Another Day Building Dreams - Small business podcast

Welcome to the 8th episode of the Another Day Building Dreams podcast! A podcast where we explore what supporting local really means and the people behind local small businesses and those who support it. We hope to shed some real life clarity on what it means when you decide to support your local businesses. We hope to give an idea of what day to day life is like as a small business owner/entrepreneur as well as debunking myths around small businesses. We will be discussing both the struggles and successes with each business venture as well as provide real world tips to those looking to start their very own venture.

Today we have Alysia Lok. She is the owner and head operator of Caramunchies. A local caramel cornflake snack food treat company. Having originally been one of the cofounders of Caramia Caramels Alysia branched off into starting her own venture that more identified with herself and personality. Her love of snack foods shows in the quality snack treat she has developed over the last 3 years. Being a self driven local business owner she is working to share her creations and unique take on snack food with all of those around her. The next time you find yourself craving something light, sweet, and salty she's got you covered! 

What we discuss:

- Alysia's new production facilty

- Kickstarter experience

- Working with partners and family

- Importance of packaging specifications for customers and production

- Getting into groceries stores and considerations when getting in.

- Edmonton business food industry community

- Alysia's background in finance before Caramunchies

- Hiring staff

- and much more!!..

FB/IG: @caramunchies

Website: www.caramunchies.com

Welcome to the 7th episode of the Another Day Building Dreams podcast! A podcast where we explore what supporting local really means and the people behind local small businesses and those who support it. We hope to shed some real life clarity on what it means when you decide to support your local businesses. We hope to give an idea of what day to day life is like as a small business owner/entrepreneur as well as debunking myths around small businesses. We will be discussing both the struggles and successes with each business venture as well as provide real world tips to those looking to start their very own venture. 

Today we have a Sharon Thach. A local foodie/food blogger and creator of the "Eat with Sharon - an Edmonton Food Blog". Establishing her food blog on May 5, 2017 she aimed to share her experiences with those who shared the same passion in food as she did. From what started as a hobby has now turned into a valuable resource shared with all those seeking a night out with great cuisine and dining experiences. So whether you're looking for your next outing or just want to check out some beautiful captured moments you're in good hands. Check out her food blog or IG for more info!

What we discuss:

- How Sharon got into being a foodie

- Starting a food blog 

- The virtual space of being online and social media

- Social media burnout

- 9 to 5 jobs and working for yourself

- Sharon's day job as a student engagement coordinator

- Growing up in traditional household upbringings

- Foodie as a profession and sponsorships

- Good reviews vs. bad reviews

- and much more!!..

 FB/IG: @eatwithshar0n

Website food blog: https://eatwithshar0n.com/

Welcome to the 5th episode of the Another Day Building Dreams podcast! A podcast where we explore what supporting local really means and the people behind local small businesses. We hope to shed some real life clarity on what it means when you decide to support your local businesses. We hope to give an idea of what day to day life is like as a small business owner/entrepreneur as well as debunking myths around small businesses. We will be discussing both the struggles and successes with each business venture as well as provide real world tips to those looking to start their very own venture. 

Today we have Tony Fehr. Sole business owner and operator of Victorian Grooming Co. A local Edmonton based business specializing in handcrafted all-natural beard grooming and and shave products. His products were developed from a personal need as Tony started growing his own beard for 3 years while teaching English in Beijing and Qingdao, China. Finding a very sparse selection in that part of the world Tony went on a venture of developing products that he could use for himself. After his return to Canada he then decided it was time to take his products to the next step.

What we discuss:

- Tony's career teaching English in China

- Importance of creating

- Life style of business owners

- Perception of business owners

- Oils and compounds used for beards

- Joys of positive customer feedback!

- Business during covid-19 pandemic 

- and much more!!

FB/IG: @victoriangrooming

Email: [email protected]

Website: victoriangrooming.com

Welcome to our 3rd episode of the Another Day Building Dreams podcast! A podcast where we explore what supporting local really means and the people behind local small businesses. We hope to shed some real life clarity on what it means when you decide to support your local businesses. We hope to give an idea of what day to day life is like as a small business owner/entrepreneur as well as debunking myths around small businesses. We will be discussing both the struggles and successes with each business venture as well as provide real world tips to those looking to start their very own venture. 

Today we have Richard Toll. Business owner and sole operator of Celtic Kitchen here in Edmonton AB with main point of sale at the Bountiful Farmers' Market. Specializing in Scottish, Irish, and Welsh cuisine Richard brings his 20 years of restaurant experience right to your home. Celtic Kitchen is a story of a business born from the covid-19 lockdown. With increasing demand of his traditional pies he decided to start this venture and show the world what he has to offer. 

What we discuss

- Richard's background as a chef

- Virtual Scotch tastings

- Traditional Celtic foods

- Haggis

- Commercial kitchen rentals and innovative kitchen spaces

- Robbie Burns dinner

- Sheppard's pie with beef and lamb

- am much more..

IG: celtickitchenyeg

www.celtickitchen.ca

Welcome to our 2nd episode of the Another Day Building Dreams podcast. A podcast where we explore what supporting local really means and the people behind local small businesses. We hope to shed some real life clarity on what it means when you decide to support your local businesses. To give an idea of what day to day life is like as small business owner/entrepreneur by talking about both the struggles and successes with each business venture.

Today we have John Martin. Business owner and sole operator of El Chorizo Latino - Traditional Latin American Chorizo. A local food producer located here in Edmonton AB. A small business specializing in various Latin American traditional chorizo sausages. A new business and venture in it's first 2 years of operation. Being raised in a family where butchering was part of the lifestyle he learned everything you could ever know about meat and chorizo sausage. If you didn't know anything about chorizo before - you will now!!

What we discuss:

- Growing up in a butcher family

- Traditional food safety practices

- Current food safety practices

- Regional differences in Chorizo

- Commercial equipment costs

- and so much more!

Welcome to Episode 1 of Another Day Building Dreams podcast!

This is our very first episode of Another Day Building Dreams podcast. A podcast where we explore what supporting local really means and the people behind local small businesses. We hope to shed some real life clarity on what it means when you decide to support your local businesses. To give an idea of what day to day life is like as small business owner/entrepreneur by talking about both the struggles and successes with each business venture.

Today we have Mary Anne Korn. Business owner and operator of Happy Camel here in Edmonton AB. A small business specializing in hummus dips and pitas. Selling through various wholesale channels as well as direct to customer channels.

What we discuss: 

- Company culture

- Mary Anne's background as a red seal chef

- Previous businesses

- Business training

- Covid related impacts

- Advice for those who are looking to start their very own small business venture

- and much more...