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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![Jeff Ball talks about his family, and their journey thru farming. Trudi-Ann and Jeff talk about the process of getting Thrive Provisions to market, and packaging wagyu beef as a snack.]()
Jeff Ball talks about his family, and their journey thru farming. Trudi-Ann and Jeff talk about the process of getting Thrive Provisions to market, and packaging wagyu beef as a snack.
13/06/2023 Duración: 01h26sJeff Ball talks about his family, and their journey thru farming. Trudi-Ann and Jeff talk about the process of getting Thrive Provisions to market, and packaging wagyu beef as a snack. find Jeff here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ball-3b51a169/find Trudi-Ann here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trudi-ann-webster-651bbb2/ Buy Thrive Provisions here: https://thriveprovisions.ca/ Head to www.thiscommercelife.com to subscribe
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![Retailer Spotlight: Peter Boyd, YIG Kelowna. Peter Boyd is a local legend, and a brand favorite grocer - hes helped so many brands, retail folks, store folks to find their feet, we were honored to have him on the podcast.]()
Retailer Spotlight: Peter Boyd, YIG Kelowna. Peter Boyd is a local legend, and a brand favorite grocer - he's helped so many brands, retail folks, store folks to find their feet, we were honored to have him on the podcast.
09/06/2023 Duración: 01h03minRetailer Spotlight: Peter Boyd, YIG Kelowna. We finally get Peter Boyd on. He's a local legend, and a brand favorite grocer - he's helped so many brands, retail folks, store folks to find their feet, we were honored to have him on the podcast. To read more about Peter: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kelowna-grocery-store-recognized-for-hiring-new-canadians-1.4018591 To talk to Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-boyd-b6b733ba/
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![Shed never made guacamole before. While mashing the avocados, Dyana saw a bottle of Aji condiment, a speciality in Colombia and South America. The rest, they say is history.]()
She'd never made guacamole before. While mashing the avocados, Dyana saw a bottle of Aji condiment, a speciality in Colombia and South America. The rest, they say is history.
06/06/2023 Duración: 56minShe'd never made guacamole before. While mashing the avocados, Dyana saw a bottle of Aji condiment, a speciality in Colombia and South America. The rest, they say is history. Talk to Nicholas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-gonzalez-biagi-7b3193101/ Shop for Dyana's Aji Sauces here: https://www.ajigourmetproducts.com/
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![Shes an OG. Took us awhile to bring her back. Kelly Ison updates us from episode 27 and whats happening today at Einstein Pets.]()
She's an OG. Took us awhile to bring her back. Kelly Ison updates us from episode 27 and what's happening today at Einstein Pets.
30/05/2023 Duración: 01h11minShe's an OG. Took us awhile to bring her back. Kelly Ison updates us from episode 27 and what's happening today at Einstein Pets. check out her first episode here: https://this-commerce-life-fb5a846c.simplecast.com/episodes/062f1c64Shop Einstein Pet here: https://www.einsteinpets.com/ Get in touch with Pareen and Salud Management here: https://saludbrandmanagement.com/
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![She got fired from being an admin assistant job, but rocked a sales job. She wondered if she was going to sell olive oil forever. Instead, she built Hive, the merchandising company that helps brands be visible and standout on shelf.]()
She got fired from being an admin assistant job, but rocked a sales job. She wondered if she was going to sell olive oil forever. Instead, she built Hive, the merchandising company that helps brands be visible and standout on shelf.
23/05/2023 Duración: 59minShe got fired from being an admin assistant job, but rocked a sales job. She wondered if she was going to sell olive oil forever. Instead, she built Hive, the merchandising company that helps brands be visible and standout on shelf. To find Amanda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakenny01/Check out Hive Naturals : https://www.hivenaturals.ca/ Talk to Pareen and her team at Salud here:https://saludbrandmanagement.com/
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![A recipe for yeast based salad dressing turns into a gluten free product that solves Paul Kleinschmidts health concerns and puts flavour back in his food. Yeshi starts in Paul and Barbaras kitchen and now is found nationwide.]()
A recipe for yeast based salad dressing turns into a gluten free product that solves Paul Kleinschmidt's health concerns and puts flavour back in his food. Yeshi starts in Paul and Barbara's kitchen and now is found nationwide.
