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The Entrepreneur Podcast

Eric Janssen and Eric Morse
Entrepreneurship
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Business Startups
Technology
Loyalty Programs
Corporate Culture
Canadian Entrepreneurship
Travel
Cash Flow Management
Interpersonal Skills
Investment Banking
Direct Banking
Sales Strategy
Work-Life Balance
Sales
Startup Culture
Canada
Loud Luxury
Africa
Learning Strategies

The Entrepreneur Podcast improves your odds of entrepreneurial success by sharing the stories and lessons learned of world-class entrepreneurs.

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Family businesses have been important pillars in the history of Canada, where they have developed industries and enriched communities from coast to coast.

Jonathan McCain is part of that tradition. Hailing from a family legacy that includes McCain F... more

In 2014, Erik Mikkelsen and Rob Cherun made the first successful exit for a Canadian search fund when Auxo Management LP acquired Toronto-based security firm UCIT.

The move cemented the two Ivey alums in the relatively young history of Canada's entr... more

Scott Stirrett was the Founder and CEO of Venture for Canada, a national charity that fosters entrepreneurial skills in young Canadians by recruiting, training, and supporting them to work for innovative Canadian small businesses and startups.

After... more

If you are talking about start-up law in Canada, John Wires is often at the top of that list.

Wires is the CEO of Wires Law, a corporate commercial law firm that has delivered legal services to entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses acros... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan McCain
Entrepreneur and head of McCain Capital; former operator of a scaffolding business; part of a long-standing Canadian family involved in McCain Foods and Maple Leaf Foods
McCain Capital / Maple Leaf Foods (family governance context)
Episode: 82. Family Business with Jonathan McCain
Erik Mikkelsen
Entrepreneur, ETA pioneer, former president/CEO and CRO in his companies
Former Stealth executive, UCIT exit, ETA practitioner
Episode: 81. Erik Mikkelsen and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Scott Stirrett
Founder and CEO of Venture for Canada
Venture for Canada
Episode: 80. Scott Stirrett and The Uncertainty Advantage
John Wires
Startup lawyer known for advising software and e-commerce companies
Wires Law
Episode: 79. Start-Up Law with John Wires
Eric Brass
Founder of Tequila Tromba and advocate for sustainability in agave cultivation
Tequila Tromba
Episode: 78. Managing Assets to Agave with Eric Brass
Kevin Sullivan
Founder and investor with a significant history in Canada's investment landscape
GMP Securities LP
Episode: 76. Legends with Kevin Sullivan
Michael Schmalz
Former president of Digital Extremes, a leading video game studio.
Digital Extremes
Episode: 75. The birth of an industry with Michael Schmalz
Mona Sabet
A technology sector deal maker, entrepreneur, diversity advocate, and community builder.
Episode: 73. Pathways and Pitfalls with Mona Sabet
Arkadi Kuhlmann
A pioneer in direct banking, founder of ING DIRECT Canada and ING U.S., author and experienced entrepreneur
ING DIRECT
Episode: 71. Legends with Arkadi Kuhlmann

Host

Eric Morissette
Host of The Entrepreneur Podcast; Western Morissette Institute for Entrepreneurship

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Great podcast for aspiring entrepreneurs

    Guests on the show provide candid and insightful commentary on challenges and successes of being an entrepreneur

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GLEChris
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    The guys at Ivey really care, and know what they’re talking about. Great learning podcast for business and life in general...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johnrazor
    Canada6 years ago
  • Great interview with Wealthsimple

    Keep building this great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WATthree
    Canada6 years ago
  • :)

    I love it! As someone who is in a non-business major at Western, that loves business , I find this so helpful as I feel more involved in the business world. Please do more episodes !!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MEGANmOo12
    Canada7 years ago
  • Amazing Series

    As someone who’s always been passionate about business but had zero experience prior to starting university, this podcast has changed my perspective on what I thought it meant to be an entrepreneur and what it takes to be a “successful” entrepreneur. This series has definitely deepened my knowledge on topics such as being resilient, relying on intuition with confidence and the importance of constantly building communication skills, and these are traits that aren’t necessarily taught in a typical... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Areej Ansari
    Canada7 years ago

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Listeners find actionable insights from founder stories and practical business lessons.
Listeners appreciate the focus on Canadian entrepreneurship and education-driven content.
The mix of academic hosts and practitioner guests feels informative and inspiring.
Guests are credible and knowledgeable, offering learning that translates to real-world results.

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82. Family Business with Jonathan McCain
Q: Why did you decide to build a long-term, ownership-focused investment approach rather than flip companies quickly like typical private equity?
Because we believe in owning for cashflow and growing with the right people, emphasizing governance, talent, and sustainable value creation over short-term multiple expansions or debt-leveraged exits.
82. Family Business with Jonathan McCain
Q: What was your career choice when you first left school, and did you expect to become an entrepreneur?
I initially pursued consulting and gained broad exposure to multiple industries, which helped me see the value of applying disciplined diligence to small businesses and succession opportunities before eventually returning to entrepreneurship within a family context.
80. Scott Stirrett and The Uncertainty Advantage
Q: Why did you choose to turn down Goldman Sachs to pursue Venture for Canada?
I believed the long-term fit and the opportunity to impact young Canadians would be more meaningful and aligned with my interests, even though it carried greater uncertainty at the time.
78. Managing Assets to Agave with Eric Brass
Q: What piece of advice would you leave for our students?
Be uncomfortable, as it leads to growth and the willingness to try new things.
78. Managing Assets to Agave with Eric Brass
Q: What was the best piece of advice you've received in your entrepreneurial journey?
The best piece of advice was to be persistent, which I learned from my father, a self-made entrepreneur.

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A practical, entrepreneur-focused show that highlights real-world journeys from founders, investors, and academics. Episodes emphasize grassroots marketing, resilience, learning from experience, and practical lessons for building businesses, with recurring threads on entrepreneurship education, funding, and navigating industry shifts. A notable strength is drawing from diverse Canadian founders and researchers, often pairing hands-on tactics with broader market insights, making it useful for aspiring founders, students, and professionals exploring startup ecosystems. A distinctive feature is the blend of university-affiliated hosts with active practitioner guests, which can yield both theory-informed and experience-driven perspectives.

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Recent guests on The Entrepreneur Podcast include:

1. Jonathan McCain
2. Erik Mikkelsen
3. Scott Stirrett
4. John Wires
5. Eric Brass
6. Kevin Sullivan
7. Michael Schmalz
8. Mona Sabet

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