After more than 40 years as a serial entrepreneur, Miles Nadal has a definite point of view on the topic and on the issues that face those embarking on a start-up. For those founders looking for ways to structure a transition later in their careers, Miles frequently addresses such topics as succession and how to build a portfolio of priorities.
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With experience of more than four decades as an entrepreneur and business leader in Canada and the U.S., Miles Nadal frequently shares his perspective on current issues. In addition to writing articles for publication on every topic from succession to corporate culture to financial market trends, he hosts webinars with experts in his broad personal network, as well as serving as an expert podcast guest.
The High Cost of Overthinking
Peerage Founder and Chairman Miles Nadal shares his views on how entrepreneurs need to take action and limit excessive analysis …
June 12, 2024
Fittest or Friendliest
Miles Nadal challenges the traditional corporate ethos that “survival of the fittest” underpins success in business. What if “survival of …
April 04, 2024
Miles Nadal + The Real Deal
Peerage Founder and Executive Chairman, Miles Nadal, re-affirmed his commitment to the luxury real estate sector and the enduring appeal of the Peerage partnership model.
February 08, 2024
House, Home, and Heart
In a Fortune Magazine article, Miles Nadal addresses the powerful emotional resonance of “home,” and what it means for the long-term outlook for the residential real estate market.
December 01, 2023
National Business Book Award Winner for 2023
As a proud lead sponsor of the Canada’s National Business Book Award, I’m pleased to congratulate Stephen Poloz as the winning author for 2023.
November 09, 2023
Succeeding Successfully
As an entrepreneur, it is one thing to build a company but quite another to manage its transition into other hands.
October 30, 2023
Entrepreneurial Era
Entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial mindset are at the heart of all our partnerships at Peerage. Miles Nadal shares his views on how that evolves over time for those who, like Peerage invest in passion.
September 26, 2023
Mulling Over the Markets
In an interview with Investment News, Miles Nadal, shared his views on the U.S. luxury residential housing market, the direction of interest rates, buyer psychology, and the eternal dance of supply and demand.
September 20, 2023
Fall Economic Outlook 2023
Peerage Founder and Executive Chairman, Miles Nadal, recently spoke with Dr. BenjaminTal, Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC. They had a broad ranging discussion about the North American economic outlook – with a special focus on real estate markets.
September 07, 2023
Entrepreneurship in the Age of Uncertainty
Starting a new company is always a complex undertaking. But in these uncertain times, the challenges – and opportunities – are greater than ever.
August 25, 2023
Keeping it Real(Estate)
As Peerage Realty Founder and Executive Chair, Miles Nadal, is at the top of the latest list of the most interesting people in Canadian real estate. The list can be found here:
August 16, 2023
Pulling Back, Pushing Ahead
Peerage founder Miles Nadal is a passionate entrepreneur. Here, he shares his views on how founders can balance the desire to stay involved in a venture, while pulling back from the daily management of the business.
August 10, 2023
Talking Leadership
Miles had an engaging conversation with Robert Reiss on his CEO Forum podcast. That podcast, along with his CEO Forum magazine, make a great contribution to the public discourse on leadership and what it means in 2023 and beyond.
August 02, 2023
Courting Success
Peerage Capital is built on the foundation of Partnership Principles and a long-standing commitment to support the growth and expansion of all partners’ business.
June 15, 2023
Principal Principles
In a recent interview with The Real Deal, Miles Nadal delves into the origins of the Partnership Principles that have shaped every Peerage business – especially Peerage Realty Partners.
May 16, 2023
When Miles Met Ray
Miles Nadal recently spoke with legendary hedge found founder Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates. They discussed Ray’s new book about …
May 16, 2023
A 3-part formula to manage succession
Miles Nadal has long held that long-term success lies in the shared principles and values that bind together the Peerage partner companies. Here, he explores what that means in the context of planning succession across dispersed enterprises:
April 05, 2023
Why ‘Smart’ Isn’t What It Used To Be
While the “soft smarts” of emotional and cognitive intelligence are tougher to quantify, data trends support prioritizing those qualities.
