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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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- Helius Originals · 34 min · SĂ€song 9 Avsnitt 8In the season 9 finale of âYes, We Are Openâ Al visits Bilqees Grant, Co-Founder and CEO of Helius Originals. She tells her story of starting her unique business, whichâŠ
- The Sweetest Thing · 30 min · SĂ€song 9 Avsnitt 7This week, Al is in Oakville, Ontario visiting Erin Nocent, owner of The Sweetest Thing bakery. Erin transitioned from baking cakes and cupcakes from home in 2009 to opening herâŠ
- Lynx Music · 31 min · SĂ€song 9 Avsnitt 6This week, Al is back in Toronto visiting Ryan Altschuler, co-owner of Lynx Music. Ryan shares his story of building and running an innovative music and recording studio inâŠ
- Diefenbunker · 35 min · SĂ€song 9 Avsnitt 5In this episode, Al goes deep underground to visit the Diefenbunker: Canadaâs Cold War Museum. He speaks with Monique Goffinet, Executive Director, and Jordan Vetter, MarketingâŠ
- The Record Centre · 27 min · SĂ€song 9 Avsnitt 4This week, Al visits John Thompson, owner of The Record Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. John traded the gruelling heat of a paper mill for the warm crackle of vinyl. In 2011, JohnâŠ
- Mad Radish · 29 min · SĂ€song 9 Avsnitt 3Al visits Adam Tomczyk, Co-Founder and CEO of Mad Radish to talk about the origins and growth of the company since its inception in 2017. Adam shares his personal journey ofâŠ
- My Afromania Inc. · 27 min · SĂ€song 9 Avsnitt 2In this episode, Al visits Chika Oguh, founder of My Afromania Inc., a fashion business in Ottawa that brings the vibrancy of African prints to Western styles. Chika recounts howâŠ
- Champlain Table Tennis Club · 34 min · SĂ€song 9 Avsnitt 1In the season 9 premiere of Yes, We Are Open, Al visits Paulo Chira, Owner of Champlain Table Tennis Club in Ottawa, Ontario. Originally founded in 1989, the club developedâŠ
- Season 9 Trailer · 1 min · SÀsong 9Season 9 of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast starts October 6th, 2025! In this season, Al visits Ottawa, Ontario. Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season.
- The Parlour · 34 min · SĂ€song 8 Avsnitt 8In the season 8 finale of âYes, We Are Openâ, Al is back in Ontario, visiting Brenda and Rick Coletta, owners of The Fryâs The Limit and The Parlour. After retiring from herâŠ
- Tumblers Pizza · 32 min · SĂ€song 8 Avsnitt 7Al visits Jim Baiton, the founder and owner of Tumblers Pizza in Regina, Saskatchewan. Jim shares his journey from making pizza boxes at 14 to building a pizza empire that sellsâŠ
- Bushwakker Brewpub · 31 min · SĂ€song 8 Avsnitt 6In this episode of YWAO, Al sits down with Grant Frew, Bar and Marketing Manager at Bushwakker Brewpub in Regina, Saskatchewan. Grant recounts Bushwakkerâs unique GermanâŠ
- Creative Kids · 30 min · SĂ€song 8 Avsnitt 5This week, Al visits Gloria Walsh, Manager of Creative Kids, a charitable organization dedicated to removing financial barriers for Saskatchewan children aged 4 to 19 toâŠ
- Zippity Zoom Toys · 31 min · SĂ€song 8 Avsnitt 4In this episode of YWAO, Al visits Tracy Bosche, the owner of Zippity Zoom Toys in Regina, Saskatchewan. Tracy shares the inspiring story of how she started the toy store inâŠ
- Base Studio · 24 min · SĂ€song 8 Avsnitt 3In this episode, Al sits down with Amanda Rae, the owner of Base Studio, a thriving hair salon in Regina. Amanda shares her journey from a stylist to a business owner, theâŠ
- BasketCases · 29 min · SĂ€song 8 Avsnitt 2This week Al sits down with Ashley Donald, the owner of BasketCases, a prominent gift basket store in Regina. Ashley shares her inspiring journey of buying and running theâŠ
- Prairie Flying Service · 31 min · SĂ€song 8 Avsnitt 1In the season 8 premier of âYes, We Are Openâ, Al flies to Regina, Saskatchewan to visit Kevin Toth, President of Prairie Flying Service. They delve into the storied history andâŠ
- Season 8 Trailer · 1 min · SÀsong 8Season 8 of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast starts April 7th, 2025! In this season, Al visits Regina, Saskatchewan. Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season.
- RetroFestive · 33 min · SÀsong 7 Avsnitt 8In 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 · 30 min · SĂ€song 7 Avsnitt 7Alâs 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, sparkedâŠ
