Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
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70%
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About This Podcast

Table Talk with ABFI Host: Matt Knight, Executive Director of Alberta Business Family Institute Dive into the world of family businesses with "Table Talk with ABFI." Hosted by Matt Knight, this unscripted podcast spotlights Alberta's entrepreneurial families and we'll talk about many aspects including: -Origins & Evolution: Discover the foundation of family enterprises and their transformative journeys. -Personal Triumphs: Hear heartfelt stories of individual ambition and resilience. -Family Dynamics: Navigate the intricate interplay of relationships, transitions, and generational handovers. -Growth & Motivation: Uncover breakthrough moments and strategies propelling these businesses forward. Join the conversation and be inspired by tales of tenacity, innovation, and family legacy.

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Recent Episodes

Two Families, One Roof: Ken and Bianca Barry's RGO Edmonton

May 26, 2026 53m

What does a family business look like from the family that didn't start the company? In Episode 24 of ABFI Table Talk, host Matt Knight sits down with father-daughter duo Ken Barry and Bianca Barry…

Connecting the Dots: Tom McCollough's Northwood Family Office

Apr 28, 2026 1h 6m

What do you do when you're wealthy, surrounded by specialists, but still can't get a straight answer to what your family should actually do? That frustration sparked one of Canada's most influential…

Buying the Big Fish: Ted and Sean LeLacheur on Risk, Legacy, and Four Generations

Apr 01, 2026 55m

Ted and Sean LeLacheur join Matt Knight for a rare father-and-son conversation about leading a fourth-generation family business that has been moving Canadians across western Canada since 1906. Ted…

Learning from Beau's Brewery: Steve Beauchesne on Family Business and Peer Groups

Mar 17, 2026 1h 4m

He quit his job, sold his house, and moved his young family into his parents' home to build a brewery with his dad. Beau's All Natural Brewing became one of Canada's most recognized craft beer brands…

Shawn Kanungo - AI Agents Are Here: How Leaders Should Think Bigger Now

Mar 03, 2026 1h 4m

Innovation strategist and keynote speaker Shawn Kanungo joins Matt Knight for a candid conversation on disruption, succession, and what the AI era means for business families. Shawn shares the…

Radical Love in Business: Sean Schoenberger’s Sunco Communications Journey from Cable Puller to President

Aug 11, 2025 50m

What began around a kitchen table in 2000 is now a national integrator keeping 16,000 Canadian businesses online, secure, and talking. In this Table Talk episode, host Matt Knight sits down with Sean…

Legacy in Action: Geoff Badger’s Mission to Move Families from Intention to Implementation

Jul 21, 2025 54m

A startling fact shapes this episode: just one in four business families has a written legacy plan. Geoff Badger, wealth advisor, family enterprise researcher and leader of Badger Investment Group at…

Fair Terms: Collins Brothers’ Transition from Family Succession to Employee Ownership

Jun 26, 2025 59m

What does it take to execute not one, but two successful transitions in a family business? In this episode of Table Talk, Matt Knight speaks with Jason and Ryan Collins, brothers and…

Redefining Family Business: Dr. Vikas Mehrotra's Global Perspective on Succession and Strategy

Jun 02, 2025 54m

In this thought-provoking episode of ABFI Table Talk, host Matt Knight sits down with Dr. Vikas Mehrotra, Dean of the Alberta School of Business, to challenge fundamental assumptions about what truly…

Cleaning Up the Competition - Russell Hay on Tech, Succession & the Scandi Family

May 21, 2025 1h 2m

In this dynamic episode of ABFI Table Talk, host Matt Knight sits down with Russell Hay, CEO of Scandinavian Building Services (SBS), who shares the remarkable journey of transforming a small…

Building Bridges: Malcolm Burrows on Transforming Family Legacy Through Philanthropy

May 08, 2025 57m

In this episode, Matt Knight sits down with Malcolm Burrows, founder and executive director of Aqueduct Foundation, Canada's 13th largest foundation with over a billion dollars in assets and $900…

From One to 14,000 Acres: Angela Santiago's Little Potato Journey

Apr 15, 2025 1h 1m

In this enlightening episode of ABFI Table Talk, host Matt Knight sits down with Angela Santiago, co-founder and CEO of the Little Potato Company, to explore her remarkable journey from a small…

Emotional Governance: Franco Lombardo's Journey from Financial Advisor to Family Business Coach

Apr 02, 2025 45m

In this insightful episode of ABFI Table Talk, host Matt Knight speaks with Franco Lombardo, founder of Veritage, about his transformative journey from financial advisor to emotional governance coach…

From Flood to Fire: The Miller Brothers' Journey of Disaster Recovery and Family Business

Mar 08, 2025 45m

Join us for an engaging episode of ABFI Table Talk featuring Kevin and Jason Miller of ServiceMASTER Restore of Edmonton. When catastrophic events strike – from the Fort McMurray fires to the recent…

Risk, Innovation and the Best Dollar Ever Spent: George Cantalini's Cantiro Journey

Feb 14, 2025 1h

Join us for a compelling episode of ABFI Table Talk featuring George Cantalini, President, CEO and Owner of Cantiro, formerly known as the Beaverbrook Group of Companies. In this episode, George…

Building Legacy Through Innovation: Bill and Steven Knight on Family Business Evolution

Dec 19, 2024 42m

Join us for an insightful episode of ABFI Table Talk featuring Bill and Steven Knight, the father-son duo behind Mosaic Home Services. They share their remarkable journey from running a successful…

Community, Culture and Growth: Teresa Spinelli and the Italian Centre Shop

Dec 09, 2024 39m

Join us for an inspiring episode of ABFI Table Talk as we sit down with Teresa Spinelli of the Italian Centre Shop. In Episode 8, Teresa shares her remarkable journey of unexpectedly taking over the…

Bridging Generations: Conversations for Successful Family Business Succession

Oct 16, 2024 1h

Join us for a compelling episode of ABFI Table Talk as Matt Knight hosts a deep-dive discussion with three experts in family business succession and wealth transition: Tom Deans, best-selling author…

Building Success: Rohit Gupta and the Story of Rohit Group

Oct 10, 2024 52m

Join us for an inspiring episode of Table Talk as we sit down with Rohit Gupta, President and CEO of the Rohit Group. In Episode 6, Rohit shares his remarkable journey of stepping into the family…

Windows to the Past and Future with the Sunners

Jun 27, 2024 50m

Join us for a captivating episode of ABFI Table Talk as the Sunner family from Durabuilt Windows & Doors shares their personal and professional journey and how they built Durabuilt with grit,…

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