March 28, 2023
How to do succession better than Logan Roy
There is a reason why millions of viewers tuned in to watch the entire Roy family scheme, plot, and backstab their way to replacing the company’s patriarchal founder in HBO’s hit series, Succession.
March 28, 2023
The New Portrait Of Leadership: Miles Nadal Of Peerage Capital On Strategies to Shape Yourself Into A Modern Masterpiece
Do not be fearful of being wrong. Make sure you follow through on things and demonstrate you are still willing to do hard things and have tough conversations on behalf of the organization.
March 27, 2023
Keeping it Simple
In a recent article in Authority Magazine, Peerage Realty founder and executive chair, Miles Nadal, emphasized the importance of such fundamentals as persistence, consistency, courtesy, and kindness.
January 18, 2023
Looking Both Ways
As 2022 draws to a close, Miles had a year-end conversation with Dr. Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC. Together, they looked back at a turbulent year and reflected on what may lie ahead in the new year.
December 16, 2022
The Principle Advantage
An ardent proponent of principles-based leadership, Miles Nadal, shares his evolving views in this recent article: Fit Comes First: The …
December 02, 2022
U.S. Mid-Term Elections 2022
Miles Nadal spoke with renowned political pollster and pundit, Dr. Frank Luntz, about the outcome of the mid-term elections – …
November 15, 2022
2022 Influencer Award from Storeys
All of us at Peerage are delighted to have our Founder and Executive Chair, Miles Nadal, named to the list of @Storey’s 2022 Real Estate Influencers as “Luxury Leader.”
October 17, 2022
An Economic Update with BMO Chief Economist, Douglas Porter
Peerage Founder and Executive Chairman, Miles Nadal, recently checked in again with Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at BMO Financial Group.
October 17, 2022
Leading the Way
An extended interview with Peerage founder and Executive Chairman, Miles Nadal, is featured I Leaders magazine. Read more about Miles’ views on partnership, philanthropy, and where he is happiest:
October 11, 2022
A Pinch of SALT
Peerage founder and Executive Chairman, Miles Nadal, was interviewed at the SALT 2022 Conference in NYC. He spoke at length …
October 11, 2022
Coffee chatting with The Real Deal
Real estate, partnership, trusted advice, and the full-service experience. These are some of the topics covered by Peerage founder and …
October 03, 2022
Miles Nadal in Conversation With…Douglas Porter
The North American residential real estate market has been buffeted by rising interest rates, inflation, geopolitical turbulence, and widespread economic uncertainty.
June 27, 2022
A Question of Principles
All Peerage companies are deeply rooted in a partnership model that fosters the entrepreneurial spirit and drive for growth that characterizes all our management teams.
April 04, 2022
Miles Nadal in Conversation with…Benjamin Tal
As Deputy Chief Economist for CIBC, Benjamin Tal is well-known for his accurate forecasts and his ability to simply explain the most complex economic concepts – and their significance to everyday Canadians.
July 16, 2021
100 Days and Counting
What happens south of the 49th parallel has always had a big impact on Canada. Peerage Capital founder and executive chairman, …
May 04, 2021
A Reflection on 41 Years of Entrepreneurship
It was 41 years ago on April 11, 1980, that I walked across the threshold of my very first office.
April 12, 2021
Looking Forward
Hot residential real estate markets, the positive impact of new immigration, the risks of inflation, and the price of oil…These …
February 25, 2021
Thanksgiving Every Day
On behalf of the Canadian arm of the Peerage family, I’d like to wish a very happy Thanksgiving to all our partners, colleagues and friends in the United States.
November 26, 2020
Vaultra Makes Headlines
The opening of Vaultra’s new self-storage facility in Toronto warranted a visit from Eglinton/Lawrence MPP Robin Martin and this feature article in The Toronto Star.
November 24, 2020
Vaultra Storage Opens State-of-the-art Toronto Facility
On November 16, 2020, Peerage Capital’s self-storage partner, Vaultra Storage, opened a 260,000 square foot, high-security self-storage facility at 200 Fairbank Avenue in Toronto.
