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  • Shooters Family Golf Centre & Restaurant
    2024/11/04

    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.

    Listen now to learn about the family's deep-rooted entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges and triumphs they've faced, and Amy’s own journey growing up within the vibrant atmosphere of Shooters.

    You can learn more about Shooters Family Golf Centre at shootersgolf.ca.

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

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    28 分
  • Door World
    2024/10/28

    This week Al is back in Ontario for a visit with Dave Guenther, owner of Door World in Tillsonburg.

    Dave balanced a growing family and an expanding business during an unprecedented global pandemic. Hear how together with his wife Breanne, their resilience and adaptability helped them build a thriving company from the ground up.

    You can learn more about Door World at doorworld.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 podcast@moneris.com.

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

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    24 分
  • Spice Circle
    2024/10/21

    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.

    Nikhil opens up about his early emotional struggles of receiving customer criticism and the determination that drove him to keep improving their service and food quality. Today Spice Circle boast the best Indian food in Winnipeg. How did they do it? Listen to find out.

    You can learn more about Spice Circle at spicecircle.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 podcast@moneris.com.

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

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    24 分
  • Scout: Coffee + Community
    2024/10/15

    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.

    Tune in for the story of how a mother turned her idea into a reality. Learn how Katrina navigated financial hurdles, the pandemic, and a change in location to create a unique space for families.

    You can learn more about Scout Coffee + Community at scoutwinnipeg.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 podcast@moneris.com.

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

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    27 分
  • The Real Escape Canada
    2024/10/07

    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.

    Tune in to hear how a family’s shared passion for puzzles turned into a successful escape room empire and how they navigated the challenges thrown by the pandemic. Discover the cutting-edge technologies they plan to integrate to stay ahead in the thrilling world of escape rooms.

    You can learn more about The Real Escape Canada at therealescape.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 podcast@moneris.com.

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

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    31 分
  • Season 7 Trailer
    2024/09/30

    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.

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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.

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    2 分
  • Kawartha TV & Stereo
    2024/05/20

    Yes, Kawartha TV & Stereo Is Open!

    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 disruptive technology changes but they’ve 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:

    • Duri Alajrami - Leadership
    • Amy Blundell - Leadership
    • Rick Stephan - Leadership
    • Cass McPhee – Moneris Ad Voiceover
    • Caleigh Ellis – Graphic Artist
    • Chetan Dhananjaya – Webmaster
    • Loki Nichlani – Webmaster
    • Niyati Budhiraja – Webmaster
    • Mallory McWhirther – Social Media
    • Tanya Nagi – Social Media
    • Cheyenne Jennkins - Social Media
    • Sydney Lupton - Social Media
    • Kelly Servos – Internal Communications
    • Farnaz Yaqubian - Internal Communications
    • Patricia Crowe – PM
    • Jessica Lepage – Translation
    • Pascale Dumas-Bresse – Translation
    • Pao-Lan Ladouceur – Translation
    • Melanie Bell – Translation
    • ValérieBoisvert – Translation
    • Marc-AndréHoule – Translation
    • Gladys Bagang – 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 podcast@moneris.com.

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

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    27 分
  • Italian Ice Cream
    2024/05/13

    Yes, Italian Ice Cream Is Open!

    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 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.

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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.

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    27 分