Welcome to Summit Up, the podcast where we take you to the peak of digital marketing. Hosted by Emma, Tia and Chris from Amber Mountain, we’re here to help you navigate the ever-changing world of social media, viral trends, marketing tools plus much more. Whether you're a business owner or marketing manager, you'll find something useful and entertaining in every episode. Join us as we share the best tips and tools to grow your online presence as well as interviews with entrepreneurs, influen ...
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In the Money with Amber Kanwar brings you actionable ideas from top money managers to help you make profitable decisions. As one of Canada’s most recognizable business journalists and the former host of BNN Bloomberg’s Market Call, join Amber as her guests answer your questions on individual stocks and offer their best investment ideas.
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Customer Success, Renewals, and Expansion teams are told to own revenue, but they’re stuck on defense. They’re chasing lagging indicators, reacting to churn, and fighting for budget while leadership questions their impact. The old playbook isn’t working. If you’re waiting until customers raise their hand, you’ve already lost. It’s time to go on offense. The Growth Signal is the podcast for customer-facing leaders who aren’t here to play defense. We cut through the noise and focus on the sign ...
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AI Won’t Replace You But Mediocrity Might with Maria Trysla
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29:12What if the real threat to your job isn’t AI...it’s apathy? In this episode of The Growth Signal, Alyssa Nolte sits down with Maria Trysla - two-time SaaS CEO and brand strategy powerhouse - to unpack what it actually takes to grow in the age of automation. From launching mobile data at Sprint to advising today’s fastest-growing startups, Maria sha…
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The Art of Value Investing (Even When Stocks Look Expensive)
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45:38Are U.S. stocks too expensive? Not necessarily, says Stan Wong. In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, he explains how the S&P 500’s valuation is skewed by tech, and why sectors like healthcare, industrials, and financials still offer compelling opportunities for selective investors. Stan and Amber break down the TSX’s recent surge, dri…
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The One Question That Defines Real Customer Centricity with Laura Patterson
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29:31What does success look like—for your customer? In this episode, Alyssa Nolte sits down with Laura Patterson, co-founder of VisionEdge Marketing and a pioneer in customer-centric growth strategy. Together, they unpack the one question too many companies overlook—and why answering it could be the difference between transactional sales and long-term l…
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Dennis Mitchell: The Brutal Truth About Real Estate, REITs & the Housing Crisis
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52:40Veteran investor Dennis Mitchell of Starlight Capital shares nearly 20 years of hard-earned insights into real estate investing—debunking myths, unpacking market fundamentals, and explaining why there is potential for serious upside in the REIT sector—if you have the discipline to wait. In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Dennis lays…
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The Most Ignored Stocks in Canada — and Why That’s a Good Thing
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45:21In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, we explore the often-overlooked world of small cap investing with David Barr, CEO of PenderFund. A seasoned investor since 2009, David explains why he remains committed to the space despite its volatility—and why it could be a hidden opportunity for patient investors. He unpacks the regulatory and …
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The Real Work Starts After the Sale: Why Adoption Needs a Human Strategy with Shannon Gregg
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24:39What if the biggest barrier to adoption isn’t the tech but the humans using it? In this episode, Shannon Gregg joins Alyssa Nolte to break down why so many software implementations fail after the deal is closed. They unpack the generational dynamics at play, the importance of building around actual user behavior, and how to rescue a rollout that’s …
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Stop Walking Around the Mountain: Build What Matters with Titus Jordan
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25:25What if the thing holding your business back isn’t strategy - it’s self-awareness? In this episode, Titus Jordan joins Alyssa to explore the messy middle of personal growth, branding, and building authentic customer relationships. They dive into the danger of shiny object syndrome, the power of daily discipline, and why clarity beats complexity eve…
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Buying $1 for 60 Cents — Richard Fogler’s No-Hype Investment Strategy
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56:21Market swings? Tariffs? Recession fears? Richard Fogler doesn’t flinch. In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Amber sits down with the cool-headed CIO of Kingwest & Company to unpack his no-nonsense investing strategy: buy great businesses at a discount—and hold. Fogler breaks down what he looks for in a company: resilience, unrecogniz…
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15 Minutes to Win the Renewal: Reinventing the QBR with Andrea Bumstead
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28:46What if your most dreaded meeting could become your most powerful? In this episode of The Growth Signal, Andrea Bumstead shares how one off-the-cuff comment turned into a viral framework that’s transforming customer success teams. We break down the "15-Minute QBR" - a radical approach that prioritizes emotional impact, renewals, and executive atten…
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The Price of Admission: $50 Billion Manager Brent Joyce on Surviving Market Volatility
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40:25In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Amber sits down with Brent Joyce, Chief Investment Strategist and Managing Director at BMO Private Investment Counsel, who oversees $50 billion in assets. They unpack the recent market volatility, driven largely by tariffs, and explore what investors need to know in a rapidly shifting macro landsca…
