Helping you transform your K-12 math lesson plans by building confidence in effective teaching practices, guiding you to transform your math curriculum, and inspiring classroom strategies to engage all students. Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans where students don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? Over the last 19 years, Kyle and Jon, the founders of MakeMathMoments.com have been engaging students, teachers, and district program leaders w ...
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Are you wondering whether your financial plan is going to lead to that wealthy Canadian lifestyle you envision for your future? Over the last 5 years, former mathematics teachers and serial entrepreneurs Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr have been implementing alternative wealth building and income tax strategies that have allowed them to transition from high net income to high net worth. Now, they seek to share these Canadian Wealth Secrets to empower the creation of a financial future that allows yo ...
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Math Therapy explores the root causes of math trauma, and the empowering ways we can heal from it. Each week host Vanessa Vakharia, aka The Math Guru, dives into what we get right and wrong about math education, and chats with some of today’s most inspiring and visionary minds working to make math more accessible, diverse, and fun for students of all ages. Whether you think you’re a "math person" or not, you’re about to find out that math people don’t actually exist – but the scars that math ...
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How Shifting Assessment Practices in Math Is Your Gateway To Improved Achievement | Math Assessment Coaching & Training
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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Are your teachers’ math assessments…
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How To Supercharge your RRSP: A Tax Guide for Canadian Entrepreneurs
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Are you maximizing the use of your RRSP contributions, or could you be missing out on tax savings and wealth-building opportunities? In this episode, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr dive into innovative strategies for making the most of your RRSP. Many Canadians contribute to their RRSPs but miss out on advanced techniques to save even more on taxes and gr…
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Math Retention Struggles Grades 6 to 12: Here’s Why and How To Fix It
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Are you struggling with your student’s math retention or maybe you’re struggling to engage students who feel disconnected from math or battle math anxiety? In this episode, Jon Orr and Yvette Lehman welcome back Juliana Tapper, an expert in supporting students who struggle with math, to explore impactful ways to address student engagement and math …
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How This Canadian Business Owner Unlocked $3 Million in “Hidden” Wealth – Without Spending a Penny More
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Are your corporate retained earnings really working to build your wealth here in Canada, or are they just collecting dust under heavy tax burdens from the CRA? For many Canadian entrepreneurs and business owners, retained earnings can feel like a double-edged sword. On one hand, they’re a symbol of your business's growth and success. On the other, …
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Get the politicians out of the classroom w/ David Kochberg
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If you're a fan of the podcast, you've often heard Vanessa mention our producer "David" in reference to him getting mad at her for yelling into the mic or hitting the mic or generally doing things that impact the quality of this AUDIO medium. And if it isn't apparent, this is actually David typing, because I also handle publishing the episodes, so …
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Prune to Thrive: Why Doing Less Can Strengthen Your Math Program | Effective Mathematics Coaching and Training
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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://growyourmathprogram.com Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. http://makemathmoments.com/discovery/ Are you struggling to make a re…
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Cash Damming vs. Smith Maneuver For Canadian Investors
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Are you missing out on tax savings and passive income by not taking advantage of smart debt strategies like cash damming? Many Canadians are familiar with the Smith Maneuver for converting mortgage interest into tax-deductible debt, but few know about cash damming—another powerful tool that allows you to maximize tax savings and transform your busi…
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From Teacher to Facilitator in Math Class - An Interview with Crystal M. Watson | Mathematical Discourse
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Ready to transform your math classroom into a space where students feel empowered, take risks, and truly engage in meaningful learning and mathematical discourse? In this episode of the Making Math Moments That Matter podcast, we sit down with Crystal M. Watson to explore how educators can shift from being the “knower” at the front of the room to b…
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Avoid Throwing $90K Down The Drain In This Canadian Passive Income Trap [Secret Sauce Ep21]
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Are you unknowingly giving away tens of thousands of dollars in taxes each year by being too conservative with your passive income and business earnings? For many business owners, keeping retained earnings safe and secure is a top priority, but this cautious approach can often come with a hidden cost—unnecessarily high tax payments. If you’re like …
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90% of Math Educators Won’t Implement Your Strategy Without This Component
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Have you ever delivered a professional development session that felt powerful in the moment but didn't lead to the changes you hoped for in the classroom? In this episode, we tackle a common challenge: how to ensure your PD sessions translate into real, meaningful shifts in teacher practice. It’s not enough to inspire in the moment; you need to cre…
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Why RRSPs Are Right For Only Some Canadian Business Owners
