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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Feb 18, 2025 • 53min
Rochelle Minagawa, Founder of MotherLove Ferments jumps in to talk about the ending of the year, and what comes next for the business.
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/
Feb 11, 2025 • 1h
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
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/
Feb 4, 2025 • 33min
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
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
Jan 28, 2025 • 34min
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.
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 retailers:https://bcfb.ca/https://atlanticfood.ca/https://chfa.ca/https://foodbeveragemb.ca/https://www.afpa.com/We're sure we missed some more - send us a note and we'll amend this list!
Jan 21, 2025 • 60min
Jennay Oliver is a fourth-generation farmer, that runs Paynter's Fruit Market in Kelowna.
Jennay Oliver is a fourth-generation farmer, that runs Paynter's Fruit Market in Kelowna. Her great-grandfather started the farm in 1919. We need more farmers in this country. check out Paynter's here: https://www.payntersfruitmarket.ca/Find Jennay here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennay-oliver-131420b3/?originalSubdomain=ca Thank you to Peter Boyd for connecting us.Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring this podcast. www.fieldagentcanada.com
Jan 14, 2025 • 1h 13min
Mike Nunn comes on to talk automation, AI and how to help companies save some time and free up their folks to do other things.
Mike Nunn comes on to talk automation, AI and how to help companies save some time and free up their folks to do other things.Find Mike Nunn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikednunn/Check out TLC solutions here: https://tlcitsolutions.com/ Thank you to David Vannucci for our new music in our intro.
Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 7min
She's committed to the economic advancement of women. Natalie Frederick Wilson is from Barbados, raised in New York City, and currently living in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
She's committed to the economic advancement of women. Natalie Frederick Wilson is from Barbados, raised in New York City, and currently living in Halifax, Nova Scotia. https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-frederick-wilson-338b1873/
Dec 31, 2024 • 1h 5min
We finish the year with the fabulous Kyla King, CEO and Founder of Rad Jamz.
We finish the year with the fabulous Kyla King, CEO and Founder of Rad Jamz. She's a Red Seal Chef that leaned into her love for jam. You can find Kyla here: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kyla-king-32911b2a9If you want to check out Rad Jamz, you can head here: https://radjamz.co/store/use coupon code: PK20 for a discount! Thank you to LGDF Wholesale for sponsoring this episode: www.lgdf.ca
Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 16min
Claudio Perazzo started Italian Meat Master with one goal in mind: to make a positive impact on Canadians' diet, cleaning and improving iconic comfort foods like sausages and cured meats
Claudio Perazzo started Italian Meat Master with one goal in mind: to make a positive impact on Canadians' diet, cleaning and improving iconic comfort foods like sausages and cured meats Check out Italian Meat Master here: https://www.italianmeatmaster.com/You can find Claudio here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudio-perazzo-22747317a/Thank you to La Grotta Del Formaggio (LGDF Wholesale) for sponsoring this episode. You can find them at www.lgdf.ca
Dec 10, 2024 • 57min
President of Stong's Brian Bradley started working at Safeway in high school, initially with no plans to stay long-term
Brian Bradley started working at Safeway in high school, initially with no plans to stay long-term, but he ended up rising through the ranks due to mentorship and opportunities. Find out what he thinks about Stong's and what comes next. Find Brian Bradley here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-bradley-a404199/Shop Stong's here: https://www.stongs.com/If you're curious about the retailer panel - you can find it here: https://youtu.be/Faxa7MbPhao?si=PVHakwVFjo59Vd9_Thank you to LGDF Wholesale (La Grotta Del Formaggio) - you can see what they do here: www.lgdf.ca
