It's the Story

By Harley Oliver

A podcast for entrepreneurs, innovators and startups. The Story hosts: Michael Andrews and Grayson Miller interview Canada's community of entrepreneurs and makers.... more

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The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

It's the Story episodes:

May 17, 2019 Episode #12 - Cathy Fernandes: Founding a National Integrated Media Company
As CEO of Jones Media, Cathy Fernandes fuses the values and visions of a national digital sales organization with a passion to encourage and educate young women in their pursuit to break glass ceilings.
With national experience in building digital sales and executing massive changes in the publishing landscape, Cathy has been an integral part in how organizations adapted over the years. She is an authority in market trends and consumer behaviours, as noted on the many panels and events she’s spoken on.
Cathy was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and got her professional start at Rogers Media in sales. Her work history is impressive as she built her way up the media corporate ladder, successfully becoming VP, National Sales at Quebecor Media and President & COO at Zoom Media Canada. Her extensive experience and learnings guided her to build her own company, Jones Media in 2013.
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1h 24min
May 03, 2019 Episode #11 - Shane Vitaly: Starting a Global Fashion Business
Shane has demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial track record not only with Vitaly, but also with previous ventures including a successful event-management company. Today, Shane has grown Vitaly into a business that employs 50 staff and generates annual revenue of over $10 million. His unique ability to identify trends, coupled with his strong design expertise, are the hallmarks of Vitaly’s continued success.
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1h 14min
April 19, 2019 Episode #10 - Shir Andrews: Starting an Ethical Engagement Manufacturing Company
Shir Andrews is the founder and owner of Ring Come True, a private Moissanite jewellery company that specializes in designing and manufacturing fully custom engagement rings out of precious metals and ethical gemstones. Her business began in early 2017 and has since reached the million dollar sales milestone, all through organic social growth, authentic sales practices and a strong focus on superior customer service.
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54min
March 29, 2019 Episode #9 - Justin Mob: Developing digital marketing services for Toronto surgeons and dentists
The art of the hustle is something Justin Mob knows well. His hard work and creative ways of solving problems have to lead to his early success. Grayson and Michael Sit down with Justin to discover how he started a digital company through pure hustle.
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47min
March 15, 2019 Episode #8: Adam Weitner - Building your own studio and brand in Toronto
Creating your own studio is something that many people dream about but
never get the chance to do. Michael and Grayson sit down with Adam Weitner
founder of AstroLabs to get the ins and outs of the process of building
your own studio and brand in Toronto
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March 01, 2019 Episode #7: Chef Trevor Lui - Growing a restaurant empire in Toronto/Montreal
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Trevor Lui
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Instagram: @itsthestory
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Podcast produced by Projects Harley Oliver

Hosts: Grayson Miller, Michael Andrews
Produced by: Ben Leoni

Music sourced through Youtube Music
Music Credits:

Come on Intro: Coyote Hearing
Otis McMusic Intro: Otis McDonald
Ever Felt: Otis McDonald

Intro Music Mixed by: Grayson Miller

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1h 13min
February 15, 2019 Episode #6: Kevin Rempel: Growing your personal brand and social media with a Canadian Paralympian
Mikey and Grayson sit down with Paralympian Kevin Remple and learn about how an accident ended up being the catalyst for a new focused life, the driver behind change and the reason for starting a business.
“Be the hero of your own movie”
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1h 34min
February 01, 2019 Episode #5: Kyle & Steph Taylor - Building a Canadian-based E-com brand inspired by travel
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Steph Taylor + Kyle Carson Talor co-founders of Black Saw Co.

Black Saw Co.
Instagram

www.itsthestorypodcast.ca
Instagram: @itsthestory

Please review our podcast and if you like it give us five stars - we can’t make this podcast without our listeners.

Podcast produced by Projects Harley Oliver

Hosts: Grayson Miller, Michael Andrews
Produced by: Ben Leoni

Music sourced through Youtube Music
Music Credits:

Come on Intro: Coyote Hearing
Otis McMusic Intro: Otis McDonald
Ever Felt: Otis McDonald

Intro Music Mixed by: Grayson Miller

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1h 10min
January 18, 2019 Episode #4: Jason McFadden - Scaling an artificial intelligence Tech company in Toronto
Guest Information
Jason McFadden
Avail
www.itsthestorypodcast.ca
Instagram: @itsthestory

Please review our podcast and if you like it give us five stars - we can’t make this podcast without our listeners.

Podcast produced by Projects Harley Oliver

Hosts: Grayson Miller, Michael Andrews
Produced by: Ben Leoni

Music sourced through Youtube Music
Music Credits:

Come on Intro: Coyote Hearing
Otis McMusic Intro: Otis McDonald
Ever Felt: Otis McDonald

Intro Music Mixed by: Grayson Miller

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1h 7min
January 04, 2019 Episode #3: George Sully - Starting a fashion label in Toronto
If you are an entrepreneur in Toronto you’ve likely run into someone who is starting their own fashion business. Mikey and Grayson sit down with George Sully co-founder of Sully Wong to discover the ins-and-outs of starting a fashion-based business in Toronto.
The truth about a successful fashion business lies in its branding and how it conveys brand identity to potential consumers. Take cues from George as he helps listeners navigate the treacherous path of forging your own fashion business in Toronto.
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1h 39min

FAQs about It's the Story:

How many episodes does It's the Story have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.