Manitoba Inc Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Time for tariff talk: The Manitoba Inc. Podcast launches with an important discussion on the impact of U.S. tariffs on Manitoba's economy. We hear from Ash Modha of Mondetta Clothing on how businesses are adapting, and Minister Terry Duguid shares insights into the federal government's response.

Join hosts Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson as we try to understand the potential repercussions of tariffs on Canada.

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Why did we launch a podcast? 1:56

Interview with Ash Modha: 6:16

Interview with Terry Duguid: 16:57

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U.S. tariffs on Canadian products continue to dominate business news in Manitoba. On this episode, we dive into the auto sector with an exclusive interview with Steve Chipman, president & CEO of Birchwood Automotive Group, who provides a unique perspective on the pending rise in vehicle costs and how to navigate unpredictability in these unprecedented times. Then we head to Lake of the Woods Brewing Company’s taproom for our first installment of a regular segment we like to call: What We're Drinking. 

Join hosts Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson for this new episode.

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Interview with Steve Chipman: 1:27

What We're Drinking with Lake of the Woods Brewing Company: 15:36

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Canadian-owned restaurants with American-sounding names are in a bit of a pickle these days, with Canadian pride on the rise due to Trump's tariffs. Think Boston Pizza, New York Fries and St. Louis Bar and Grill—all 100 per cent Canadian, but now they've got to figure out how to navigate the new "buy Canadian" push. In our latest episode, we talk to Jeff Swystun, author of Why Marketing Works, about how they can crack this tough nut. Then, we chat with Royal Nasager, VP of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships at Aegis Brands Inc., the parent company of St. Louis Bar and Grill, about the creative and cheeky way they're making sure everyone knows St. Louis is Canadian and proud of it. They might have found the secret sauce.

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Interview with Jeff Swystun: 1:40
Interview with Royal Nasager: 12:29

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In our latest episode, we find out what a minority Liberal government will mean for Manitoba businesses. Mary Agnes Welch of Probe Research and Loren Rémillard of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce weigh in on a wide variety of topics, including Trump tariffs, getting things done in a minority federal government and who some of the new faces in Manitoba will be. 

Join hosts Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson for the latest Manitoba Inc. episode.

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This episode of the Manitoba Inc. Podcast brings you a double dose of business wisdom. We first explore the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), examining the Canadian perspective on recent pushback. Shreeraj Patel, co-founder of Seva Capital Canada Inc., joins us to discuss the data on how DEI drives profitability and innovation. The segment also includes an excerpt from a panel discussion at the QNET Back to the Future conference, featuring insights from Marty Maykut (Price Industries), Katie Hall Hursh (The Megill-Stephenson Company Limited), and Michelle Cameron (Dreamcatcher Promotions) on how embracing diversity of thought fuels success.

The next segment features a conversation with NFL legend Steve Young, who was in Winnipeg to receive The Associates of the Asper School of Business International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA) for 2025. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback, now a private equity powerhouse, shares lessons on teamwork, culture, and the 'truest truth' of leadership in the business world.

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Interview with Shreeraj Patel: 1:53
Interview with Steve Young: 12:17

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We’re all a bit sick of the on-again, off-again tariff roller coaster coming from south of the border. But the reality is, the tariffs from the United States have had a hard hitting impact on many sectors in Manitoba.

But there has been a silver lining for Chaeban Ice Cream and Chaeban Artisan. The buy Canadian push has been a boon for this small but growing business.

In our latest Manitoba Inc Business Podcast episode, we sit down with co-owner and chief flavour expert Joseph Chaeban to discuss his success story in these uncertain economic times.

Also in this episode, we take on the topic of Portage and Main re-opening to pedestrians in late June and head back to Lake of the Woods brewing Company to get recommendations on the perfect long weekend beer choices.

Chaeban interview: 1:26
Portage and Main: 16:22
Lake of the Woods Brewing Company: 21:23

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Join Eleanor Coopsammy and Geoff Kirbyson for the latest episode of the Manitoba Inc. Podcast as we sit down for a candid interview with two well-known Winnipeg leaders, Tim Hague Sr and Kevin Donnelly.

Tim Hague Sr is a former winner of Amazing Race Canada and founder of U-Turn Parkinson's, a non-profit Manitoba organization that provides tools, classes and resources for people living with Parkinson’s and their families, free of charge. 

Kevin Donnelly is best-known for his role as Senior Vice President of Venues and Entertainment at True North Sports and Entertainment, but is also one of the driving forces behind the Team 81 Ride for Parkinson's, which is hosting its second event on August 1.

Tune in as we shine a light on the Team 81 Ride for Parkinson's event, and delve into the impactful work of the U-Turn Parkinson's program. Discover how these initiatives are making a difference in the lives of those living with Parkinson's disease right here in Manitoba.

The Manitoba Inc. podcast is your essential source for stories, information, and opinions affecting the business community, featuring interviews with the leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries driving Manitoba's economy.

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