Yes, We Are Open! podcast

Yes, We Are Open!

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.

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.

 

#63

RetroFestive

In the season 7 finale of Yes, We Are Open, Al is in Oakville, Ontario visiting Tyler and ... more

25 Nov 2024

32 MINS

32:40

25 Nov 2024


#62

Jenna Rae Cakes

Al’s final stop in Winnipeg is at Jenna Rae Cakes, co-owned by twin-sisters Jenna Hutchins... more

18 Nov 2024

29 MINS

29:34

18 Nov 2024


#61

Avo Gameroom

We hit the bullseye with this episode this week! Al visits Neil Migalski, General Manager ... more

11 Nov 2024

29 MINS

29:30

11 Nov 2024


#60

Shooters Family Golf Centre & Restaurant

We tee off episode 5 as Al visits with Amy Cerasani, from Shooters Family Golf Centre and ... more

04 Nov 2024

28 MINS

28:15

04 Nov 2024


#59

Door World

This week Al is back in Ontario for a visit with Dave Guenther, owner of Door World in Til... more

28 Oct 2024

23 MINS

23:31

28 Oct 2024


#58

Spice Circle

Things get spicy in episode 3 when Al visits Nikhil Dutt, owner of Spice Circle. His famil... more

21 Oct 2024

24 MINS

24:17

21 Oct 2024


#57

Scout: Coffee + Community

Al visits Katrina Tessier, Owner of Scout Coffee: + Community. Katrina shares her journey ... more

15 Oct 2024

26 MINS

26:32

15 Oct 2024


#56

The Real Escape Canada

In the season 7 premiere of ‘Yes, We Are Open’ Al flies to Winnipeg, Manitoba. His first v... more

07 Oct 2024

31 MINS

31:20

07 Oct 2024


#55

Season 7 Trailer

Season 7 of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast starts October 7th, 2024! In this... more

30 Sep 2024

01 MINS

01:54

30 Sep 2024


#54

Kawartha TV & Stereo

Yes, Kawartha TV & Stereo Is Open! In the season 6 finale of ‘Yes, We Are Open’, Al visits... more

20 May 2024

27 MINS

27:12

20 May 2024


#53

Italian Ice Cream

Yes, Italian Ice Cream Is Open! Back from His Calgary trip, Al heads down to the “Honeymoo... more

13 May 2024

26 MINS

26:45

13 May 2024


#52

Heritage Park Historical Village

Al’s final stop on his Calgary trip is to  Heritage Park Historical Village. It’s one of C... more

06 May 2024

28 MINS

28:12

06 May 2024


#51

Re: Grub Burger Bar

Virginia Borges came to Canada in 2014 from Venezuela with the dream of starting her own b... more

29 Apr 2024

31 MINS

31:15

29 Apr 2024


#50

Going With The Grain

Al’s next stop in Alberta is beautiful Canmore, home of Sara and Joe Titus, owners of Goin... more

22 Apr 2024

29 MINS

29:23

22 Apr 2024


#49

Mountain Chocolates

This week Al goes to picturesque Banff, Alberta to visit Ken McMurdo, owner of Mountain Ch... more

15 Apr 2024

27 MINS

27:06

15 Apr 2024


#48

KAKS Bar & Podcast

In this week’s episode of ‘Yes, We Are Open’ Al heads downtown to Calgary’s Beltline Distr... more

08 Apr 2024

29 MINS

29:42

08 Apr 2024


#47

River Café

You can learn more about River Café at [river-cafe.com] (https://www.river-cafe.com/) . [S... more

01 Apr 2024

33 MINS

33:43

01 Apr 2024


#46

Trailer

Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts to hear them as they publish each week, or vi... more

25 Mar 2024

00 MINS

00:37

25 Mar 2024


#45

Maritime Fun Group

You can learn more about Maritime Fun Group at [maritimefun.com] (https://www.maritimefun.... more

20 Nov 2023

36 MINS

36:04

20 Nov 2023


#44

Tech Fuel

You can learn more about Tech Fuel at [techfuel.ca] (https://techfuel.ca/) . [Subscribe no... more

13 Nov 2023

32 MINS

32:12

13 Nov 2023


#43

Strikers Den

You can learn more about Strikers Den at [strikersden.ca] (https://www.strikersden.ca/) . ... more

06 Nov 2023

29 MINS

29:19

06 Nov 2023


#42

aaniin

You can learn more about aaniin at [aaniin.shop] (https://www.aaniin.shop/) . [Subscribe n... more

30 Oct 2023

31 MINS

31:14

30 Oct 2023


#41

Torpedo Rays

You can learn more about Torpedo Rays at [torpedorays.com] (https://www.torpedorays.com/) ... more

23 Oct 2023

31 MINS

31:29

23 Oct 2023