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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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/
Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 6min
Jan Stenc, Co-Founder and Head Distiller at Copperpenny Distilling Co. teaches us about gin, and also sorts of yummy alcoholic things.
Jan Stenc, Co-Founder and Head Distiller at Copperpenny Distilling Co. teaches us about gin, and also sorts of yummy alcoholic things. To reach Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-stenc-9651a955/To find Copper Penny: https://copperpennydistilling.com/ Thank you to our sponsor today. The Food Executives Club of Vancouver https://fecov.com/
Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
Aeryon came on to talk about lady bits and chlamydia
Aeryon came on to talk about lady bits and chlamydia. We had some internet issues, but the CEO of Aeryon Wellness Nutraceuticals was super informative and lots of fun!Find Aeryon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeryon-ashlie-027040105/check out the website here: https://www.aeryonwellness.com/You can find Aeryon's podcast, Friends you keep here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/friends-you-keep/id1668005542
Mar 15, 2024 • 56min
How hard is it to get good data?? Nimesh finds your data, fixes it, and helps you tell the story.
He's fixated on data. We know how hard it is to get good data - Nimesh finds your data, fixes it, and helps you tell the story.CEO of Gainops, Nimesh Jaspal talks about what does the data tells us. to check out Gainops: https://www.gainops.com/to find Nimesh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimesh-jaspal-462615/
Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 2min
Happy 10th birthday to Moonshine Mama's! Mel Divers talks about putting summer in a bottle.
Happy 10th birthday to Moonshine Mama's! Mel Divers talks about putting summer in a bottle.I could have sworn I produced it, but I can't find it!(Phil) Check out Moonshine Mama's here: https://moonshinemamas.ca/Melinda is here on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-divers-75a32259/Her episode on Hearts & Carts is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/bg/podcast/melinda-divers-ceo-founder-moonshine-mamas/id1653692647?i=1000632562460
