Yes, We Are Open!
By Moneris, Al Grego
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 [email protected].
“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 [email protected].
Latest episode
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Kawartha TV & Stereo
In the season 6 finale of ‘Yes, We Are Open’, Al visits Peterborough, Ontario and Scott Stuart, owner of Kawartha TV & Stereo. They’ve been fixtures in the city for over half a century! In that time, their industry has gone through countless disrupti… -
Italian Ice Cream
Back from His Calgary trip, Al heads down to the “Honeymoon Capital of the World” Niagara Falls to visit Andrew Vergalito, owner of Italian Ice Cream. The business was opened by Andrew’s parents Joe and Anna in 1978 and for 46 years they’ve been serv… -
Heritage Park Historical Village
Al’s final stop on his Calgary trip is to Heritage Park Historical Village. It’s one of Calgary’s premier tourist attractions, originally opened in 1964 with a mission to connect visitors with the history of Western Canada. Al visits with Dominic Te… -
Re: Grub Burger Bar
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 … -
Going With The Grain
Al’s 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 & wi… -
Mountain Chocolates
This week Al goes to picturesque Banff, Alberta to visit Ken McMurdo, owner of Mountain Chocolates. Ken started his business in 1989 when Banff was just beginning to grow into the tourist attraction it has become. But it hasn’t always been a sweet ti… -
KAKS Bar & Podcast
In this week’s episode of ‘Yes, We Are Open’ Al heads downtown to Calgary’s Beltline District to visit KAKS Bar & Podcast. You read that right. It’s a bar, with a built-in podcast studio! Needless to say, Al is more than a little excited. He speaks w… -
River Café
For season 6 of ‘Yes, We Are Open’, Al heads west to Alberta! His first stop is Prince’s Island in Calgary, an urban oasis located on the Bow River. The island park is primarily accessible by a number of footbridges. It is home to playgrounds, walkin… -
Trailer
Season 6 of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast starts April 1st, 2024! Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season. -
Maritime Fun Group
On the season 5 finale of ‘Yes, We Are Open’ Al visits the PEI International Shellfish Festival in Charlottetown for some good eats, live music, and a great conversation with Matthew Jelly, President at Maritime Fun Group. As the leading operator of…
