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Montreal Marketeers Episode 13: Building Authentic Brands with Sabrina Prioletta – Montreal Brand Consultant & Siva Marketing Founder
Explore the art of brand storytelling and archetypal branding with Sabrina Prioletta, leading Montreal brand strategist and founder of Siva Marketing. Having worked with household names like Adidas and Molson, Sabrina empowers businesses to align their branding with their true values—helping brands connect deeply with their audience.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 12: Gabrielle Panaccio & Bar Le Lab – Montreal’s Iconic Cocktail Bar Experience
Discover how Gabrielle Panaccio became a co-owner and driving force behind Bar Le Lab, one of Montreal’s top cocktail destinations. Gabrielle’s journey began in the restaurant world as a cook, but her passion for mixology was ignited in Australia. After joining Fabien Maillard, Le Lab’s founder and master mixologist, Gabrielle helped turn Le Lab into a must-visit cocktail bar, famous for original drinks like the Jerky Lab Jack and its creative, energetic team.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 11: Raw Honey, Lyme Disease, and Bee Conservation with Nicholas Melka – Founder of MIEL MTL
Discover how Montreal entrepreneur Nicholas Melka turned a health crisis into a mission to bring back the bees and produce premium raw honey. After struggling with Lyme disease and exhausting conventional treatments, Nick found relief and renewed health through raw, unprocessed honey. Motivated by its powerful medicinal properties, he founded MIEL MTL to boost bee populations across Quebec and offer high-quality honey to health-conscious consumers.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 10: eCommerce Strategies with Alaa Hassan – Digital Marketing Director, Linen Chest & Founder of eCommerce Training Academy
Discover how to master eCommerce with Montreal’s own Alaa Hassan, a leading digital marketing expert and founder of the eCommerce Training Academy. As Director of Digital Marketing at Linen Chest and an advisor to hundreds of entrepreneurs, Alaa has built a passionate following through actionable tips and proven strategies that help businesses increase their online sales.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 9: Ratloop Games Canada & Vroom Kaboom – Indie Game Development, Grants, and Montreal’s Gaming Community
Join Montreal Marketeers as we interview Vivian Yen and James Anderson, co-founders of Ratloop Games Canada. Vivian’s entrepreneurial drive and James’ expertise in video game design led to the launch of Ratloop Games Canada in 2017. Supported by a Canadian government grant, the studio created Vroom Kaboom—a car dueling game that blends elements of Rocket League, Twisted Metal, and Hearthstone for unique multiplayer action.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 8: Buzzfit Founders Craig Johnson & Jim Monopoli – How Montreal’s Affordable Gym Grows Community
Learn how Buzzfit rapidly grew into one of Quebec’s most popular gym chains with Craig Johnson and Jim Monopoli at the helm. Since launching the first Buzzfit in Montreal in 2011, the founders have redefined the local fitness industry—offering affordable memberships, a relaxed environment, and unparalleled customer service.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 7: Isabelle Tremblay – Quebec Corporate Uniforms Entrepreneur & Forma Founder (French Audio)
Discover the inspiring journey of Isabelle Tremblay, founder and corporate uniforms specialist at Forma, in the Montreal textile industry. With over 25 years in Quebec’s apparel sector—including 20 years at Gildan—Isabelle saw an opportunity to innovate and start her own business despite limited local job opportunities. Her perseverance and expertise led to the creation of Forma, a leading provider of corporate uniforms known for Canadian production and trusted clients like T
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 6: Montreal Barber William Biney on Building Quality Cuts & Client Trust
Explore Montreal’s barbershop scene and hear how William Biney—owner of two Quality Cuts shops—became a local leader in personalized, stylish haircuts. This episode uncovers Will’s journey from backyard barber to fashion consultant, highlighting his passion for making haircuts a defining part of his clients’ identity.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 5: Jarred Heaven’s Messenger – Medium, Exorcist & Haunted House Specialist in Montreal
Discover Montreal’s spiritual world with Jarred, Heaven’s Messenger—an experienced medium, exorcist, clairvoyant, and haunted house expert. Just in time for Halloween, this episode explores what it really means to work in spiritual services and how Jarred built his client base through word of mouth and social media.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 4: Intrapreneur to Entrepreneur with Matthew Balogh of Solage Solide
On this episode, we’re joined by Matthew Balogh, founder of Solage Solide—a powerhouse in Montreal’s foundation repair industry. Matt’s journey is one of bold transition. Starting as an intrapreneur, he spent twelve years mastering his craft at a leading company before launching Solage Solide, bringing a fresh vision to an old school field.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 3: Neil Turner on Affiliate Marketing & Scaling FortNine
In Episode 3 of the Montreal Marketeers Podcast, we sit down with Neil Turner, a digital marketing expert and the Director of Marketing at FortNine (formerly Canada’s Motorcycle).
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 2: Featuring Jonathan Dresner, Founder of Notre-Boeuf-de-Grâce
On Episode 2 of the Montreal Marketeers podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Dresner, a passionate restaurant owner and true restopreneur. Jonathan is the mastermind behind Notre-Boeuf-de-Grâce, one of Montreal’s most talked-about burger restaurants.
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Montreal Marketeers Episode 1: Spotlight on Patrick Lehman — Montreal Soul Singer, Producer & Songwriter
Welcome to the premiere episode! This week, we sit down with Patrick Lehman, a celebrated soul singer-songwriter and producer from Montreal.
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