Sinopsis
Phil and Kenny are focused on the new world of commerce and what it means for small and medium sized businesses. Tune in to hear trends, tips and wisecracks from two guys who come from retail and are generally too excited about everything.
Episodios
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![Theyre dedicated to make the healthiest and tastiest fermented and powered by plants drinks. Pierrich talks about the focus on the best drink they can deliver]()
They're dedicated to make the healthiest and tastiest fermented and powered by plants drinks. Pierrich talks about the focus on the best drink they can deliver
21/10/2022 Duración: 01h06minGutsy Kombucha is dedicated to making the healthiest and tastiest fermented and powered by plants drinks. Founder Pierrich Picard talks about the focus on the best drink they can deliver, not world domination. We're impressed with his focus and his agility - changing formats to make sure Gutsy gets into the most hands possible. Find Pierrich here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrichpicard/Shop Gutsy here: https://gutsykombucha.com/
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![Social Media Marketer, formerly incarcerated, to Entrepreneur. Emily OBrien talks about Comeback Snacks]()
Social Media Marketer, formerly incarcerated, to Entrepreneur. Emily O'Brien talks about Comeback Snacks
18/10/2022 Duración: 50minComeback Snacks, Emily O’Brien’s evolution from convict to entrepreneur is a story about lessons learned, resilience, determination, forgiveness and how to take a bad situation and turn it into endless positive opportunities.She talks about taking a bad situation, turning this into an opportunity, and creating a social enterprise that could also provide reintegration opportunities for the formerly incarcerated. Connect with Emily here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-o-brien-b628a4132/Shop Comeback Snacks here: https://comebacksnacks.com/
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![VP Sales Marketing at Cascadia Seaweed and Kove Ocean Foods, Desirée Dupuis talks about working with indigenous tribes and the in and outs of growing one of the worlds most sustainable crops.]()
VP Sales & Marketing at Cascadia Seaweed and Kove Ocean Foods, Desirée Dupuis talks about working with indigenous tribes and the in and outs of growing one of the world's most sustainable crops.
11/10/2022 Duración: 57minGrown using only sea and sunlight, Kove snacks are here to help change the world. VP Sales & Marketing at Cascadia Seaweed and Kove Ocean Foods, Desirée Dupuis talks about working with indigenous tribes and the in and outs of growing one of the world's most sustainable crops. Shop Kove here: https://koveocean.com/Find Desirée here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddupuis/
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![First zoom, first podcast. Tim Moorhead comes on to give an independent small business perspective]()
First zoom, first podcast. Tim Moorhead comes on to give an independent small business perspective
07/10/2022 Duración: 01h10minFirst zoom, first podcast. Tim (Timmie) Moorhead comes on to talk pharmacy, pharmacy pharmacy. Tim runs a Pharmasave in Trail BC, and we talk about his career in retail, the difficulty of hiring these days and out of stocks. Kenny and Tim talk the old days, and changes in the town and how it affects retail. Find Tim here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-moorhead-657b0033/Shop Pharmasave Trail here: https://pharmasave.com/trail/
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![What would Laurie do? Actually, what did Laurie do? We talk to Laurie about the changes shes made, and she talks about her pivot and getting back into business with her husband Jim.]()
What would Laurie do? Actually, what did Laurie do? We talk to Laurie about the changes she's made, and she talks about her pivot and getting back into business with her husband Jim.
04/10/2022 Duración: 58minWhat would Laurie do? Actually, what did Laurie do? We talk to Laurie about the changes she's made, and she talks about her pivot and getting back into business with her husband Jim. find Laurie here: https://laurieshopland.com/or on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-shopland-86b86218/
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![Danny Ferraro talks about a lifetime of retailing - his and his familys passion for serving the consumer and finding the best products.]()
Danny Ferraro talks about a lifetime of retailing - his and his family's passion for serving the consumer and finding the best products.
27/09/2022 Duración: 58minDanny Ferraro talks about a lifetime of retailing - his and his family's passion for serving the consumer and finding the best products. We explore what it was like to try and keep retail open and available during Covid, and Danny gives us insight on what kind of mindset it takes to make sure you look after staff and consumers like family. Check out Ferraro Foods here: https://ferrarofoods.ca/
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![What does a fraction CFO, a brand, a podcaster, and the head of an Ecomm and Omnichannel business have in common?]()
What does a fraction CFO, a brand, a podcaster, and the head of an Ecomm and Omnichannel business have in common?