November 19, 2020
Echelon Wealth Management Expands Its Reach
For the Peerage Partners at Echelon Wealth Management, 2020 has been year of opportunity despite the headwinds that faced all capital markets in the first weeks of the global pandemic.
November 19, 2020
National Business Book Awards Sponsorship
Entrepreneurship is one of the principal qualities that we look for and support in all Peerage Capital partners. That core belief has led Peerage founder and chairman, Miles Nadal, to support a number of initiatives that foster the development of young entrepreneurs in particular.
November 19, 2020
Peerage Realty Partners formalizes a substantial partnership with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty of Chicago
This is Peerage Realty’s first partnership with a Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate in the United States.
February 07, 2020
Biggest resi brokerage player in Canada
A private equity firm that owns the rights to Sotheby’s International Realty franchises in Canada is set to acquire a significant stake in Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty in Chicago.
February 05, 2020
Happy Holidays From The Peerage Family
What better way to mark the end of the year – and the decade – than with one of those annual family update letters?
December 19, 2019
Leaders Magazine, Fall 2019 | Miles S. Nadal on The Power Of Human Capital
Miles S. Nadal, Founder and Executive Chairman of Peerage Capital Group speaks to his vision for the company, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, his passion for collecting and his ten rules of partnership in the Fall, 2019 issue of Leaders Magazine.
October 10, 2019
A warm welcome to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
We are thrilled to announce that we have completed the acquisition of the operations and franchise rights of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada.
May 24, 2019
Peerage realty partners enters into agreement to acquire sotheby’s international realty canada from an affiliate of dundee corporation
The completion of the acquisition will solidify Peerage Realty Partners Inc. as one of North America’s leading luxury real estate brokerage organizations.
May 14, 2019
Peerage Realty Partners Completes Acquisition of Substantial Partnership Interest in Leading Independent Residential Brokerage in Denver
Acquisition represents inaugural expansion of unique Peerage partnership model to the United States.
January 16, 2019
Sending Holiday Cheer | Peerage Capital Christmas Toy Drive 2018
As magical as this time of year can be, it can also be equally as sensitive. Sadly, there are many children in Toronto communities that are not as privileged enough as to receive gifts.
December 19, 2018
Miles S. Nadal and Peerage Capital welcome David Kohler
On Thursday November 8th, Miles S. Nadal and Peerage Capital were honoured to host David Kohler, President & CEO of Kohler Co, for an intimate fireside chat.
November 15, 2018
Miles S. Nadal and Peerage Capital Welcome Stephen J. Harper
On Thursday November 1st, 2018 Miles S. Nadal and Peerage Capital were honoured to host Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper for an intimate fireside discussion and book signing of Mr. Harper’s new publication.
November 02, 2018
First Among Independents
Joseph Debus and Scott Barker, who operate as the Debus Barker Group, came to Echelon from Mackie Research. “We are excited to have joined Echelon”.
November 03, 2016
Completion of Equity Financing
Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. announces it has completed an initial $27 million financing with Miles Nadal and Peerage Capital Canada Limited.
August 09, 2016
Philanthropy
The spark for Miles’ drive to “give back” began when he was the recipient of a charitable act as a child. Since then, he has devoted time and treasure to support an extended community (in Canada, the U.S., and Israel), with particular focus on children’s welfare, public health, education, and entrepreneurship. By extension, all Peerage companies are also encouraged to engage and contribute to the communities in which they live and work.
Making a difference
In a recent issue of Leaders magazine, Miles shares the inspiration for his philanthropic commitments. He also explained how his belief in giving back to the community has informed his approach to business.
October 20, 2023
Breakfast of Champions
It was a privilege to host the participants in the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities’ Youth Entrepreneurship Partnership Program (YEPP) at Peerage Capital headquarters.
August 15, 2022
Nike Air Force 1 Customization Program With BGC Toronto Kiwanis
The Dare to Dream Sneaker Collection issued a challenge to a group of young summer program participants at BCG Kiwanis and Miles & Kelly Nadal Youth Centre: Are there limits to artistic creativity in the world of sneakers?
