New episodes every other Tuesday!

Season 1

June 13, 2023

The One Where Darryl and René Take a Break

Plug in those headphones and get ready to bid farewell to Season 1 in style. It's hard to believe we've reached the end of our first season, and we want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of this amazing jou…
May 30, 2023

Unlock the Power of Your Credit Cards and Captivate Your Social Media Audience

Whether you're looking to maximize your credit cards, boost your social media game, or just enjoy some lighthearted insight and financial banter, this episode is guaranteed to pay off. First, René unveils the secret to outsm…
May 16, 2023

Making Sense of TFSA and RRSP - Plus Mastering the Art of Creating Ads

Wondering if you're on the right path? We have all the answers you need in this info-packed episode! Get ready for a financial knowledge boost as René unravels the mystery of RRSPs and TFSAs, debunking common misconceptions …
May 2, 2023

Asset Location and Outsourcing Your Marketing

If you ever wanted to be James Bond, now's your chance. René's got the 411 on Asset Location and why this secret sauce in your financial plan could save you some serious dough! Then, Darryl dishes on outsourcing your marketi…
April 18, 2023

It's OK Otter

If you love our theme song, you'll love this episode. Joining the guys this week is the lead singer of indie rock band, OK Otter, Mike Doyle. Their amazing track 'Mean One' plays host as our theme song every episode. Darryl …
Guest: Mike Doyle
April 4, 2023

Get Paid What You're Worth and Fee-Based Financial Planning

Do you have enough money in your pocket? Darryl kicks things off this week with a chat about getting paid what you're worth and not settling for less. Then René dives into the myths surrounding "No Fee Financial Planning" an…
March 21, 2023

All Business with Sarah Noonan of La Place Rendez-Vous

We are shaking things up a bit with something not so completely different. Joining the guys this episode is this year's RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award nominee Sarah Noonan from La Place Rendez-Vous. Sarah gives the go…
Guest: Sarah Noonan
March 7, 2023

It's Tax Season and The Need for a Website

They say nothing is certain but death and taxes; however, there was one thing they forgot... a kickass podcast. In this episode, René gives you the essential tips that will help you save money and make an impact for you this…
Feb. 21, 2023

Navigate High-Interest Mortgages and Marketing During an Inflation

If your blood pressure is rising as fast as interest rates, then this is an episode you can't miss. René one-ups Darryl this week with his guest Patrick Doherty from Premiere Mortgage Centre, who gives us the goods on how to…
Feb. 7, 2023

Retirement Age and Management Styles

Calculating the perfect retirement date is about as easy as managing a team to run your business. In this episode, René gives some expert advice, tips, and mistakes to avoid when calculating your retirement age. Then, Darryl…
Jan. 24, 2023

Creative Freelancers and Employee Retention

On a good day running your business is a challenge, but with the right people behind you, it can feel effortless. In this episode, Darryl shares his tips on finding creative freelancers to help you make a splash with your br…
Jan. 10, 2023

Lifetime Capital Gains Exception and Battling Algorithms

Whether you're trying to spread the word about your brand or maybe you're selling your business, in this episode, the guys share some expert advice to help benefit you financially and grow your following. René breaks down th…
Dec. 27, 2022

Taming the Bloopers

With ten episodes under us and the holiday season here, we figured we would give you a chance to catch up on any episodes you might have missed. But we didn't want to leave you without anything new, so we thought we'd share …
Dec. 13, 2022

Balancing Operations/Marketing and Why My Business Needs a CFP

Owning a business can sometimes be daunting, but in this episode, the guys share some expert-tested advice. First, Darryl lays out some essentials to balancing your business operations with marketing. Then, René discusses wh…
Nov. 29, 2022

Recession... The Forbidden Word

Do you want to know how to stay empowered, so you don't have to panic when you hear the word recession? René and Darryl's special surprise guest provide helpful insight for dealing with the dreaded R-word in this special "Re…
Nov. 15, 2022

Money & Marriage and Brainstorm Like a Pro

Your small business can be just as creative as a large marketing and advertising team. In this episode, Darryl shares some tips and tricks to brainstorm like professionals. René discusses the importance of marriage and money…
Nov. 1, 2022

Comparing Savings and Small Business PR

Do you wonder how your savings compares to people your age... Well, Rene has news for you! In this episode, the guys discuss comparing your savings and what's relative to your portfolio. Then Darryl puts on his public relati…
Oct. 18, 2022

Retirement Mistakes and Avoid Killing Your Content

Want to feel more confident about your future? Tune in as René highlights the common mistakes and myths of retirement planning. Darryl dives into the importance of not killing your marketing content. Then the guys weigh the …
Oct. 4, 2022

Small Town Big City Vibe and Selling a Business

Have you ever wondered what's involved financially when selling a business or how earlier you should start thinking about it? In this episode, René touches on that very subject, while Darryl shares the secret of how to bring…
Sept. 20, 2022

The Financial Stress Test and Starting a Business

Have you ever wondered how much you can live off of during retirement? In this episode, René discusses the importance of the financial 'Stress Test' while Darryl talks about starting a business and how hard and easy it can b…
Sept. 6, 2022

It's ESG Investing and the Humanizing Factor

There is a big difference between ESG-rated investments and Impact Investing, and on this week's show, Darryl learns the difference between the two and the impacts of getting it wrong. Next, Darryl discusses the Humanizing F…
Aug. 23, 2022

Let's talk Holistic Financial Planning and Ethical Marketing

Today René teaches us why holistic financial planning is essential to your bottom line. Next, Darryl will give us the low down on ethical marketing and making it part of your business. The guys discuss why René's tagline sho…
Aug. 9, 2022

The Financial World of Divorce and Marketing Mistakes and Myths

We keep things light as René dives in and simplifies the complex financial aspects of divorce. Then Darryl provides us with an informative list of myths and mistakes often made when marketing a business that you could be mak…
Aug. 2, 2022

Welcome to our Podcast

Welcome to Taming the Hustle... or Something of the Sorts. Before we get this show on the road, let us introduce ourselves and give you a sneak peek of what we're all about. Think of this as our trailer episode. Except it's …