20/09/2022 Duración: 53minLive from the show! The Knuckleheads make it to CHFA East and we spend time talking to guests that were live and in attendance. We had a great time - thanks to Bruce Singer, Kyle Marsham, Sasha Rajamani and Kelsey Reidl for coming on with us. You can find Bruce here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucesinger/Find Kyle Marsham here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-marsham-08178583/You can find Sasha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-rajamani-02872618/ and more importantly, you can shop Pokko here: https://pokko.ca/ A big thank you to Kelsey Reidl for being a gem of a human being and for being an fellow OG on the podcast scene. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-reidl-1aba1a31/ Follow and listen to Kelsey's podcast here: https://www.kelseyreidl.com/podcast
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![Gavin Mah talks about Finlandia and 48 years of building amazing relationships through great customer service]()
Gavin Mah talks about Finlandia and 48 years of building amazing relationships through great customer service
13/09/2022 Duración: 01h03minFind Gavin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-mah-712a0041/Shop Finlandia at : https://www.finlandiahealthstore.com/
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![Lorna Vanderhaeghe comes on the show. We talk history and what it takes to succeed in the Natural Health Industry]()
Lorna Vanderhaeghe comes on the show. We talk history and what it takes to succeed in the Natural Health Industry
09/09/2022 Duración: 56minLorna Vanderhaeghe comes on the show. We talk history and what it takes to succeed in the Natural Health Industry. We were pretty excited to get Lorna on the show - she's a legend in the industry, and such a wonderful person to boot. Knowing who Lorna is, is really required knowledge to be in the Natural Health space Find Lorna here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-vanderhaeghe-96773027/
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![He leaves a big CPG, jumps into a small business and 50 years later, hes helping brands of all shapes and sizes.]()
He leaves a big CPG, jumps into a small business and 50 years later, he's helping brands of all shapes and sizes.
06/09/2022 Duración: 55minHe leaves a big CPG, jumps into a small business and 50 years later, he's helping brands of all shapes and sizes. We're inspired by Tony's humble nature and how many things he's help to build.Connect with Tony here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-luongo-84b3228/ Find Concord National here: https://concordnational.com/
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![From fighting forest fires to driving buses, Jamie Park reminisces over the sound of percolated coffee and replicated that memory for all coffee lovers]()
From fighting forest fires to driving buses, Jamie Park reminisces over the sound of percolated coffee and replicated that memory for all coffee lovers
30/08/2022 Duración: 01h05minFrom fighting forest fires to driving buses, Jamie Parker and his partner learned about coffee roasting and set about building a brand that wants to be the most influential outdoor lifestyle brand. Calgary Heritage Roasting Company is growing one coffee lover at a time! Check out Calgary Heritage Roasting Company : https://www.calgaryheritageroastingco.com/Find Jamie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-parker-a45a63112/Find Mike here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wenzlawe-329987122
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![Kenny is worried about Wendy Yeung. The knuckleheads get together and talk for the first time in a month.]()
Kenny is worried about Wendy Yeung. The knuckleheads get together and talk for the first time in a month.
26/08/2022 Duración: 44minKenny is worried about Wendy Yeung. She's amazing - thank you for listening to our podcast so faithfully. The knuckleheads get together and talk for the first time in a month. (did you miss us?) We talk vacations, taking a break, getting back in retail stores. We also talk about the business we launched. (the fractional COO business) CHFA Launchpad details are here: https://chfanow.ca/toronto/chfa-launch-pad/ Check out Tao Tea here: https://www.taotealeaf.com/
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![An early pioneer to the natural products industry in Canada. Michael Theodors story has some intrigue and lots of ingenuity and straight up sweat equity]()
An early pioneer to the natural products industry in Canada. Michael Theodor's story has some intrigue and lots of ingenuity and straight up sweat equity
23/08/2022 Duración: 01h25minAn early pioneer to the natural products industry in Canada. Michael Theodor's story has some intrigue and lots of ingenuity and straight up sweat equity An industry icon comes on the show. We take a little longer to get thru his story, but such a compelling story nonetheless. If you've ever eaten Rice Dream, Jason, Blue Sky, Lightlife, KIND Bar, Silk, Annie’s, Blue Diamond, Yogi Tea (and many more) - Michael brought those flavours to Canada for tasting. Find Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-theodor-3299848/Michael's company website is here: http://www.mtconsulting.ca/
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![When a pancake...isnt a pancake. Andrew Maida is building a breakfast brand that brings delicious, healthier choices to the consumer]()