16/05/2023 Duración: 57minA recipe for yeast based salad dressing turns into a gluten free product that solves Paul Kleinschmidt's health concerns and puts flavour back in his food. Yeshi starts in Paul and Barbara's kitchen and now is found nationwide. Contact Paul here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkleinschmidt/Shop Yeshi here: https://www.yeshifoods.com/
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![Ken Anderson, friend to the podcast and long time CPG guy (now retired) comes on to give a history lesson on how and why retailers do what they do that makes us so mad.]()
Ken Anderson, friend to the podcast and long time CPG guy (now retired) comes on to give a history lesson on how and why retailers do what they do that makes us so mad.
12/05/2023 Duración: 01h16minKen Anderson, friend to the podcast and long time CPG guy (now retired) comes on to give a history lesson on how and why retailers do what they do that makes us so mad. Find Ken here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-anderson-188a8b17/
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![A tech guy and a forensic accountant decide to make fresh cooked dog food. We talk to Co-founders Peter Zakarow and Kristin Matthews about Tom Sawyer]()
A tech guy and a forensic accountant decide to make fresh cooked dog food. We talk to Co-founders Peter Zakarow and Kristin Matthews about Tom & Sawyer
09/05/2023 Duración: 01h12minA tech guy and a forensic accountant decide to make fresh cooked dog food. We talk to Co-founders Peter Zakarow and Kristin Matthews about Tom & Sawyer, the pet industry, pet food standards (or lackthereof) Sign up for a subscription to Tom & Sawyer here: https://tomandsawyer.com/Contact Peter here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterzakarow/Contact Kristin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinlmatthews/ To find Matt LeBeau and his team: https://www.lebeauexcel.com/?utm_source=TCL&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdcstspnsr_lebeau&utm_id=pdcstspnsr_lebeau
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![Founder, Agency guy, hes gonna tell you the way it is Jared Kilgerman is a smart guy that will talk to you about your business without pitching you.]()
Founder, Agency guy, he's gonna tell you the way it is Jared Kilgerman is a smart guy that will talk to you about your business without pitching you.
02/05/2023 Duración: 01h10minWhen Kenny reads his stuff now, he likes it. Jared Kilgerman is a smart guy that will talk to you about your business without pitching you. Founder, Agency guy, he's gonna tell you the way it is. Find Jared here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredkligerman/Jared runs : https://tttmrktg.com/ Find Matt LeBeau here: https://www.lebeauexcel.com/?utm_source=TCL&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdcstspnsr_lebeau&utm_id=pdcstspnsr_lebeau
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![Shes not a baker. Shes an entrepreneur. Jenna Ross and her Co-Founder saw a need and decided to jump in. As tourist season arrives in the Maritimes, youll find her lighthouse shaped shortbread cookies all over Nova Scotia.]()
She's not a baker. She's an entrepreneur. Jenna Ross and her Co-Founder saw a need and decided to jump in. As tourist season arrives in the Maritimes, you'll find her lighthouse shaped shortbread cookies all over Nova Scotia.
