Big Shot

Jewish Titans and Untold Triumphs: Predicting the 2008 Crash, The Architect of Canadian Pride, and More Hidden Stories You've Never Heard!

Nov 30, 2023

31:34

When you sit down with iconic entrepreneurs for two to three hours, it's hard to include every story in an episode. But that doesn't mean every story isn't worth telling. On this episode of Big Shot shorts, you'll hear some wild tales that didn't make it into individual episodes of season 1. You'll learn how Ed Sonshine anticipated the 2008 crash, what Aldo Bensadoun did to break into America when so many others failed, how Charles Bronfman shaped Canadian pride, and Jonathan Wener's wild story about acquiring a massive art collection. These are the stories that, once you hear them, you'll want to retell to others.

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In This Episode, We Cover:

(00:20) Harley and David have an epiphany about their Canadian upbringing

(01:50) Every Canadian retailer fails, except for one

(02:10) Why this bonus episode was necessary

(03:10) Jonathan Wener's family collection of 140 paintings

(05:55) How Ed Sonshine anticipated the 2008 housing crash

(10:00) How passing up on a round of golf was one of Ed Sonshine's best decisions

(17:45) How Charles Bronfman was behind Drake's start

(18:30) Why Charles Bronfman created Heritage Minutes

(22:25) How Aldo Bensadoun succeed in America when so many others failed

(28:25)The only lawsuit Jonathan Wener faced in 52 years