This Commerce Life
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.
Latest episodes
Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 8min
She takes risks. She loves learning and she's made a habit of sharing her wins and mistakes. Bro-Dough founder Erica Rankin comes on to talk about learning CPG and selling a product that she loves.
She takes risks. She loves learning and she's made a habit of sharing her wins and mistakes. Bro-Dough founder Erica Rankin comes on to talk about learning CPG and selling a product that she loves. Find Erica here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericabrodough/Shop bro dough here: https://eatbrodough.com/ Make sure you subscribe to the This Commerce life Podcast at www.thiscommercelife.com Thank you to CHFA for sponsoring this episode. If you're a retailer, sign up at https://www.microspec.com/reg/CHFAE2023/
Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 8min
One of his greatest fears is that he will talk without saying anything. That isn't true - while he was with us, VP Strategic Partnerships / Ethical Food Group Corwin Hiebert has a lot to say about helping brands grow.
One of his greatest fears is that he will talk without saying anything. That isn't true - while he was with us, VP Strategic Partnerships / Ethical Food Group Corwin Hiebert has a lot to say about helping brands grow. Find out more about Ethical Food Group here: https://www.ethicalfoodgroup.com/Check out Corwin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corwinhiebert/ Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter here: www.thiscommercelife.com If you're a retailer, make sure you sign up for CHFA NOW here: https://www.microspec.com/reg/CHFAE2023/
Aug 1, 2023 • 1h 2min
This guy finally makes it onto the podcast. Kirk Homenick talks about getting kicked out of London Drugs in his first week, and the long hard road back to being a Canadian made, hand-crafted snack.
This guy finally makes it onto the podcast. Kirk Homenick talks about getting kicked out of London Drugs in his first week, and the long hard road back to being a Canadian made, hand-crafted snack. shop Hardbite here: https://hardbitechips.com/Find Kirk here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-homenick-a19bb71/ Make sure you subscribe to the podcast newsletter here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-homenick-a19bb71/
Jul 28, 2023 • 1h 9min
Near 90 years of farming in Pitt Meadows BC, Hopcott Farms continues to thrive as a Family Farming Business
Near 90 years of farming in Pitt Meadows BC, Hopcott Farms continues to thrive as a Family Farming Business. Started by their Grandparents in the 1930's and then run by their parents Bob & Debbie, it's now been the mission and passion of the 3 siblings, Jean, Travis and Brad, to continue and expand this family enterprise and truly become your one stop shop for locally raised meats, vegetables and specialty grocery items. check out Hopcott Farms here: https://hopcottfarms.ca/ be sure to subscribe to our newsletter here: www.thiscommercelife.com
Jul 25, 2023 • 1h 4min
It's not about fear, it's about being aware. Mike Nunn from TLC Solutions walks us through the threats we face today in the world of Cybersecurity
It's not about fear, it's about being aware. Mike Nunn from TLC Solutions walks us through the threats we face today in the world of Cybersecurity whether from a business stand point or personal. Mike chats with the Knuckleheads and goes through how we can do a better job and make some relatively easy changes to how we view and protect our data online. check out Mike here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikednunn/check out Mike's company here: https://tlcsolutions.ca/ Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at www.thiscommercelife.com
Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 7min
We catch up with our CPG Industry Recruiting Guru, Trevor Baker. A chat about the workplace today, post Covid, the job market now and what people are looking for in employees and employers
Still hurting from a de-llsting years ago with Kenny; we catch up with our CPG Industry Recruiting Guru, Trevor Baker. A chat about the workplace today, post Covid, the job market now and what people are looking for in employees and employers, and we ask, and seek Trevor's wisdom, when asking the proverbial "Where has everyone gone?" Whether you are looking for work or looking to hire, what does it look like for the prospective candidates and those looking to fill positions. Always an informative discussion with Trevor. Find Trevor here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevoratmacdonaldsearchgroup/Find MacDonald Search Group here: https://www.macdonaldsearchgroup.com/ make sure you subscribe to our newsletter: www.thiscommercelife.com
Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 3min
We meet a fan, become fans. Sarah Kinlin will be a world reknowned speaker, coach and educator. We're proud to be her first podcast.
We meet a fan, become fans. Sarah Kinlin will be a world reknowned speaker, coach and educator. We're proud to be her first podcast. talk to Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kinlin-253917137/check out Sarah's website here: https://sarahkinlin.com/pages/podcast make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at www.thiscommercelife.com
Jul 11, 2023 • 58min
Mushrooms! We talk mushrooms and building a mushroom farm from scratch with Bryan Thomas.
Mushrooms! We talk mushrooms and building a mushroom farm from scratch with Brian Thomas. Brian’s career started as a mental health and addictions counsellor working in detox facilities, treatment centres and later on adult outreach for mental health and addiction for Fraser Health. During that time his passion for supporting communities and helping people led him to start co-op food buying programs and daily juice clubs. Check out Myca Farms here: https://mycafarms.ca/ Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at www.thiscommercelife.com
Jul 7, 2023 • 58min
"It's like running up a down escalator" CEO of BC Food and Beverage James Donaldson talks about member challenges, being a not-for-profit industry association representing food and beverage manufacturers in British Columbia.
"It's like running up a down escalator" CEO of BC Food and Beverage James Donaldson talks about member challenges, being a not-for-profit industry association representing food and beverage manufacturers in British Columbia. Find James here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamessdonaldson/If you're in BC, you should be signing up to be a member of BC Food and Beverage. https://bcfb.ca/ Sign up to our newsletter: www.thiscommercelife.com
Jul 4, 2023 • 56min
A ballet dancer, model, actress, and scuba instructor turned to beverage maker. GnuSante Chief Strategy & Ideation Officer Autumn Kendrick talks about making kid friendly, nutritional drinks.
A ballet dancer, model, actress, and scuba instructor turned to beverage maker. GnuSante Chief Strategy & Ideation Officer Autumn Kendrick talks about making kid friendly, nutritional drinks. Talk to Autumn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumn-kendrick-829015184/Shop for Gnubees here: https://www.gnusante.com/Make sure you subscribe to our podcast newsletter here: www.thiscommercelife.com
