En iyi Yyz podcastleri (2024)

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S05E09: RFP Best Practices for LSPs 32:02

3M ago32:02

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The Translation Company Talk podcast brings you another exciting episode. Shamus Sayed, Vice President of IU breaks down the complexity of RFPs and how LSPs can leverage this procurement tool to acquire government and enterprise level business. Shamus is a visionary and industry leader and has extensive experience in delivering large scale linguist…

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S05E08: Interpreting Services for Law Firms 35:21

4M ago35:21

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Welcome to another episode of the Translation Company Talk podcast. In this episode we hear from Linda R. Zamora, President & CEO of Iberican Language Services, Inc. about how LSPs deliver interpreting services for law firms. She is speaking about her experience in the State of California. We cover a variety of topics in this conversation, includin…

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REPLAY - Real Estate Fraud – Thieves Selling Your Home Without You Knowing 33:55

4M ago33:55

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Send us a text This episode originally published in March, 2023. You may have seen or read about this story on CBC. But wait until you hear all the details. CBC Toronto been running a series of articles on real estate fraud of a different kind the last couple months. Thieves posing as owners of homes, selling the properties, and disappearing. Only …

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REPLAY - Tricks, Tips, and the Best Techniques to Hosting a Very Profitable Yard Sale 32:57

4M ago32:57

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Send us a text This episode was first published in August 2022. They're a weekend tradition across North America... especially in the summertime. The yard sale or garage sale is a great chance to "edit" or clean out that storage room you want to turn into a home office. Depending on what you're selling, yard sales can also be very profitable. In th…

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S05E07: Localization for the Canadian Market 33:07

5M ago33:07

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Translation Company Talk podcast brings you another exciting and interesting interview. We hear from Manon Debuire from Lightspeed about the unique and diverse localization market in Canada and what it means for companies that plan to set up shop or start localization in this market. Among many interesting things, she covers the Canadian market lin…

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REPLAY - A Tale of Dirty Tricks in a Declining Market 36:39

5M ago36:39

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Send us a text This is a flashback to episode 64 of Sold in the 6ix originally published in Spring 2023. Sometimes things can get nasty. Wrong. Dirty. Real Estate agents do their best to protect their clients in every conceivable way. But sometimes, even after a fair deal has been signed, things can happen. In extreme cases you can have one side tr…

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Naughty Agent VI 32:12

5M ago32:12

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Send us a text In this episode of Sold in the 6ix, Desmond Brown discusses two cases of unethical behaviour by real estate agents in Ontario. The first case involves an agent who allowed a buyer to start renovations on a property before the sale was finalized, resulting in a $10,000 fine. The second case involves an agent who repeatedly violated re…

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Home Inspect for the Unexpected 35:27

6M ago35:27

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Send us a text A house is more than a home; it's a story waiting to be told. In this episode, Des checks in with veteran home inspector Richard Gaughan in a deep dive into the evolving dynamics of property evaluation. Amidst a market that once raced past such precautions, they explore how buyers and sellers are now embracing the protective reassura…

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A Registry That Exposes Bad Tenants and Landlords 34:14

6M ago34:14

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Send us a text In this episode we dive into the innovative business model of Openroom, founded by Weiting Bollu. Openroom is revolutionizing the rental market! It’s an online database that has the names of tenants and landlords who have been found at fault by the Landlord and Tenant Board. Openroom helps with the due diligence that all landlords an…

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Smart Strategies for New Real Estate Investors 28:41

6M ago28:41

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Send us a text Make real estate investment your new reality. Desmond and real estate guru Todd C. Slater explore the path to investment success for the average person. They look at the significance of defining your investing "why," the strategic approach to financial readiness, and the smart utilization of home equity to kickstart your investment j…

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S05E06: Applying Localization Audit Insights for Enhanced Enterprise Strategies 1:01:56

7M ago1:01:56

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The Translation Company Talk podcast brings you another exciting and interesting interview. Today we hear from Teresa Toronjo from Malt about how the results of an enterprise localization audit can be applied to improve process, resources and the results of localization efforts. This conversation is the second part of Teresa’s talk on localization …

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Real Estate and Estate Planning in the 6ix 36:30

7M ago36:30

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Send us a text It’s no secret Canada’s over 65 population is swelling. With 7.6 million Canadians now aged 65 or older, the importance of having affairs in order is more important than ever. Guest Garry Cass explains the difference between a power of attorney and a will, and the importance of updating wills regularly. He also discusses the complica…

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Blueprint for Change: Tim Hudak on Boosting Ontario’s Housing Market 33:04

