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.

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Recent Episodes
  • Nathanael Hollands and Kinvest Impact Foundation are building market innovations in Rural Africa
    Apr 22, 2025 – 01:06:59
  • Dinner with Christos. The founder of Aelo, talks about their new launch, Limoncello and how this one is special
    Apr 15, 2025 – 01:08:02
  • Throwback episode. We walked the Kelowna Farmer's Market with Peter Boyd
    Apr 8, 2025 – 00:33:58
  • Off Script with Phil & Kenny: April Events Preview Join Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci as they discuss upcoming food industry events and initiatives in Canada this April
    Apr 1, 2025 – 00:30:36
  • Frozen Assets: How TransCold Distribution Is Revolutionizing the Ice Cream and Frozen Food Industry
    Mar 25, 2025 – 00:52:32
  • Brittany from HIVE Naturals and Jeff Doucette from Field Agent Canada to announce their groundbreaking partnership: the world's first hybrid merchandising agency.
    Mar 18, 2025 – 01:01:15
  • Lisa Simonsen packs eggs for a living...just kidding. If you're looking for a designer's view of front of pack labels that are upcoming, this is the episode for you.
    Mar 11, 2025 – 00:49:34
  • We're smiling ear to ear - Nadia Toledo plus talking about tamales is a win/win!
    Mar 4, 2025 – 00:53:42
  • She found me with one of her buttermilk biscuits in my mouth. Dawn Chapman owner and CEO of Toronto's Lazy Daisy's Café and inaugural winner of WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Food Industry Award, presented by Skip
    Feb 25, 2025 – 00:55:37
  • Rochelle Minagawa, Founder of MotherLove Ferments jumps in to talk about the ending of the year, and what comes next for the business.
    Feb 18, 2025 – 00:53:18
  • 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
    Feb 11, 2025 – 01:00:01
  • 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
    Feb 4, 2025 – 00:33:15
  • 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.
    Jan 28, 2025 – 00:33:46
  • Jennay Oliver is a fourth-generation farmer, that runs Paynter's Fruit Market in Kelowna.
    Jan 21, 2025 – 00:59:55
  • 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.
    Jan 14, 2025 – 01:13:16
  • 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.
    Jan 7, 2025 – 01:07:07
  • We finish the year with the fabulous Kyla King, CEO and Founder of Rad Jamz.
    Dec 31, 2024 – 01:05:18
  • 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
    Dec 17, 2024 – 01:16:12
  • President of Stong's Brian Bradley started working at Safeway in high school, initially with no plans to stay long-term
    Dec 10, 2024 – 00:56:40
  • People are always thirsty. Wolseley Kombucha is on track for it's best year ever. Michelle talks about their success and what's next.
    Dec 3, 2024 – 00:49:16
  • Tatsuo Kan is the owner of Kojo, and founder of Kizuna.
    Nov 26, 2024 – 01:00:55
  • He retired, started a business, retired again. Ran a triathalon, got his bike stolen, bought a bar and the rest is history
    Nov 19, 2024 – 00:51:33
  • We take a tour of Pealow's Your Independent Grocer with Brian Pealow
    Nov 13, 2024 – 00:43:59
  • Rochelle teaches us about kombucha. Phil meets Oprah
    Nov 12, 2024 – 00:27:24
  • Stephanie Horman has a plan to give back. It's called Cabin 5 granola, and it's awesome.
    Nov 5, 2024 – 00:54:29
  • Cam Bruce, owner of Famous Foods in Vancouver talks about coming to retail late in life, and what it takes to be successful as an independent grocer
    Nov 1, 2024 – 01:00:04
  • From 1 to 150. Ben Osmow talks about the Osmow family hustle, building a business from scratch and introducing Ontarians to shwarma.
    Oct 29, 2024 – 00:43:33
  • We talk to Kurstin Leith and Christine about helping brands, how to know when you're ready for expert help like Agency Brand Management.
    Oct 22, 2024 – 00:59:49
  • We hung out with Marie Morden and Haddas Lederman to talk about Ontario Made
    Oct 18, 2024 – 00:54:49
  • There's always time to talk about coffee. Founder of Smoking Gun Coffee Brandon Liton talks about moving from social work to roasting coffee.
    Oct 15, 2024 – 00:52:23
  • We get a chance to talk to Bill van Nes, founder of St Brigids creamery, it might be the best butter we've ever tasted.
    Oct 8, 2024 – 01:14:47
  • We get a whole episode this time with Tareq Hadhad, Founder of Peace by Chocolate.
    Oct 8, 2024 – 01:09:08
  • "All tomato school stories stay in tomato school." Dwayne Boudreau talks about challenges for brands growing up in Atlantic Canada.
    Oct 1, 2024 – 00:50:25
  • In 1999, it all started as a labour of love with Nova Scotian entrepreneurs Gerry McConnell and the late Dara Gordon.
    Sep 25, 2024 – 01:04:08
  • We're walking the show in today's episode. If you ever wanted to know what retail folks talk about during show walks, this is the episode for you.
    Sep 24, 2024 – 00:58:13
  • Paloma & Andrew created a place where culture, quality and respect come together as Paz Bakery
    Sep 17, 2024 – 01:04:14
  • Rob & Geraldine Brouwer didn't start out thinking they would create a dog food company
    Sep 10, 2024 – 00:47:24
  • Michael Clark is the Winemaker, General Manager and co-owner of Clos du Soleil
    Sep 3, 2024 – 00:57:04
  • We're on a roadtrip. We get some real feedback on wine in the Okanagan valley, and the BC Fruit Grower's situation.
    Aug 27, 2024 – 00:59:26
  • David Giffin shares his journey in establishing a hemp business
    Aug 23, 2024 – 00:50:12
  • Andrew Elliott, former President of Foley's Chocolates comes on to talk about growing companies and the importance of leadership.
    Aug 20, 2024 – 01:05:19
  • ast to coast podcast. Patrick Griffin, the Founder of the Oat Company joins us from Newfoundland.
    Aug 16, 2024 – 00:48:36
  • We catch up with Michael Mazur, President at Freshfield Naturals, Inc. Freshfield won the 2024 CHFA Launchpad award in Vancouver
    Aug 13, 2024 – 01:09:48
  • Spreading the popcorn gospel. Tanner Townsend talks about switching crops, and becoming Canada's largest popcorn grower.
    Aug 6, 2024 – 00:43:16
  • Retailing is an art and a grind. Kristina Cavallari has both - the art to retailing and the grit to grind it out in retail.
    Jul 30, 2024 – 01:00:41
  • Food Banks Mississauga partnership with Kimberly Clark Canada
    Jul 28, 2024 – 00:49:16
  • Steve Rad, CEO of Abacus comes on to talk AI, how Steve is using AI and how he and Abacus thinks about AI and the future
    Jul 23, 2024 – 01:05:21
  • Carmen Wakeling, Co-Owner of Eatmore Sprouts comes on to talk about sprouts and turning the tide on a 25 year old incident.
    Jul 16, 2024 – 01:00:28
  • Sam Wong, Data executive at Marc Anthony leading organizations to work smarter with Data and AI.
    Jul 9, 2024 – 00:56:47
  • Max saw the future of trading cards before we all caught on
    Jul 2, 2024 – 01:07:47
Recent Reviews
  • Joshill:)
    Phil and Kenny rock!
    These hosts are energetic and funny, they always bring a varied selection of guests on the show that give real insights and tips to their audience. Quality production, keep it up guys!
  • shaqt
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    Love these guys.
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