Yes, We Are Open! 🍁

'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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Bitehaus

You can learn more about Bitehaus Toronto Dental Clinic at bitehaus.ca . Subscribe now! 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 p odcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Apr 11, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Climb Base5

You can learn more about Climb Base5 at climbbase5.com . Subscribe now! 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 p odcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Apr 04, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Season 2 Teaser

This is the 'Yes, We Are Open' Season 2 trailer. In this season, Al heads to B.C. in search of new stories about small Canadian businesses and their perseverance.Subscribe now! 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.

Mar 28, 2022•30 sec

Ontario Blue Jays

You can learn more about Ontario Blue Jays at objbaseball.com . Credits: Amy Maraone - Leadership Rick Stephan - Leadership Mat Belanger – Moneris Ad Voiceover Kelly Servos – Merchant Liaison Caleigh Ellis – Graphic Artist Jameson Di Nucci – Webmaster Beverly Wooding – Organic Social Anita Matte Heshmatzadeh – Paid Social Emma Swan – Internal Communications Sasha Abrams – PM Kathleen Kennedy – Copyrighter David Litwin – Reviewer Darren Leroux – Reviewer Catherine Vendryes – Reviewer Gill Fruchte...

Nov 22, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8

PBR Auctions

You can learn more about PBR Auctions at pbrauctions.com . Subscribe now! 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 p odcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Nov 15, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Valley Online

You can learn more about Valley Online at valleyonline.ca . Subscribe now! 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 p odcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Nov 08, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6

The Grist

You can learn more about The Grist at thegrist.ca . Subscribe now! 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 p odcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Nov 01, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Supplement World

You can learn more about Supplement World Canada at supplementworldcanada.com . Subscribe now! 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 p odcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Oct 25, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Peace Collective

You can learn more about Peace Collective at peace-collective.com . Subscribe now! 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 p odcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Oct 18, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Saunders Electric

You can learn more about Saunders Electric at saunderselectricltd.ca . Subscribe now! 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 p odcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Oct 11, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The Athlete Matrix

You learn more about The Athlete Matrix at theathletematrix.com . Subscribe now! 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 p odcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Oct 04, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Yes, We Are Open Trailer

Small business is the backbone of Canada’s economy, but it isn’t for the faint of heart. Every year in Canada tens of thousands of businesses are born, however every year almost the same number fail. A lot can be learned from failure, but that’s just sad and depressing. “Yes, We Are Open” is a podcast that tells the stories of those that survive. How did they do it? What can we learn? Al Grego, of Moneris travels the country to tell these stories of challenge and perseverance. Whether you’re a s...

Sep 23, 2021•2 min

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