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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Jun 4, 2024 • 54min
Kristin Matthews, CEO of Tom&Sawyer comes back to tell us about her new partnership and product launch with Dr Joe Inglis.
Kristin Matthews, CEO of Tom&Sawyer, and Dr Joe Inglis discuss revolutionizing pet nutrition with fresh meals, the impact of gut microbiome on pet health, the evolution of pet feeding habits, new pet food recipes including a vegetarian option, and the challenges and opportunities in the evolving pet food industry.
May 28, 2024 • 42min
Always be ready. Toronto based Shop Shndy got discovered in Scarborough, and is being featured in Paris Fashion Week 2024.
Always be ready. Toronto based Shop Shndy got discovered in Scarborough, and is being featured in Paris Fashion Week 2024.Shindy Gu shows off some old fashioned work ethic and customer service skills to retain and grow her consumer base. Find Shindy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shindy-gu-92a895164/?originalSubdomain=caCheck out Shop Shndy here: https://shopshndy.com/
May 21, 2024 • 1h 15min
We meet up with the remarkable Winnie Hsu. Founder of Vision2Reality Foundation & CEO of NexGen Accounting
We meet up with the remarkable Winnie Hsu. Founder of Vision2Reality Foundation & CEO of NexGen Accounting takes a few mins to catch us up on her amazing journey from having no skills to running an organization to help people start their dreams. Find Winnie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winniehsu-v2rf/ Check out Vision2Reality here: https://www.v2rf.org/ Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter www.thiscommercelife.com
May 14, 2024 • 60min
We catch up with the amazing Corwin Hiebert. We talk about his podcast, the work he does and how to stay focused on your consumer.
We catch up with the amazing Corwin Hiebert. We talk about his podcast, the work he does and how to stay focused on your consumer. Find Corwin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corwinhiebert/Check out Aisle 42 podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/aisle-42/id1709520061
May 7, 2024 • 1h 9min
John Doherty has to put up with us city mice. Stonepost Farms’ mission is to farm ethically
John Doherty has to put up with us city mice. Stonepost Farms’ mission is to farm ethically, to produce nutrient dense food using ethical and regenerative farming practices that are both economically viable and sustainable for future generations. Check out Stone Post Farms here: https://stonepostfarms.ca/
Apr 30, 2024 • 54min
Mitch needs a hug. The founder of Rviita talks about starting in the CPG world from scratch
Mitch needs a hug. The founder of Rviita talks about starting in the CPG world from scratch. Connect with Mitch here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-jacobsen-p-eng-89277649/check out Rviita here: https://rviitalize.com/
Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 11min
Our first food scientist! Lara Tiro comes on to talk about our favorite topic...FOOD!
Our first food scientist! Lara Tiro comes on to talk about our favorite topic...FOOD!Lara talks about how she helps brands and how she thinks about food development. Lara's Linkedin is here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laratiro/Her website is here: https://rebelbotanica.ca/Lara and her partner DID launch their first episode. You can find it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ph6xKO7td6ADDeXS2Z176?si=p6IEIDdcTv-Mp8yfiAzeeg
Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 1min
Kieran and Brent talk about what it takes to run a farm in southern Ontario
We can still taste their cider. Val Steinmann and Brent Klassen moved from Toronto to get back farming. Kieran and Brent talk about what it takes to run a farm in southern Ontario, their amazing Heartwood Sparkle, and what it takes to be in a family based business. Check out Heartwood Farms here: https://heartwoodfarm.ca/Find Kieran Klassen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-klassen-879b38b8/
Apr 9, 2024 • 58min
Jared talks about: being a dad, an ex-CPG founder, relationship builder, researchers & strategist. We do not talk about him being a really tall guy
Jared talks about: being a dad, an ex-CPG founder, relationship builder, researchers & strategist. We do not talk about him being a really tall guyFind Jared here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredkligerman/ Subscribe to our emails to stay connected to more things: www.thiscommercelife.com
Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 6min
Melanie MacInnes talks about being flexible, nimble, the irrational fear of losing the farm
They planted 36 acres of cottonwood trees and then the papermill shut down.Melanie MacInnes talks about being flexible, nimble, the irrational fear of losing the farm. Locality Brewing talks about going field to glass, and what they've had to do to stay open.Check out Locality Brewing: https://www.localitybrewing.ca/You can find Melanie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-macinnes-691a4094/