7M ago33:04

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Send us a text Desmond and his guest Tim Hudak of OREA explore the complexities of Ontario's housing market, starting with a focus on the affordable housing report. A few years ago, the Ontario government announced an ambitious plan to address the housing crisis, aiming to build 1.5 million homes over the next decade. Despite challenges such as COV…

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S05E05: Vamos Juntos - The LSP Conference 34:04

8M ago34:04

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The Translation Company Talk brings you another exciting interview about the translation and localization industry. Today we hear from Charles Campbell, CEO of TBO, about Vamos Juntos. This highly anticipated LSP conference and retreat, in beautiful Lima is the topic of our discussion today. Charles talks about the Juntos organization as an umbrell…

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Dreams in Tight Spaces: The Laneway House Blueprint 30:52

8M ago30:52

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Send us a text In this episode Des interviews Ashley McInnis, a real estate agent who built a laneway house in Toronto. McInnis shares his experience with the process, from obtaining permits to dealing with construction and financing. He explains the project cost around $350,000 for the laneway house itself, plus additional expenses for renovations…

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Naughty Agent Part V: When Realtors Cross the Line 35:31

8M ago35:31

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Send us a text The Naughty Agent series in this podcast discusses cases of disciplinary action taken against real estate agents in Ontario. In this episode the first case involves an agent who responded to a Kijiji ad from a woman looking for a place to rent. The agent made sexually suggestive remarks to the woman, charged her $700 to strengthen he…

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S05E04: Video Game Localization 24:38

9M ago24:38

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The Translation Company Talk brings you another exciting and fun conversation. Today we hear from Marina Ilari from Terra Translations about video game localization. She is a linguist, entrepreneur and, naturally, a gamer. She is very opinionated about how video games should be localized and offers some deep insights about this fun part of our indu…

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S05E03: Effective MLV Supply Chain Management 41:46

9M ago41:46

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The Translation Company Talk podcast brings you another exciting episode. Today we hear from Beatriz Rodriguez Corbelle from RWS about effective vendor management in LSP organizations. As a seasoned industry veteran and leaders, she speaks candidly about her own experience in the vendor management business function and offers some really good advic…

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S05E02: Customer Engagement through Localization 38:57

9M ago38:57

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In this episode of the Translation Company Talk podcast, we hear from Simon Mitton from TravelPerk about how localization impacts customer engagement. A season industry veteran, Simon speaks about his experience in the industry and how it has evolved with evolution of technology. Among other subjects we discuss how enterprises deliver a good custom…

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The Ripple Effects of a Supervised Drug Consumption Site 45:41

9M ago45:41

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Send us a text The Leslieville neighbourhood of Toronto is coping with a “Safe Injection Site” (also called Supervised Consumption sites). Journalist Derek Finkle of the National Post lives in the community. He says the site, which opened in 2017, has drastically changed the neighbourhood, attracting drug dealers and leading to increased crime and …

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S05E01: Translation for Medical Industry 37:13

9M ago37:13

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Translation Company Talk podcast. We hear from Linda I. Saucedo from Publicis Sapient about medical content translation, which is a highly regulated and specialized sector of language services delivery for our industry. Medical translation is different from standard language translation because people’s li…

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Toronto’s Housing Tomorrow: 2024 Analysis and Forecast 35:40

9M ago35:40

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Send us a text There’s good reason for optimism in the Toronto real estate market. Steve Tabrizi, COO of RE/MAX Hallmark joins Des to look at the current state of the real estate market and their predictions for 2024. They discuss the impact of interest rate hikes on the market, the increase in inventory, and the potential for a rebound in the mark…

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Real Estate-related Holiday Gift Ideas 33:45

10M ago33:45

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Send us a text Well buying someone a home or commercial property is a dynamite gift but let’s be realistic. Maybe something a little more realistic? Tamara Grierson of Staging Life shares her ideas for holiday gifts for the home. She discusses different types of decorations, including artificial and real Christmas trees, and offers tips for making …

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S04E12: Enterprise Localization Audit 51:24

10M ago51:24

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The Translation Company Talk podcast is pleased to bring you another exciting episode, with our guest Teresa Toronjo from Malt. Teresa is an expert localization manager with deep experience in developing structure around localization activities in enterprises. She talks about enterprise localization audits, sharing both her experiences and tips rel…

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Naughty Agent – Stories of Realtors Doing Bad Things Part IV 29:33

10M ago29:33

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Send us a text Des and Jennifer discuss recent disciplinary decisions by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) against real estate agents. Three cases: one where an agent contacted sellers whose houses were on the market and tried to convince them to terminate their current contracts and list with her another where an agent representing a buyer…

