The KBD Podcast w/ Curtis Killen

In Episode 12 of The Freemium Podcast, we chat with Montreal-based YouTuber, Adam Caplan, about content creation and combat sports. Join us as we discuss getting started in content creation, fighter pay in combat sports, and tips from Gary Vaynerchuk. Don't miss out on valuable insights for content creators and combat sports enthusiasts. Tune in now! Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube - https://bit.ly/...

In episode 11 of The Freemium Podcast, we chat with Mitch Langlois, Recruiter at Aerotek, a leading provider of manufacturing, robotics, and automation solutions. We dive into the world of sales, discussing the best sales stories and strategies for cold calling, as well as the current state of the labour market and how it's impacting recruitment and employee retention. From GDP growth to populatio...

In episode 10 of The Freemium Podcast, we chat with Joey Steben, a CPA Auditor and Head of Finance at Boundless Life. We discuss the importance of accounting in business, the role of forensic accounting, navigating the education system, and managing student debt. Plus, we get Joey's insights on office culture and entrepreneurship. Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube - https://bit.ly/3RUYb6Z Check out Bo...

In episode 9 of The Freemium Podcast, Curtis is chatting with Brent Pickrell of Montreal-based Westmount Florist about his career as a florist and how the company originally started. Plus, Curtis and Brent get into the topics of real estate opportunities in Canada, optimizing your business' website for SEO, their thoughts on the future of Chat GPT, and understanding Google Analytics and the digita...

In episode 8 of The Freemium Podcast, Curtis chats with his father Gary Killen about his career in insurance, from how he got started in the industry, to eventually buying KBD Insurance. He shares tips for new brokers, building relationships with clients, developing managerial skills, and growing a company. Follow The Freemium Podcast: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3wo71QR TikTok - https://bit.ly/3R3...

In episode 7 of The Freemium Podcast, Curtis chats with co-owner of Federal Steel Jamie Coveny about the growth of the company, the advantages and disadvantages of working with family, best practices to getting city permits when building, optimizing for e-commerce and retail, and more. Follow Federal Steel: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/federal_steel/ Website - https://www.federalsteel.ca/...

This week's guest on The Freemium Podcast is serial creative entrepreneur Zach Macklovitch, who brings a wealth of knowledge of cutting edge trends in music, fashion, and art, along with a background in business development and management. He’s the founder of a series of businesses and brands, including Montreal-based Saintwoods clothing, École Privée nightclub and Apt. 200 barcarde, to name just...

Dave Rose is the Creator of Smoke Show Hot Sauce & the Founder of Montrose Foods Inc. In this week's episode, Dave and Curtis discuss digital marketing, high revenue vs high profits, branding and more! Just remember that it's always BBQ season, 365, F*ckin' 24/7, and for your needs, check them out at https://smokeshowsauce.com/ .

Brandon Harrar is the founder and creative director of Montreal-based creative marketing agency, HRVST. In this week's episode, Brandon and Curtis discuss what it means to build a brand, the pros and cons of remote work, plus the difference in views between the employer and employee. Need help building your brand? Check out gohrvst.com for your creative marketing needs. #TheFreemiumPodcast

Michael Saracino Jr is an Associate Advisor for a wealth management team aptly named "Golden Rule Financial" at Manulife Securities. In today's Episode, he shares his thoughts on Crypto Scams and Conspiracies, Financial Independence and Investing/Buying into the Hype. You can find Michael and his team at https://goldenrulefinancial.ca/ .

Rob Farrar is the Co-President at Fidelis Assurance, an insurance broker like us, providing Home, Car and Business Insurance to Quebec Residents. Rob and Curtis Killen discuss starting a business, the P&C Insurance Industry and more! You can check them out at www.fidelisassurance.ca .

Patrick McGuigan is the Co-Owner and Co-President at 4th Avenue Imports. Patrick has 20 + years of experience in the shoe distribution sector. Listen to him discuss cashflow for startups, his economic outlook and the pros and cons of running a business. Check them out at https://www.4thaveimports.com/ .