Opportunity Rocks with Rocky Bhatia

Rocky Bhatia, Baker Tilly

Hosted by Baker Tilly Tax partner Rocky Bhatia, Opportunity Rocks tackles key topics and issues impacting Canadian businesses. From increasingly complex tax legislation to the emergence of new technologies, today’s business landscape presents both unprecedented challenges – and new opportunities. Featuring Rocky’s signature “no-nonsense approach,” this podcast is all about empowering business owners and entrepreneurs with valuable insight, fresh perspective and trusted guidance.

Episodes

  1. FEB 18

    Attract and retain top new generational talent (Ep. 9)

    Rocky Bhatia sits down with five Baker Tilly co-op students for an insightful conversation about new generations. The discussion challenges common stereotypes about Gen Z (job hopping, non-traditional work priorities) and takes a close look at how technology, hybrid work and flexibility shape career expectations. Explore what motivates the next generation, how they approach professional growth and what employers can do to attract and retain top talent.

    38 min

  2. JAN 5

    A journey of climbing to new heights (Ep. 8)

    Rocky Bhatia sits down with Jatinder Bassi, President of Echelon Insurance, to discuss career progression and professional growth. The illuminating conversation offers practical insights on transitioning from public accounting to industry, navigating leadership challenges, mentorship, the value of professional associations and building long-term success.

    37 min

  3. 10/08/2025

    Successful succession, when the time is right (Ep. 7)

    Rocky Bhatia sits down with Howard Ma, Director at Baker Tilly Canada Capital, to discuss succession and exit planning strategies for business owners. The conversation offers expert insights into determining valuations, deal structures, the right timing for selling a business, creating competitive markets for buyers, plus much more.

    27 min

  4. 07/25/2025

    Cross-border order: Tax issues for Canadians with U.S. ties (Ep. 6)

    Rocky Bhatia is joined by Baker Tilly colleagues John Demetri and Cathy Wong to demystify the complex world of cross-border taxation for Canadians with U.S. connections. They discuss exemptions offered by the Canada-U.S. tax treaty, U.S. estate tax exposure, departure tax imposed when Canadians move south of the border, plus much more.

    40 min

  5. 06/11/2025

    Balancing purpose and professional growth (Ep. 5)

    Rocky Bhatia is joined by Ron Monteiro, executive coach, leadership consultant and author of “Love Mondays,” to explore finding purpose in one’s work and career, even when certain tasks may seem unfulfilling. The wide-ranging conversation touches on fundamental issues such as personal accountability and self-discovery, as well as why organizations should focus on a culture of employee engagement and growth.

    39 min

  6. 04/23/2025

    Cross-border Canada and U.S. tax advice (Ep. 4)

    Rocky Bhatia is joined by Vance Langford of Langford Law for the first episode of Opportunity Rocks to feature a guest from outside the Baker Tilly network. Tapping into Langford’s cross-border legal expertise, they discuss strategies for Canadian businesses seeking to expand their operations into the U.S.

    38 min

  7. 03/05/2025

    U.S. and legislation changes (Ep. 3)

    Rocky Bhatia is joined by Sean Grant-Young, National Director of Tax for Baker Tilly in Canada. They discuss recent changes to Canadian tax legislation, cross-border business challenges posed by the Trump administration and much more.

    33 min

  8. 01/29/2025

    U.S. tax law (Ep. 2)

    Rocky Bhatia looks at what doing business in the U.S. means for Canadian companies – and considers how they can navigate the complexities of U.S. tax laws.

    27 min

  9. 11/25/2024

    Introducing Opportunity Rocks (Ep. 1)

    Welcome to Opportunity Rocks! Host Rocky Bhatia kicks the series off with his signature “no-nonsense approach,” laying the foundation for what’s to come.

    8 min
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About

Hosted by Baker Tilly Tax partner Rocky Bhatia, Opportunity Rocks tackles key topics and issues impacting Canadian businesses. From increasingly complex tax legislation to the emergence of new technologies, today’s business landscape presents both unprecedented challenges – and new opportunities. Featuring Rocky’s signature “no-nonsense approach,” this podcast is all about empowering business owners and entrepreneurs with valuable insight, fresh perspective and trusted guidance.

Information

  • Creator
    Rocky Bhatia, Baker Tilly
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Opportunity Rocks with Rocky Bhatia
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