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Let the Customer Define Value with Brian Hansen
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35:09What if your most well-intentioned outreach is actually turning customers off? In this episode, Brian Hansen joins Alyssa to unpack the blind spots in post-sale relationships—and why so many Customer Success teams are stuck delivering “value” that no one asked for. They explore how to stop checking boxes and start building trust, with real talk on …
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Who Owns Revenue After the Deal? - Roundtable Replay
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53:19This roundtable originally aired live on Thursday, May 8th. Customer Success. Sales. RevOps. Everyone’s in the revenue pool, but no one agrees who’s swimming where. Join us for a real conversation (no slides, no fluff) about the messy overlap of post-sale ownership. What’s working? What’s broken? And where do we go from here? Featured guests: Jeff …
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Dan Niles Warns of a 50% Market Drop | Don’t Get Fooled by the AI Hype
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56:42In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar top tech investor Dan Niles warns that the market could drop as much as 50%, just like during the dot-com bust and the global financial crisis. He unpacks the major risks that investors aren’t paying enough attention to like AI over exuberance and demand being pulled forward as a result of Trump’s t…
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Stop Segmenting by Spend: How to Truly Tailor Your CX with Kristen Hayer
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26:13Customer segmentation isn’t just a spreadsheet exercise—it’s the foundation of your entire customer success strategy. In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Kristen Hayer, CEO of The Success League, to unpack what most companies get wrong about segmentation, how investor pressure is reshaping CS priorities, and why B2B needs to finally catch up to …
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Why This Portfolio Manager is Sitting on a Mountain of Cash
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55:59In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Amber sits down with Mike Vinokur of Propellus Wealth Partners which is part of iA Private Wealth, who’s taking a rare and defensive stance: holding a staggering 37% of his equity portfolio in cash. In a world where investors chase returns and FOMO dominates market behaviour, why is this seasoned m…
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End of an Era: Meb Faber on Buffett's Legacy and Your Portfolio's Biggest Risks
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1:05:29Are you making these critical mistakes in your portfolio? In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, renowned investor and author Meb Faber breaks down what most investors get wrong—and what to do instead. Meb dives deep into the three investing pillars he believes will define the next era: global diversification, value investing, and trend…
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Great CABs Are Conversations, Not Decks with Irene Yam
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22:02If your Customer Advisory Board feels like a presentation, you’re doing it wrong. Irene Yam joins Alyssa to explain why the most effective CABs ditch the slide deck and prioritize real conversation. Drawing from 20+ years of experience leading executive programs, Irene shares what makes CABs work—from building trust to making room for off-script mo…
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Election Impact on Your Money | Frances Horodelski, Jim Thorne & Eric Nuttall
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1:10:59In this special episode, we unpack what a Mark Carney-led Liberal minority means for Canadian investors — from markets and monetary policy to energy and geopolitical strategy. First, Frances Horodelski kicks off with a sharp overview of how the political shift is landing with Bay Street and what the new government signals for confidence and capital…
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Inside Moez Kassam’s Bold Playbook: Shorts, Activism & Big Opportunities
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54:17How does one of Bay Street’s top fund managers consistently deliver 15% annualized returns while navigating controversy and volatility? In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Moez Kassam, Chief Investment Officer & Founder of Anson Funds, shares the secrets behind his success—from finding catalysts in overlooked markets to using activis…
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High-Consequence Leadership: How Growth Leaders Can Make Faster, Smarter Decisions with Charles Browne
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36:36When the pressure’s on, most leaders default to speed—but moving fast without thinking clearly is what gets companies stuck. In this episode of The Growth Signal, Alyssa Nolte talks with Charles Browne, a seasoned executive and leadership coach, about the overlooked cost of rushing to solutions. Drawing from decades in the Navy, nuclear ops, and na…
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Canada First: Inside an $8 Billion Fund Manager’s Playbook
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57:33Are Canadian stocks finally having their moment? In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Garey Aitken, Head of Canadian Equities at Franklin Templeton’s ClearBridge Investments, breaks down the "sell America, buy Canada" trend, explains why the U.S. is losing some of its exceptionalism, and gives his take on whether this shift is short-l…
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When to Hold Cash and When to Strike: Liz Miller’s Market Strategy
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50:50Markets are swinging wildly, but are investors overreacting? In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, seasoned portfolio manager Liz Miller of Summit Place Financial Advisors shares how she’s navigating market uncertainty—from surging tariffs and Fed drama to stock-specific opportunities. Liz explains why corporate earnings are murky, why…
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This Is Not a Drill: How CS Burnout Became the Norm (and What to Do About It) with Bob Mathers