July 19, 2022
United We Stand
A long-time supporter of the Jerusalem-based United Hatzalah emergency medical service, Miles has helped fund the organization’s refugee relief effort …
March 30, 2022
BGC Canada: Kiwanis Club of Toronto
At a time of chronic uncertainty, there is one constant: Nurturing our children by providing them with safe places to learn and grow has never been more important.
December 10, 2021
National Business Book Award 2021
Congratulations to all the authors who participated in year of remarkable business books and all who were involved in organizing the announcement event, especially host and NBBA chair, Peter Mansbridge.
December 10, 2021
Toronto’s Miles Nadal Heart Centre tackling heart disease in pregnancy
For Jennifer Oliveira, who was born with a congenital heart defect, the fact that her daughter, Mila, is about to ring in another new year and turn two is nothing short of a miracle.
December 31, 2019
Celebrating Exceptional Innovation at the Miles Nadal Home for Technological Innovation And Entrepreneurship
The Miles Nadal Home for Technological Innovation And Entrepreneurship hosted a delegation of CISO’s and Cyber experts were hosted this week as part of their TAU Ventures initiative.
June 07, 2019
Israeli EMS Organization United Hatzalah Recognizes International Philanthropist Miles S. Nadal & Family for their Dedication
On May 30, 2019 in New York City, the United Hatzalah hosted their annual gala to recognise the generosity of donors and remarkable achievement within the Jewish community.
June 04, 2019
A visit to the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
On November 8, 2018 the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre hosted Peerage Capital Founder and philanthropist Miles S. Nadal for a candid Q&A with the MNJCC staff.
December 14, 2018
Landmark gift from philanthropist names renowned institution The Miles Nadal Heart Centre
On Thursday, April 19, clinicians, patients and members of our philanthropic community gathered to celebrate a landmark $11 million gift from philanthropist Miles Nadal to name Mount Sinai Hospital’s specialized cardiology program.
April 20, 2018
New Miles Nadal Fund Will Reward Israel’s Bravest
An important new project has been established by TAU Governor, benefactor and Honorary Doctor, Miles S. Nadal of Toronto.
November 08, 2017
An Epicenter of Tel Aviv University Business Ingenuity
Miles S. Nadal Home for Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship inaugurated as epicenter of Tel Aviv University business ingenuity
June 16, 2017
Inclusion In Action At The Miles Nadal JCC
At the Miles Nadal JCC, all of our programs are ‘all abilities’. We seek to live our vision of an inclusive community centre where everyone can contribute, and where people engage in activities based on their interests, not abilities.
March 23, 2017
Interactive Media Center Opening
A state-of-the-art space for innovation and creativity is opening at the University of Miami School of Communication.
September 27, 2016
JCC Receives Prestigious Awards
The Jewish Community Centre Association of North America (JCCA) has named Toronto’s Miles Nadal JCC the recipient of three Biennial Excellence Awards which will be handed out in May at an awards ceremony held in Baltimore.
March 03, 2016
Global Medical Relief Fund
The non-profit, non-partisan Global Medical Relief Fund aids children who are missing or have lost the use of limbs or eyes, or have been severely burned, or have been injured due to war, natural disaster or illness.
July 01, 2013
Award to the Global Medical Relief Fund
MDC Partners announced today that it has presented the Global Medical Relief Fund, GMRF, with its 2013 MDC Partners Humanitarian Award, recognizing groundbreaking, entrepreneurial innovation in support of humanitarian efforts.
May 07, 2013
Miles S. Nadal Institute for Technological Entrepreneurship
What are the attributes of a successful entrepreneur? What drives talented innovators? These were some of the probing questions asked by new TAU benefactor and Honorary Doctor Miles S. Nadal at the inauguration of the new Miles S. Nadal Institute for Technological Entrepreneurship.
November 27, 2012
Daring to Dream on Staten Island
“What higher mission is there in life than helping an injured child?” asked Elissa Montanti yesterday at the ribbon cutting for the Dare To Dream House on Staten Island.
