Episode 130: Real Estate and Taxes: Unlocking Efficient Structures and Strategies

Today, on this throwback episode, our host, Bob, delivers a clear breakdown of the seven core tax strategies real estate investors must master. It outlines how business structure, income type, and jurisdiction shape overall tax exposure, comparing Canadian and U.S. frameworks while highlighting when corporations or LLCs offer the strongest tax efficiency and legal protection.

The discussion also covers tactical levers such as income splitting, asset protection, and maximising deductible expenses. Investors gain practical guidance on using family participation, trusts, and accurate expense classification to strengthen after-tax returns and protect accumulated equity.

Episode 129: Scaling Your Business: How Private Equity Can Support Entrepreneurs

Today, our host, Bob Gauvreau, and our guest, Ara Sahakian, discuss how private equity can accelerate growth for small to medium-sized businesses. Ara shares insights on how PE Gate provides more limited investors access to private equity deals, allowing business owners to scale without fully exiting.

Ara outlines how PE Gate adds value through strategic marketing, talent acquisition, and operational systems. By professionalizing marketing efforts, strengthening leadership teams, and implementing scalable systems, PE Gate enables businesses to grow efficiently while reducing reliance on the owner.

Episode 128: From Tradesman to Entrepreneur: Andrew Houston's Business Journey Part 3

In this final part of the series, Andrew Houston delivers a clear message: retaining A-players is the real driver of business growth. Leaders must know who they want, how to attract them, and how to build systems that retain top performers.

He highlights the Value Journey as a core business strategy. Every touchpoint—from first contact to onboarding—must be intentional to close the gap where companies often lose great talent.

Episode 127: From Tradesman to Entrepreneur: Andrew Houston's Business Journey Part 2

In Part 2 of this three-part series, our guest, Andrew Houston, joins our host, Bob Gauvreau, to discuss key leadership challenges in the trades, including owner isolation, the pressure to appear strong, and the importance of having a supportive community.

They explore Andrew’s principle of “putting the pride aside,” the power of hiring people who outperform the owner, and why chaos inside a business drives top talent away. The discussion also touches on the growing skilled-trades shortage and how environment and structure influence who you attract.

Episode 126: From Tradesman to Entrepreneur: Andrew Houston's Business Journey Part 1

In this first part of a three-part series, Bob Gauvreau interviews Andrew Houston, founder and CEO of Profit for Contractors. Andrew shares how he went from being an overworked electrician to building a multi-million-dollar coaching business that helps tradies systematize, scale, and find freedom. His story reveals the mindset shift needed to move from tradesman to entrepreneur.

Bob and Andrew delve into the most common mistakes business owners make, and Andrew introduces the concept of becoming a “Champion CEO.”

This episode sets the stage for what’s next in the series — deeper insights into profit mastery, leadership, and personal growth for entrepreneurs.

Episode 125: Strategic Wealth Planning for Doctors and Dentists: A Guide to Tax-Efficient Retirement

Today, our host, Bob, welcomes our guest, John Moakler, a financial planner and bestselling author of Heal Thy Wealth. John shares how his journey from tech entrepreneur to financial advisor inspired his mission to help doctors, dentists, and healthcare professionals strengthen their financial health through smarter planning and long-term strategy.

John and Bob dive into common financial mistakes among healthcare professionals. They highlight the importance of shifting from a “practitioner” mindset to that of a true business owner to maximize income and build lasting wealth.