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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![Tamara Wensley sent us the best pork rinds wed ever had. The founder of Primal Sisters talks about how a vegetarian nutritionist got into pork rinds.]()
Tamara Wensley sent us the best pork rinds we'd ever had. The founder of Primal Sisters talks about how a vegetarian nutritionist got into pork rinds.
16/01/2024 Duración: 57minTamara Wensley sent us the best pork rinds we'd ever had. The founder of Primal Sisters talks about how a vegetarian nutritionist got into pork rinds. Find Tamara here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-wensley-96a445209/?originalSubdomain=ca You can shop for her amazing pork rinds here: https://www.primalsisters.com/
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![They got voted off the island...literally. Salt Spring Island Founder Mickey McLeod comes on to talk about their origin story, regenerative farming, organic, fair trade standards.]()
They got voted off the island...literally. Salt Spring Island Founder Mickey McLeod comes on to talk about their origin story, regenerative farming, organic, fair trade standards.
09/01/2024 Duración: 01h53sThey got voted off the island...literally. Salt Spring Island Founder Mickey McLeod comes on to talk about their origin story, regenerative farming, organic, fair trade standards. check out Salt Spring Island coffee here: https://www.saltspringcoffee.com/you can find Mickey on linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickey-mcleod-8829598/ Mickey talks about Regenerative Organic Alliance https://regenorganic.org/Will Harris' book that Mickey refers to, is called 'A Bold Return to Giving a Damn: One Farm, Six Generations, and the Future of Food' https://www.amazon.ca/Bold-Return-Giving-Damn-Generations-ebook/dp/B0BS2TYFTW
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![He likes to break down silos and move between things. Michael Mikulak, Executive Director of Food and Beverage Manitoba comes on to talk about his winding path to helping food processors and brands today in Manitoba.]()
He likes to break down silos and move between things. Michael Mikulak, Executive Director of Food and Beverage Manitoba comes on to talk about his winding path to helping food processors and brands today in Manitoba.
22/12/2023 Duración: 01h01minHe likes to break down silos and move between things. Michael Mikulak, Executive Director of Food and Beverage Manitoba comes on to talk about his winding path to helping food processors and brands today in Manitoba. Find Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mikulak-5057b531/Check out Manitoba Food and Beverage here: https://foodbeveragemb.ca/ find out more about Cultivate here: https://members.foodbeveragemb.ca/eventscalendar/Details/cultivate-sustainability-conference-and-trade-show-945577?sourceTypeId=Website
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![Shes done a fast thought with us, but we finally got a chance to hang out for real with her. This started with a journey to switch the family to vegan, and she realized how hard it was to get healthy, tasty and relatively to make.]()
She's done a fast thought with us, but we finally got a chance to hang out for real with her. This started with a journey to switch the family to vegan, and she realized how hard it was to get healthy, tasty and relatively to make.
19/12/2023 Duración: 50minShe's done a fast thought with us, but we finally got a chance to hang out for real with her. This started with a journey to switch the family to vegan, and she realized how hard it was to get healthy, tasty and relatively to make. check out Yumasoy here: https://yumasoy.com/ Find Gina here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-arsens-cpa-ca-cbv-05533312/
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![Cedar Valley founder Ameen Fadel talks about how he got started at 16 and how he and his family have built a national business]()
Cedar Valley founder Ameen Fadel talks about how he got started at 16 and how he and his family have built a national business
12/12/2023 Duración: 53minCedar Valley founder Ameen Fadel talks about how he got started at 16 and how he and his family have built a national business Find Ameen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameen-fadel-48175514b/Shop Cedar Valley here:
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![Looking for a Christmas treat? HINT - listen to this episode. A colouring cookie kit. Who knew? Chris Goodrow and his wife, Kristy, thats who.]()
Looking for a Christmas treat? HINT - listen to this episode. A colouring cookie kit. Who knew? Chris Goodrow and his wife, Kristy, that's who.
05/12/2023 Duración: 56minA colouring cookie kit. Who knew? Chris Goodrow and his wife, Kristy, that's who. They began baking out of a licensed kitchen in their basement part-time and frantically juggling 3 small children, a travel work schedule and growing demand. Today, they're pioneering a whole new category, and pushing the borders on decorating kits. check out https://bysweetness.com/Find Chris here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgoodrow/
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![They bought their uncles business, got orders by fax machine, and didnt know who their end customers were. It took a pandemic, and a timely instagram post by Ryan Reynolds, and a lot of sweat and selling to get this business into what it is today.]()
They bought their uncle's business, got orders by fax machine, and didnt' know who their end customers were. It took a pandemic, and a timely instagram post by Ryan Reynolds, and a lot of sweat and selling to get this business into what it is today.
