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Knack 4 Business

Knack 4 Business

By: Bernie Franzgrote
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 Welcome to the Knack 4 Business podcast, where we explore business ideas and share those ideas globally. Knack 4 Business is about sharing Knowledge, Networking, Architecture, Connecting and being Kreativ. That is what KNACK stands for. The common threads of any business are people, money, continuous change and information. In a diverse world, we are unique and face the same wins and challenges. In this podcast, we invite you to learn about what is out there and how connecting with people and ideas helps us all succeed. We cover business topics that range from the mind, the body, finances, legal, accounting, real estate, manufacturing, networking, IT, marketing, and social media, and add anything to the list that supports your work. Even your competitors have something to offer you.© 2026 Knack 4 Businesss Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Why Solopreneurs Are Obsessed With This Canva Update

    Why Solopreneurs Are Obsessed With This Canva Update
    May 7 2026
    GROWTH PILLAR: AI & Automation WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Content creators / Leaders building their own brand visuals WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: Five practical Canva features you can use this week — no design background needed. Most business owners know Canva. Few know what it can do now. Thea Newcomb is a UK-based Canva Expert who teaches solopreneurs, authors, and small business owners how to create professional content without a design team. In this Canada Growth Network Power Hour session, she demos five of Canva's newest AI features live — no slides, no fluff, just real tools in real time. Here is what she covers: AI Video Effects — Upload your photo and drop yourself into animated scenes. Still rolling out, but worth checking your account now. Photo Style Match — Take any image and apply a visual style to it. Watercolour, marble, pop art, sketch. One click. Image to Video — Turn a static free photo into a five-second animated clip. Works with your own photos too. Add it directly to your design. Canva Offline — No Wi-Fi at your next event? No problem. Save your presentation for offline use before you leave. Magic Layers — Upload any AI-generated image and separate its elements. Move text, resize graphics, delete what you don't need. Edit images you didn't build from scratch. This session is for anyone who creates content for their business and wants to do it faster, smarter, and with less friction. Connect with Thea: Website: theanewcomb.co.uk/linksLinkedIn: Thea NewcombSubstack: Totally Content UKBlog: theanewcomb.co.ukInstagram: @alltheasthings Guest offers: Free Canva ClinicBook a Clarity CallTry Canva Pro Thea was previously on Knack 4 Business in Season 1 Episode 055 — Easy Creativity Unleashed Using Canva. Sponsors: Canada Growth Network — Full GHL CRM plus membership community. $1 CAD your first month. $47/month after. No contract. Web Indexer — The smart chatbot built into the K4B site. Find episodes by topic, book a meeting, get answers fast. @Hive — A community and collaboration space built for entrepreneurs who want real connections and shared resources. Have a question or want to connect? Email us: info@kreativinsight.com Subscribe to this podcast on your favourite platform and never miss an episode. Read the blog: blog.knack4business.com Search all K4B episodes by topic: knack4business.com Want to be a guest on K4B? Register here Attend the Canada Growth Network Monday Power Hour free: Register here Disclaimer: Please note that the Knack 4 Business podcast episodes are meant solely for educational and general informational purposes. The information and opinions contained within are not intended to be professional advice on any subject matter. The thoughts, views, and opinions expressed by the participants are their own beliefs and do not represent the views of the podcast hosts or any affiliated organizations.It is important to note that this podcast is not a replacement for consulting with certified experts in your area who possess knowledge of your unique situation. The hosts of the podcast, along with any participants or affiliated groups, do not take responsibility for any actions taken or not taken based on the information presented in this episode.It is highly recommended that individuals seek guidance from their advisors in fields such as accounting, law, or other pertinent areas prior to undertaking any actions or making decisions that may impact their financial, legal, or other aspects of life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    10 mins
  • AI for Business: The Cheapest Time to Start Is Now | Josh Lamb

