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Annex Business Media: Podcasts

Annex Business Media: Podcasts

Hosted by Annex Business Media

Episodes

366

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN

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Podcast by Annex Business Media

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June 4, 202619 min

Advanced Tactical Vehicles Inc.’s William Maizlin joins to talk about the new company’s big ambitions

The armoured vehicle manufacturing company is hoping to address Canada’s defence needs, with a broad strategy and key connections across sectors.

April 27, 202627 min

Made with Local founder Sheena Russell sits down to talk about her food mfg. business

The head of the Cdn. snack and protein bar business sits down to talk about her journey, challenges in scaling up, and where the business is headed the rest of the year.

March 31, 202635 min

Canadian Pizza Podcast: Changing focus to an entertainment model with Rocco Agostino and Hilary Drago, Bar Libretto, Toronto

Rocco Agostino, executive chef and partner of Libretto Restaurant Group and Enoteca Sociale in Toronto, and Hilary Drago, director of operations, with Libretto Group, join Canadian Pizza editor Colleen Cross in a podcast to discuss the change in model from pizzeria to bar and entertainment spot with a new mission and a new name, Bar Libretto. This well-respected Toronto business, focused on VPN-certified Neapolitan pizza, recently switched gears to rebrand its flagship location on Ossington Avenue in Toronto as Bar Libretto. The menu includes Neapolitan pizza, small plates, and easy‑to‑share bites, cocktails and wine, and, with two distinct happy hours, the atmosphere is designed to encourage people to linger. Learn what inspired this shift in focus and how the team managed the transition with many moving parts. We hope you enjoy this pizza-focused conversation. You can connect with Rocco and Hilary at @pizzerialibretto. Thanks for listening to the Canadian Pizza Podcast. Let us know what you think and what you’d like to hear on future podcasts!

March 6, 202618 min

Canadian Pizza Podcast: Dean Litster and Lisa Bottone, Professor Zaaa's in Windsor, Ont.

Dean Litster and Lisa Bottone join Canadian Pizza editor Colleen Cross us in a podcast to creating Detroit- and Windsor-style pizza without boundaries, smart media strategies that resulted in long lineups and managing the opening of their new pizzeria, Professor Zaaa’s in Windsor, Ont. Dean was Canadian Pizza Chef of the Year in 2019. Read more about his journey here. We hope you enjoy this pizza-focused conversation. You can connect with Dean Litster and Lisa Bottone @professorzaaa. Thanks for listening to the Canadian Pizza Podcast. Let us know what you think and what you’d like to hear on future podcasts!

February 25, 202625 min

Protocase’s Doug Milburn joins to discuss AI’s impact on the mfg. industry, tariffs and defence

Protocase is a custom sheet metal, precision-machined parts and 3D printing solutions parts manufacturer. Cofounder Doug Milburn joined to discuss AI, tariffs and defence.

February 2, 202624 min

Canadian Pizza Podcast: A conversation with Adam Ward, Hooray For Pizza Day

Adam Ward joins Canadian Pizza editor Colleen Cross us in a podcast to talk about love, resilience and creativity. Ward is head chef and co-owner with Sasha Warunkiewicz of Hooray For Pizza Day located inside the Comedy Bar Danforth in Toronto. The path that led to this business model and success is unique and inspiring. Adam achieved second-place honours in the Canadian Pizza Chef of the Year competition in Toronto for his innovative pan-style take on Hawaiian pizza.

December 19, 202523 min

The CFI Podcast: Chris Duncan reviews 2025 and previews 2026

Join CFI editor Andrew Snook and Chris Duncan, MNP’s Northern B.C. regional managing partner and national leader of forestry and forest products services, as they discuss the many challenges the industry faced in 2025 and the road ahead towards a more prosperous 2026. Topics include navigating U.S. tariffs and duties; access to affordable fibre; a new Softwood Lumber Agreement; expanding markets for Canadian wood products; adoption of AI and automation; the growth of mass timber products; a new logging formula; and wildfire challenges and opportunities. Sponsored by MNP, this episode offers a must-listen year-end review and outlook for Canada’s forest sector. Have an idea for a podcast episode? Email CFI editor Andrew Snook at: asnook@annexbusinessmedia.com.

December 17, 202513 min

East West Manufacturing CEO Scott Ellyson joins to discuss the changing manufacturing industry

East West Manufacturing is a design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions company. Their CEO and Co-Founder Scott Ellyson joined CMO to discuss changing supply chains, tariffs, and the Canadian manufacturing industry.

November 26, 202520 min

MQuip founders break down their journey, and where they’re headed next in 2026

MQuip is an industrial vacuum manufacturer operating in North America out of Burlington, Ont. The founders sat down to discuss their journey, challenges, and where they’re headed next amid tariff challenges and new market opportunities. Regards,

September 29, 202535 min

Security Insights, the Podcast: The future of modern access control for fitness and wellness facilities

As the Canadian fitness, spa and wellness markets continue to grow, so too does the demand for smarter physical security solutions. In this episode, Brandon Perkins, business development leader at Salto Systems, shares how fitness and wellness facilities can use technology to create a seamless experience for their users and members.

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