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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 has evolved into a community staple known for its pool supplies, dart equipment, poker accessories, and more.
Neil shares his passion and vision for keeping this family-friendly hub at the forefront of recreational gaming.
You can learn more about AVO Gameroom at avogameroom.com.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 - LeadershipAmy Blundell - LeadershipRick Stephan - LeadershipCass McPhee – Moneris Ad VoiceoverCaleigh Ellis – Graphic ArtistChetan Dhananjaya – WebmasterLoki Nichlani – WebmasterNiyati Budhiraja – WebmasterMallory McWhirther – Social MediaTanya Nagi – Social MediaCheyenne Jennkins - Social MediaSydney Lupton - Social MediaKelly Servos – Internal CommunicationsFarnaz Yaqubian - Internal CommunicationsPatricia Crowe – PMJessica Lepage – TranslationPascale Dumas-Bresse – TranslationPao-Lan Ladouceur – TranslationMelanie Bell – TranslationValérieBoisvert – TranslationMarc-AndréHoule – TranslationGladys Bagang – Logistics & AdminThe rest of the Moneris for their support!Subscribe now!
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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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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 Terry, a spokesperson at the park. Dominic talks about the park’s origins and how it has evolved in the past 60 years bringing history lessons to life through immersive storytelling and fun attractions for everyone.
This is the story of Heritage Park.
You can learn more about Heritage Park at heritagepark.ca.
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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 and burgers, Re:Grub has become a popular Calgary hotspot for their unique and delicious creations.
This is Virginia’s story.
You can learn more about Re:Grub Burger Bar at regrub.ca.
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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 & wife teams in North America to hold the designation of ‘Bona Certified Craftsmen’. All this to say, they know their craft!
Throughout their 20 years of business, Sara and Joe have encountered many struggles. From building their brand when they opened, to a recession, to unpredictable scheduling issues, to increasing material costs, their business can be volatile.
How have they managed? Listen to find out.
You can learn more about Going With The Grain at goingwiththegrain.ca.
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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 time for Mountain Chocolates.
Being so heavily reliant on tourism has meant many ups and downs for Ken’s business and he’s seen it all, from natural disasters to global conflicts to the pandemic. His latest challenges involve inflation and supply chain issues.
How is he managing? Listen to find out.
You can learn more about Mountain Chocolates at mountain-chocolates.business.site.
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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 with the owners Kass Kielly-Burke and Shawn Chan. They opened KAKS in June 2023, so they’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.
Links of Interest:
Kaks Bar and Podcast Show on YoutubeBloodbath Tactics PodcastCHATTING WITH QUEEN LAYNEThe Joe Rogan Experience PodcastSubscribe now!
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You can learn more about River Café at river-cafe.com.
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Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts to hear them as they publish each week, or visit yesweareopenpodcast.com.
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You can learn more about Maritime Fun Group at maritimefun.com.
Credits:
Duri Alajrami - LeadershipAmy Maraone - LeadershipRick Stephan - LeadershipCass McPhee – Moneris Ad VoiceoverCaleigh Ellis – Graphic ArtistChetan Dhananjaya – WebmasterNiyati Budhiraja – WebmasterMallory McWhirther – Social MediaTanya Nagi – Social MediaKelly Servos – Internal CommunicationsFarnazYaqubian - Internal CommunicationsZino Obi-Egbedi – PMJessica Lepage – TranslationPascale Dumas-Bresse – TranslationPao-Lan Ladouceur – TranslationMelanie Bell – TranslationMateo Sanchez – TranslationValérieBoisvert – TranslationMarc-AndréHoule – TranslationLia Pizarro – CommunicationsGladys Bagang – Logistics & AdminThe rest of the Moneris for their support!Subscribe now!
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You can learn more about Tech Fuel at techfuel.ca.
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You can learn more about Strikers Den at strikersden.ca.
Check out Ash's History book "India And Faraway Lands".
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You can learn more about aaniin at aaniin.shop.
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