When a pancake...isn't a pancake. Andrew Maida is building a breakfast brand that brings delicious, healthier choices to the consumer
16/08/2022 Duración: 57minWhen a pancake...isn't a pancake. Andrew Maida is building a breakfast brand that brings delicious, healthier choices to the consumerHe had a choice -become a tax lawyer, a doctor or run his dad's company. Instead he becomes...a pancake man? Except it's not really a pancake. Andrew takes his experience as a self-taught Ecommerce guy, and becomes an omnichannel retail brand.check out Andrew here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-m-13b098a3/ Check out Flourish pancake here: https://www.flourishpancakes.com/
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![Devin Powell, GM @ Pulp Press North America stops by to talk juice]()
Devin Powell, GM @ Pulp & Press North America stops by to talk juice
12/08/2022 Duración: 49minDevin Powell, GM @ Pulp & Press North America stops by to talk juice, the business of juice and how he went from a home services company to making cold pressed, raw, organic juices that use only the highest quality Canadian ingredients. Find Devin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinpowellpp/Shop Pulp & Press here: https://www.pulpandpress.com/
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![He didnt want to be a snake oil salesman. SierraSil Health President Michael Bentley talks about pioneering research on bioaccessibility and bioavailbility]()
He didn't want to be a snake oil salesman. SierraSil Health President Michael Bentley talks about pioneering research on bioaccessibility and bioavailbility
09/08/2022 Duración: 57minHe didn't want to be a snake oil salesman. SierraSil Health President Michael Bentley talks about pioneering research on bioaccessibility and bioavailbility. A big thank you to Michael for doing this episode after having a major bike accident the week before. (3 broken ribs and a punctured lung.) oh and welcome home Daniel Vanucci!!! Find Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bentley-5154755/Shop Sierra Sil here: https://sierrasil.com/
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![CEO and CMO of Five Strands, Austin Collins talks about taking career left turns, seeking better ways to help customers feel healthier]()
CEO and CMO of Five Strands, Austin Collins talks about taking career left turns, seeking better ways to help customers feel healthier
02/08/2022 Duración: 01h12minCEO and CMO of Five Strands, Austin Collins talks about taking career left turns, seeking better ways to help customers feel healthier. Austin, friend of Tazz Latifi, former college athlete and perpetual seeker of healthier ways to live talks about how to take back control of your health & wellness, and providing personalized results to live a healthier lifestyle. Find Austin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-collins-b087a2160/ Check out 5Strands here: https://www.5strands.com/BONUS: Austin has a youtube channel that talks about Bus / Vanlife. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AwakenDaze
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![A salty chip snack in a compostable bag. Alicia and Jeff Lahey talk about their journey to having purpose, being parents and chasing passion]()
A salty chip snack in a compostable bag. Alicia and Jeff Lahey talk about their journey to having purpose, being parents and chasing passion
28/07/2022 Duración: 58minAlicia and Jeff Lahey talk about their journeys - from moving to natural and organic and searching and finding sustainable packaging, their knack for unbelievable timing - to producing a wonderful chip in a bag was compostable. Oh...and they're in every major grocery in Canada already. Find Alicia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-lahey-3019b954/Find Jeff here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laheyjeff/ Shop for Humble Snacks here: https://humblechips.ca/
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![VP of Sales Justin Osborne of Eat Beyond Global Holdings talks about company that helps, owns and grows emerging natural brands]()
VP of Sales Justin Osborne of Eat & Beyond Global Holdings talks about company that helps, owns and grows emerging natural brands
26/07/2022 Duración: 52minA friend of Angie Baker comes on the show. Justin Osborne, Vice President of Sales at Eat & Beyond Global Holdings Inc. dishes on moving from CPG to the natural space. We talk to Justin about working for a publicly traded company that invests, owns and grows amazing natural brands. Find Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-osborne-mba-21012821/Find out more about Eat & Beyond Global Holdings here: https://eatandbeyond.com/
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![What would you ask Chef Dennis? We asked him about what it takes to grow an audience]()
What would you ask Chef Dennis? We asked him about what it takes to grow an audience
19/07/2022 Duración: 01h08minChef Dennis comes on to talk about how he got started, and what it takes to grow an audience. We get a chance to walk through Chef Dennis' kitchens, and he talks about the origins of his blog, and how to grow the audience to what it is today. Check out Chef Dennis on his page: https://www.askchefdennis.com/Be warned - if you subscribe, you could get unsubscribed if you don't interact with his list!Find him here on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askchefdennis/
