Control and Compound with Darren Mitchell

Canada doesn't have a formal death tax — but that doesn't mean death is simple or inexpensive. When someone passes away, taxes can be triggered immediately through deemed disposition, and on top of that, probate fees may apply depending on the province. Many Canadians confuse these two costs, and that confusion can lead to serious planning gaps.   On today's episode, Darren and Christina break dow...

BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us   Should incorporated Canadian business owners contribute to an RRSP — or is it quietly working against them?   On today's episode, Darren and Christina break down what an RRSP actually is (a tax deferral, not a wealth strategy), why the "you'll be in a lower tax bracket in retirement" assumption often fails for successful busi...

BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us We're flipping the script for this month's entrepreneurial spotlight series and Darren is taking his turn in the hot seat! Entrepreneurship isn't built on highlight reels — it's built on hard decisions, uncomfortable moments, and learning how to survive uncertainty. From walking away from a secure corporate career, to $0 months...

BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us Canada's economy feels uncertain heading into 2026 — but are the headlines telling the full story? On today's episode it's the February update and Darren and Christina break down what's really happening with the Bank of Canada, inflation, interest rates, real estate, stock markets, and Bitcoin. They cover why markets can rise e...

BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us Choosing the right advisor is the most overlooked — and most important — part of implementing an Infinite Banking or high cash value life insurance strategy. On today's episode, Darren and Christina break down the 8 critical questions you must ask any advisor before committing to Infinite Banking, corporate-owned life insurance...

BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us Most Canadians think retirement is about hitting a number but on today's episode, Darren and Christina break down why that mindset can quietly destroy your plan. They expose the biggest retirement lies in Canada: "I'll be in a lower tax bracket," "CPP/OAS will cover me," "inflation won't be that bad," and why the 4% rule can le...

BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us Well we've officially made it to the end of our Rockefeller Method Series! This episode closes it all out by bringing everything together into one complete system.   The Rockefeller Method isn't a product you buy or a strategy you "try." It's a long-term framework built on certainty, structure, and intentional living. In this f...

BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us What actually happened with our 2025 predictions — and what does 2026 really look like for Canadians? In our annual predictions episode, Darren and Christina review last year's forecasts and hold themselves accountable for what they got right, what they missed, and what changed. From there, they break down what the data, policy...

BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us Big goals don't create results — consistent execution does. In our annual goal setting episode, Darren and Christina share how they personally plan their year using a framework that blends EOS-style 90-day planning, daily habit systems, anti-goals, and weekly scorecards.   You'll learn why annual goals alone don't drive behavio...

BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us Most people don't realize that choosing the wrong dividend option can completely undermine a whole life insurance strategy. On today's episode, Darren and Christina break down every dividend option available inside a participating whole life policy — and explain why Paid-Up Additions (PUAs) are not just the best option, but the...

BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us   You worked hard. You took the risk. You built the business. So why does it feel like the CRA is the biggest partner you never invited in? On today's episode, Darren and Christina break down the most dangerous corporate cash traps business owners fall into — often without even realizing it. From passive income clawbacks to est...

BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us   In Part 9 of The Rockefeller Method series, Darren and Christina break down the most overlooked part of wealth building: your team. They reveal how wealthy families like the Rockefellers use a family office mindset, coordinated advisors, and clear governance to protect wealth for generations.    You'll learn why most Canadian...

BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us   Most entrepreneurs think they need more clients. Chris Cooper says they actually need better math. In December's edition of our entrepreneurship series, Darren sits down with Chris Cooper as they break down The Simple Six – the six metrics every business owner MUST understand if they want to stop grinding and start growing:  ...

BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us Can you believe it's already December! What a year we've had and Darren and Christina are back for the last monthly update of 2025. In this episode, they'll cover:   Bank of Canada's final rate decision of the year and what stubborn inflation means for borrowers Why the Canadian dollar is stuck around 71–73 cents and what could...

Sign up for our Rockefeller Masterclass now: https://hub.controlandcompound.com/rockefeller-method-webinar   Inflation is the biggest tax Canadians never voted for – and most people don't even realize they're paying it. On today's episode, Darren and Christina expose how inflation erodes purchasing power, widens the wealth gap, and punishes Canadians who don't own assets.   We break down: Why CPI...

Sign up for our Rockefeller Masterclass now: https://hub.controlandcompound.com/rockefeller-method-webinar     On today's episode, Darren and Christina break down the 2025 Canadian federal budget! They unpack why this so-called "once-in-a-generation" plan looks more like deficits on steroids, with a projected $78.3B deficit this year and national debt heading toward $2.9 trillion by 2029.    They...

Sign up for our Rockefeller Masterclass now: https://hub.controlandcompound.com/rockefeller-method-webinar   In Part 8 of The Rockefeller Method series, Darren and Christina break down one of the most powerful chapters in What Would the Rockefellers Do? — "Maximize Your Financial Efficiency and Earning Potential." This episode is all about financial efficiency and how wealthy families like the Roc...

Sign up for our Rockefeller Masterclass now: https://hub.controlandcompound.com/rockefeller-method-webinar     On this month's entrepreneurial spotlight, Darren and Christina sit down with Caleb Bowers, President of Bowers Construction, to unpack how he went from being laid off, losing $70,000 in a single year, and driving a truck he couldn't afford… to building one of Atlantic Canada's most respe...

Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: https://shorturl.at/14eAL   On today's episode, it's the November update! The economy is shifting — fast. With rate cuts back on the table, inflation refusing to fade, and housing programs promising change, Canadians are searching for clarity. Darren and Christina unpack everything you need to know before 2026 hits: - The Bank of Canada's second con...

Sign up for our Rockefeller Masterclass now: https://hub.controlandcompound.com/rockefeller-method-webinar     In the second edition of our Wealth Coach episodes, Darren and Christina once again since down with wealth coaches Connor Eagleson, Dan Spry, and Jake Mitchell to reveal the biggest surprises they uncovered when they first discovered the Infinite Banking Concept – and how it continues to...

Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: https://shorturl.at/14eAL   On today's episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down the OpCo trap! Most Canadian business owners are unknowingly making a massive mistake with their corporate cash — one that could cost them millions in unnecessary taxes and wipe out their eligibility for the lifetime capital gains exemption.   They discuss the dif...

Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: https://shorturl.at/14eAL On today's episode, it's part 7 of the Rockefeller Method Series, Darren and Christina break down Chapters 9 and 10 of What Would the Rockefellers Do? — revealing exactly how the wealthy design, structure, and fund their infinite banking policies for long-term, tax-free growth. This episode moves from theory to real-world a...

Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: https://shorturl.at/14eAL Welcome back to another episode of Control and Compound. Today's episode is the first in our Entrepreneurial Series that highlights some of Canada's most successful and interesting entrepreneurs. Episode 1 features David Fraser, founder and CEO of Bunkie Life, to talk about how a simple problem — running out of bedrooms — t...

Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: https://shorturl.at/14eAL   On today's episode, it's the October Update and Darren and Christina are back from the Real Estate Investing Summit to break down all the news include an interesting Bank of Canada Update, a close look at the stock market and by extension the Bitcoin market, as well as real estate news across the country and some economic...

Watch the webinar on the Rockefeller Method now: https://shorturl.at/14eAL   In this episode, Darren and Christina break down the power of storytelling and how it can positively impact every aspect of your life, but especially in the world of sales. Show us a successful CEO and we'll show you a successful salesperson. Darren and Christina will chat about how you can become a better storyteller and...