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How to make it in Toronto

Karl Shams

Booking Overview

An interview-led show focused on entrepreneurship, career success, leadership, and practical business strategies, it typically features founders, executives, and subject-matter experts sharing their experience. PR agencies could pitch business owners, company leaders, marketing specialists, and education or career experts with practical advice; booking difficulty appears low, as the guests are credible practitioners rather than consistently high-profile public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 54

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 1.6k subscribers

Instagram: 201 followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

karl.shams@gmail.com

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Host

Karl Shams - Host of a show featuring practical strategies and success stories related to entrepreneurship, career development, and business.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, executives, and specialists with relevant hands-on experience and practical guidance in business, marketing, education, or career development.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a business, Developed recognized expertise in a professional specialty, Coached or advised startups and companies

Recent Guest Discussions

Lisa Somers - Business Scaling, Leadership, Remote Teams, Hiring, And Evaluating New Growth Opportunities.

Howard Freedman - College Planning, Financial Aid, Student Stress, And The Effects Of Artificial Intelligence On Education And Careers.

John Elbing - Customer-focused Brand Messaging, Marketing, Customer Engagement, And Positioning.

John Dwyer - Direct-response And Incentive-based Marketing, Customer Attraction, And Business Growth.

Recent Topics

Episodes

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From Entry-Level to CEO: Lisa Somers on Scaling a $35M+ Business, Leadership & Building Income Streams

October 24, 2026

What does it really take to build a successful business, grow into a leadership role, and create more freedom over your time?In this episode of How to Make It in Toronto, Karl sits down with Lisa Somers, CEO of Marketplace SuperHeroes, to explore her journey from studying psychology to becoming a leader in online business and e-commerce. After joining her brother’s company in an entry-level role, Lisa learned by solving problems, developing new skills, and taking on greater responsibility as ...

How Steven Bartlett Built a Global Empire | From University Dropout to One of the World's Biggest Podcasters

July 19, 2026

What does it really take to build a global business, become one of the world's most influential podcasters, and inspire millions of entrepreneurs?In this episode of How to Make It in Toronto, we explore the incredible journey of Steven Bartlett—entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and host of The Diary of a CEO.From dropping out of university to co-founding Social Chain, launching FlightStory, investing in groundbreaking companies, and building one of the world's most successfu...

AI, College Planning & Financial Aid: What Every Student and Parent Needs to Know | Howard Freedman

May 31, 2026

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the future of education and careers faster than ever. So how should students and families prepare?In this episode of How to Make It, returning guest Howard Freedman, financial aid professional and college planning expert, shares powerful insights on how AI is reshaping a student’s academic path, career opportunities, and the college experience.Howard explains why it's never too early to start planning for college, how families can reduce financial s...

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How do I get in touch with How to make it in Toronto?

How to make it in Toronto is hosted by Karl Shams. Its publicly listed email is karl.shams@gmail.com. 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 How to make it in Toronto?

The publicly listed email for How to make it in Toronto: karl.shams@gmail.com.

How many listeners does How to make it in Toronto have?

Podseeker estimates How to make it in Toronto reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for How to make it in Toronto?

How to make it in Toronto typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Founders, executives, and specialists with relevant hands-on experience and practical guidance in business, marketing, education, or career development. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a business; Developed recognized expertise in a professional specialty; Coached or advised startups and companies. Recent guests include Lisa Somers, Howard Freedman, and John Elbing.

How hard is it to get booked on How to make it in Toronto?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does How to make it in Toronto cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership, and Career Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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