Explore every episode of the podcast Yes, We Are Open! đ
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 7 Trailer | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:01:54 | |
Season 7 of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast starts October 7th, 2024! In this season, Al visits Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season. 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. | |||
| Kawartha TV & Stereo | 20 May 2024 | 00:27:12 | |
Yes, Kawartha TV & Stereo Is Open! In the season 6 finale of âYes, We Are Openâ, Al visits Peterborough, Ontario and Scott Stuart, owner of Kawartha TV & Stereo. Theyâve been fixtures in the city for over half a century! In that time, their industry has gone through countless disruptive technology changes but theyâve been able to adapt and today they continued to provide their customers with top quality products and service. This is their story. You can learn more about Kawartha TV & Stereo at kawarthatv.com. Credits:
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. | |||
| Maritime Fun Group | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:36:04 | |
You can learn more about Maritime Fun Group at maritimefun.com. Credits:
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. | |||
| Tech Fuel | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:32:12 | |
You can learn more about Tech Fuel at techfuel.ca. 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. | |||
| Strikers Den | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:29:19 | |
You can learn more about Strikers Den at strikersden.ca. Check out Ash's History book "India And Faraway Lands". 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. | |||
| aaniin | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:31:14 | |
You can learn more about aaniin at aaniin.shop. 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. | |||
| Torpedo Rays | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:31:29 | |
You can learn more about Torpedo Rays at torpedorays.com. 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. | |||
| Bradford Academy Of Music | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:31:35 | |
You can learn more about Bradford Academy of Music at bradfordacademyofmusic.com. 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. | |||
| Lane Gallery | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:28:43 | |
You can learn more about Lane Gallery at lanegallery.com. 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. | |||
| Ocean Quest Adventures | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:28:00 | |
You can learn more about Ocean Quest Adventures at oceanquestadventures.com. Â 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. | |||
| Season 5 Teaser | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:00:30 | |
Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts to hear them as they publish each week! 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. | |||
| Top Talent Entertainment Agency | 23 May 2023 | 00:36:22 | |
You can learn more about Top Talent Entertainment at toptalent.ca. Credits:
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. | |||
| Italian Ice Cream | 13 May 2024 | 00:26:45 | |
Yes, Italian Ice Cream Is Open! Back from His Calgary trip, Al heads down to the âHoneymoon Capital of the Worldâ Niagara Falls to visit Andrew Vergalito, owner of Italian Ice Cream. The business was opened by Andrewâs parents Joe and Anna in 1978 and for 46 years theyâve been serving the locals and tourists alike. There have been many challenges and changes to the area in their almost half-century of business. This is their story. You can learn more about Italian Ice Cream at italianicecream.ca. 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. | |||
| SugarKane | 15 May 2023 | 00:32:29 | |
You can learn more about SugarKane at sugarkanerestaurant.ca. 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. | |||
| Timber Lounge | 08 May 2023 | 00:30:25 | |
You can learn more about Timber Lounge at timberlounge.ca. 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. | |||
| Döghaus | 01 May 2023 | 00:25:40 | |
You can learn more about Döghaus at ledoghaus.com.  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. | |||
| Landscape Ontario | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:34:37 | |
Yes, Landscape Ontario Is Open Landscape Ontario is Ontarioâs premier horticultural trades association. For the past 50 years, theyâve been supporting their members through professional development, trade shows and conferences, consumer events and cost savings benefits. Their premier annual event is the Landscape Ontario Congress, Canadaâs largest and longest running trade show and conference for landscape professionals. While the pandemic might have provided a boon to many of their members, it put the long-running event in jeopardy for two consecutive years. Where they able to pull it off? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Landscape Ontario at landscapeontario.com. 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. | |||
| Spin-It Records and Video | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:31:12 | |
Yes, Spin-IT Records and Video Is Open This week Al is in Moncton, New Brunswick visiting Patrick Parise, owner of Spin-IT Records and Video. From file sharing to streaming, Patrick has seen a lot of disruption in his chosen industry over the past 20 years. In spite of this, Patrick was able to persevere and build a successful company. So would the pandemic just be another disruption that Patrick would expertly navigate, or would his business finally succumb? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Spin-IT Records and Video at spin-itrecords.ca. Â 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. | |||
| Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc. | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:33:07 | |
Yes, Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc. Is Open Alâs next stop in season 4 of the podcast is Rigaud, Quebec to visit Greg and Tina Brooks from Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc. Pepperfire Foods are more than just hot sauces. They specialize in co-packing and private-labelling fresh food products for many specialty food companies. But BOY are their hot sauces HOT! How did they survive the pandemic? More importantly, did Al survive his visit? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc. at pepperfire.ca. Â 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. | |||