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25:19In this episode of The Growth Signal, we sit down with Bob Mathers—customer success coach, keynote speaker, and host of The Growth Mixtape—to explore the emotional toll of working in high-pressure CS environments. What starts with a conversation about trauma, perspective shifts, and boundary-setting quickly evolves into a deep dive on why CS profes…
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Healthcare Under Fire: RFK Jr., Tariffs, and Market Volatility
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48:16When markets are in turmoil, investors traditionally flock to healthcare for stability — but what happens when healthcare itself is a flashpoint for volatility? In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar Robert Moffat of Middlefield joins to unpack the biggest headwinds facing the sector right now. From the controversial appointment of RFK J…
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Why the Best Fund Manager of 2022 is Betting on Gold, Water, and Infrastructure
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1:14:57The market may be laser-focused on Donald Trump’s trade war but James Davolos of Horizon Kinetics says tariffs or not, the tide is turning — and savvy investors should be paying attention. In this wide-ranging conversation, Davolos breaks down why we're leaving behind the "golden era" of ultra-low interest rates, globalization, and free capital, an…
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Trusted Advisors Drive Revenue Too: The Human Side of CS with Sabina Pons
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24:22In this episode of The Growth Signal, host Alyssa Nolte welcomes Sabina Pons, CEO & Chief Customer Officer at Growth Molecules, for a real, human conversation on the evolution of customer success—and why being a trusted advisor doesn’t mean avoiding revenue. Sabina shares her unconventional journey from PR to SaaS leadership, the gut-punch of getti…
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Markets at Trump’s Mercy, the Puppet Master Pulls the Strings
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59:46In just one week, we went from the edge of a global trade war to a 90-day truce—and the markets are feeling every twist and turn. One post on Truth Social was all it took for Donald Trump to send the Dow soaring nearly 3,000 points in its biggest rally since 2008... while simultaneously tightening tariffs on China. Chaos? Absolutely. End in sight? …
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This Isn’t the Bottom: Jeannine LiChong on Tariffs, Recession Fears & Where to Invest Now
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38:56Markets are in meltdown mode — but Waratah Capital’s Jeannine LiChong says this isn’t the bottom. In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, veteran fund manager Jeannine shares her strategy for navigating extreme market volatility, tariff uncertainty, and looming recession risks. With experience managing money through the 2008 financial cr…
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Stop Treading Water: The One Thing That Sets Strategic CSMs Apart with Alex Turkovic
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23:13In this episode of The Growth Signal, host Alyssa Nolte is joined by Alex Turkovic—customer success leader, podcast host, and the mind behind the Digital CS Maturity Model—for a hands-on conversation about how CSMs can stop running in circles and start making meaningful progress. They dig into: Why the most strategic CSMs don’t work harder—they wor…
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What Liberation Day Means for Your Money
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1:12:46The world is undergoing a seismic shift, and according to Daniel Dreyfus, Chief Investment Officer at Bornite Capital, we are in the midst of a major regime change that will redefine economies, industries, and financial markets. In this conversation, Dan explains why a new era of tariffs will be massively inflationary and why buying infrastructure …
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How to Turn the Trade War into Your Biggest Investment Opportunity
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52:43Donald Trump’s trade war has investors on edge, but could this market sell-off be a golden opportunity? Dan Rohinton, VP & Portfolio Manager at iA Global Asset Management, breaks down why now is the time to step back, block out the noise, and buy into world-class companies at a discount. He’s a proud Canadian but says never count out the U.S. and t…
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Making Money in a Little Corner of the Market
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57:08Small-cap stocks may be off to a rough start in 2025, but last year they helped Jordan Zinberg, President & CEO of Bedford Park Capital, deliver a remarkable 60% return. Known for his disciplined approach to stock picking and long-term investing, Zinberg is willing to take on short-term downside risk for the potential of outsized gains. In this epi…
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CX Starts With EX: Why Happy Teams Build Better Customer Experiences with JP Dumas
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35:07In this episode of The Growth Signal, host Alyssa Nolte sits down with Jean Pierre (JP) Dumas, a seasoned sales and CX leader with a track record of turning chaos into best-in-class teams. From his childhood selling seeds door-to-door in LA to leading massive CX transformations across telecom and travel industries, JP shares the pivotal leadership …
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If We are Headed for Recession, This is Where to Hide
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54:42Stocks may be falling but Rebecca Teltscher, portfolio manager at Newhaven Asset Management’s portfolio is up, proving that her long-term, fundamentals driven approach is working. Rather than chasing short-term trends, she focuses on defensive investments—companies that provide critical infrastructure and offer long-term stability by prioritizing d…
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Introducing The Growth Signal: The Podcast for Revenue Leaders Who Play to Win. Hosted by Alyssa Nolte and Amber Moore and designed for customer-facing teams, this podcast tackles the challenges of reactive growth strategies and offers proactive solutions. Each episode features insights from top experts who are transforming customer-facing teams in…
