Canadian Wealth Secrets

How Much Kevin O'Leary Says You Need to Retire — And What Would He Invest In?

Kyle Pearce, Jon Orr Episode 150

Think you're saving enough for your Canadian retirement — or are you just chasing returns while missing the wealth-building moves that Canadians like Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary swear by?

For many aspiring high-net-worth Canadians and incorporated business owners, the drive to grow wealth often leads to chasing the next hot stock or investment trend. But as Kevin O'Leary reminds us, real financial freedom comes from discipline, strategy, and maximizing tax-sheltered opportunities that most overlook. In this episode, we break down the exact number O’Leary says you need to retire comfortably — and how he’d invest it to protect and grow wealth.

Whether you're earning over $200K annually or just starting to scale your incorporated business, this conversation will challenge your assumptions. We dive deep into why RRSPs are still one of the most underused tools for wealth creation, who’s actually maxing out their contribution room, and how the wealthiest Canadians are using strategies rooted in long-term thinking — not hype-driven returns.

What you’ll learn:

  • Learn how high-income earners and incorporated business owners can strategically use RRSPs to unlock long-term financial security.
  • Discover why many Canadians are leaving hundreds of thousands in unused RRSP contribution room — and how to avoid making a big retirement planning miscue.
  • Understand the costly habits of “late to the party return chasers” and how disciplined retirement planning with or without the RRSP can ensure you have the retirement income you’re striving for.

Hit play now to learn Kevin O’Leary’s retirement target, how he’d invest it, and how you can follow a smarter path to a “Mr. Wonderful” financial future.

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Consider reaching out to Kyle 

  • …taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;
  • …investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;
  • …letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;
  • …investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting cordporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,
  • …wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is opti

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Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.

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