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This Commerce Life

Phil Chang / Kenny Vannucci
Canada
Retail
Covid-19
Community Support
Entrepreneurship
Covid-19 Impact
Canadian Retail
Callister Soda
Sustainability
Consumer Packaged Goods
Kombucha
Smartsip
Craft Beverage Industry
Food Safety
Food Industry
Vancouver
Kelowna Farmer's Market
Claudio Perazzo
Immigration
Local Ingredients

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.

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Latest Episodes

What do you do when your product is so unique that no five-second pitch can explain it?

This week, Phil and Kenny sit down with Brad and Sheila, founders of Natural Farmworks — a regenerative farm in BC's Boundary Country that grows barley greens an... more

Ashley Sauve was 12 years old when she started selling mini straw bales to Canadian Tire stores from her family's cash crop farm. Today, she owns Sauve's Country Market in South Woodslee, Ontario — a destination farm market in Windsor-Essex County th... more

Special thursday episode: Julie Therrien of Biscuits Leclerc is back — and this time we're picking her brain on one of the biggest opportunities for Canadian food and beverage brands right now: exporting to Mexico.

Julie's export career started in M... more

What happens when a food scientist and a hairstylist-turned-entrepreneur team up to reinvent cottage cheese? You get Fromage Protein Pops — a frozen treat that started with a $90 thrifted cart, 170+ recipe iterations, and a whole lot of sister chemis... more

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Recent Guests

Andrea Mollica
Founder of Anducci's/Mollica Foods, Italian cuisine entrepreneur
Mollica Foods / Anducci's
Episode: From Pasta Bar to Costco's First HMR: Andy Mollica's 35-Year Italian Food Empire
Matthew James
CEO of Purity Life Health Products; distributor network leader and industry veteran
Purity Life Health Products
Episode: From Health Food to National Grocers: How Canadian Brands Should Think About Distribution | Matthew James
Zane Caplansky
Owner of Caplansky's Deli; brand founder turned mustard line entrepreneur
Caplansky's Deli / Mustard brand
Episode: He Closed Toronto's Most Iconic Deli and Moved to Tofino. Here's What Happened Next. | Zane Caplansky
Amelia Warren
Co-managing director of Epicure
Epicure
Episode: Epicure's Comeback: From $100M MLM Brand to Omnichannel Relaunch | Amelia Warren & Kyle Vucko
Kyle Vucko
Co-managing director of Epicure
Epicure
Episode: Epicure's Comeback: From $100M MLM Brand to Omnichannel Relaunch | Amelia Warren & Kyle Vucko
Bonnie Joyce
Photographer and founder of Bonnie Joyce Creative Studio
Bonnie Joyce Creative Studio
Episode: Brand Photography, Wix vs WordPress, and Why AI Can't Replace This | ft. Bonnie Joyce
Robert Belcham
Chef, Chef's Table member, multiple Vancouver restaurants
Campanolo, Monarch Burger, Fat Dragon, The Commons by CTS
Episode: Vancouver Chef Robert Belcham on Restaurant Survival, Pricing Truth & Why Cheap Food Costs Someone Dearly
Julie Therrien
From Leclerc, food executive with export expertise
Leclerc
Episode: The Queen of Cookies on 28 Years at Leclerc, Breaking Into Mexico & Why Independents Still Matter
Stacey Kravitz
President of UNFI Canada
UNFI Canada
Episode: Why Retailers Want a Distributor (Not You) — Inside UNFI Canada with President Stacey Kravitz

Hosts

Phil
Host/Co-host with extensive experience in buyers, sales strategy, and marketing within Canadian retail.
Kenny
Co-host with extensive experience in retail strategy, partnerships, and education in Canadian commerce.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Just like listening to a consultant ....

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lululu64
    Canada2 years ago
  • fun conversational podcast

    Love the banter between Kenny and Phil. They get good guests and really interesting stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    asianmushroom_
    Canada4 years ago
  • If you love retail and the success stories of entrepreneurs, this podcast is a good one. Very focused on Canadian retail.

    Podchaser
    5
    Phil Chang
    4 years ago
  • Phil and Kenny rock!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joshill:)
    United States5 years ago
  • Pretty good, except for the sexist language used repeatedly

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    CallmeTommy2
    Canada5 years ago

Listeners Say

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The banter between hosts is entertaining while the insights from guests remain actionable.
Episodes are viewed as a strong resource for Canadian brands aiming to scale in retail.
Listeners praise the practical, consultative tone and useful guest mix for retail and startup strategies.
Some criticism notes sensitivity around certain language, suggesting moderation for broader audiences.
Seasoned guests and diverse topics are seen as high-value for branding and distribution learning.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#21
Canada/Business/Marketing

Talking Points

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Sisters Turned a $90 Ice Cream Cart Into a CHFA Show-Stopper | Fromage Protein Pops
Q: What have been the biggest challenges in moving from a cart to retail?
Key challenges include securing co-manufacturing, building regional distribution, managing cost-efficiency, and balancing day jobs with the business, all while proving demand at local retailers before scaling.
Sisters Turned a $90 Ice Cream Cart Into a CHFA Show-Stopper | Fromage Protein Pops
Q: How did the idea start and evolve into Fromage Protein Pops?
The idea began during the pandemic when one founder was inspired by a Japanese 'better for you' product; after brainstorming with her sister, cottage cheese ice cream experiments led to a successful pop concept, refined over 170 iterations.
From Pasta Bar to Costco's First HMR: Andy Mollica's 35-Year Italian Food Empire
Q: How did you start in the industry and transition to a retail-focused business?
He describes a path from cooking and pasta making at a small shop to opening Anducci's Pasta Bar, then leveraging commissaries to supply multiple outlets and later moving into retail and private-label with Patterson Group.
Brand Photography, Wix vs WordPress, and Why AI Can't Replace This | ft. Bonnie Joyce
Q: How did you fall into this line of work and decide to focus on Wix-based design and photography?
Bonnie explains a roundabout path from political science and copywriting to website projects, recognizing a mismatch with WordPress developers and preferring user-friendly platforms like Wix to serve small clients, which led to starting her own studio.
From Tinder to Acquisition to North America's First Clear Vegan Protein — Melissa L'Heureux-Hache of Vegain
Q: Prior to Vegain launch, were you both in school or did you come from science backgrounds?
No, Eden studied international business and Melissa studied environmental and agricultural sustainability, so while not strictly science, they leaned on scientific expertise through partnerships and lab work to develop their products.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Commerce Life

What is This Commerce Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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:

1. Andrea Mollica
2. Matthew James
3. Zane Caplansky
4. Amelia Warren
5. Kyle Vucko
6. Bonnie Joyce
7. Robert Belcham
8. Julie Therrien

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