28/11/2023 Duración: 01h02minThey bought their uncle's business, got orders by fax machine, and didnt' know who their end customers were. It took a pandemic, and a timely instagram post by Ryan Reynolds, and a lot of sweat and selling to get this business into what it is today. shop Grandpa J's here: https://www.grandpajs.com/ Find Jenny here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennygrandpajs/
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![A father/daughter podcast on families in business together. Randy and Kamryn Sihota talk family business]()
A father/daughter podcast on families in business together. Randy and Kamryn Sihota talk family business
21/11/2023 Duración: 55minA father/daughter podcast on families in business together.We spent some time with Randy Sihota at Nationwide, and this time, his daughter Kamryn joins us and talks about working with her dad. She talks about reconsidering working with her dad and Nationwide. The two of them talk about family dynamics and what it takes to try and continue to build a family business together. You can find Kamryn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamryn-sihota-4865b826b/Randy is here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-sihota-04593444/check out Nationwide here: https://nnfd.ca/check out Wescana foods here: https://wescanafoods.com/Randy's original episode is here: https://www.thiscommercelife.com/tclpodcast/episode/231333c0/they-could-have-bought-a-mcdonalds-in-1976-but-his-dad-and-his-brother-chose-to-get-into-granola-instead-fast-forward-randy-sihota-is-still-in-the-family-businessOld Growth beverages tea will make a great Christmas gift! www.oldgrowthbeverages.com
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![Aaron Chin always knew that he wanted to be in the business of helping others. Watching his dad build Organika served as role model for what hes trying to do with the business today.]()
Aaron Chin always knew that he wanted to be in the business of helping others. Watching his dad build Organika served as role model for what he's trying to do with the business today.
14/11/2023 Duración: 01h09minThis episode finally happened. We get a chance to talk to Aaron Chin about 30+ years in the Organika business. He always knew that he wanted to be in the business of helping others. Watching his dad do it served as role model for what he's trying to do with the business today. You can find Aaron here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-chin-b1336336/check out Organika here: https://organika.com/ check out our microground teas here: https://oldgrowthbeverages.com/
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![CEO and a partner of Unity Brands Inc., David Lui comes on to talk about the company he cofounded with Joe Mimran and Frank Rocchetti.]()
CEO and a partner of Unity Brands Inc., David Lui comes on to talk about the company he cofounded with Joe Mimran and Frank Rocchetti.
07/11/2023 Duración: 01h06minCEO and a partner of Unity Brands Inc., David Lui comes on to talk about the company he cofounded with Joe Mimran and Frank Rocchetti. We talk to David about his wide and varied past, and how he's lived right across Canada. Find David here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidymlui/ Check out Kit and Ace here: https://www.kitandace.com/
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![Lets talk about her Noods - Mayumi Bae and her siblings are committed to bringing Asian inspired, innovative plant based products to market.]()
Let's talk about her Noods - Mayumi Bae and her siblings are committed to bringing Asian inspired, innovative plant based products to market.
03/11/2023 Duración: 50minMayumi Bae and her siblings are committed to bringing Asian inspired, innovative plant based products to market. Their newest product Noods, surprised us at CHFA East. In case you want to check out their food offerings in person, head to their cafe - the Plant Based Workshop find Mayumi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayumi-bae-b735b1277/?originalSubdomain=catheir cafe is here: https://plantbasedworkshop.com/If you're interested in microground tea, head to www.oldgrowthbeverages.com
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![Sonia Strobel talks about supporting Canadian fishing families and keeping small-scale fishing alive in BC and providing transparency around what they are catching, where and how.]()
Sonia Strobel talks about supporting Canadian fishing families and keeping small-scale fishing alive in BC and providing transparency around what they are catching, where and how.
31/10/2023 Duración: 01h03minSonia Strobel talks about supporting Canadian fishing families and keeping small-scale fishing alive in BC and providing transparency around what they are catching, where and how. Find Sonia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-strobel/Sign up for Skipper Otto here: https://skipperotto.com/ Homework for our listeners - watch the cbc documentary on Skipper Otto here:: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2256028739565 Thank you to Fieldagent Canada for sponsoring this episode. You can find Buy and try here: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/buyandtry
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![92% Canadians said they love having small businesses in their community, but only 13% do most of their shopping at small businesses]()
92% Canadians said they love having small businesses in their community, but only 13% do most of their shopping at small businesses
25/10/2023 Duración: 01h37sCelebrating small business month, releasing a special episode with Christina Santini from CFIB. 92% Canadians said they love having small businesses in their community, but only 13% do most of their shopping at small businessesChristina Santini from Canadian Federation of Independent Business talks about influencing goverment policy, helping small businesses and fighting for a CEBA extension. Connect with Christina here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-santini-711ba5222/On CEBA, fighting for an extension while providing information on refinancing for those who will need it.New CEBA Provisions - https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/ceba-updateCFIB’s CEBA Petition – https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/petition/national-petition-ceba-loansNDP Petition in the House of Commons: https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4624 (Closes December 5th)Tips if refinancing - https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/financing-options-ceba-loan On payroll taxes, here is a link to resources, as well as to a rep
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![Who the heck cuts out sugar?? This got her thinking. Alice Grey talks about finding monk fruit, and making the best chocolate she can make with monk fruit.]()
"Who the heck cuts out sugar??" This got her thinking. Alice Grey talks about finding monk fruit, and making the best chocolate she can make with monk fruit.
