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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.

Will AI Replace Accountants?

Will AI Replace Accountants?

By Clayton Achen
August 12, 2026
AI is changing accounting faster than most firms are ready for. In this episode, we sit down with Peter McCarroll, CPA, CA, owner of Fuel Accountants in Toronto, to talk about what's happening inside accounting…
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What Do the 2026 B.C. PST Changes Mean for Professional Services Businesses?

By David Crawford
August 09, 2026
Starting October 1, 2026, British Columbia is rolling out one of its biggest PST changes in years and it's not just accountants who need to pay attention. In this episode, we unpack what the B.C.…
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Breath of the Business: How Stress Impacts Entrepreneurs

Breath of the Business: How Stress Impacts Entrepreneurs

By Clayton Achen
June 24, 2026
Stress is silently killing your business performance and your health. In this episode, former cancer researcher and executive coach Spencer DeLisle reveals the science behind why stress hijacks entrepreneur decision-making, and the simple 5-minute breathwork…
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Do Medical Professionals Have GST/HST Issues?

Do Medical Professionals Have GST/HST Issues?

By David Crawford
March 07, 2026
Do medical and paramedical practitioners really have GST/HST issues—even if they think they don’t? In this episode, we unpack the hidden GST/HST risks facing medical and para-medical offices and clinics, shared practices, and fee sharing…
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What Documents Should Entrepreneurs Keep? Avoid CRA Headaches and Save Thousands

What Documents Should Entrepreneurs Keep? Avoid CRA Headaches and Save Thousands

By David Crawford
January 14, 2026
Running a business in Canada? Don’t let weak record‑keeping sink your tax savings. In this episode, Canadian indirect tax expert David Crawford explains why documentation is the backbone of CRA compliance—from ITCs and GST/HST to…
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Powered by People: How TDR Electric Built a 90-Person Team

Powered by People: How TDR Electric Built a 90-Person Team Without Burning Out

By Clayton Achen
December 17, 2025
What does it really take to grow a construction or trades company from a one-person show to a 90-person team—while treating people well? On Your Business Unleashed, host Clayton Achen talks with Taylor Ross, founder…
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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)

By Gord McFarlane
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

By Gord McFarlane
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

By Clayton Achen
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

By Gord McFarlane
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)

By Gord McFarlane
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)?

By Clayton Achen
June 19, 2024
2025-11-15 UPDATE: This measure was cancelled in the 2025 budget bill. 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,…
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