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Video: Beyond the Family Business with KC Daya, CEO and founder of Clifton Blake

The real estate entrepreneur talks to Luke Hansen-MacDonald about early challenges, the need for patient investment and his strategies for growing the business

This article is part of our Beyond the Family Business series.

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Hosted by Luke-Hansen MacDonald, a second-generation family business leader, “Beyond the Family Business” is one of the most thoughtful and engaging podcasts about family enterprise in Canada. In the podcast, which Canadian Family Offices is sharing with readers every two weeks, Luke interviews leaders in the family enterprise space to explore lessons they have learned and their successes and challenges behind the headlines. 

In this episode of “Beyond the Family Business,” Luke sat down with KC Daya, founder and CEO of Clifton Blake. The son of entrepreneurial immigrants, Daya has built Clifton Blake from the ground up into one of Canada’s leading integrated real estate builders and operators.

In his conversation with Luke, Daya shares:

  • How his upbringing set him on his entrepreneurial course.
  • How he navigated early career challenges to create and grow his company.
  • How he managed the strategic transformation of his company from mortgage brokerage to asset manager.
  • How Clifton Blake is achieving scale through mergers.
  • How he and his wife balance supporting their children while ensuring they have the life skills to succeed. 

Previous episodes of “Beyond the Family Business” on Canadian Family Offices feature Jeffrey McCain and Ian Wilson.

For the full transcript of Luke’s conversation with KC Daya, click here.

Disclaimer: This podcast is sponsored by BMO Private Wealth. The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or professional advice. The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organization or company. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any investment decisions.

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