The Merchant Prince: The Man Behind The Gap, Old Navy, and J. Crew

Big Shot Season 1 Episodes

June 29, 2023

An Unfiltered Conversation With The Founder of The Four Seasons: Issy Sharp (Part 2)

We’re back today for part two with The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts founder, Issy Sharp. If you didn’t check out part 1, be sure to watch or listen. In this episode, we explore how Mcdonald's surprisingly had the biggest i...

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June 15, 2023

How Issy Sharp Built The Four Seasons and Transformed The Hospitality Industry Forever (Part 1)

Today we’re joined by none other than Isadore (Issy) Sharp, the founder of The Four Seasons. We’re talking about one, if not the most iconic luxury hotel brands in the world. His story is incredible. From growing up and worki...

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May 25, 2023

Ed Sonshine: From Displaced Persons Camp To a Multi-Billion Dollar Real Estate Empire

Ed Sonshine is one of those people you could speak with for hours and barely scratch the surface of his life. Born in Bergen-Belsen Displaced Persons Camp after World War II to two Holocaust survivors, he immigrated to Canada...

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April 27, 2023

The Power Of Kindness: How Jonathan Wener Turned A $10k Loan Into A $15 Billion Empire

Jonathan Wener is proof that nice guys don't finish last. The founder of Canderel, which has developed over 80 million square feet throughout Canada, has a reputation for being one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. In th...

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April 13, 2023

Building A Billion-Dollar Shoe Brand From Scratch: Aldo Bensadoun

If you have ever wondered if you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur, then listening to Aldo Bensadoun's story could be a life-changing experience. Entrepreneurship is a natural calling for some. For others, it's a d...

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March 30, 2023

The Man Who Brought Baseball to Canada and Founded Birthright: Charles Bronfman

Some entrepreneurs don't just build businesses, they take bold risks that can shape a country or revitalize a religion. That's Charles Bronfman. On the first episode of Big Shot, hosted by Harley Finkelstein and David Segal, ...

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March 22, 2023

Welcome to Big Shot

Many of the greatest stories of entrepreneurship have never been told. It’s time to change that. Big Shot is an archive and celebration of Jewish entrepreneurs who took risks, overcame the odds, and created legendary business...

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