
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 | 472 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessMarketing | |||

What does it take to leave a 30-year career at one of the world's biggest consulting firms — and bet it all on a 65-year-old condiment brand that had been sitting dormant for a year?
Marc Whitmore is the CEO and owner of Dennis Horseradish, Canada's... more
After 37 years running the same grocery store, Peter Boyd is stepping away from the floor — but he's nowhere near done. In this episode of This Commerce Life, Phil and Kenny sit down with one of the most beloved independent grocery operators in the O... more
What does it look like to bootstrap a CPG brand from your kitchen, survive an acquisition, and then pivot into a category that barely existed? Melissa L'Heureux-Hache, co-founder of Vegain — a Vancouver-based plant-based sports nutrition company — sh... more
Phil and Kenny pull up a chair for a candid check-in — no guest, no agenda, just an honest conversation about where This Commerce Life has been, where it's going, and why what they do matters more than ever for Canadian food and beverage brands.
Aft... 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 focuses on Canadian brands and retail success stories, offering practical, real-world education for startups and established retailers alike. Episodes explore topics like local funding coalitions, Canadian food and beverage manufacturing, packaging, sustainable sourcing, distribution, and the evolving Canadian retail landscape. Guests range from family-owned producers and regional retailers to educators and industry advocates, with a clear emphasis on founder journeys, scaling challenges, community impact, and innovative go-to-market strategies. A notable strength is its hands-on, mentorship-oriented tone, often featuring candid founder feedback, practical playbooks, and stories of navigating capital, distribution, and consumer de... more
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Recent guests on This Commerce Life include:
1. Marc Whitmore
2. Melissa L'Heureux-Hache
3. Jesse Wiebe
4. Matt Ratuski
5. Natasha Chawla
6. Angela Donnelly
7. Andrew Warburton
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