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Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ

Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ

Moneris, Al Grego

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'Yes, We Are Open' tells the inspiring stories of Canadian small business owners who have faced challenges, adapted, and found success. Hosted by Al Grego, the show takes listeners on a journey across Canada, uncovering the resilience, innovation, and passion that keep local business thriving. From family-run shops to cutting-edge start-ups, each episode dives into the struggles and triumphs of entrepreneurs who refuse to give up. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur or just love a good success story, 'Yes, We Are Open' is your go-to podcast for motivation and insight in to the heart of Canada's small business community.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ - Meraki Beauty Bar

Meraki Beauty Bar

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05/02/22 โ€ข 28 min

You can learn more about Meraki Beauty Bar at merakibeautybar.ca.

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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 [email protected].

Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ - Season 4 Teaser

Season 4 Teaser

Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ

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03/27/23 โ€ข 0 min

โ€˜Yes, We Are Openโ€™ 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!

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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 [email protected].

Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ - Timber Lounge

Timber Lounge

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05/08/23 โ€ข 30 min

You can learn more about Timber Lounge at timberlounge.ca.

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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 [email protected].

Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ - Season 5 Teaser

Season 5 Teaser

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09/25/23 โ€ข 0 min

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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 [email protected].

Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ - Ocean Quest Adventures

Ocean Quest Adventures

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10/02/23 โ€ข 28 min

You can learn more about Ocean Quest Adventures at oceanquestadventures.com.

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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 [email protected].

Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ - aaniin

aaniin

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10/30/23 โ€ข 31 min

You can learn more about aaniin at aaniin.shop.

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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 [email protected].

Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ - Torpedo Rays

Torpedo Rays

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10/23/23 โ€ข 31 min

You can learn more about Torpedo Rays at torpedorays.com.

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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 [email protected].

Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ - Maritime Fun Group

Maritime Fun Group

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11/20/23 โ€ข 36 min

You can learn more about Maritime Fun Group at maritimefun.com.

Credits:

  • Duri Alajrami - Leadership
  • Amy Maraone - Leadership
  • Rick Stephan - Leadership
  • Cass McPhee โ€“ Moneris Ad Voiceover
  • Caleigh Ellis โ€“ Graphic Artist
  • Chetan Dhananjaya โ€“ Webmaster
  • Niyati Budhiraja โ€“ Webmaster
  • Mallory McWhirther โ€“ Social Media
  • Tanya Nagi โ€“ Social Media
  • Kelly Servos โ€“ Internal Communications
  • FarnazYaqubian - Internal Communications
  • Zino Obi-Egbedi โ€“ PM
  • Jessica Lepage โ€“ Translation
  • Pascale Dumas-Bresse โ€“ Translation
  • Pao-Lan Ladouceur โ€“ Translation
  • Melanie Bell โ€“ Translation
  • Mateo Sanchez โ€“ Translation
  • ValรฉrieBoisvert โ€“ Translation
  • Marc-AndrรฉHoule โ€“ Translation
  • Lia Pizarro โ€“ Communications
  • Gladys Bagang โ€“ Logistics & Admin
  • The rest of the Moneris for their support!

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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 [email protected].

Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ - KAKS Bar & Podcast

KAKS Bar & Podcast

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04/08/24 โ€ข 29 min

In this weekโ€™s episode of โ€˜Yes, We Are Openโ€™ Al heads downtown to Calgaryโ€™s Beltline District to visit KAKS Bar & Podcast. You read that right. Itโ€™s a bar, with a built-in podcast studio! Needless to say, Al is more than a little excited.

He speaks with the owners Kass Kielly-Burke and Shawn Chan. They opened KAKS in June 2023, so theyโ€™re approaching their first year in business. First years are a challenge for any business, but when you pair that with record inflation and rising interest rates, you have recipe for struggle early on.

How are they managing? Listen to find out.

You can learn more about KAKS Bar & Podcast at kaksbarpodcast.com.

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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 [email protected].

Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ - The Grist

The Grist

Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ

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11/01/21 โ€ข 25 min

You can learn more about The Grist at thegrist.ca.

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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 [email protected].

Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

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Podcast Q&A

Why did you start this show?

I wanted to tell the stories of small business owners, their origins, struggles and future outlooks.

What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?

I hope these stories will inspire and educate future entrepreneurs to follow their dreams and start their own business.

Which episode should someone start with?

The best episode to start with is the first episode. The next best episode to start with is the latest episode.

Which have been your favourite episodes so far?

One of my favourite episodes was definitely episode 2 of season one. The story of Saunder's Electric was such a personal story and what I ultimately wanted this podcast to be.

Which episode are you most proud of?

I'm most proud of the Saunders Electric episode (S1E2).

What is your vision for your show?

My vision for this

What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?

I like so many. Toronto Mike is my podcasting mentor. I've listened to every episode. So I'd say that one.

How did you come up with the name for your podcast?

It just came to me.

Tell us a bit about yourself

I'm a professional podcaster, musician, father of 2, and husband to 1.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ have?

Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ currently has 67 episodes available.

What topics does Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ cover?

The podcast is about News, Entrepreneurship, Business News, Podcasts, Entrepreneur Podcast, Business and Small Business Podcast.

What is the most popular episode on Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ?

The episode title 'PBR Auctions' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ?

The average episode length on Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ released?

Episodes of Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ?

The first episode of Yes, We Are Open! ๐Ÿ was released on Sep 23, 2021.

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