    AI for Business: The Cheapest Time to Start Is Now | Josh Lamb
    May 6 2026
    GROWTH PILLAR: Cybersecurity & IT WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: Plain-English answers on Windows 11, AI-ready PCs, business device security, and how to stop ignoring the pop-ups that are costing you. Most small business owners are still clicking X on that Windows upgrade notification. Josh Lamb says that habit is quietly putting your business at risk. Josh is the founder and president of Sterling Grace Technologies, a managed IT support and software development firm based in Brockville, Ontario. He has been helping Ontario businesses build reliable, secure tech foundations since 2013. This is his third appearance on Knack 4 Business — and he brings the same calm, no-jargon energy every time. In this episode, Josh walks through why the Windows 10 to Windows 11 transition matters more than most people think. It is not just a software update. It is a shift in how your business handles encryption, AI processing, and long-term security. He explains what TPM chips actually do, what an AI-ready PC means in plain terms, and why running legacy software on an old operating system is a fire you are choosing not to put out. Key topics covered: Why Microsoft ended Windows 10 support and what your options are nowWhat TPM encryption means for your business dataHow AI-enabled PCs and Microsoft Copilot actually work for non-tech usersThe business versus personal device problem — and why it still mattersLegacy software risk and how some businesses manage it safelyWhy AI still needs human oversight — and what happens when companies forget thatHow to find the right IT partner for your stage of business Josh also gets candid about the ethics of AI replacing junior workers, the generational shift in how people trust technology, and why investing in your people still matters even as automation grows. Connect with Josh: Website: sterlinggracetechnologies.caEmail: info@sterlinggracetech.caPhone: +1-613-499-2202LinkedIn: Joshua Lambv1ce link: joshlambFacebook: Sterling Grace TechnologiesLinkedIn Company: Sterling Grace TechnologiesAffiliate link: Sterling Grace Technologies — Book a Consult Sponsors: Canada Growth Network + GHL — Full CRM and membership community. $1 CAD first month, $47/month after. No contract.Web Indexer — Smart chatbot for the K4B site. Find episodes, book meetings.Property Wizard — Gentry Learning — Real estate investing podcast and platform. Have a question or want to connect? Email us at info@kreativinsight.com Ready to grow with a community that gets it? Join Canada Growth Network — $1 CAD first month, $47 CAD/month after. Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform. Subscribe to the K4B blog — blog.knack4business.com Search all K4B episodes by topic — knack4business.com Want to be a guest on Knack 4 Business? Register here Disclaimer: Please note that the Knack 4 Business podcast episodes are meant solely for educational and general informational purposes. The information and opinions contained within are not intended to be professional advice on any subject matter. The thoughts, views, and opinions expressed by the participants are their own beliefs and do not represent the views of the podcast hosts or any affiliated organizations.It is important to note that this podcast is not a replacement for consulting with certified experts in your area who possess knowledge of your unique situation. The hosts of the podcast, along with any participants or affiliated groups, do not take responsibility for any actions taken or not taken based on the information presented in this episode.It is highly recommended that individuals seek guidance from their advisors in fields such as accounting, law, or other pertinent areas prior to undertaking any actions or making decisions that may impact their financial, legal, or other aspects of life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    48 mins
  • Why Your Best Reinvention Doesn't Look Like Failure

    Why Your Best Reinvention Doesn't Look Like Failure
    May 5 2026
    GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops WHO THIS IS FOR: Solopreneurs / SMB owners / Corporate escapees / Leaders who sense something needs to change WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: How to recognize misalignment before it costs you. A framework for conscious reinvention. Real examples of pivoting without burning it all down. Some of the best business decisions look like failure from the outside. Camille Miller knows this firsthand. She walked away from a CEO role, closed a thriving international membership at peak revenue, and rebuilt her brand from scratch — not because things weren't working, but because they weren't working for her. Camille is the founder of the Soul Professional Movement, a global community of over 10,000 purpose-driven entrepreneurs across 30 countries. She's a strategic advisor, former MBA professor, and author of three books in the Ultimate Guide series. Her work sits at the crossroads of business strategy, psychology, and intuition. In this episode of Knack 4 Business, Camille and co-host Wayne Pratt dig into what conscious reinvention actually looks like — and why most people wait too long to start. Key topics covered: The moment Camille knew success needed redefining in her own lifeWhy reinvention isn't a crisis — it's a decade-by-decade evolutionHow to tell the difference between mission creep and genuine growthThe "lottery question" that helps you find real alignment fastHow she built a 14-week business accelerator that starts with who you are, not what you sellWhy she made her entire business curriculum free on YouTube — and why it felt rightWhat the Soul Professional pledge means and who it's for Connect with Camille Miller: Website | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Blog | Podcast Resources Camille mentioned: Corporate to Calling course — $97 USD, 28-day self-paced programSoul Professional Business Accelerator — 14-week program, concept to launchUltimate Guide book series — three collaborative volumes on building, growing, and leaving your legacyFree business classes on YouTube This episode is brought to you by: Canada Growth Network — Full GHL CRM plus a membership community built for Canadian SMBs. $1 CAD your first month. $47/month after. No contract. Web Indexer — The smart chatbot on the K4B site. Search episodes by topic, book meetings, find the right conversation fast. Gentry Learning / Property Wizard — Real estate investing education and the Property Wizard podcast. Built for everyday investors. Have a question? Email us: info@kreativinsight.com Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform. Subscribe to the K4B blog Search all K4B episodes by topic Register as a K4B guest Disclaimer: Please note that the Knack 4 Business podcast episodes are meant solely for educational and general informational purposes. The information and opinions contained within are not intended to be professional advice on any subject matter. The thoughts, views, and opinions expressed by the participants are their own beliefs and do not represent the views of the podcast hosts or any affiliated organizations.It is important to note that this podcast is not a replacement for consulting with certified experts in your area who possess knowledge of your unique situation. The hosts of the podcast, along with any participants or affiliated groups, do not take responsibility for any actions taken or not taken based on the information presented in this episode.It is highly recommended that individuals seek guidance from their advisors in fields such as accounting, law, or other pertinent areas prior to undertaking any actions or making decisions that may impact their financial, legal, or other aspects of life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    41 mins
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