August 03, 2012
Miles Nadal Donates to a Centre for Regent Park Youth
Miles Nadal sees his old self, the underdog, in the youth of Regent Park. So he donated $1.55 million to rebuild an after-school space for them
April 29, 2011
Personal Passions
At all Peerage companies, we say that “We Invest in Passion.” Miles Nadal is passionate about family, business, entrepreneurship, and engaging conversations with interesting people. But that passionate mindset certainly extends to his personal collection of cars and sneakers.
Take a Tour!
It is one of the preeminent collections of iconic sneakers in the world. Make a virtual visit to the world …
May 03, 2022
The Art of the Car
In a recent National Post article, Miles Nadal reflected on his car collection, including his sentimental favourite!
March 23, 2022
De-Mystifying the Sneaker Market
An avid sneaker collector, Miles Nadal participated in a lively panel discussion of experts convened by Sotheby’s.
December 07, 2021
Guinness Book of World Records; Most Expensive Trainers (Sneakers) Sold At Auction
Considered to be one of the most sought-after shoes in world, the 1972 Nike “Moon Shoe” has just been sold at a Sotheby’s for a price $437,500 (£350,395) to Canadian collector and businessman Miles Nadal .
August 07, 2019
Canadian collector spends $575,000 on rare Nike Moon Shoes, sets world record for most expensive sneakers sold
Nadal paid about three and a half times more than the pre-sale estimate of $160,000 for the Moon Shoes, handmade for runners at the 1972 Olympic Trials
July 26, 2019
5 Things to Know About the Sneaker Collector Who Spent Over $1M on 100 Pairs of the World’s Rarest Shoes
Canadian-born international entrepreneur Miles Spencer Nadal made headlines this week when he acquired 100 pairs of the world’s rarest sneakers for more than $1 million.
July 24, 2019
Nike running shoes sell for more than $400K at public auction
A pair of 1972 running shoes, one of the first pairs made by Nike Inc, sold for $437,500 on Tuesday, shattering the record for a pair of sneakers at public auction.
July 24, 2019
Rare Nike sneakers sold for $437,500, shattering previous auction record
A rare pair of half-century old Nike waffle racing shoes sold to a collector for $437,500 on Tuesday, obliterating the previous record for the most expensive sneaker sold at auction, Sotheby’s announced.
July 24, 2019
Someone in Toronto just paid more than $1 million for sneakers
A headline-making sneaker collection featuring 100 pairs of the rarest shoes ever produced will soon be making its permanent home in Toronto, thanks to a prominent local businessman and philanthropist.
July 19, 2019
Collector Miles Nadal Acquires 99 of the 100 Rarest Sneakers Ever Produced
SOTHEBY’S UPDATE – Sothebys Stadium Goods Auction
July 17, 2019
Stadium Goods And Sotheby’s Sell “Ultimate Sneaker Collection” For $850,000
Canadian entrepreneur and investor Miles Nadal recently purchased 99 of the 100 pairs for an extremely handsome sum of $850,000, leaving behind only what some considered the collection’s centerpiece: an original 1972 Nike Moon Shoe.
July 17, 2019
Meet the Collector Who Just Bought 99 of the World’s Rarest Sneakers for $850,000
Canadian entrepreneur Miles Spencer Nadal—the executive chairman of multibillion-dollar investment firm Peerage Capital—walked away with all but one pair of sneakers for the cool sum of $850,000.
July 17, 2019
Sole-d to the Highest Bidder: A Canadian Businessman Buys 99 of World’s Rarest Sneakers at Sotheby’s for $850,000
If you were hoping to get a hold of one of the 100 rarest pairs of sneakers ever created during Sotheby’s auction collab with Stadium Goods… well you’re officially out of luck.
July 17, 2019
A single buyer purchased $850K in sneakers at Sotheby’s auction
CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on Sotheby’s first sneaker auction, in which one buyer purchased 99 of the 100 sneakers that were for sale.
July 17, 2019
Sotheby’s auction of rare sneakers nets more than $850,000
A collection of sneakers has sold at auction for $850,000 (£690,000) to Canadian entrepreneur Miles Nadal.
July 17, 2019
Media to Contact
Miles is a frequent guest on podcasts and webinars, sharing his views on entrepreneurship and everything it entails. If you want to connect with Miles, please email at [email protected].
