Most entrepreneurs believe working harder is the answer. More hours. More hustle. More grind. But what if the real breakthrough isn't doing more — it's doing less of the wrong things?

On today's episode, Darren and Christina break down Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell and explain how Canadian entrepreneurs can scale faster by delegating low-value tasks, focusing on $1,000–$10,000 activities, and building systems that create leverage. This one could change how you structure your entire week.

If you're an entrepreneur, this is a must watch!

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

00:40 - Who is Dan Martell

03:40 - Hustle vs systems

04:19 - The buyback principle explained

05:00 - CEO hourly rate formula

06:32 - 80% is good enough

07:53 - The buyback loop (Audit, Transfer, Fill)

08:10 - 15-minute time tracking

12:02 - Anything you track gets better

12:22 - Time value ladder breakdown

14:16 - The pain line and burnout

16:07 - Camcorder method

17:28 - 10-80-10 delegation model

19:01 - Building your buyback team

22:30 - Designing your perfect week

25:57 - Final action step: Track your week

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Canada doesn't have a formal death tax — but that doesn't mean death is simple or inexpensive. When someone passes away, taxes can be triggered immediately through deemed disposition, and on top of that, probate fees may apply depending on the province. Many Canadians confuse these two costs, and that confusion can lead to serious planning gaps.

On today's episode, Darren and Christina break down what probate actually is, how probate fees vary across Canada, what assets flow through probate, and what strategies can reduce delays and unnecessary costs. More importantly, they explain why probate isn't just about fees — it's about timing, privacy, executor stress, and making life easier for your family when they're already dealing with loss.

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction: Why probate matters

00:23 - Canada doesn't have a formal death tax

02:41 - Deemed disposition explained

04:04 - What probate actually is

04:45 - What assets trigger probate

05:30 - What bypasses probate

06:12 - Why life insurance is different

06:31 - The real impact of probate delays

09:43 - Probate fees by province

13:06 - Simple probate reduction strategies

16:05 - Joint ownership risks

18:22 - Advanced planning strategies

21:27 - Real-world example

24:47 - Probate planning checklist

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Should incorporated Canadian business owners contribute to an RRSP — or is it quietly working against them?

On today's episode, Darren and Christina break down what an RRSP actually is (a tax deferral, not a wealth strategy), why the "you'll be in a lower tax bracket in retirement" assumption often fails for successful business owners, and how forced RRIF withdrawals + OAS clawbacks can create a much higher effective tax rate later.

They also dig into the control problem: how locking money into RRSPs can limit liquidity, reduce flexibility, and increase opportunity cost for entrepreneurs who typically earn their highest returns in their business. Finally, they address the estate planning reality — how large RRSP balances can make CRA a major beneficiary.

If you're a business owner, this is the episode to listen to before you follow the herd.

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

02:36 - RRSP basics: tax deferral today, taxed as income later

03:22 - The "lower tax bracket in retirement" assumption falls apart

05:19 - Why business owners often retire in the same or higher tax bracket

06:21 - Real Ontario examples: income drops, tax rate barely changes

07:20 - OAS clawback explained (effective extra tax)

10:05 - The shocker: deferring ~45% to later pay ~58% effective tax

15:55 - The control problem: RRSPs lock up entrepreneur liquidity

19:20 - Corporate opportunity cost: $0.88 in a corp vs $0.50 later

23:59 - Estate planning: why CRA can become your biggest beneficiary

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