25/04/2023 Duración: 56minShe's not a baker. She's an entrepreneur. Jenna Ross and her Co-Founder saw a need and decided to jump in. As tourist season arrives in the Maritimes, you'll find her lighthouse shaped shortbread cookies all over Nova Scotia. You can find Jenna here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjennapoirierross/Shop for cookies here: https://nscookieco.com/ shop for our favorite tea here: https://oldgrowthbeverages.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsor&utm_id=OGBFind Matt LeBeau here: https://www.lebeauexcel.com/?utm_source=TCL&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdcstspnsr_lebeau&utm_id=pdcstspnsr_lebeau
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![This team of students built a brand that supplies food banks and schools with fruit snaps. In the process, they won the Canadian Nationals, placed in the world finals. And..while theyre not winning, they sell apple juice to grocery stores and markets.]()
This team of students built a brand that supplies food banks and schools with fruit snaps. In the process, they won the Canadian Nationals, placed in the world finals. And..while they're not winning, they sell apple juice to grocery stores and markets.
18/04/2023 Duración: 01h04minThis team of students built a brand that supplies food banks and schools with fruit snaps. In the process, they won the Canadian Nationals, placed in the world finals. And..while they're not winning, they sell apple juice to grocery stores and markets. If you're looking for talented people, the two entrepreneurs/students that were on the podcast were:MacKenna Lenarcic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenna-lenarcic/Mandi Kohout: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandi-kohout-17669b205/Check out Unusally Good Food here: https://www.unusuallygood.ca/The world cup for Enactus is here: https://enactus.org/results-2022/Find OGB here: https://oldgrowthbeverages.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsor&utm_id=OGB Check out LeBeauExcel here: https://www.lebeauexcel.com/?utm_source=TCL&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdcstspnsr_lebeau&utm_id=pdcstspnsr_lebeau
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![What the hell does Scott do? First time caller, long time listener, Scott Miller finally gets to explain what he does for a living.]()
"What the hell does Scott do?" First time caller, long time listener, Scott Miller finally gets to explain what he does for a living.
11/04/2023 Duración: 01h11min"What the hell does Scott do?" A few firsts. First time caller, long time listener, and Kenny was his first retail buyer to call on in Canada. Scott has had an advantage of being in our living rooms for almost 5 years. Scott Miller finally gets to explain what he does for a living. Connect with Scott here; https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcameronmiller/ Sign up for FoodPro here: https://www.bcfb.ca/events/foodpro23-thrive-conference?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsor&utm_id=BCFB_FoodProBuy OGB here: https://oldgrowthbeverages.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsor&utm_id=OGB
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![Co-Founder + Chief Executive Officer at TMRW Foods, Dean Blignaut comes to talk about tomorrow, and how to effect change in the way we eat, and the way we think about protein]()
Co-Founder + Chief Executive Officer at TMRW Foods, Dean Blignaut comes to talk about tomorrow, and how to effect change in the way we eat, and the way we think about 'protein'
04/04/2023 Duración: 01h05minCo-Founder + Chief Executive Officer at TMRW Foods, Dean Blignaut comes to talk about tomorrow, and how to effect change in the way we eat, and the way we think about 'protein' Caveat - Phil (me) talks about lying and deception as a marketing plan - I don't really believe that. :) Find Dean here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-blignaut-7779a3210/Shop TMRW foods here: https://tmrwfoods.com/
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![Most grocery stores now carry Greenhouse Juice Co. We talk to Hana James about where and how this all started.]()
Most grocery stores now carry Greenhouse Juice Co. We talk to Hana James about where and how this all started.
28/03/2023 Duración: 55minMost grocery stores now carry Greenhouse Juice Co. We talk to Hana James about where and how this all started. We get a special appearance from Hana's little boy too! Find Hana here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hana-james-1791824a/Shop Greenhouse here: https://www.greenhouse.ca/ Check out Heart & Carts here: https://canadian-podcasts.com/podcast/hearts-cartsSign up for CHFA here: https://chfanow.ca/vancouver/
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![How to use new tools to understand trends that are coming, or to find out what youre missing. Jeff and Bram come on to talk new innovation]()
How to use new tools to understand trends that are coming, or to find out what you're missing. Jeff and Bram come on to talk new innovation
24/03/2023 Duración: 01h09minWe talk about the need to know what's happening in stores, how to use new tools to understand trends that are coming, or to find out what you're missing. Jeff and Bram come on to talk new innovation that you've heard us advertise here. We get deep on what new launches look like and how to fix flaws to assessing how a new launch is going. Contact Bram here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bramw/Shelfgram can be found here: https://www.shelfgram.com/Find Jeff Doucette here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-doucette-72b3556/check out Fieldagent here: http://fieldagentcanada.com/360Head to CHFA Now to sign up - see you there!