24/10/2023 Duración: 01h10min"Who the heck cuts out sugar??" This got her thinking. Alice Grey talks about finding monk fruit, and making the best chocolate she can make with monk fruit. Find Alice at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-grey/Shop for monk fruit sweetened chocolate at https://mindfulmonk.co/thank you to Fieldagent Canada for sponsoring today's episode. check out buy and try here: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/buyandtry Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for great insights www.thiscommerclife.com
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![Chocxo just won an award at BCFB. Wondering what their story is? Scott Sulz comes on to talk about great chocolate.]()
Chocxo just won an award at BCFB. Wondering what their story is? Scott Sulz comes on to talk about great chocolate.
20/10/2023 Duración: 56minChocxo just won an award at BCFB. Wondering what their story is? Scott Sulz comes on to talk about great chocolate.On top of that, we spend some time talking to Scott about how you figure out how to work somewhere that you love. You can find Scott here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sulz-5301b967/Check out Chocxo here: https://chocxo.com/ Interested in Fieldagent's Buy and try? hit this link: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/buyandtry
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![The CEO of Vitality, Cheryl Grant sounds the alarm on Health Canada putting more red tape on our world class supplements process.]()
The CEO of Vitality, Cheryl Grant sounds the alarm on Health Canada putting more red tape on our world class supplements process.
17/10/2023 Duración: 01h11minThe CEO of Vitality, Cheryl Grant sounds the alarm on Health Canada putting more red tape on our world class supplements process. Thank you to the Boss for telling us that we had to have Cheryl Grant on. On a totally different note, Cheryl's decided that she's going to screw with Phil the time she sees him. You can find Cheryl here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylgrant25/check out Vitality here: https://www.vitality.ca/check out the SOS campaign here: https://www.saveoursupplements.ca/Fieldagent's Buy and Try program is here: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/buyandtry
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![She inherited her dads meat smoker and decided that shed smoke tofu instead.]()
She inherited her dad's meat smoker and decided that she'd smoke tofu instead.
10/10/2023 Duración: 01h15sShe inherited her dad's meat smoker and decided that she'd smoke tofu instead. Founder Miki Talebi talks about coming from public policy to slinging tofu. find her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miki-talebi-22587a43/?originalSubdomain=cacheck out Oome here: https://www.thisisoome.com/ Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring our episodes. Check out their Ratings and Review program here: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/ratings-and-reviews Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter at www.thiscommercelife.com
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![Were talking to a functional expert you can call or ask questions of. Bryan Horsley is a CA/CPA who has an accounting background, consulting and been a retailer.]()
We're talking to a functional expert you can call or ask questions of. Bryan Horsley is a CA/CPA who has an accounting background, consulting and been a retailer.
06/10/2023 Duración: 01h01sIt's a thursday, and we're talking to a functional expert you can call or ask questions of. Bryan Horsley is a CA/CPA who has an accounting background, consulting and been a retailer. You can find Bryan in Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-horsley/or bryan@bryanhorsley.cpa Thank you to Fieldagent Canada for sponsoring this epsiode, you can find out more about their ratings and review program here: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/ratings-and-reviews Be sure to head to www.thiscommercelife.com to subscribe to our newsletter to keep track of more tips and tricks in retail
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![People want real tangible holistic frameworks for healing Angela and Yarrow Willard talk about Harmonic Arts, how they became a national brand, and the shift from being a small business owner to a business leader.]()
"People want real tangible holistic frameworks for healing" Angela and Yarrow Willard talk about Harmonic Arts, how they became a national brand, and the shift from being a small business owner to a business leader.
03/10/2023 Duración: 59min"People want real tangible holistic frameworks for healing" Angela and Yarrow Willard talk about Harmonic Arts, how they became a national brand, and the shift from being a small business owner to a business leader. Find out more about Harmonic Arts here: https://harmonicarts.ca/ Find Yarrow here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yarrow-willard-b0b09839/Find Angela here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-willard-9a92a611b/Check out their webinar page here: https://harmonicarts.ca/pages/webinarsThank you to our sponsor - Fieldagent Canada. Find out more about Ratings and Reviews here: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/ratings-and-reviews
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![For every dollar theyve given a company, those companies are able to attract another $64. Who is NPC? Sue Coulesan explains]()
For every dollar they've given a company, those companies are able to attract another $64. Who is NPC? Sue Coulesan explains
26/09/2023 Duración: 52minFor every dollar they've given a company, those companies are able to attract another $64. Who is NPC? Sue Coulesan explains. If you were at CHFA, you saw Shelley King on stage, helping Launchpad finalists, and if you walked the show, you definitely walked through innovation alley. Find NPC here: https://www.naturalproductscanada.com/en/Find Sue here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-coueslan-6864748/Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at www.thiscommercelife.com
