
A Canadian Podcast, focused on Canadian brands, determined to talk about Canadian success stories. We are retail educators and experts, teaching Canadian businesses how to build, grow, and scale in retail. As industry connectors, Kenny & Phil bring decades of experience as buyers, sales strategists, and marketers into delivering practical, actionable education grounded in real-world application.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 489 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MarketingBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

Katie Young moved to Whitehorse, Yukon in 2007 for the adventure — dog sledding, mountains, and a winter practicum — and ended up building one of the North's most beloved CPG brands.
In this episode, she sits down with Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci ... more
When Shaw's Ice Cream announced it was closing its doors in 2001, three sisters — Christine, Kelly, and Kim — made a decision most people would call reckless: they dropped out of university and bought the shuttered 1950s manufacturing plant. Their lo... more
Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci sit down with Sylvia Bennett, founder of SURCH Foods (that's S-U-R-C-H), a B2B search platform built to solve a problem the food industry has quietly lived with forever: there is no good way to find ingredients, packagin... more
Trish, founder of Kettle & Hive, joins This Commerce Life to share how a coworker's break-time basket of lemons, ginger, and honey sparked the idea for a fresh, spoonable lemon and honey tea — made with just two ingredients, no corn syrup, no thicken... more
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But better (and free!). Phil and Kenny are excellent at sharing their wisdom on just about every topic when it comes to retail, product launch, small to medium business. Time well spent. A must for start ups.
Love the banter between Kenny and Phil. They get good guests and really interesting stories
If you love retail and the success stories of entrepreneurs, this podcast is a good one. Very focused on Canadian retail.
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!
Enjoyed hearing the first part of the discussion with Trevor. Had to stop listening after the fourth time someone used the term “girls” when referring to adult women. Please be aware that language reveals attitudes toward women which just are not appropriate and will alienate your listeners.
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This show centers on Canadian brands and retail education, offering practical guidance for building, growing, and scaling in the retail landscape. Episodes routinely tackle topics like brand strategy, packaging, distribution, export, pricing, and channel management, often featuring founders, chefs, and industry leaders who share real-world lessons from Canadian markets and cross-border opportunities. A standout theme is the emphasis on actionable steps for small- to mid-sized brands, with guests ranging from food and beverage founders to branding and digital marketing experts, all illustrated through hands-on stories and strategic frameworks. The format combines candid founder journeys with expert insights on distribution, branding, and e-c... more
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Recent guests on This Commerce Life include:
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