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Are you confused about whether to keep contributing to your RRSPs or shift your focus to other wealth-building strategies? In this episode, we dive deep into the ongoing debate between RRSP contributions and alternative investment strategies. Many Canadians, especially business owners and T4 employees, find themselves torn between the seemingly con…
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Teaching Multiplication and Division: 10 Must Have Tools - An Interview with Dr. Nikki Newton
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How do you help students master multiplication and division while keeping them engaged and confident? In this episode, Dr. Nikki Newton shares how relationship-building and effective teaching tools can lower students' fear of math and boost their fact fluency, especially in multiplication and division. Discover strategies that directly address the …
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Why Your Car Loan Is Draining Your Canadian Wealth (And How to Fix It) [Secret Sauce Ep20]
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Tired of sinking money into car loans that seem never ending while leaving you trapped in a pit of depreciation? In today’s world, cars are a necessary expense for most of us, but they often come with financing options that may not be as beneficial as they seem. Whether it's a high-interest loan on a used car or a tempting 0% deal on a new one, you…
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Two Components You’re Missing For Consistent Math Strategy Adoption
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Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://growyourmathprogram.com Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. http://makemathmoments.com/discovery/ Looking to supplement your curr…
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Why Strategic Leverage Wins: Logic Over Emotion To Maximize Canadian Investments
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Are emotions holding you back from growing your wealth? Are you making objective decisions regarding your wealth or is it possible that you’re like most business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors. Emotions creep into your decision making and are preventing you from achieving more? In this episode of Canadian Wealth Secrets, Kyle Pearce and Jon O…
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Why Early Math Matters & How All Grade Level Teachers Need to Hear This: An Interview with Sue Looney
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How can we blend curiosity, deep understanding of the stages of counting to transform early math learning? In this episode of the Making Math Moments That Matter podcast, Sue Looney joins hosts Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr to share her personal journey and highlights the importance of curiosity-driven learning, especially in early childhood mathematics.…
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The Million Dollar Mistake Most Canadians Are Making [Secret Sauce Ep19]
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Are you making the million-dollar mistake of paying off your mortgage too soon, missing out on greater wealth opportunities? In this episode, Kyle Pearce reveals a common financial misstep that many homeowners make: paying off their mortgage too aggressively. While it may seem like the smart choice to get rid of debt quickly, you could be locking a…
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What Your Math PD sessions Have Been Missing | Effective Mathematics Coaching and Training
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Ever wonder how to make your teaching or PD sessions more impactful? Teaming up with a colleague might be the answer! Yvette Lehman will convince you that team teaching and co-presenting provide invaluable opportunities for real-time feedback, deeper student engagement, and dynamic facilitation. With two educators working together, you can read the…
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The Waterfall Method: Transfer Wealth, Minimize Canadian Taxes, and Build a Legacy
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Are you prepared to protect your wealth and pass it on to future generations, all while enjoying your financial gains today? In this episode of Canadian Wealth Secrets, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr dive into the intricacies of the "waterfall method" and its powerful role in wealth transfer. This concept is especially critical for business owners and hig…
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Rethinking How We Teach & Learn Fractions
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Why do so many students struggle with fractions and how do we make math concepts stick beyond rote memorization? This episode is for educators looking to move beyond the frustration and confusion of teaching and learning fractions. We speak with Tara Flynn and Shelley Yearley, two co-authors of the book Rethinking Fractions. Tune in now and learn h…
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Why Canadian Interest Rates Don’t Matter If You Have Assets | Canadian Investment
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Are you focusing too much on interest rates when planning to utilize good debt and conservative leverage for planning your financial future? In this episode, we dive into why interest rates may not be as crucial as you think for wealth accumulation or for tax free income through conservative leverage against your assets. Kyle Pearce explains how, f…
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How To Choose A Core Math Curriculum Resource For Your School | District’s Math Program
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Why The CRA is the Joint Venture Partner You Never Asked For and How To Plan For It
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How to understand and navigate the joint venture partner you have in every single deal and investment you have! In this episode, Jon Orr and Kyle Pearce dive into the power and potential pitfalls of joint venture (JV) partnerships, especially when it comes to alternative assets like real estate. They explore how strategic partnerships can help you …
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How to Teach Division That Leads To Algebra: Why Knowing These Two Types of Division Are Essential
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Why is division such a challenging concept for students to grasp, despite it being a fundamental part of elementary math? Many teachers struggle to teach division in a way that truly sticks, often leading students to view it as confusing or disconnected from other math concepts. But imagine a classroom where students confidently approach division a…
