Beyond The Family Business

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From Family Business to Employee Owned | Geoff Smith, EllisDon

September 17, 2026

Geoff Smith is the 2nd generation Owner and Executive Chairman of EllisDon, one of Canada’s largest construction firms. Geoff was previously the CEO and drove massive growth over the last three decades. We discuss his tumultuous relationship with his father, his journey of taking over the business and why he decided to make his employees shareholders. beyondthefamilybusiness.com

Investing for Purpose and Profit | Jen McCain, Irie Capital

June 25, 2026

In this episode of Beyond the Family Business, I sit down with Jen McCain, a proud Maritimer from Florenceville, New Brunswick, and a third-generation member of the McCain family. Jen shares her own journey of building an identity outside of the family business, becoming an entrepreneur, and then stepping into a more active ownership role within one of Canada’s most iconic family enterprises. We discuss what it means to be a responsible next-generation owner, why ownership is a skill that has...

Canadian Investor, Founder of EQ Bank & Family Office Leader | Iqbal Kassam, Zynik Corporation

May 22, 2026

Iqbal Kassam is one of Vancouver’s most successful investors. He is the founder of EQ Bank and Chairman of Zynik Corporation, his family office. In this interview, we discuss how his youth in Kenya and London shaped him as a leader. We delve into his first success in Canada which became EQ bank. He shares valuable lessons on how to think as an entrepreneur. Lastly, he explains his latest thesis in the industrial manufacturing sector that seeks to attract top talent through huge profit sharing...

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How do I get in touch with Beyond The Family Business?

Beyond The Family Business is hosted by Luke Hansen-MacDonald. Its publicly listed emails are beyondthefamilybusiness@gmail.com and info@podstarter.io. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Beyond The Family Business?

The publicly listed emails for Beyond The Family Business: beyondthefamilybusiness@gmail.com and info@podstarter.io.

How many listeners does Beyond The Family Business have?

Podseeker estimates Beyond The Family Business reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Beyond The Family Business?

Beyond The Family Business typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Family enterprise next-generation owners/board-level participants; family office leaders; founders and high-profile Canadian investors; operators with credible governance/succession experience. Common among recent guests: Built or led investment platforms or major enterprises; Hold leadership roles in family offices or as owners in well-known family companies; Published or guided investment theses or growth strategies. Recent guests include Jen McCain and Iqbal Kassam.

How hard is it to get booked on Beyond The Family Business?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Beyond The Family Business cover?

Recent episodes cover Family Business, Family Office, Investing, Succession, and Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.