If You Know You Know

How much do influencers REALLY make? And is dating in your 30s actually better or worse? 👀💕 This week on If You Know You Know, I'm sitting down with Montreal content creator and entrepreneur Melody D'Amour to talk about making money on social media, dating, relationships and starting over. We get into the reality of being an influencer, building a successful personal brand, relationship red flags, dating apps, finding yourself again and, of course, our favourite Montreal restaurants and hidden gems. From business advice to juicy dating stories, this episode has a little bit of everything! 🎙️ Subscribe to If You Know You Know for more conversations with entrepreneurs, creators and inspiring personalities. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @ifyouknowyouknow_podcast . .. #IfYouKnowYouKnow #MelodyDAmour #ToryMorton #Montreal #InfluencerLife #DatingInYour30s #ContentCreator #Entrepreneurship #StartingOver #podcast

Nobody asked, nobody cares… except apparently some of you did, so we answered! 😂 This week on If You Know You Know, I'm switching things up and sitting down with my sister to answer some of the questions I've been asked about my life, career, influencing, money, dating, Montreal and everything in between. We're getting into how influencers actually make money, what interviewing successful people has taught me, the reality of building a podcast, Montreal vs. Miami, and some of my most controversial opinions. If you've ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of content creation, what I've learned from my podcast guests, or what I actually think when the cameras aren't rolling, this one's for you! Expect honest answers, sister banter, a few disagreements, unsolicited opinions and probably some things we shouldn't have said on camera. 👀 🎙️ Subscribe to If You Know You Know for more conversations, laughs and unfiltered opinions! #IfYouKnowYouKnow #SisterTalk #Montreal #ContentCreation #Podcast

How do you go from growing up in Montreal to writing for Vogue, Forbes and Teen Vogue: and interviewing celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber? 👀This week on If You Know You Know, I'm sitting down with Montreal-born journalist and writer Karin Eldor to talk about breaking into the media industry, building your dream career and why sometimes all it takes is ONE yes.We get into her journey from AskMen and ALDO to some of the world's biggest publications, behind-the-scenes celebrity stories, how to get published in major magazines, career advice, entrepreneurship and, of course, our favourite Montreal restaurants and hidden gems.Whether you're dreaming of working in media, starting your own business or just love a good celebrity story, this episode is for you!🎙️ Subscribe to If You Know You Know for more conversations with inspiring entrepreneurs, creators and industry leaders.#IfYouKnowYouKnow #KarinEldor #Montreal #Vogue #Forbes #KimKardashian #Entrepreneurship

This week on If You Know You Know, I sit down with the chef and entrepreneur behind PARK to talk about what it REALLY takes to build a successful restaurant business, the biggest mistakes he's made, the sacrifices nobody sees and the lessons he's learned along the way. We get into everything from entrepreneurship and Michelin recognition to Montreal’s food scene, his favourite hidden gems, the best restaurants around the world and what makes a restaurant truly successful. Plus, Antonio shares his thoughts on Montreal vs. Toronto, Tokyo and New York, the realities of the hospitality industry and what success means to him today. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a foodie or just love a good success story, this episode is for YOU! 🥤 A huge thank you to our sponsor, Archie Juice! A Montreal-based company making cold-pressed juices, organic smoothies and wellness shots with real ingredients at accessible prices, proudly made right here in Montreal. 🎙️ Subscribe to If You Know You Know with Tory Morton for more conversations with entrepreneurs, industry leaders and people with stories worth sharing. If You Know You Know.

In this episode of If You Know You Know, we sit down with Richard Dias from The Loonie Hour to talk money, the Canadian economy, real estate, investing, entrepreneurship and, of course, Montreal sports.Richard breaks down the money questions normal people actually want answered: Why is everything so expensive? Is a six-figure salary still a lot of money? Should you rent or buy? What are the biggest money mistakes people are making right now? And can someone look rich while actually being completely broke?We also get into Montreal vs. Toronto, the Habs, Chris Kreider, the Blue Jays, our lingering Expos loyalty, his favourite Montreal restaurants and whether Montreal is still a good city to build a business.From inflation and investing to real estate, financial freedom, entrepreneurship and sports, Richard makes money and the economy a lot easier to understand.Watch the full episode of If You Know You Know now. 🎙️