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Why Your Holding Company Will Be Double-Taxed in Canada (And How to Fix It)
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Are you unknowingly setting yourself up to lose over 70% of the wealth you built up through capital gains in your Canadian holding company? Many incorporated business owners are unaware of a significant tax trap lurking in their corporate structures, especially those with holding companies in Canada. Without proper tax planning, your estate could f…
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The Most Important Math PD component You’re Not Doing! | Mathematics Coaching and Training Series
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What if your next professional development session could transform not just how educators teach math but how they conceptually understand it? As educators, one of the biggest challenges we face is balancing the need to deepen our own mathematical understanding while effectively teaching students at various levels. This episode tackles how engaging …
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Why You Shouldn’t Pay Off Your Canadian Mortgage (what you should do instead)
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Should you pay off your mortgage? Is paying off your personal mortgage early truly the best financial move you can make? If you do, then it’s possible you will miss out on other wealth-building opportunities. In this episode, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr explore a dilemma many homeowners face: Should you focus on paying off your mortgage early for peace…
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Understanding Multiplication with Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Decimals - An Interview with Brittany Hege
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Are you struggling to help your students truly understand multiplication, beyond just memorizing math facts? In this episode Brittany Hege from Mix and Math is here to share insights into how you can strengthen students’ multiplication skills. This episode dives deep into practical strategies for teaching multiplication in grades 3-6 using models t…
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Should You Refinance Your Canadian Investment Properties to Pay Down Your Primary Home Mortgage? | Passive Income
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Have you ever wondered how you can refinance your real estate and tap into the hidden equity to build wealth while minimizing taxes? In today's real estate market, many property owners are sitting on significant untapped potential in their investment properties. Whether you're facing rising mortgage rates or simply looking to accelerate your wealth…
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How This Math Leader Stopped Firefighting and Started Leading | Mathematics Coaching and Training Series
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Ever feel like your role as a math coordinator is more about putting out fires than making real instructional progress? In this episode, we dive into the struggles many coordinators face when urgent distractions pull them away from their goals—helping you regain control of your time and refocus on what matters: building teacher capacity and improvi…
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Two Barriers Preventing You From Reaching Financial Independence Here In Canada | FIRE
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You may not ever reach financial independence, listen in to find out why and what you can do to change your trajectory. In today's fast-paced financial landscape, many business owners, entrepreneurs, and high net income earners delay taking steps toward financial independence because they feel uncertain or worry about making the wrong move. If you'…
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Making Math Make Sense for Kids - An Interview with James O’Neal from Mastery For All
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In this episode, Jon and Kyle dive deep into a conversation with James O’Neal, founder of Mastery for All, exploring the impact of prioritizing conceptual understanding in math education. James O'Neal, Jr. is a National Board-Certified middle school math teacher with 15 years of experience, currently teaching at Piedmont IB Middle School in Charlot…
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Find Your Comfort Number to Get Started and Factors Impacting Cash Value Growth of a Whole Life Policy
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How can you create an opportunity fund for your investment strategy NOW while strengthening your foundational “net worth” floor? In today’s episode, we break down how you can start with an affordable, manageable high cash value permanent whole life policy, and use it to create long-term cash flow for future investments. Whether you're looking to di…
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How to Stop Negativity from Derailing Math PD Sessions | Mathematics Coaching and Training Series
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Have you ever noticed how negativity can take over a mathematics coaching and training session, turning a productive opportunity into a venting session? When challenges dominate, progress gets sidelined, and it’s easy for our hard working teachers to disengage. But with the right approach, you can transform the tone of the session and foster meanin…
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Incorporating Your Company in Canada: 5 Questions That You Need To Consider
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When should you incorporate your business in Canada? Are you confident that your business structure is optimized for growth, tax efficiency, and liability protection? In today's complex financial landscape, the decision to incorporate your business in Canada can be daunting. This episode of Canadian Wealth Secrets dives deep into the critical consi…
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Coaching The 5 Practices For Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions - An Interview with Peg Smith
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Are you curious about how to overcome the most common challenges in implementing student-centered teaching practices in math and to unpack the 5 Practices For Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions? In this episode, Kyle Pearce, Yvette Lehman and Peg Smith, co-author of the new book Coaching The 5 Practices from Corwin dive into practica…
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The Canadian Wealth Dilemma: Pay Off Debt or Save on Taxes?
