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My guest on the show today is John Suzuki, CEO of BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI).  BK Technologies Corporation, through its operating subsidiaries, manufactures high-specification, American-made communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies' SaaS business focuses on new, innovative public safety smartphone services that will make the first responders safer or more productive. BK Technologies participated at our event in Las Vegas in April 2023 and as host, I was running around and didn't get a chance to hear their Q&A with Scott Weis from Semco Capital live, but did have a chance to listen to it on our YouTube Channel. After watching that, I invited CEO John Suzuki on to better understand: What the Land, Mobile, Radio competitive landscape looks like Who BK Technologies competes with Focus on providing radio communications for the wildland fires market, and how they are looking to expand to more verticals How folks should about the financial performance, specifically regarding gross margins; and, Why radios is still a viable technology that folks use and need With that, please enjoy my conversation with John Suzuki, CEO of BK Technologies Corporation. For more information about BK Technologies, please visit: https://www.bktechnologies.com/ This podcast was recorded and is being made available by SNN, Inc. (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “SNN”) solely for informational purposes. SNN is not providing or undertaking to provide any financial, economic, legal, accounting, tax, or other advice in or by virtue of this podcast. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in this podcast are general in nature, and such information, statements, comments, views, and opinions, and the viewing of/listening to this podcast are not intended to be and should not be construed as the provision of investment advice by SNN. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or other course of action. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast (including by guest speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of SNN) are not necessarily those of SNN and may not be current. Reference to any specific third-party entity, product, service, materials, or content does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the SNN. SNN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. The views expressed by guest speakers are their own and their appearance on this podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. SNN does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views, or opinions contained in this podcast, which may include forward-looking statements where actual results may differ materially. SNN does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change, or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. SNN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. By accessing this podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this podcast, are the property of SNN, or used by SNN with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this podcast may save and use information contained in the podcast only for personal or other non-commercial educational purposes. No other use, including without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing of this podcast may be made without the prior written consent of SNN.

Donald Porter, Portfolio Manager and Equity Research Analyst, discusses the current state of MicroCaps, challenges faced by managers, ideal scenario for MicroCap investing, analysis of industrial and tech sectors, influence of AI on the industrial sector and stock market, MicroCap perspective on consumer and tech sectors, and investing in Canadian tech and MicroCaps.

My guest on the show today is Jonathan Boyar, President of Boyar Research. I recently saw Jonathan as a guest on the Value After Hours podcast with Tobias Carlisle and Jake Taylor, and invited him on to get his perspective on the markets in 2023, as well as his take on MicroCap performance. As the title states, we've been experiencing a double whammy in MicroCaps: poor stock performance over the last two years and allocators are not distributing funds to MicroCap strategists. We talk at length about why this environment is fertile ground for MicroCap investors that know what they are doing. Jonathan and I also talk about his latest venture: the Boyar Research substack, where you can actually get Jonathan's latest MicroCap picks as a subscriber - the link to the Boyar Research substack is in the show notes. Subscribe to the Boyar Research Substack here: https://boyarresearch.substack.com/  You can Follow Boyar Value Group on Twitter/X here: https://twitter.com/BoyarValue  Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summaries and NLP search technology so their clients can quickly pinpoint the most critical insights. Start your FREE trial on their website: https://streamrg.co/PMC Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the SNN Network YouTube channel. I’ve provided the link in the description if you’d like to subscribe. You’ll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft  

Paul Andreola, Founder and Editor of SmallCap Discoveries, breaks down various presenting companies participating in the Planet MicroCap Showcase event in Vancouver. The podcast covers topics such as revenue generating microcap companies, webcasting investor conferences, ESG investing, cracking robotics, a former meatball brand's transformation, video content management, life science companies, the digitization of the supply chain, Nova Leap Health Corp's acquisitions, and an upcoming Planet MicroCap Showcase event. Exciting and diverse topics for microcap investing enthusiasts.

Gary Mishuris, Managing Partner and CIO at Silver Ring Value Partners, shares a checklist of must-ask questions for investors when interviewing company CEOs. He emphasizes the importance of establishing goals before speaking with management and constructing questions based on those goals. Topics covered include understanding CEO values, assessing competitive advantage and capital allocation, evaluating CEO beliefs through historical actions, and approaching conversations with management about concerns.

My guest on the show today is Simon Handrahan, Editor of the Margin of Safety Investing Newsletter. He recently shared a Tweet (or a post now, an "X", I don't know), where he asked his audience: "Individual investors: why don't you invest in illiquid microcaps?" When you deal with MicroCaps, there's a good chance you'll come across a company you might like that meets all your criteria, and it barely trades. This is not news to most of you, but I thought the question that Simon posted on Twitter/X got me thinking: how illiquid is too illiquid? Is the lack of liquidity THE edge when investing in MicroCap stocks? So, I invited on Simon to chat further about all of this plus his theses on stocks currently in his portfolio: Constellation Software CSU, OTC Markets OTCM, Atlas Engineered AEP on the Venture and Galaxy Gaming GLXZ. For more information about the Margin of Safety Investing Newsletter on Substack, please visit: https://www.marginofsafetyinvesting.com/  You can Follow Simon Handrahan on Twitter @MoS_Investing: https://twitter.com/MoS_Investing Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summaries and NLP search technology so their clients can quickly pinpoint the most critical insights. Start your FREE trial on their website: https://streamrg.co/PMC Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the SNN Network YouTube channel. I’ve provided the link in the description if you’d like to subscribe. You’ll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