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The Impacts of Higher Interest Rates Being Felt Right Now in Toronto Real Estate 33:44

11M ago33:44

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Send us a text Higher rates have slowed overall sales but prices in markets like Toronto have increased by about 3% since last year. Those not buying or selling but whose mortgages are up for renewal are facing challenges, with some being forced to sell or risk losing their homes. In this episode Des and Jason Georgopoulos of Dominion Lending Centr…

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How to Avoid Legal Problems when Buying Pre-Construction Condos 36:36

11M ago36:36

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Send us a text People who bought pre-construction condos years ago are now struggling to close the transactions due to changing market conditions and rising interest rates. Mark Morris, a real estate lawyer, is dealing with many such cases. Morris explains the current falling market is causing many buyers to be unable to close their transactions, l…

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Challenging the Narrative of a Softening Market 33:13

12M ago33:13

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Send us a text Des teams up with Asif Khan to discuss the current real estate market in Toronto. Despite sensational headlines suggesting a plunge into a buyer's market, they argue the market remains a seller's market, albeit quieter in terms of units sold. Prices continue to climb, with the average price up 3% compared to last year. Listings are u…

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Greenbelt Reversal: Unearthing Ontario’s Real Estate Controversy 35:52

1y ago35:52

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Send us a text Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reversed his decision to open up the Greenbelt for development, following backlash from opposition parties, media investigations, and findings by the province's auditor general and Ethics commissioner. The report suggests developers had inside information about the lifting of restrictions on the Greenbel…

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SO4E11: Career Paths for Localization Professionals 42:58

1y ago42:58

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Translation Company Talk podcast brings you an exciting interview with Paula Hunter, who has great experience in enterprise localization and beyond. She is here to discuss localization career paths. Localization is a powerful field which enables people working in this industry to learn so many skills and build knowledge about diverse areas of busin…

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The Nasty Battle Over The Mandatory Realtors’ Health Plan: The Response By The Association 36:22

1y ago36:22

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Send us a text The Ontario Realtor Wellness Plan has been initiated by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). The plan required agents pay increased annual dues of $760 and participate in a mandatory wellness program. In this episode we talk with Stacey Evoy and Tania Artenosi of OREA about the backlash they’ve been receiving and why they brou…

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S04E10: Business Acumen for LSP Leadership 51:38

1y ago51:38

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The Translation Company Talk podcast brings you another exciting interview. Today we hear from Shamus Sayed about the importance of business acumen for leadership of language service provider companies. A business is only successful if its leader has a vision to grow and that can be developed and translated into actionable targets once the leader k…

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The 15-Minute Neighbourhood 30:38

1+ y ago30:38

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Send us a text Imagine a world where everything you need is just 15 minutes away. Where you work, shop, where you get health care and schooling. A new RE/MAX head office report says this is happening and it’s called the 15 Minute Neighbourhood: Lessons for Small Communities. Is something like this possible in Toronto? Guest: Michael McLachlan Faceb…

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Protecting Realtors: Self-Defence Strategies for Safety 38:47

1+ y ago38:47

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Send us a text Realtors meet people every day and naturally are focused on trying to make the best impression. They don’t know the people they’re meeting with, they’re total strangers really. Over the years there have been cases where realtors have been attacked and even killed. Rob Andress saw this during his 38-year career as a real estate broker…

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Closing the Doors on a Career – Tess Kalinowski 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

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Send us a text Anyone who follows real estate knows the name from her Toronto Star byline. Tess Kalinowski is synonymous with solid information and good stories in real estate. Spanning a 40-year career, the last chapter of it focused specifically on Toronto real estate, Tess shares some of her favourite memories and stories. One key takeaway, she …

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S04E09: Agile Localization Framework for the Modern Enterprise 34:51

1+ y ago34:51

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Translation Company Talk podcast brings you another exciting interview with Adelina Cristovao. We hear from her about agile localization practices for the modern enterprise. Online platforms that offer services such as food delivery, ride-sharing, and other task-based services constantly have to keep content fresh and up to date in order to keep th…

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Naughty Agent – Stories of Realtors Doing Bad Things Part III 24:10

1+ y ago24:10

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Send us a text Phantom offers. Ghost offers. An example of this is when the selling agent lies and says there is a second offer hoping to nudge the price of potential buyer. What’s the penalty for that? This and other real-life stories that went before the Real Estate Council of Ontario in this installment of Naughty Agent. See the RECO decisions p…

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“Crazy” is Here. The Return of the Wild Real Estate Market 25:56