In this episode of If You Know You Know, we sit down with Montreal entrepreneur and hospitality veteran Dillon Griffin to talk about the restaurant business, Montreal nightlife, entrepreneurship and what it really takes to own and operate successful restaurants and bars.Dillon shares the realities of Montreal’s hospitality industry : restaurant costs, hiring great employees, interview red flags, difficult customers, Google reviews, influencer free-food requests and the biggest mistakes restaurant owners make.We also talk about Waldo, Dillon’s hospitality hiring app built in Montreal, and why he believes the traditional restaurant job search and hiring process needs to change.Plus, Dillon shares his favourite Montreal restaurants, underrated local businesses, the best neighbourhoods for food and nightlife, and his perfect 24-hour Montreal food itinerary.If you’re interested in Montreal restaurants, the food and nightlife scene, entrepreneurship, hospitality or starting a restaurant business, this episode is for you.Watch the full episode of If You Know You Know now.

In this episode of If You Know You Know, we sit down with Daniel Lo Manto, the man behind BOSSA and one of Montreal’s sandwich kings, to talk about what it really takes to build a restaurant brand from the ground up and grow it to five locations. Daniel gets into the side of the restaurant business customers rarely see: his biggest business mistake, why eating out has become so expensive, dealing with difficult customers, fake Google reviews, and the realities of growing without losing what made BOSSA special in the first place. Of course, we talk food too. Daniel breaks down what actually makes the perfect sandwich, shares one of his favourite Montreal hidden gems, and tells us which Montreal spot is currently inspiring him. From sandwiches and scaling to mistakes, money, customers and Montreal’s food scene, this episode goes way beyond what’s between two slices of bread. Watch the full episode of If You Know You Know now.

Will Rossy, founder of Sprouht, joins If You Know You Know to talk about what he’s learned from having conversations with people from all walks of life and what actually makes a good life. Through Sprouht, Will has built an audience of millions and generated hundreds of millions of views by asking people meaningful questions about life, success, happiness, relationships, regret, money, and the advice they wish they knew sooner. After interviewing everyone from everyday strangers to high-level entrepreneurs, executives, creators, and fascinating people around the world, we wanted to know: What has Will learned from all of them? We get into how Sprouht started, the reality behind creating viral content, what millions of views actually mean, and how Will approaches strangers and gets them to open up on camera. He shares the biggest lessons and patterns he’s noticed after thousands of conversations including what successful people have in common, whether money actually makes people happier, the regrets that come up again and again, and what he now believes truly makes a fulfilling life. We also bring it back home to Montreal. Will shares his favourite hidden Montreal gems, the places he thinks deserve more hype, his relationship with the city, and how being from Montreal has influenced the person and creator he’s become. Plus, we talk about ambition, success, purpose, social media, building a community instead of just chasing views, the conversations that have stayed with him the most, and the advice he’s personally taken away from the people he’s interviewed. After spending years asking everyone else the big questions, this time Will Rossy is the one answering them. Watch the full episode of If You Know You Know with Will Rossy of Sprouht.

Corey Shapiro, founder of Vintage Frames Company, joins If You Know You Know to talk about building one of the most recognizable eyewear brands out of Montreal and the unconventional path that got him there. Corey takes us back to the beginning, from getting his start in the sneaker industry to turning his obsession with vintage eyewear into a business that has built a massive celebrity network and put Vintage Frames on some of the biggest names in music and entertainment. We get into Montreal vs. Miami, his favourite Montreal restaurants and hidden gems, how relationships and networking helped shape his career, and why Elton John remains the ultimate dream collaboration. Corey also opens up about the side of entrepreneurship people don’t always see: the hardest moments of building his company, taking risks when there was no guarantee they would work, staying relevant as trends change, and what he would do differently if he were starting again today. Plus, we talk about celebrity stories, sneaker culture, personal style, Montreal’s influence on his brand, the evolution of Vintage Frames, what success actually looks like behind the scenes, and his best advice for anyone trying to build something of their own. If you’re into fashion, entrepreneurship, Montreal culture, celebrity stories, or just want to know how Vintage Frames became Vintage Frames, this episode is for you. Watch the full episode of If You Know You Know with Corey Shapiro.

Benji Greenberg spent years at Joe Beef before leaving to build Yans Deli. We talk about taking the leap, what it really takes to open a restaurant, Montreal food culture, Jewish deli traditions, business mistakes, crazy customer stories, and what actually happens behind the scenes in the restaurant world.If you know, you know.