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![Helping brands find their footing, Pareen Hassanally is doing what she loves.]()
Helping brands find their footing, Pareen Hassanally is doing what she loves.
21/03/2023 Duración: 58minPareen Hassanally is the Founder & Managing Partner of Salud Brand Management. She talks about helping brands find their footing, how she represents brands and how she sees retail today. Pareen and Phil commiserate about being Kenny's friends. Find Pareen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pareen-hassanally-02a522b/Find Pareen's company Salud Management here: https://saludbrandmanagement.com/shop Old Growth Beverages here: https://oldgrowthbeverages.com/
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![A pink slip on the fridge started a journey that wound up with Kurt running The Organic Grocer]()
A pink slip on the fridge started a journey that wound up with Kurt running The Organic Grocer
17/03/2023 Duración: 01h03minA pink slip on the fridge started a journey that wound up with Kurt running The Organic Grocer. A letter of gratitude got Kurt Astle on the show with us. Find Kurt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-astle-22343a170/Shop Organic Grocer here: https://theorganicgrocer.ca/
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![Sam Rayner is a purpose driven marketer that wants to leave the world better than she found it. As the Co-founder of Better Basics, shes taking plastic out of the world, by offering simple eco swaps help you say no to plastic]()
Sam Rayner is a purpose driven marketer that wants to leave the world better than she found it. As the Co-founder of Better Basics, she's taking plastic out of the world, by offering simple eco swaps help you say no to plastic
14/03/2023 Duración: 01h06minSam Rayner is a purpose driven marketer that wants to leave the world better than she found it. As the Co-founder of Better Basics, she's taking plastic out of the world, by offering simple eco swaps help you say no to plastic and yes to better products Get in touch with Samantha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantharrayner/Go shop https://www.betterbasics.co/ When you're bored with us, go listen to Hearts & Carts: https://canadian-podcasts.com/podcast/hearts-cartsSign up for CHFA Now here: https://chfanow.ca/vancouver/
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![Eat For Life Grocery Store Founder, Cookbook Author, Solopreneur Coach, Speaker Marsha Hebert talks about doing too much and how thats just enough. Marsha has an incredible journey.]()
Eat For Life Grocery Store Founder, Cookbook Author, Solopreneur Coach, Speaker Marsha Hebert talks about doing too much and how that's just enough. Marsha has an incredible journey.
10/03/2023 Duración: 01h08minEat For Life Grocery Store Founder, Cookbook Author, Solopreneur Coach, Speaker Marsha Hebert talks about doing too much and how that's just enough. Marsha has an incredible journey. Find Marsha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshashebert/Shop Eat for Life here: https://eatforlifebymarsha.com/ make sure you sign up for CHFA Now here: https://chfanow.ca/vancouver/find Nuts to You here: https://www.nutstoyou.ca/
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![Jocknerd Marc Wandler took his love of sport nutrition and accidentally on purpose started rescuing spent grain from breweries and transforming it into delicious baking mixes that the whole family can enjoy.]()
Jocknerd Marc Wandler took his love of sport nutrition and accidentally on purpose started rescuing spent grain from breweries and transforming it into delicious baking mixes that the whole family can enjoy.
07/03/2023 Duración: 01h01minJocknerd Marc Wandler took his love of sport nutrition and accidentally on purpose started rescuing spent grain from breweries and transforming it into delicious baking mixes that the whole family can enjoy. Find Marc here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcwandler/ Check out Susgrainable here: https://susgrainable.com/
