

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.
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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Sep 6, 2022 • 56min
He leaves a big CPG, jumps into a small business and 50 years later, he's helping brands of all shapes and sizes.
He leaves a big CPG, jumps into a small business and 50 years later, he's helping brands of all shapes and sizes. We're inspired by Tony's humble nature and how many things he's help to build.Connect with Tony here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-luongo-84b3228/ Find Concord National here: https://concordnational.com/

Aug 30, 2022 • 1h 6min
From fighting forest fires to driving buses, Jamie Park reminisces over the sound of percolated coffee and replicated that memory for all coffee lovers
From fighting forest fires to driving buses, Jamie Parker and his partner learned about coffee roasting and set about building a brand that wants to be the most influential outdoor lifestyle brand. Calgary Heritage Roasting Company is growing one coffee lover at a time! Check out Calgary Heritage Roasting Company : https://www.calgaryheritageroastingco.com/Find Jamie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-parker-a45a63112/Find Mike here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wenzlawe-329987122

Aug 26, 2022 • 44min
Kenny is worried about Wendy Yeung. The knuckleheads get together and talk for the first time in a month.
Kenny is worried about Wendy Yeung. She's amazing - thank you for listening to our podcast so faithfully. The knuckleheads get together and talk for the first time in a month. (did you miss us?) We talk vacations, taking a break, getting back in retail stores. We also talk about the business we launched. (the fractional COO business) CHFA Launchpad details are here: https://chfanow.ca/toronto/chfa-launch-pad/ Check out Tao Tea here: https://www.taotealeaf.com/

Aug 23, 2022 • 1h 26min
An early pioneer to the natural products industry in Canada. Michael Theodor's story has some intrigue and lots of ingenuity and straight up sweat equity
An early pioneer to the natural products industry in Canada. Michael Theodor's story has some intrigue and lots of ingenuity and straight up sweat equity An industry icon comes on the show. We take a little longer to get thru his story, but such a compelling story nonetheless. If you've ever eaten Rice Dream, Jason, Blue Sky, Lightlife, KIND Bar, Silk, Annie’s, Blue Diamond, Yogi Tea (and many more) - Michael brought those flavours to Canada for tasting. Find Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-theodor-3299848/Michael's company website is here: http://www.mtconsulting.ca/

Aug 16, 2022 • 58min
When a pancake...isn't a pancake. Andrew Maida is building a breakfast brand that brings delicious, healthier choices to the consumer
When a pancake...isn't a pancake. Andrew Maida is building a breakfast brand that brings delicious, healthier choices to the consumerHe had a choice -become a tax lawyer, a doctor or run his dad's company. Instead he becomes...a pancake man? Except it's not really a pancake. Andrew takes his experience as a self-taught Ecommerce guy, and becomes an omnichannel retail brand.check out Andrew here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-m-13b098a3/ Check out Flourish pancake here: https://www.flourishpancakes.com/

Aug 12, 2022 • 50min
Devin Powell, GM @ Pulp & Press North America stops by to talk juice
Devin Powell, GM @ Pulp & Press North America stops by to talk juice, the business of juice and how he went from a home services company to making cold pressed, raw, organic juices that use only the highest quality Canadian ingredients. Find Devin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinpowellpp/Shop Pulp & Press here: https://www.pulpandpress.com/

Aug 9, 2022 • 58min
He didn't want to be a snake oil salesman. SierraSil Health President Michael Bentley talks about pioneering research on bioaccessibility and bioavailbility
He didn't want to be a snake oil salesman. SierraSil Health President Michael Bentley talks about pioneering research on bioaccessibility and bioavailbility. A big thank you to Michael for doing this episode after having a major bike accident the week before. (3 broken ribs and a punctured lung.) oh and welcome home Daniel Vanucci!!! Find Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bentley-5154755/Shop Sierra Sil here: https://sierrasil.com/

Aug 2, 2022 • 1h 13min
CEO and CMO of Five Strands, Austin Collins talks about taking career left turns, seeking better ways to help customers feel healthier
CEO and CMO of Five Strands, Austin Collins talks about taking career left turns, seeking better ways to help customers feel healthier. Austin, friend of Tazz Latifi, former college athlete and perpetual seeker of healthier ways to live talks about how to take back control of your health & wellness, and providing personalized results to live a healthier lifestyle. Find Austin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-collins-b087a2160/ Check out 5Strands here: https://www.5strands.com/BONUS: Austin has a youtube channel that talks about Bus / Vanlife. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AwakenDaze

Jul 28, 2022 • 59min
A salty chip snack in a compostable bag. Alicia and Jeff Lahey talk about their journey to having purpose, being parents and chasing passion
Alicia and Jeff Lahey talk about their journeys - from moving to natural and organic and searching and finding sustainable packaging, their knack for unbelievable timing - to producing a wonderful chip in a bag was compostable. Oh...and they're in every major grocery in Canada already. Find Alicia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-lahey-3019b954/Find Jeff here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laheyjeff/ Shop for Humble Snacks here: https://humblechips.ca/

Jul 26, 2022 • 52min
VP of Sales Justin Osborne of Eat & Beyond Global Holdings talks about company that helps, owns and grows emerging natural brands
A friend of Angie Baker comes on the show. Justin Osborne, Vice President of Sales at Eat & Beyond Global Holdings Inc. dishes on moving from CPG to the natural space. We talk to Justin about working for a publicly traded company that invests, owns and grows amazing natural brands. Find Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-osborne-mba-21012821/Find out more about Eat & Beyond Global Holdings here: https://eatandbeyond.com/