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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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01:04:08

In 1999, it all started as a labour of love with Nova...

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2024/09/25

In 1999, it all started as a labour of love with Nova Scotian entrepreneurs Gerry McConnell and the late Dara Gordon. Head Winemaker Jean-Benoit Deslauriers talks about the process of setting up a "new" winery, and how long it takes for great wine to take hold. Thank you to Food and Beverage Atlantic for connecting us with Benjamin Bridge. To find out more about FBA:https://atlanticfood.ca/ To shop for Benjamin Bridge: https://benjaminbridge.com/We'll be at FBA's award ceremony :

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00:58:13

We're walking the show in today's episode. If you...

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2024/09/24

We're walking the show in today's episode. If you ever wanted to know what retail folks talk about during show walks, this is the episode for you. Come along with us, we're going to walk some aisles with some of our friends. Thank you to Izzy (Izabella Shaker), Christine De Biasio and Coby Palidwar for walking us through some of their really cool brands. Find: Izabella here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izabella-shaker-96504422/Izzy took us

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01:04:14

Paloma & Andrew created a place where culture,...

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2024/09/17

Paloma & Andrew created a place where culture, quality and respect come together as Paz Bakery. As the maker of the ball-shaped Cheese Dots, Lara and her husband Andrew Hoto have spent a good amount of time distinguishing between their Brazilian-inspired snack and that sedate, spherical milk product taking up space on charcuterie boards or the deep-fried bad decision also bearing the cheese ball name. Check out Paz Bakery here: https://www.pazbakery.ca/ Thank you to Haddas at Ontario made for

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00:47:24

Rob & Geraldine Brouwer didn't start out thinking...

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2024/09/10

Like many pet food companies, Rob & Geraldine Brouwer didn't start out thinking they would create a dog food company. They started by simply trying to feed their dog the best food possible. Big Country Raw started d2c and never looked back. Check out Big Country Raw here: https://bigcountryraw.ca/ Check out Ontario made here: https://supportontariomade.ca/

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00:57:04

Michael Clark is the Winemaker, General Manager and...

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2024/09/03

Michael Clark is the Winemaker, General Manager and co-owner of Clos du Soleil. We stop to sample some beautiful wines, talk about the winery, how Michael approaches wine making, and what consumers should know about the wine business in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valley Check out Clos du Soleil here: https://www.closdusoleil.ca/

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00:59:26

We're on a roadtrip. We get some real feedback on...

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2024/08/27

We're on a roadtrip. We get some real feedback on wine in the Okanagan valley, and the BC Fruit Grower's situation. If you're curious what we're doing, head to our instagram to check out where we are and what we're doing.Thank you for Paul Martin from Peter's YIG, Avi and Binne from Farming Karma and of course, to Peter Boyd, Peter's YIG for setting all this up.

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00:50:12

David Giffin shares his journey in establishing a...

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2024/08/23

David Giffin shares his journey in establishing a hemp business. We talk about the challenges of hemp - the launch of the Earthli brand, addressing marketing challenges and consumer misconceptions about hemp. Find David here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-giffin-899947163/Find Earthli foods here: https://earthli.ca/

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01:05:19

Andrew Elliott, former President of Foley's...

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2024/08/20

Andrew Elliott, former President of Foley's Chocolates comes on to talk about growing companies and the importance of leadership. This was our first live podcast, filmed and recorded at JJ Bean's in East Vancouver. You can find Andrew here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-elliott-936bba26/

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00:48:36

ast to coast podcast. Patrick Griffin, the Founder of...

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2024/08/16

A coast to coast podcast. Patrick Griffin, the Founder of the Oat Company joins us from Newfoundland. We talk about Patrick's move from public policy to oat maker, the logistics of manufacturing product from the east coast and trying to make it across the country. Check out the Oat Company here: https://www.oatcompany.com/Find Patrick here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-griffin-94397556/

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01:09:48

We catch up with Michael Mazur, President at...

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2024/08/13

We catch up with Michael Mazur, President at Freshfield Naturals, Inc. Freshfield won the 2024 CHFA Launchpad award in Vancouver To check out Freshfield, head to https://freshfield.life/To reach Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micmazur/

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00:43:16

Spreading the popcorn gospel. Tanner Townsend talks...

