Yes, We Are Open! đ (Moneris, Al Grego)
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| 22 Apr 2024 | Going With The Grain | 00:29:23 | |
Alâs next stop in Alberta is beautiful Canmore, home of Sara and Joe Titus, owners of Going With The Grain. For almost 20 years Sara and Joe have been installing and restoring hardwood floors in the Canmore area. They are one of only two husband & wife teams in North America to hold the designation of âBona Certified Craftsmenâ. All this to say, they know their craft! Throughout their 20 years of business, Sara and Joe have encountered many struggles. From building their brand when they opened, to a recession, to unpredictable scheduling issues, to increasing material costs, their business can be volatile. How have they managed? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Going With The Grain at goingwiththegrain.ca. Â If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | Trailer | 00:00:37 | |
Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts to hear them as they publish each week, or visit yesweareopenpodcast.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Season 2 Teaser | 00:00:30 | |
This is the 'Yes, We Are Open' Season 2 trailer. In this season, Al heads to B.C. in search of new stories about small Canadian businesses and their perseverance.Subscribe now!
If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to
help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com.
Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.
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| 24 Oct 2022 | Stylephotos | 00:31:34 | |
Stylephotos This week Al is in Concord, Ontario visiting twin brothers Khasan and Husan, the owners of Stylephotos, the #1 eCommerce photography service in Canada. Khasan and Husan started out looking for ways to improve the quality of the photography for their familyâs eCommerce fashion store and ended up building a fully automated in-house production studio boasting some pretty impressive clients! How were they able to turn their need into a self-funded tech-startup with no background in photography? Listen and find out. You can learn more about Stylephotos at stylephotos.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 16 May 2022 | Studio Brewing | 00:24:33 | |
You can learn more about Studio Brewing at studiobrewing.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 25 Sep 2023 | Season 5 Teaser | 00:00:30 | |
Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts to hear them as they publish each week! If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | Door World | 00:23:31 | |
This week Al is back in Ontario for a visit with Dave Guenther, owner of Door World in Tillsonburg. Dave balanced a growing family and an expanding business during an unprecedented global pandemic. Hear how together with his wife Breanne, their resilience and adaptability helped them build a thriving company from the ground up. You can learn more about Door World at doorworld.ca. Â If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | Avo Gameroom | 00:29:30 | |
We hit the bullseye with this episode this week! Al visits Neil Migalski, General Manager at AVO Gameroom. They talk about the rich history and unique charm of this beloved Winnipeg establishment founded in April 1963 by three brothers, and how it has evolved into a community staple known for its pool supplies, dart equipment, poker accessories, and more. Neil shares his passion and vision for keeping this family-friendly hub at the forefront of recreational gaming. You can learn more about AVO Gameroom at avogameroom.com. Â If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 23 May 2023 | Top Talent Entertainment Agency | 00:36:22 | |
You can learn more about Top Talent Entertainment at toptalent.ca. Credits:
If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | Season 3 Teaser | 00:00:37 | |
âYes, We Are Openâ Season 3 Teaser Season 3 of 'Yes, We Are Open' starts October 3rd, 2022! Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts to hear them as they publish each week! If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 15 May 2023 | SugarKane | 00:32:29 | |
You can learn more about SugarKane at sugarkanerestaurant.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 13 May 2024 | Italian Ice Cream | 00:26:45 | |
Yes, Italian Ice Cream Is Open! Back from His Calgary trip, Al heads down to the âHoneymoon Capital of the Worldâ Niagara Falls to visit Andrew Vergalito, owner of Italian Ice Cream. The business was opened by Andrewâs parents Joe and Anna in 1978 and for 46 years theyâve been serving the locals and tourists alike. There have been many challenges and changes to the area in their almost half-century of business. This is their story. You can learn more about Italian Ice Cream at italianicecream.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 07 Oct 2024 | The Real Escape Canada | 00:31:20 | |
In the season 7 premiere of âYes, We Are Openâ Al flies to Winnipeg, Manitoba. His first visit is with Ashley Lyons and Mikol Markiw from The Real Escape Canada to delve into the intricacies of the escape room industry. Tune in to hear how a familyâs shared passion for puzzles turned into a successful escape room empire and how they navigated the challenges thrown by the pandemic. Discover the cutting-edge technologies they plan to integrate to stay ahead in the thrilling world of escape rooms. You can learn more about The Real Escape Canada at therealescape.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | Spin-It Records and Video | 00:31:12 | |
Yes, Spin-IT Records and Video Is Open This week Al is in Moncton, New Brunswick visiting Patrick Parise, owner of Spin-IT Records and Video. From file sharing to streaming, Patrick has seen a lot of disruption in his chosen industry over the past 20 years. In spite of this, Patrick was able to persevere and build a successful company. So would the pandemic just be another disruption that Patrick would expertly navigate, or would his business finally succumb? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Spin-IT Records and Video at spin-itrecords.ca. Â If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | Kidsworld Pediatric Dentistry | 00:31:54 | |
Kidsworld Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Priya Kothari studied and specialized in pediatric dentistry in the United States, before returning to Canada to be closer to family and to open her own practice 12 years ago. Today Kidsworld Pediatric Dentistry in Aurora, Ontario is a busy practice, treating children from all over Southern Ontario. But what happens when staffing shortages and the pandemic hit? How will she keep her patients safe? Can her dental practice survive? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Kidsworld Pediatric Dentistry at kidsworlddentistry.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | RetroFestive | 00:32:40 | |
In the season 7 finale of Yes, We Are Open, Al is in Oakville, Ontario visiting Tyler and Jordie Schwartz from Retrofestive, a unique pop culture and Christmas store. Tyler started selling Christmas Story leg lamps back in 2007. When that went well, he added Christmas Vacation moose mugs. Now Retrofestive is Canadaâs top shop for old-school fun! Learn how he did it and about his journey along the way. You can learn more about Retrofestive at retrofestive.ca. Credits:
If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 25 Oct 2021 | Supplement World | 00:26:43 | |
You can learn more about Supplement World Canada at supplementworldcanada.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 15 Nov 2021 | PBR Auctions | 00:20:28 | |
You can learn more about PBR Auctions at pbrauctions.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | The Green Bouquet Cannabis Inc | 00:33:12 | |
In the Season 3 premier of âYes, We Are Openâ Al goes to Port Sydney, Ontario to visit Heather Huff-Bogart, Owner of The Green Bouquet Cannabis Inc. Heather opened her dream business in the middle of the pandemic lockdown. In addition, she had to navigate the restrictive and ever-changing regulations in Ontarioâs cannabis industry, overcome objections from her own family and friends and even some of her own neighbours. How did she do it? Listen to find out. Â You can learn more about The Green Bouquet Cannabis Inc. at thegreenbouquetcannabis.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 15 Apr 2024 | Mountain Chocolates | 00:27:06 | |
This week Al goes to picturesque Banff, Alberta to visit Ken McMurdo, owner of Mountain Chocolates. Ken started his business in 1989 when Banff was just beginning to grow into the tourist attraction it has become. But it hasnât always been a sweet time for Mountain Chocolates. Being so heavily reliant on tourism has meant many ups and downs for Kenâs business and heâs seen it all, from natural disasters to global conflicts to the pandemic. His latest challenges involve inflation and supply chain issues. How is he managing? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Mountain Chocolates at mountain-chocolates.business.site. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 04 Oct 2021 | The Athlete Matrix | 00:21:49 | |
You learn more about The Athlete Matrix at theathletematrix.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | Scout: Coffee + Community | 00:26:32 | |
Al visits Katrina Tessier, Owner of Scout Coffee: + Community. Katrina shares her journey of opening the unique Winnipeg café, providing a welcoming space for parents to relax while their children play.  Tune in for the story of how a mother turned her idea into a reality. Learn how Katrina navigated financial hurdles, the pandemic, and a change in location to create a unique space for families. You can learn more about Scout Coffee + Community at scoutwinnipeg.com.  If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | Impact Kitchen | 00:31:59 | |
Impact Kitchen Personal trainer and nutrition expert Josh Broun had a vision for a restaurant focused on providing simple meals with real, wholesome ingredients to âprovide energy to take on the day with purpose and optimismâ. In 2015, he teamed up with Frank Toskan, co-founder of MAC Cosmetics to open Impact Kitchen despite neither of them having previous restaurant experience. Since then, Impact Kitchen has grown quickly, opening 4 more locations in Toronto. The future looked bright, but then came the pandemic forcing them to close their doors indefinitely. How did they survive? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Impact  Kitchen at impactkitchen.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Power Yoga Canada | 00:24:00 | |
You can learn more about Power Yoga Canada at poweryogacanada.com. Â If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 23 Sep 2021 | Yes, We Are Open Trailer | 00:01:49 | |
Small business is the backbone of Canadaâs economy, but it isnât for the faint of heart. Every year in Canada tens of thousands of businesses are born, however every year almost the same number fail. A lot can be learned from failure, but thatâs just sad and depressing. âYes, We Are Openâ is a podcast that tells the stories of those that survive. How did they do it? What can we learn? Al Grego, of Moneris travels the country to tell these stories of challenge and perseverance. Whether youâre a small business owner yourself, or youâre thinking of starting one someday, these cautionary and motivational stories will provide you with the lessons and inspiration to help you on your way. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc. | 00:33:07 | |
Yes, Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc. Is Open Alâs next stop in season 4 of the podcast is Rigaud, Quebec to visit Greg and Tina Brooks from Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc. Pepperfire Foods are more than just hot sauces. They specialize in co-packing and private-labelling fresh food products for many specialty food companies. But BOY are their hot sauces HOT! How did they survive the pandemic? More importantly, did Al survive his visit? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc. at pepperfire.ca. Â If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 23 May 2022 | Parry Sound Friendship Center | 00:29:59 | |
You can learn more about Parry Sound Friendship Centre at psfc.ca. Credits:
If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | Ontario Blue Jays | 00:28:48 | |
You can learn more about Ontario Blue Jays at objbaseball.com. Credits:
If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 23 Oct 2023 | Torpedo Rays | 00:31:29 | |
You can learn more about Torpedo Rays at torpedorays.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | Sackville Curling Club | 00:28:33 | |
In the season 4 premier of âYes, We Are Openâ Al heads east to New Brunswick. His first stop is the Sackville Curling Club. At 128 years old, itâs the oldest business Al has featured on the podcastâby a lotâbut that doesnât mean theyâre impervious to struggle. With lockdowns and severe capacity restrictions, the pandemic posed the clubâs greatest threat in literally a century! How did they survive? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Sackville Curling Club at sackvillecurlingclub.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | Re: Grub Burger Bar | 00:31:15 | |
Virginia Borges came to Canada in 2014 from Venezuela with the dream of starting her own business. She wanted her business to give back to the community in some way. She then opened Re:Grub Burger Bar. Known for their highly instagrammable milkshakes and burgers, Re:Grub has become a popular Calgary hotspot for their unique and delicious creations. This is Virginiaâs story. You can learn more about Re:Grub Burger Bar at regrub.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Bradford Academy Of Music | 00:31:35 | |
You can learn more about Bradford Academy of Music at bradfordacademyofmusic.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 06 May 2024 | Heritage Park Historical Village | 00:28:12 | |
Alâs final stop on his Calgary trip is to  Heritage Park Historical Village. Itâs one of Calgaryâs premier tourist attractions, originally opened in 1964 with a mission to connect visitors with the history of Western Canada. Al visits with Dominic Terry, a spokesperson at the park. Dominic talks about the parkâs origins and how it has evolved in the past 60 years bringing history lessons to life through immersive storytelling and fun attractions for everyone. This is the story of Heritage Park. You can learn more about Heritage Park at heritagepark.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 18 Oct 2021 | Peace Collective | 00:33:21 | |
You can learn more about Peace Collective at peace-collective.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | Season 8 Trailer | 00:00:30 | |
Season 8 of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast starts April 7th, 2025! In this season, Al visits Regina, Saskatchewan. Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season. Â If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | Climb Base5 | 00:29:39 | |
You can learn more about Climb Base5 at climbbase5.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | The Grist | 00:25:28 | |
You can learn more about The Grist at thegrist.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | Downunder Travel | 00:32:51 | |
Downunder Travel This week Al goes downunder in downtown Toronto when he visits with Jason Webb from Downunder Travel. Jason and his team have been helping travelers get from Canada to Australia and the South Pacific and back since 2004. Business got off to a strong start for Jason and his team, but the travel industry can be quite a turbulent oneâŠso to speak. Pilot strikes, airline closures, terrorist attacks, can all threaten to put you out of business. Downunder Travel managed to survive all challenges thrown at them, but none of these would come close to preparing them for what was about to happen to the world in 2020. How did they survive? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Downunder Travel at downunder-travel.com.  If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 11 Oct 2021 | Saunders Electric | 00:27:57 | |
You can learn more about Saunders Electric at saunderselectricltd.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | Bitehaus | 00:30:52 | |
You can learn more about Bitehaus Toronto Dental Clinic at bitehaus.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | Lakeside Dog Biscuits | 00:31:09 | |
Lakeside Dog Biscuits This week Al is in Kingston, Ontario to meet Laurie Hannah, the owner of Lakeside Dog Biscuits. 20 years ago, Laurieâs Golden retriever became ill from eating commercial dog food, so Laurie set out to create natural, healthy treats for her pets and thus created Lakeside Dog Biscuits Today Laurie is retired from her career as a social worker and running her dog biscuit business full time. But how has the pandemic and high inflation affected her business? Listen to find out. Â You can learn more about Lakeside Dog Biscuits at lakesidedogbiscuits.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | Season 4 Teaser | 00:00:36 | |
âYes, We Are Openâ Season 4 Teaser Season 4 of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast starts April 3rd, 2023! Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts to hear them as they publish each week! If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | Ocean Quest Adventures | 00:28:00 | |
You can learn more about Ocean Quest Adventures at oceanquestadventures.com. Â If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | Shooters Family Golf Centre & Restaurant | 00:28:15 | |
We tee off episode 5 as Al visits with Amy Cerasani, from Shooters Family Golf Centre and Restaurant. The Cerasani family transformed a modest driving range into a beloved community hub serving Winnipeg for the past 31 years and counting. Listen now to learn about the family's deep-rooted entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges and triumphs they've faced, and Amyâs own journey growing up within the vibrant atmosphere of Shooters. You can learn more about Shooters Family Golf Centre at shootersgolf.ca. Â If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | River Café | 00:33:43 | |
You can learn more about River Café at river-cafe.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 08 Apr 2024 | KAKS Bar & Podcast | 00:29:42 | |
In this weekâs episode of âYes, We Are Openâ Al heads downtown to Calgaryâs Beltline District to visit KAKS Bar & Podcast. You read that right. Itâs a bar, with a built-in podcast studio! Needless to say, Al is more than a little excited. He speaks with the owners Kass Kielly-Burke and Shawn Chan. They opened KAKS in June 2023, so theyâre approaching their first year in business. First years are a challenge for any business, but when you pair that with record inflation and rising interest rates, you have recipe for struggle early on. How are they managing? Listen to find out. You can learn more about KAKS Bar & Podcast at kaksbarpodcast.com. Links of Interest:
If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | Bear Cave Silent Booths | 00:33:54 | |
Bear Cave Silent Booths On the season 3 finale of âYes, We Are Openâ Al visits Trevor and Andrea from Bear Cave Silent booths. Learn how they turned a one-off job into a manufacturing business. While the pandemic may have actually helped them get new customers, the resulting shortage of building material threatened to shut them down before they even started. Couple that with their inexperience in running a business and difficulty in getting funding and we have a recipe for struggle. How did they survive? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Bear Cave Silent Booths at bearcavesilentbooths.com. Links of interest
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If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 08 May 2023 | Timber Lounge | 00:30:25 | |
You can learn more about Timber Lounge at timberlounge.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | SuperKick Karate | 00:27:52 | |
You can learn more about SuperKick Karate at granicsensei.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 20 May 2024 | Kawartha TV & Stereo | 00:27:12 | |
Yes, Kawartha TV & Stereo Is Open! In the season 6 finale of âYes, We Are Openâ, Al visits Peterborough, Ontario and Scott Stuart, owner of Kawartha TV & Stereo. Theyâve been fixtures in the city for over half a century! In that time, their industry has gone through countless disruptive technology changes but theyâve been able to adapt and today they continued to provide their customers with top quality products and service. This is their story. You can learn more about Kawartha TV & Stereo at kawarthatv.com. Credits:
If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | aaniin | 00:31:14 | |
You can learn more about aaniin at aaniin.shop. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | Strikers Den | 00:29:19 | |
You can learn more about Strikers Den at strikersden.ca. Check out Ash's History book "India And Faraway Lands". If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | Season 7 Trailer | 00:01:54 | |
Season 7 of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast starts October 7th, 2024! In this season, Al visits Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | Matriarch | 00:29:10 | |
Matriarch In this episode Al goes to Kitchener, Ontario to visit Ankush Raina, owner of Matriarch. Ankush moved to Canada from India in 2018. His ultimate goal was to start his own business, something heâs been dreaming about since he was a teenager. Everything heâs done since arriving in Canada was with that goal in mind. He turned that intense focus into Matriarch, an online activewear brand. The name is a tribute to his grandmother. But with limited experience in clothing manufacturing and an impending pandemic that would shut down all gyms for an indefinite period, would Ankushâs focus and work ethic be enough to pull Matriarch through? Listen to find out. Â You can learn more about Matriarch at thematriarch.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | Maritime Fun Group | 00:36:04 | |
You can learn more about Maritime Fun Group at maritimefun.com. Credits:
If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 01 May 2023 | Döghaus | 00:25:40 | |
You can learn more about Döghaus at ledoghaus.com.  If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | Tech Fuel | 00:32:12 | |
You can learn more about Tech Fuel at techfuel.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | Spice Circle | 00:24:17 | |
Things get spicy in episode 3 when Al visits Nikhil Dutt, owner of Spice Circle. His family opened the restaurant in 2019, despite having no prior business experience. Nikhil opens up about his early emotional struggles of receiving customer criticism and the determination that drove him to keep improving their service and food quality. Today Spice Circle boast the best Indian food in Winnipeg. How did they do it? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Spice Circle at spicecircle.ca. Â If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | Valley Online | 00:26:37 | |
You can learn more about Valley Online at valleyonline.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Jess Restaurant and Bar | 00:29:06 | |
You can learn more about Jessâ Restaurant and Bar at jessrestaurant.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 07 Apr 2025 | Prairie Flying Service | 00:31:13 | |
In the season 8 premier of âYes, We Are Openâ, Al flies to Regina, Saskatchewan to visit Kevin Toth, President of Prairie Flying Service. They delve into the storied history and rich legacy of the company which began in 1946, founded by four World War II pilots. The aviation industry has had many highs and lows during that time. Significant events like 9/11, the pandemic, and rising costs for parts and labour have made it increasingly difficult to stay in the game. Learn about Kevin's personal journey from a ramp-rat to president of the company. Hear the full story and get inspired by Kevin's dedication and leadership! You can learn more about Prairie Flying Service at prairieflying.com. Â If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | Jenna Rae Cakes | 00:29:34 | |
Alâs final stop in Winnipeg is at Jenna Rae Cakes, co-owned by twin-sisters Jenna Hutchinson and Ashley Kosowan. Their dream began 15 years ago in their small apartment, sparked by an episode of Cake Boss, and grew into a legitimate business despite numerous legal and logistical hurdles. Hear about the challenges of balancing school, work, and starting their bakery from the ground up, including the crucial moments they realized they needed to take the business to the next level. You can learn more about Jenna Rae Cakes at jennaraecakes.com. Â If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Meraki Beauty Bar | 00:28:43 | |
You can learn more about Meraki Beauty Bar at merakibeautybar.ca. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | Lane Gallery | 00:28:43 | |
You can learn more about Lane Gallery at lanegallery.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | Landscape Ontario | 00:34:37 | |
Yes, Landscape Ontario Is Open Landscape Ontario is Ontarioâs premier horticultural trades association. For the past 50 years, theyâve been supporting their members through professional development, trade shows and conferences, consumer events and cost savings benefits. Their premier annual event is the Landscape Ontario Congress, Canadaâs largest and longest running trade show and conference for landscape professionals. While the pandemic might have provided a boon to many of their members, it put the long-running event in jeopardy for two consecutive years. Where they able to pull it off? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Landscape Ontario at landscapeontario.com. If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at podcast@moneris.com. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego. | |||