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Your Business Unleashed Podcast

Your Business Unleashed is a podcast designed to help entrepreneurs and business leaders build great companies

Every episode, the host, Clayton Achen from Achen Henderson CPAs, will provide actionable insights on growing your business and interview other business owners who will provide you with tools to get a competitive edge.

Business Valuation: Tax, M&A & ESOPs for Canadian Owners

Business Valuation in Canada: Tax Planning, M&A Readiness, and ESOPs (What Owners Need to Know)

September 04, 2025
Unlock the real value of your company—before the CRA, a buyer, or a deal deadline forces the issue.  In this episode of Your Business Unleashed, host Clayton Achen sits down with a power panel on…
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What’s Your Business Really Worth? Unpacking Valuation for Canadian Entrepreneurs

What’s Your Business Really Worth? Unpacking Valuation for Canadian Entrepreneurs

August 11, 2025
If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s my business actually worth?” — this episode is your roadmap to finding out. Whether you’re years away from selling or simply want a clearer picture of your company’s health, understanding valuation is…
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How to Protect Your Business from CRA Audits with AuditShield

How to Protect Your Business from CRA Audits with AuditShield

July 28, 2025
In this episode of Your Business Unleashed, Clayton Achen is joined by Michael Sexton from Accountancy Insurance and ex-CRA auditor David Crawford to talk audit risk, defense costs, and how AuditShield can save your bottom line.…
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Asset vs. Share Sale and the LCGE: What Medical Professionals Need to Know Before Selling Their Practice

Asset Sale vs. Share Sale and the LCGE: What Medical Professionals Need to Know Before Selling Their Practice

July 08, 2025
Are you a medical professional thinking of selling your practice? In this episode of Your Business Unleashed, host Clayton Achen sits down with valuation expert Gord McFarlane to unpack the critical differences between an asset sale…
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Preparing Your Clinic for Sale (Even If You

Preparing Your Clinic for Sale (Even If You’re Not Selling)

June 24, 2025
In this kickoff episode of our special series for medical entrepreneurs, host Clayton Achen is joined by Gord McFarlane—founder of McFarlane Transition Advisors and former Managing Director of Corporate Development at FYI Health Group. Together,…
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What is the Canadian Entrepreneur’s Incentive (CEI)?

June 19, 2024
In this episode, we explore the new Canadian Entrepreneur’s Incentive (CEI) introduced in the 2024 Federal Budget.  We'll break down how the CEI works, its phased implementation over ten years starting January 1, 2025, and…
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2024 Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption increased to $1,250,000

June 18, 2024
Curious to learn more about this update and how it could impact your business? 🔗 Read the full blog 🔗 Watch the full video
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How does the 2024 capital gains inclusion rate increase impact you and your business?

June 10, 2024
In our latest podcast, we dive deep into one of the most significant changes from the 2024 Canadian Federal Budget – the increase in the capital gains inclusion rate from 50% to 67%.  📌 Tune…
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2024 Federal Budget Highlight

June 07, 2024
  🎙️Join us as we break down the significant changes from the 2024 Federal Budget, presented by Chrystia Freeland. Discover how these changes might affect you, from personal tax shifts to corporate tax implications, and…
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How to Claim Disability Tax Credit in Canada for ADHD?

How to Claim Disability Tax Credit in Canada for ADHD?

April 09, 2024
https://youtu.be/-nsc5BBc2cc As a certified coach specializing in ADHD, Maria discusses the importance of understanding neurodiversity and empowering individuals to thrive. She shares insights into her coaching practice, helping clients navigate challenges and unlock their full…
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[ UPDATE ] What's New for Individual 2023 Tax Returns?

March 12, 2024
https://youtu.be/lzQDM89cbHY   Tune in as we will be talking about personal tax season and some things that you should look forward to or that you might be interested in. So, what's changed for the 2023…
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Financial Planning for Families with Sterling Rempel from Future Values Wealth Management of Aligned Capital Partners Inc.

February 15, 2024
  Clayton Alright, so welcome to this week's episode of Your Business Unleashed podcast. I am honored to have a friend, a colleague, and client on the call with us today. Who am I? I'm…
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