1+ y ago25:56

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Send us a text Just a few months ago real estate sales were down 44% year over year. There was a lots of talk about prices diving down even further. Asif Khan and Des published an episode that looked at all the data and came to a very different conclusion. The episode was called “Things Are Going to Get Crazy Real Quick” Talk about a crystal ball. …

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Follow Up to “My Tenant Won’t Leave” 26:16

1+ y ago26:16

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Send us a text In May 2022 we shared a story with you about a first-time buyer who bought a condo that had a tenant in it. The seller has guaranteed the tenant would be gone by the time the transaction closed so the buyer could move in. But on the closing date, the buyer still couldn’t move in because the tenant was still there. (Listen to the firs…

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A 1-On-1 Sit Down With Tim Hudak at Realtor Quest 2023 30:17

1+ y ago30:17

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Send us a text RECORDED LIVE AT REALTOR QUEST 2023 AT THE TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE It seems odd to say but for Tim Hudak the transition from politician to CEO of the provincial real estate board was a natural progression. It was when he was a Member of Provincial Parliament that he moved into the role of Consumer Business Services Minister. A part o…

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Getting Organized and Finding Space 26:25

1+ y ago26:25

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Send us a text There are two kinds of space – the kind Gene Roddenberry was focused on in the 1960’s drama Star Trek – that kind of space is supposedly infinite. But there’s another kind of space that’s not only finite, it’s increasingly in short supply. This is the space you and I live in, and we need more of it. In this episode Des checks in with…

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The Burying and Cover-up of a Proud Black Canadian Past 28:35

1+ y ago28:35

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Send us a text James Russell made headlines recently for staging a sit-in at Niagara-on-the-Lake. He chained himself to a plaque at a Black cemetery, vowing not to leave until the town agreed to unearth and restore the Negro Burial Ground’s long-buried headstones. And while the story has made headlines, hearing James describe the history of what ha…

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Naughty Agent – Stories of Realtors Doing Bad Things Part II 25:17

1+ y ago25:17

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Send us a text Most realtors run pretty straight up businesses. No surprises. But there are bad apples in every basket and that’s when the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) steps in. In this episode Des and his business partner Jennifer Scaife walk through several recent examples of naughty agents including one… who couldn’t keep his pants on. …

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S04E08: Language Access in the United States 1:09:13

1+ y ago1:09:13

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Translation Company Talk podcast brings you an exciting interview with Carol Velandia. We hear from her about language access for minority and under-served communities. It is the most fundamental challenge and the reason for the existence of the translation and interpreting services. Carol talks about how language access creates challenges for dive…

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Pre-Construction… What you need to know 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

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Send us a text Just look around the City of Toronto and you can se proof of residential growth… all those construction cranes building new condo buildings. They’re under construction because people have already bought them. Pre-construction units are bought by three types of buyers – someone who will eventually live there, an investor who will rent…

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S04E07: Outlook for Localization Industry in 2023 46:59

1+ y ago46:59

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Translation Company Talk podcast brings you another insightful interview with guest Florian Faes from Slator. In today's episode we are going to talk about the outlook for localization industry this year. The language industry is a growing and evolving services sector and oftentimes ignored. Our industry helps other industries manage and mitigate r…

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S04E06: Social Media & Influencer Marketing for LSPs 44:54

1+ y ago44:54

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Translation Company Talk podcast brings you an exciting interview with Javier Diaz Fernandez Carvajal. We hear from him about social media and influencer marketing for LSPs. Language services companies are highly active on social media and digital channels, but we will learn what works and how to capitalize and monetize on these platforms. No compa…

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Mortgage Rates Holding – But What’s the Rest of the Story? 32:26

1+ y ago32:26

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Send us a text The Bank of Canada has decided to hold its overnight interest rate at 4.5%. That’s what’s making headlines. But what are the story lines deeper in the details? Longer term rates are starting to come down, although they may not be the best option. Longer amortizations are also in the details. Some as long as 70 years. Banks have been …

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S04E05: The Unique Canadian Language Services Market 38:06

1+ y ago38:06

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Translation Company Talk podcast brings you another exciting interview with an industry leader. In today's episode we discuss something that we haven't touched upon before. We are going to speak with Mary Kazamias, Chief Executive Officer of TRSB, about the unique nature of language services market in Canada. Mary offers her insights and knowledge …

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Naughty Agent – Stories of Realtors Doing Bad Things Part I 25:54

1+ y ago25:54

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Send us a text Most realtors are fair, honest, trustworthy. But sometimes the bad apples make an appearance. In Ontario, the governing body is the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). And when Agents do naughty things, it’s RECO that decides the punishment. In this episode we look at a few cases where RECO had to get involved. Like the Agent who …

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