| Sackville Curling Club | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:28:33 | |
In the season 4 premier of âYes, We Are Openâ Al heads east to New Brunswick. His first stop is the Sackville Curling Club. At 128 years old, itâs the oldest business Al has featured on the podcastâby a lotâbut that doesnât mean theyâre impervious to struggle. With lockdowns and severe capacity restrictions, the pandemic posed the clubâs greatest threat in literally a century! How did they survive? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Sackville Curling Club at sackvillecurlingclub.com. 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. | |||
| Season 4 Teaser | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:00:36 | |
âYes, We Are Openâ Season 4 Teaser Season 4 of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast starts April 3rd, 2023! Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts to hear them as they publish each week! 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. | |||
| Bear Cave Silent Booths | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:33:54 | |
Bear Cave Silent Booths On the season 3 finale of âYes, We Are Openâ Al visits Trevor and Andrea from Bear Cave Silent booths. Learn how they turned a one-off job into a manufacturing business. While the pandemic may have actually helped them get new customers, the resulting shortage of building material threatened to shut them down before they even started. Couple that with their inexperience in running a business and difficulty in getting funding and we have a recipe for struggle. How did they survive? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Bear Cave Silent Booths at bearcavesilentbooths.com. Links of interest
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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. | |||
| Kidsworld Pediatric Dentistry | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:31:54 | |
Kidsworld Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Priya Kothari studied and specialized in pediatric dentistry in the United States, before returning to Canada to be closer to family and to open her own practice 12 years ago. Today Kidsworld Pediatric Dentistry in Aurora, Ontario is a busy practice, treating children from all over Southern Ontario. But what happens when staffing shortages and the pandemic hit? How will she keep her patients safe? Can her dental practice survive? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Kidsworld Pediatric Dentistry at kidsworlddentistry.com. 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. | |||
| Heritage Park Historical Village | 06 May 2024 | 00:28:12 | |
Alâs final stop on his Calgary trip is to  Heritage Park Historical Village. Itâs one of Calgaryâs premier tourist attractions, originally opened in 1964 with a mission to connect visitors with the history of Western Canada. Al visits with Dominic Terry, a spokesperson at the park. Dominic talks about the parkâs origins and how it has evolved in the past 60 years bringing history lessons to life through immersive storytelling and fun attractions for everyone. This is the story of Heritage Park. You can learn more about Heritage Park at heritagepark.ca. 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. | |||
| Impact Kitchen | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:31:59 | |
Impact Kitchen Personal trainer and nutrition expert Josh Broun had a vision for a restaurant focused on providing simple meals with real, wholesome ingredients to âprovide energy to take on the day with purpose and optimismâ. In 2015, he teamed up with Frank Toskan, co-founder of MAC Cosmetics to open Impact Kitchen despite neither of them having previous restaurant experience. Since then, Impact Kitchen has grown quickly, opening 4 more locations in Toronto. The future looked bright, but then came the pandemic forcing them to close their doors indefinitely. How did they survive? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Impact  Kitchen at impactkitchen.ca. 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. | |||
| Downunder Travel | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:32:51 | |
Downunder Travel This week Al goes downunder in downtown Toronto when he visits with Jason Webb from Downunder Travel. Jason and his team have been helping travelers get from Canada to Australia and the South Pacific and back since 2004. Business got off to a strong start for Jason and his team, but the travel industry can be quite a turbulent oneâŠso to speak. Pilot strikes, airline closures, terrorist attacks, can all threaten to put you out of business. Downunder Travel managed to survive all challenges thrown at them, but none of these would come close to preparing them for what was about to happen to the world in 2020. How did they survive? Listen to find out. You can learn more about Downunder Travel at downunder-travel.com.  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. | |||
| Stylephotos | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:31:34 | |
Stylephotos This week Al is in Concord, Ontario visiting twin brothers Khasan and Husan, the owners of Stylephotos, the #1 eCommerce photography service in Canada. Khasan and Husan started out looking for ways to improve the quality of the photography for their familyâs eCommerce fashion store and ended up building a fully automated in-house production studio boasting some pretty impressive clients! How were they able to turn their need into a self-funded tech-startup with no background in photography? Listen and find out. You can learn more about Stylephotos at stylephotos.ca. 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. | |||
| Lakeside Dog Biscuits | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:31:09 | |
