The Canadian Business Podcast

Alex Kouba
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The Canadian Business Owner is a podcast about the people, businesses, deals, and decisions shaping Canada’s small and mid-sized business economy. Hosted by Alex Kouba, each episode goes behind the scenes of Canadian businesses, from acquisitions, valuations, and succession to franchises, real estate, operations, and the challenges owners face every day. We break down what’s actually happening beneath the surface: where the money is made, where it gets lost, what makes a business valuable, and what happens when an owner is ready to sell.

Episodes

  1. Oct 25

    Daycare Business in Canada: is the opportunity worth it?

    In this episode, we looked into the daycare business in Canada, is the opportunity worth it, why the shortage exists, and how you can maximize leverage for that opportunity. 0:00 Intro 0:23 The basics 0:35 The opportunity 1:55 The barriers 6:14 The government program (CWELCC) 9:27 The Montessori play 10:12 Extra profit hacks 13:31 Wrap-up

  2. Oct 19

    Is Canada Selling It's Airports? The Truth Behind The Decision.

    Is Canada selling its airport to foreign investors? In this video, we dive deep into the decision, the numbers, and what does that mean to Canadians. 0:00 Intro 1:02 The 4 airports 2:29 The money 5:21 Why lease them? 7:25 The counter-argument 10:20 What happens next

  3. Oct 18

    5 Monopolies That Control Canada ( And Why Nobody Is Doing Anything About It)

    Canada is a land of monopolies. In this video, we highlighted the 5 big monopolies in the country, why that is happening, and why it's hard to break free from them. 0:00 Intro 0:13 #1 Grocery retail 2:13 #2 Telecom 4:09 #3 Airlines 6:42 #4 Banking 8:21 #5 Railways 11:22 Wrap-up

  4. Oct 16

    10 Most Bankrupt Businesses In Canada in 2026

    0:00 Intro 0:34 #10 Retail outlets 1:36 #9 Travel agencies 2:31 #8 Convenience stores 2:59 #7 Vape & cannabis shops 3:53 #6 Independent furniture stores 5:04 #5 Fashion & apparel 5:41 #4 Independent coffee shops 8:23 #2 Boutique fitness studios 10:17 #1 Restaurants 14:26 Wrap-up 10 Most bankrupt businesses in Canada in 2026, that we suggest you check carefully before you jump in. The podcast highlights the risks involved with these businesses and what reasons we believe are causing that.

  5. Oct 16

    7 Boring Businesses To Buy In Canada in 2027

    This is a list of 7 businesses we suggest you to look at if you want to buy a business in Canada in 2027 0:00 Intro: what makes a great boring business 1:37 #1 HVAC & skilled trades 3:13 #2 Licensed daycare 6:35 #3 Bookkeeping & accounting 7:35 #4 Property restoration 8:49 #5 Fire & life safety inspection 10:03 #6 Senior care 12:38 #7 Experience-based businesses 14:44 Wrap-up

  6. Oct 13

    The Secret Private Equity Playbook Killing Canadian Businesses

    0:00 Intro0:36 What is private equity?1:23 The leveraged buyout2:26 Playbook #1: Stripping the assets4:33 Playbook #2: Profit over experience6:10 Financial engineering6:29 The human cost7:19 Club Monaco & Frank And Oak8:16 The squeeze on small business9:49 What needs to change

  7. Oct 12

    The Largest Wealth Transfer in Canadian History: $2 Trillion Will Change Hands

    0:00 Intro 0:48 The $2 trillion handover 1:38 What CFIB found 4:36 The valuation gap 5:42 Who's selling, and when 6:05 Not just for buyers 7:25 Seller psychology 10:19 Getting a business ready to sell 12:11 Why valuations jumped 15:07 What to buy 16:58 How to start: the buy box 19:25 Make a plan

  8. Oct 11

    Private Equity Destroying Canadian Brands: Why People Are Furious About Private Equity.

    On this episode, we talk about private equity in Canada, its role in destroying many beloved Canadian brands like Hudson's Bay, their playbooks, why they do that, and why Canada needs good private equity.

  9. Oct 1

    The 7 most Bankrupt Business in Canada in 2025

    The 7 most bankrupt businesses in Canada in 2025, based on Statistics Canada filings. Number one was construction. Numbers are almost 15% down from 2024, however, they are still more than 30% above pre-pandemic numbers.

  10. Sep 30

    Canada's Boomers Are Selling $2 Trillion in Businesses in 10 years

    Canada is heading into one of the biggest business ownership transitions in its history. Millions of older Canadians are approaching retirement, and thousands of business owners will need to decide what happens next: sell, pass the business to family, find a buyer, or shut down. In this episode, we break down the Silver Tsunami, the aging Canadian business owner, the billions of dollars of businesses that could change hands, and what this means for entrepreneurs, buyers, employees, and the next generation of Canadian business owners.

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The Canadian Business Owner is a podcast about the people, businesses, deals, and decisions shaping Canada’s small and mid-sized business economy. Hosted by Alex Kouba, each episode goes behind the scenes of Canadian businesses, from acquisitions, valuations, and succession to franchises, real estate, operations, and the challenges owners face every day. We break down what’s actually happening beneath the surface: where the money is made, where it gets lost, what makes a business valuable, and what happens when an owner is ready to sell.

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