My guest on the show today is Ben Claremon, Host of the Compounders Podcast. Ben and I have been in the lab focused on a re-imagining of the Compounders Podcast, and we're finally ready to unveil some exciting new content on that podcast feed. I invited Ben on Planet MicroCap today to talk about what the new look Compounders Podcast is all about, plus: banks, entertainment industry, smallcap value, as well as what he describes as "Quiet Compounders". Be sure to subscribe to the Compounders Podcast audio feed which is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, as well as on the Planet MicroCap YouTube Channel. You can Subscribe to the Compounders Podcast on Apple, Spotify and on the Planet MicroCap YouTube Channel. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compounders-podcast/id1579124518 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Qbcrw84MDaJ3CZUNuqOxu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/snnwire Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summaries and NLP search technology so their clients can quickly pinpoint the most critical insights. Start your FREE trial on their website: https://streamrg.co/PMC Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the SNN Network YouTube channel. I’ve provided the link in the description if you’d like to subscribe. You’ll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft  

Paul, a small and microcap investor, shares his experience with the Small Cap Discovery framework and its impact on his investing process. He discusses the adoption of a microcap investing framework and gives examples of investments that have benefited him. They also explore how to identify multibagger stocks and provide recommendations for microcap investors.

My guest on the show today is Phil Richards, CFO of Corero Network Security plc (AIM: CNS).  Corero Network Security is a leading provider of distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection solutions, specializing in automatic detection and protection solutions that includes network visibility, analytics, and reporting tools. Corero's technology provides scalable protection capabilities against both external DDoS attackers and internal DDoS threats, in even the most complex edge and subscriber environments, ensuring internet service availability and uptime. According to Corero's annual DDoS Threat Intelligence Report they recently published, there has been a 300% increase in carpet bomb attacks in 2022 compared to 2021, over seven times as many Mirai-like DDoS attacks in 2022 than in 2021 and twice as many DDoS attacks targeting DNS (Domain Name System) services in 2022 than in 2020. Needless to say, the need for cyber security solutions is on the rise, and I wanted to better understand how Corero is addressing these industry tailwinds, as well as:  How Corero's DDoS protection solutions are unique and different compared to their peers Nature of their partnerships with firms like Juniper Networks, which owns 9.9% of Corero From a corporate perspective, being a publicly-traded MicroCap on the AIM exchange Recent financial performance and executive management shake-up; and, Corero's 3-5 year vision for the company and the inflection points that will get them there With that, please enjoy my conversation with Phil Richards, CFO of Corero Network Security. For more information about Corero, please visit: https://www.corero.com/ This podcast was recorded and is being made available by SNN, Inc. (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “SNN”) solely for informational purposes. SNN is not providing or undertaking to provide any financial, economic, legal, accounting, tax, or other advice in or by virtue of this podcast. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in this podcast are general in nature, and such information, statements, comments, views, and opinions, and the viewing of/listening to this podcast are not intended to be and should not be construed as the provision of investment advice by SNN. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or other course of action. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast (including by guest speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of SNN) are not necessarily those of SNN and may not be current. Reference to any specific third-party entity, product, service, materials, or content does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the SNN. SNN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. The views expressed by guest speakers are their own and their appearance on this podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. SNN does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views, or opinions contained in this podcast, which may include forward-looking statements where actual results may differ materially. SNN does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change, or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. SNN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. By accessing this podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this podcast, are the property of SNN, or used by SNN with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this podcast may save and use information contained in the podcast only for personal or other non-commercial educational purposes. No other use, including without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing of this podcast may be made without the prior written consent of SNN.

My guest on the show today is Josh Young, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Bison Interests. I've had Josh on the show twice before, the last time was July 2022, and it was definitely time to get a high level update on all things energy and oil & gas, and specifically, why its gone off the radar. We discuss how the global energy crisis has been temporarily defused, valuations collapsed, tech stocks re-inflated, and what the opportunity set looks like in Oil & Gas small cap-side. Josh also goes into detail on a few ideas within the O&G opportunity set that he's looking at: Vital Energy, Journey Energy, Sandridge. For more information about Bison Interests, please visit: https://bisoninterests.com/ You can Follow Josh Young on Twitter @josh_young_1: https://twitter.com/Josh_Young_1 Today's episode is sponsored by: Stream by AlphaSense, an expert interview transcript library that integrates AI-generated call summaries and NLP search technology so their clients can quickly pinpoint the most critical insights. Start your FREE trial on their website: https://streamrg.co/PMC Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the SNN Network YouTube channel. I’ve provided the link in the description if you’d like to subscribe. You’ll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft