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Yes, We Are Open!

By: Moneris Al Grego
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  • Summary

  • Small business is the backbone of Canada’s economy, but it isn’t 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 that’s just sad and depressing. “Yes, We Are Open” 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 you’re a small business owner yourself, or you’re thinking of starting one someday, these cautionary and motivational stories will provide you with the lessons and inspiration to help you on your way. Are you the owner of a small business with an interesting story to tell? Email Al at podcast@moneris.com.
    2021-2023
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Episodes
  • Re: Grub Burger Bar

    Re: Grub Burger Bar
    Apr 29 2024

    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 Virginia’s story.

    You can learn more about Re:Grub Burger Bar at regrub.ca.

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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.
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    31 mins
  • Going With The Grain

    Going With The Grain
    Apr 22 2024

    Al’s 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 ‘Bona Certified Craftsmen’. 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.

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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.
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    29 mins
  • Mountain Chocolates

    Mountain Chocolates
    Apr 15 2024

    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 hasn’t always been a sweet time for Mountain Chocolates.

    Being so heavily reliant on tourism has meant many ups and downs for Ken’s business and he’s 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.

    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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    27 mins
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