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2024/08/06

Spreading the popcorn gospel. Tanner Townsend talks about switching crops, and becoming Canada's largest popcorn grower. check out Uncle Bob's popcorn here: https://www.ontariopoppingcorn.com/ Tanner isn't on Linkedin much, but he's here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanner-townsend/

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01:00:41

Retailing is an art and a grind. Kristina Cavallari...

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2024/07/30

Retailing is an art and a grind. Kristina Cavallari has both - the art to retailing and the grit to grind it out in retail. We talk about Aura Natural Market, how Kristina thinks about retail and serving her customers. In case you're wondering what the store looks like...we filmed a tour. https://youtu.be/Pshrw-SMKbkTo find Kristina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-cavallari-923341b4/To find Kurt Astle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-astle-22343a170/To find Aura Natural Market:

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00:49:16

Food Banks Mississauga partnership with Kimberly...

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2024/07/28

We got together with Todd Fisher from KC and Sukaina Sumar-Ebrahim from Foodbanks Mississauga to talk about the partnership they've built, and the new challenges that a "temporary" solution like a food bank is supposed to solve. To find out more about Mississauga Food Banks: https://www.foodbanksmississauga.ca/Find Sukaina here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sukaina-sumar-ebrahim/Find Todd here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-fisher-0b56493/

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01:05:21

Steve Rad, CEO of Abacus comes on to talk AI, how...

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2024/07/23

We get into it, and totally forget to introduce Steve Rad, CEO of Abacus. We get into AI, how Steve is using AI and how he and Abacus thinks about AI and the future. Check out Abacus brands here: https://www.abacusbrands.com/Find Steve Rad here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-rad-5959943b/ Thanks to Gainops for sponsoring this episode. www.gainops.comFind Nimesh here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimesh-jaspal-462615/

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01:00:28

Carmen Wakeling, Co-Owner of Eatmore Sprouts comes on...

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2024/07/16

This episode is a little overdue. Carmen Wakeling, Co-Owner of Eatmore Sprouts comes on to talk about sprouts and turning the tide on a 25 year old incident. Find Carmen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-wakeling/Find Eat More Sprouts here: https://eatmoresprouts.com/

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00:56:47

Sam Wong, Data executive at Marc Anthony leading...

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2024/07/09

We're building some ties here in case you're wondering. Last week, you heard from Mike Nunn on security. This week you're hearing from Sam Wong, Data executive at Marc Anthony leading organizations to work smarter with Data and AI. Phil has known Sam for a long long time. Fun fact, Sam was Phil's pianist at his wedding. You can find Sam here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-wong-analytics/

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01:07:47

Max saw the future of trading cards before we all...

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2024/07/02

Max's store is interesting enough that Kenny would drive there.Max saw the future of trading cards before we all caught on. A fascinating take on a childhood past time that has grown into something for grown-ups Check out Max's website: www.zephryepic.com

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01:02:47

Mike Nunn is the CEO of TLC Solutions. We talk about...

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2024/06/28

Mike Nunn is the CEO of TLC Solutions. We talk about how to keep yourself cyber safe, and the things that brands and businesses should worry about Find Mike here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikednunn/Find TLC solutions here: https://tlcsolutions.ca/ Mike has a webinar hosted by BC Food & Beverage on Sept 19th. We'll post about this when we get the link.

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00:49:23

Mitch Cobb is the founder of Libra Non-Alcoholic...

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2024/06/25

It's a good time to continue the conversation about having a good time in the summer and have options on beverages. Mitch Cobb is the founder of Libra Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer. We talk about his experiences "crossing over" from Upstreet Craft Brewing to the non-alcoholic side. To find Mitch : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchacobb/To find Libra: https://drinklibra.ca/ This episode is sponsored by Food & Beverage Atlantic. You can find them here: https://atlanticfood.ca/Don't forget to subscribe to

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01:00:29

Michelle Mckay-Prychidny is the CRO at Shelfgram. ...

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2024/06/17

Michelle Mckay-Prychidny is the CRO at Shelfgram. She talks about super-charging the store visit, and the new thing they've built for students. To find Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-mckay-prychidny-b6b0492/Shelfgram is here: https://www.shelfgram.com/Congratulations to the teams at Shelfgram and Fieldagent - this is a great match!!

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