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This Commerce Life

Phil Chang / Kenny Vannucci

A Canadian Podcast, focused on Canadian brands, determined to talk about Canadian success stories. We are two retail guys that believe that Canadians are smart, resourceful entrepreneurs that Canada needs to know about. We find great stories of entrepreneurs for inspiration, teach the principles of retail, share best practices,. We play the role of connector to help entrepreneurs to find great partners.

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01:21:41

Ashlyn Newlove, Founder of SmartSip

This Commerce Life ·

2025/06/10

Ashlyn Newlove, Founder of SmartSipAshlyn Newlove, Founder of SmartSip. We had an absolute blast talking with Ashlyn Newlove, the competitive and charismatic founder behind SmartSip - a calorie-friendly, fiber-rich powdered coconut oil creamer that's taking the health and wellness world by storm. Ashlyn proves that with the right product, solid margins, authentic social media presence, and enough competitive fire to power a small city, you can turn a road trip idea into a thriving CPG business. Even

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01:03:38

Getting Graded: Inside the Wild World of Card...

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2025/06/03

Getting Graded: Inside the Wild World of Card Authentication with TGA's TylerEver wondered how a piece of cardboard can be worth millions of dollars? This week, we dive deep into the fascinating (and slightly insane) world of sports card grading with Tyler, founder of TGA(True Grade Authentication), a new Canadian authentication company that's shaking up an industry dominated by American giants.What You'll Learn:Why getting a Wayne Gretzky card graded can cost you $1,000+ (hint: it's not just the

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00:58:25

Kyle Schumacher of Caliente Hot Sauce Company

This Commerce Life ·

2025/05/27

Kyle Schumacher, founder and owner of Caliente Hot Sauce Company, joins the podcast to discuss his entrepreneurial journey from trades worker to successful hot sauce manufacturer. Based in British Columbia, Kyle has built a unique fresh hot sauce business that operates exclusively in refrigerated retail sections. find Kyle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-schumacher-1a345190/Check out Caliente here: https://calientehotsauceco.ca/Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast:

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00:57:55

The Newfoundland Chocolate Company

This Commerce Life ·

2025/05/20

In this special episode of "This Commerce Life," host Phil travels to St. John's, Newfoundland, where he tours the Newfoundland Chocolate Company with founder Christina Dove. Christina shares her remarkable journey from neuroscientist to chocolatier and gelato expert, detailing how she built her thriving business from her basement to a factory producing 40,000 chocolates daily.The conversation explores Christina's commitment to all-natural ingredients, avoiding preservatives and artificial dyes by

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00:50:07

Sarah Harper and the Fiery World of Stoke The Fire...

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2025/05/13

Sarah Harper and the Fiery World of Stoke The Fire Hot SauceJoin hosts Phil and Kenny for an engaging conversation with Sarah Harper, the self-proclaimed "Sauceress" and CEO of Stoke The Fire Hot Sauce. This episode takes you on a journey from Sarah's fascinating background as a performance artist and Arctic chef to her current life as a passionate pepper farmer and hot sauce creator in British Columbia's Similkameen Valley.Sarah shares the story of how she and her partner Stu transformed their

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00:47:17

From Restaurant Owner to Tea Entrepreneur with Nicole...

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2025/05/06

From Restaurant Owner to Tea Entrepreneur with Nicole KeatsJoin hosts Phil and Kenny as they sit down with Nicole Keating, founder of The Newfoundland Tea Company. In this candid and energetic conversation, Nicole shares her remarkable journey from running a fine-dining bistro in Gander to building a premium organic tea brand that's rapidly expanding beyond Newfoundland's shores.Nicole opens up about weathering personal and professional challenges—including a divorce, health struggles, and the

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01:01:41

Owner of Wild Moon Organics Sean Smith looks at...

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2025/04/29

Owner of Wild Moon Organics Sean Smith looks at brands, owning a bone broth company a little differently. Check out Wild Moon Organics here: https://wildmoonorganics.ca/Find Sean here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-smith-1551b953/overlay/photo/Thank you to Fieldagent for sponsoring the podcast: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/

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01:06:59

Nathanael Hollands and Kinvest Impact Foundation are...

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2025/04/22

Nathanael Hollands and Kinvest Impact Foundation are building market innovations in Rural Africa. They invest in agribusiness farms near marketplace communities. By combining development in marketplaces with commercial farms, they help foster a complete economic system where value is created, jobs and wages grow, and money is recirculated into the local economy. Connect with Nathanael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fixr/check out Kinvest here: https://kinvestglobal.com/Thank you to Field Agent

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01:08:02

Dinner with Christos. The founder of Aelo, talks...

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2025/04/15

Dinner with Christos. The founder of Aelo, talks about their new launch, Limoncello and how this one is special. He also talks about how he thinks about flavours, and keeping Aelo special. Check out Aelo here: https://www.drinkaelo.com/Connect with Christos here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christos-kalaitzis-b7942378/Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/We're excited to go to CHFA West - head to https://www.chfanow.ca/vancouver/

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00:33:58

Throwback episode. We walked the Kelowna Farmer's...

