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Spin Master’s Anton Rabie Shows the Toy Industry Is No Child’s Play

Anton Rabie, co-founder and chair of Spin Master, shares how embracing risk and failure fueled the growth of brands like PAW Patrol and Hatchimals
The Moment S1E4
The Moment S1E4
By CB Staff
Mar 05, 2025
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You might think the toy industry is all fun and games—well, it is, but running a toy business is no child’s play. This episode welcomes Anton Rabie, co-Founder and chair of Spin Master, the powerhouse behind beloved brands like PAW Patrol, Hatchimals, and Bakugan. After being co-CEO for nearly three decades, Anton is known for cultivating a fearless mindset, embracing risk and failure as essential ingredients for innovation. He shares how this philosophy fueled Spin Master’s growth, from launching award-winning products to expanding into over 28 countries. Anton delves into the strategies behind scaling a business, building a resilient company culture, and navigating the challenges of global retail partnerships. It’s not about avoiding failure, it’s about using it to fuel your next breakthrough.

About The Moment

Every entrepreneur has a defining moment—a turning point that shapes their journey and their business. The Moment explores these pivotal experiences with some of Canada’s most renowned entrepreneurs. Hosted by Fatima Zaidi, Founder and CEO of Quill and CoHost, and Jason Maghanoy, Publisher of Canadian Business, The Moment dives deep into the exhilarating, stressful, and often unexpected moments that define entrepreneurial success. From the highs to the lows and everywhere in between, these candid conversations will equip you to face your own defining moments with confidence.

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