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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RetroFestive
In the season 7 finale of Yes, We Are Open, Al is in Oakville, Ontario visiting Tyler and Jordie Schwartz from Retrofestive, a unique pop culture and Christmas store. -
Jenna Rae Cakes
Al’s final stop in Winnipeg is at Jenna Rae Cakes, co-owned by twin-sisters Jenna Hutchinson and Ashley Kosowan. Their dream began 15 years ago in their small apartment, sparked by an episode of Cake Boss, and grew into a legitimate business despite … -
Avo Gameroom
We hit the bullseye with this episode this week! Al visits Neil Migalski, General Manager at AVO Gameroom. They talk about the rich history and unique charm of this beloved Winnipeg establishment founded in April 1963 by three brothers, and how it ha… -
Shooters Family Golf Centre & Restaurant
We tee off episode 5 as Al visits with Amy Cerasani, from Shooters Family Golf Centre and Restaurant. The Cerasani family transformed a modest driving range into a beloved community hub serving Winnipeg for the past 31 years and counting. -
Door World
This week Al is back in Ontario for a visit with Dave Guenther, owner of Door World in Tillsonburg. -
Spice Circle
Things get spicy in episode 3 when Al visits Nikhil Dutt, owner of Spice Circle. His family opened the restaurant in 2019, despite having no prior business experience. -
Scout: Coffee + Community
Al visits Katrina Tessier, Owner of Scout: Coffee + Community. Katrina shares her journey of opening the unique Winnipeg café, providing a welcoming space for parents to relax while their children play. -
The Real Escape Canada
In the season 7 premiere of ‘Yes, We Are Open’ Al flies to Winnipeg, Manitoba. His first visit is with Ashley Lyons and Mikol Markiw from The Real Escape Canada to delve into the intricacies of the escape room industry. -
Season 7 Trailer
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. -
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…