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Are you looking to minimize your taxes while maximizing your wealth, but feeling stuck between conflicting financial priorities? In today’s financial landscape, many professionals and business owners find themselves juggling multiple goals — building wealth, managing debt, and minimizing taxes. With inflation, interest rates, and tax obligations pu…
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Fix Your PD Sessions: Swap Confusion for Clarity | Mathematics Coaching and Training Series
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Have you ever been in a PD session where the goals were unclear, and the entire experience felt scattered? It’s a common issue that leaves participants frustrated and disengaged. Clarity is the key to transforming professional development sessions into impactful learning experiences. Research by John Hattie shows that teacher clarity significantly …
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Do You Have a Retirement Plan or Retirement Prayer? Achieving Canadian Financial Independence
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Are you prepared for a financially secure retirement, or are you leaving your future to chance? In this episode of the Canadian Wealth Secrets podcast, Jon Orr and Kyle Pearce delve into the crucial steps needed to achieve financial independence and secure your retirement. They explore your FIRE (Financially Independent Retire Early) number or FIRN…
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Consistency On Problem Solving Pays Off For A Math Team in Pennsylvania - A Math Mentoring Moment
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Ever wondered how consistency and patience in teaching methods can drastically improve student & teacher performance in math? This episode dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of designing and sticking with consistent math action plans that support teachers with effective math teaching strategies. Whether you're a teacher aiming to boost you…
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The Canadian Passive Income Tax Trap: The Problem Every Successful Incorporated Business Owner Has and How to Solve It [Secret Sauce Ep13]
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Are you an incorporated business owner paying the high investment income tax rates on your corporate held assets like high-yield savings, GICs, dividend stocks or real estate rental income? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the often-overlooked issue of passive income tax for incorporated business owners. Many incorporated entrepreneurs and…
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We're not teaching content, we're teaching students w/ Kevin Dykema
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Having attended and presented at the annual NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) conference, Vanessa reached out to "famously nice guy" Kevin Dykema, the organization's President, to learn more about his journey to the top. Along the way she was surprised to learn that even he battles imposter syndrome, and the way he's learned to dea…
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What Future You Wishes You Knew Right Now - Important Moves for Canadian Financial Independence (FIRE)
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Imagine you received a letter from yourself - 10 years from now. It's not a lottery ticket or stick tip, but something more practical. The letter says: “I get it. You’re living in the moment. Bills are stacking up, and life’s hectic. But just take a minute. If you make a few smart financial moves today, I promise you’ll thank yourself later. I know…
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Who Are The Translators In The Language of Mathematics? An Interview with Sunil Singh
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Are you ready to transform your math classroom into a space where students see the beauty and relevance of mathematics in their everyday lives? In this episode, we speak with long time friend of the show Sunil Singh who is here to give you a snapshot of his upcoming Make Math Moments Summit session around the Language of Mathematics. Sunil is an au…
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When It Doesn't Make Sense for a Canadian Small Business Owner to Invest in RRSPs [Secret Sauce Ep12]
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Are you making the most out of your RRSP investments as a business owner, or is there a better way to secure your financial future? In this episode, we tackle the critical question of whether your current investment strategy is truly aligned with your long-term goals. If you've been contributing to an RRSP as a business owner, but you're unsure if …
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Math Therapy is now a book! Vanessa tells all ...
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HUGE news - Math Therapy is now a book! Vanessa has taken everything she's learned in her career helping students overcome math trauma, and all the insights from the 6 seasons of this podcast, and formulated a 5-step process to bring math therapy into classrooms and help all students develop a better relationship with math. To celebrate, Math Thera…
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Misconceptions with The Smith Maneuver: What You Need To Know For Tax Strategy in Canada
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Are you leveraging your home equity to its fullest potential, or are you leaving valuable financial opportunities on the table? In today’s challenging financial landscape, finding ways to build wealth while managing debt is a priority for many. This episode dives deep into the Smith Maneuver and other wealth-building strategies that could be the ke…
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Arguing in Math Class - An Interview with Chris Luzniak From Debate Math
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What if our students were not focused solely on finding the correct answer? What if they felt motivated to discuss and explain math topics? If we want students to deeply understand topics, they need to communicate their thinking, construct arguments, and listen and respond to others. They need to DebateMath! Listen in as Chris Luzniak, author of De…
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What Does The Insurance Company Do with my Whole Life Policy Premiums?
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Are you leaving money on the table by not maximizing your corporate-owned or personal life insurance policy? If you've ever wondered where your money goes once it's in a life insurance policy or how to use these policies to your advantage, this episode is for you. We'll break down the complexities and show you how to turn your insurance policy into…
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3 Reasons The Wealthy in Canada Avoid Paying Down Debt
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Are you using debt as a tool to build wealth, or is it holding you back from financial freedom? In this episode of the Canadian Wealth Secrets Podcast, Jon Orr and Kyle Pearce dive into the complexities of personal debt and corporate debt and how it affects your financial freedom decisions. They tackle the critical distinction between 'good debt' a…
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