In this episode, Martin sits down with Greg Rozdeba, Co-Founder & CEO of Dundas Wealth, to explain why these strategies rarely come up with your accountant — and it's not what you'd think. It's a scope issue, not a competence one: licensing, time, and specialization keep most CPAs out of the insurance side, even when there's real money on the line. What we cover: • Why "my accountant would have told me" is usually the wrong assumption • The real reasons CPAs don't raise insurance — time, licensing, liability, and specialization • The four areas insurance quietly handles: corporate-owned life insurance, estate planning, retirement strategies (IRPs/IPPs), and funded buy-sell agreements • Why you should start with a specialist, then bring your accountant in to scrutinize the proposal • What it looks like when the advisor and accountant actually collaborate If you're a Canadian business owner with retained earnings or passive income inside your corporation, this one is worth your time. Book a free strategy call: dundaswealth.ca/apply Keep What You Build is presented by Dundas Wealth. The content in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

  9. 21 May

    The Passive Income Trap Inside Your Corporation with Michael Baker

    Your corporation earned passive income. Now the government wants a bigger cut of it — and most business owners don't see it coming. In this episode, Martin sits down with Michael Baker, CPA, to break down Corporate-Owned Life Insurance (COLI) — the strategy accountants use to legally shelter passive income, access tax-free cash, and build wealth inside your corporation. What we cover: • What the passive income threshold is and why it quietly erodes your small business deduction • How COLI moves investment income outside the passive income test • The Capital Dividend Account (CDA) — and how it gets cash out of your corporation tax-free • How to use your policy's cash value as leverage without triggering a taxable event • When COLI makes sense — and when it doesn't If you're a business owner with retained earnings or passive income inside your corporation, this one is worth your time. Book a free strategy call: dundaswealth.ca/apply Keep What You Build is presented by Dundas Wealth. The content in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

  10. 7 May

    What Happens When Your Business Partner Dies? with Ben Corriveau

    If your business partner died tomorrow, who would own their shares? If you don't have a funded buy-sell agreement, the answer might surprise you. Martin Ochwat sits down with Ben Corriveau (Founders Wealth) to break down buy-sell agreements — what they are, the three types, how life insurance funds them, and what actually happens to a business when a partner dies without one. What's covered: • What a buy-sell agreement is and why every partnership needs one • The 3 types: Cross Purchase, Entity Redemption, and Hybrid • How life insurance funds the agreement (real numbers) • What happens without one — 3 nightmare scenarios• The biggest mistakes business owners make with existing agreements Book a free strategy call: https://dundaswealth.ca/apply Website: https://dundaswealth.ca. Podcast: https://keepwhatyoubuild.com. This content is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice.

  11. 23 Apr

    5 Tax Blind Spots Costing Canadian Business Owners Thousands

    Most Canadian business owners have an accountant, a lawyer, maybe a financial advisor — but nobody is looking at the full picture. That's where the blind spots form.In the first episode of Keep What You Build, Martin Ochwat sits down with Greg Rozdeba (President, Dundas Wealth) to break down the 5 tax blind spots he sees costing incorporated business owners thousands every year.The 5 blind spots covered:1. The Partner Gap — unfunded buy-sell agreements2. The Corporate Cash Trap — retained earnings and passive income rules3. The Estate Surprise — deemed disposition at death4. The Accountant Assumption — why CPAs don't flag these gaps5. The Personal vs Business Insurance Gap — why personal coverage isn't enoughBook a free strategy call: https://dundaswealth.ca/bookWebsite: https://dundaswealth.caThis content is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice.

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Keep What You Build is the podcast for Canadian business owners who are incorporated, growing, and wondering if their money is actually working as hard as they are. Hosted by Martin Ochwat, co-founder of Dundas Wealth, each episode brings in advisors, CPAs, and strategists to break down the tax strategies, corporate structures, and insurance plays that protect what you've built — without the jargon. If you have retained earnings sitting in your corporation, a business partner, or an accountant who hasn't brought up half of this — this show is for you.

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    2026
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