Lakeside Dog Biscuits This week Al is in Kingston, Ontario to meet Laurie Hannah, the owner of Lakeside Dog Biscuits. 20 years ago, Laurieâs Golden retriever became ill from eating commercial dog food, so Laurie set out to create natural, healthy treats for her pets and thus created Lakeside Dog Biscuits Today Laurie is retired from her career as a social worker and running her dog biscuit business full time. But how has the pandemic and high inflation affected her business? Listen to find out. Â You can learn more about Lakeside Dog Biscuits at lakesidedogbiscuits.com. 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. | |||
| Matriarch | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:29:10 | |
Matriarch In this episode Al goes to Kitchener, Ontario to visit Ankush Raina, owner of Matriarch. Ankush moved to Canada from India in 2018. His ultimate goal was to start his own business, something heâs been dreaming about since he was a teenager. Everything heâs done since arriving in Canada was with that goal in mind. He turned that intense focus into Matriarch, an online activewear brand. The name is a tribute to his grandmother. But with limited experience in clothing manufacturing and an impending pandemic that would shut down all gyms for an indefinite period, would Ankushâs focus and work ethic be enough to pull Matriarch through? Listen to find out. Â You can learn more about Matriarch at thematriarch.ca. 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. | |||
| The Green Bouquet Cannabis Inc | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:33:12 | |
In the Season 3 premier of âYes, We Are Openâ Al goes to Port Sydney, Ontario to visit Heather Huff-Bogart, Owner of The Green Bouquet Cannabis Inc. Heather opened her dream business in the middle of the pandemic lockdown. In addition, she had to navigate the restrictive and ever-changing regulations in Ontarioâs cannabis industry, overcome objections from her own family and friends and even some of her own neighbours. How did she do it? Listen to find out. Â You can learn more about The Green Bouquet Cannabis Inc. at thegreenbouquetcannabis.com. 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. | |||
| Season 3 Teaser | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:00:37 | |
âYes, We Are Openâ Season 3 Teaser Season 3 of 'Yes, We Are Open' starts October 3rd, 2022! Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts to hear them as they publish each week! 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. | |||
| Parry Sound Friendship Center | 23 May 2022 | 00:29:59 | |
You can learn more about Parry Sound Friendship Centre at psfc.ca. Credits:
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. | |||
| Studio Brewing | 16 May 2022 | 00:24:33 | |
You can learn more about Studio Brewing at studiobrewing.ca. 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. | |||
| Power Yoga Canada | 09 May 2022 | 00:24:00 | |
You can learn more about Power Yoga Canada at poweryogacanada.com. Â 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. | |||
| Re: Grub Burger Bar | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:31:15 | |
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 Virginiaâs story. You can learn more about Re:Grub Burger Bar at regrub.ca. 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. | |||
| Meraki Beauty Bar | 02 May 2022 | 00:28:43 | |
You can learn more about Meraki Beauty Bar at merakibeautybar.ca. 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. | |||
| SuperKick Karate | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:27:52 | |
You can learn more about SuperKick Karate at granicsensei.com. 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. | |||
| Jess Restaurant and Bar | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:29:06 | |
You can learn more about Jessâ Restaurant and Bar at jessrestaurant.ca. 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. | |||
| Bitehaus | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:30:52 | |
You can learn more about Bitehaus Toronto Dental Clinic at bitehaus.ca. 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. | |||
| Climb Base5 | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:29:39 | |
You can learn more about Climb Base5 at climbbase5.com. 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. | |||
| Season 2 Teaser | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:00:30 | |
This is the 'Yes, We Are Open' Season 2 trailer. In this season, Al heads to B.C. in search of new stories about small Canadian businesses and their perseverance. 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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| Ontario Blue Jays | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:28:48 | |
You can learn more about Ontario Blue Jays at objbaseball.com. Credits:
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. | |||
| PBR Auctions | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:20:28 | |
You can learn more about PBR Auctions at pbrauctions.com. 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. | |||
| Valley Online | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:26:37 | |
You can learn more about Valley Online at valleyonline.ca. 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. | |||
| The Grist | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:25:28 | |
You can learn more about The Grist at thegrist.ca. 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. | |||
| Going With The Grain | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:29:23 | |
Alâs 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 âBona Certified Craftsmenâ. 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. Â 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. | |||
| Supplement World | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:26:43 | |
You can learn more about Supplement World Canada at supplementworldcanada.com. 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. | |||
| Peace Collective | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:33:21 | |
You can learn more about Peace Collective at peace-collective.com. 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. | |||
| Saunders Electric | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:27:57 | |
You can learn more about Saunders Electric at saunderselectricltd.ca. 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. | |||
| The Athlete Matrix | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:21:49 | |
You learn more about The Athlete Matrix at theathletematrix.com. 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. | |||