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2025/04/08

Throwback episode. We walked the Kelowna Farmer's Market with Peter Boyd last summer and this is some of the footage. We get a buyer's perspective on brands and what he wants to accomplish, and we hear just a sample of amazing stories at that market. Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast. Head to https://www.fieldagentcanada.com to find out moreGet more details on Grocery Showcase West: https://gsfshow.com/Sign up to head to CHFA West: https://www.chfanow.ca/vancouver/

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00:30:36

Off Script with Phil & Kenny: April Events Preview ...

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2025/04/01

Off Script with Phil & Kenny: April Events PreviewJoin Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci as they discuss upcoming food industry events and initiatives in Canada this April. The duo shares their plans for CHFA (April 26-27), where they'll run a unique connection hub using Polaroid photos to match brands with distributors, brokers, and partners. They'll also be attending Grocery Showcase West (April 14-15), supporting BC brands and connecting industry players. Thank you to Field Agent Canada for

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00:52:32

Frozen Assets: How TransCold Distribution Is...

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2025/03/25

From ice cream bicycles to national distribution: Meet Melissa Leung of TransCold, the powerhouse behind Canada's frozen food logistics. Learn why small frozen brands need distribution partners, how TransCold expanded from ice cream to nationwide frozen food delivery, and why factoring in distribution costs from day one is crucial for frozen food startups. A must-listen for anyone in the frozen category or considering entering it. Get in touch with Melissa:

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01:01:15

Brittany from HIVE Naturals and Jeff Doucette from...

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2025/03/18

In this episode, hosts Phil and Kenny welcome Brittany from HIVE Naturals and Jeff Doucette from Field Agent Canada to announce their groundbreaking partnership: the world's first hybrid merchandising agency.The collaboration combines Field Agent's powerful audit capabilities with HIVE's expert merchandising team to create a "find and fix" solution for brands. This innovative partnership allows brands of all sizes to efficiently identify in-store execution issues and target resources where they're

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00:49:34

Lisa Simonsen packs eggs for a living...just kidding....

This Commerce Life ·

2025/03/11

Lisa Simonsen packs eggs for a living...just kidding. If you're looking for a designer's view of front of pack labels that are upcoming, this is the episode for you. Connect with Lisa here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-simonsen/Find out more at Lisa's website: https://www.simonsendesigns.com/

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00:53:42

We're smiling ear to ear - Nadia Toledo plus talking...

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2025/03/04

Tamales are an ancient dish from Mesoamerica, with about 500 variations in Mexico alone, differing by region and ingredients. Generally, almost anyone who has tried one, smiles when they reminisce about having a coffee, hot chocolate with a tamale. We're smiling ear to ear - Nadia Toledo plus talking about tamales is a win/win! Check out Nadia's tamales here: https://www.antojosysabores.com/Find Nadia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiatoledo/ Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the

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00:55:37

She found me with one of her buttermilk biscuits in...

This Commerce Life ·

2025/02/25

She found me with one of her buttermilk biscuits in my mouth. Dawn Chapman owner and CEO of Toronto's Lazy Daisy's Café and inaugural winner of WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Food Industry Award, presented by Skip Check out Lazy Daisy's Cafe: https://lazydaisyscafe.ca/Thank you to our sponsor Fieldagent Canada: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/

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00:53:18

Rochelle Minagawa, Founder of MotherLove Ferments...

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2025/02/18

Rochelle Minagawa, Founder of MotherLove Ferments jumps in to talk about the ending of the year, and what comes next for the business. Check out Motherlove Ferments here: https://www.motherloveferments.com/Find Rochelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-minagawa-7617491a5/Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast. https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/

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01:00:01

How to know what you don't know? Brody Hanson, CEO of...

This Commerce Life ·

2025/02/11

Brody talks production and quality issues. How to know what you don't know? Brody Hanson, CEO of Work Water talks about jumping into beverage making, starting from scratch with no industry experience. check out work water here: https://buyworkwater.comFind Brody here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brody-hanson-2774205b/ Thank you to Field Agent Canada for being our sponsor: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/

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00:33:15

Taking control. We don't have a lot of it, but a...

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2025/02/04

Taking control. We don't have a lot of it, but a chance to take a breath, make changes and continue to push for changes. Even though we have 30 days, let's not take our foot off the gas. In case you're interested - Kenny's Linkedin post is here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kennyvannucci_buycanadian-shopcanadian-supportcanadian-activity-7291664605431402496-goGh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAHLzV0B66Ny63xfoPTffiJK3tQ6g2ZDISM

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00:33:46

Things you can do in your day to day to change the...

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2025/01/28

Just us today. Things you can do in your day to day to change the conversation around tariffs. Places and resources that you can go to find local brands, Canadian brands. Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast. Head to https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/ratings-and-reviews Some resources:https://buybc.gov.bc.ca/https://madeinalberta.co/https://supportontariomade.ca/https://lesproduitsduquebec.com/en Great places to ask questions and learn about brands and

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