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Don’t Count Out U.S. Stocks, But Here’s Why You Should Look Beyond
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46:48U.S. stocks have been underperforming since Donald Trump was sworn in as President in January but James Cook, Portfolio Manager at Matco says he’s not ready to give up on American equities just yet. Still, the global fund manager also thinks there’s opportunity outside of the U.S., specifically in markets like Japan - where Warren Buffet is doublin…
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Why American Investor Cole Smead Loves Canadian Energy Stocks
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1:16:49American investor Cole Smead joins Amber Kanwar to break down why he's so bullish on Canadian oil stocks. Smead argues that Canadian energy stocks are some of the best investments in today's market - even amid fears over a trade war between the U.S. and Canada. In fact, he suggests now could be the second-best time in the past two decades to invest…
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The market is in panic mode, are there opportunities to profit? In this episode of In The Money with Amber Kanwar, we dive into how the Optimist Fund is proving that bold, high-conviction investing can lead to massive returns—by taking advantage of volatile times. Jordan McNamee, founder of the fund, shares why betting on visionary CEOs and misunde…
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Think designer bags are just for the high-fashion crowd? Think again! In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Maggie Adhami-Boynton, Founder & CEO of ShopThing, spills the secrets on how luxury bags from brands like Hermes, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton can be lucrative investments. She shares the hottest trends, answers your questions, and …
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Everything you thought you knew about the stock market is changing. David Burrows, Chairman & CIO of Barometer Capital Management tells In the Money with Amber Kanwar it's time to end the love affair with the MAG 7 tech giants, as he predicts that tech will no longer lead the market. He also shares why we've reached the end of U.S. market exception…
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Ignore the noise—focus on great businesses! That’s the core investment philosophy of Paul Harris, Portfolio Manager at Harris Douglas Asset Management. In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Paul breaks down why holding high-quality companies for the long term is the best way to generate strong returns. But finding those businesses? Tha…
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Canadian real estate stocks have struggled over the past 3 years but Dean Orrico, President & CEO of Middlefield believes there’s never been a better time to invest in the sector. He explains why the Canadian REIT stocks are a better buy than American ones and reveals his top 3 stocks to buy right now. Timestamps For detailed show notes, navigate u…
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Investing in space isn’t just for billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson. Justus Parmar, CEO of Fortuna Investments tells In the Money with Amber Kanwar what stocks to buy for space investing. He gives us an in-depth look into this generation’s space race, suggests which stocks he thinks are set to rocket higher and tells us wh…
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How can you tell which unloved stocks may be poised for a breakout? That’s one of Jamie Murray’s specialties. The president of The Murray Wealth Group talks to In the Money with Amber Kanwar about undervalued stocks poised for a big move, including some dividend payers. Plus he gives his Pro Picks, which are three stocks he says still offer value. …
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10 Dividend Paying Stocks From a $5BN Fund Manager
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53:36Dividend investing isn't just about telecoms and utilities. In this episode we talk to Evan Mancer, president & CIO of Cardinal Capital Management about stocks that don't just pay a dividend but are growing their dividend. He tells In the Money with Amber Kanwar why he likes ‘boring’ dividend paying stocks, why he started to dabble in activism and …
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Tech stocks have come under pressure recently but this isn't the start of a bust, says veteran tech investor Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki. He joined In the Money with Amber Kanwar and says we are in a tech boom, not a bubble. He shares his battle scars from the 2000s, tells us why he’s been selling Tesla and names his best ideas right now. Record…
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Whether you've invested in crypto or never touched it, this episode is for you. Matt Hougan of Bitwise joins In the Money with Amber Kanwar to talk about what drew him from traditional finance to crypto. He explains why he thinks Bitcoin can hit $200,000, he tells us what he's buying, and what he wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole. Recorded on: Mon…
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The threat of a trade war and political uncertainty in Canada are enough to keep you up at night. In this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Martin Pelletier of Trivest Wealth tells us how investors can reduce risk. He talks about why it's important to preserve capital, not just grow it. He answers your questions and gives his best investin…
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Markets are getting whipsawed around by the threat of tariffs and uncertainty about whether they will actually happen. How do you invest in that environment? Barry Schwartz of Baskin Wealth says he is buying. On this episode of In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Barry explains how he can still invest despite the threat of tariffs, explains why he rare…
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Is Nvidia this era’s Cisco? Mark Sebastian, Founder of the Option Pit, gives a history lesson on tech and reminds us why it’s important to remember what happened during the dotcom bubble. In this interview on In the Money with Amber Kanwar he reveals some of his contrarian ideas and suggests some unloved stocks that he thinks are worth a look, spec…
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