Amplify Your Business

Amplify Your Business: Boost Your Joy

For Episode 112 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Isabelle Lam of Remix Snacks—a way to boost your sustainability, protein intake, dietary fibre, and joy all at once! The hunt for a fun way to end a Nutrition degree ended up with a business that’s as crackling as their snacks are—not too brittle, not too sweet, and with as much adventurous spirit as they brought to her business-building strategy.

Amplify Your Business: Finding The Right (Gas) Fittings

For Episode 110  of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Hank’s Plumbing owner Michael Edworthy. Confused already? We were too—that’s because, after six years of working together, Hank sold the business to the most capable man he knew—Michael! Today’s episode looks at the journey from white-collar work to blue and back. We hope you enjoy learning more about the challenging (but rewarding) journey from worker to owner.

Amplify Your Business: Linking Up With Homegrown Talent

For Episode 109 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined (for a second time!) by Matt Hill—Program Manager of Business Link. Today, he speaks with us about the Digital Economy Program and how his team empowers even the smallest local businesses to move over to and thrive in an online marketplace.

Amplify Your Business: From Sandbar to Energy Bar

For Episode 108 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Alessandra Amato of Algi Foods. As founder of a purpose-driven snack company, she asked herself how she could make a big impact on Canadian diets without making a big impact on the environment. The answer was algae bars—a snack that bridges natural resources with all-natural flavours. But how do you get consumers to believe in a product they don’t yet understand? Alessandra was very kind to share her experience with us today.

Amplify Your Business: A Fresh Drink Of Water

For Episode 107 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Jana Rieger of True Angle—a health technology company that helps dysphagia patients live comfortably and confidently with their swallowing condition.
Not only is she solving problems that affect 20% of adults over 50—she’s actively working to educate the public on a widespread but relatively overlooked condition. We learn about tackling medical and market needs of immense magnitude, winning over investors, and making a real impact on people’s lives. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Amplify Your Business: Taking A Look Under The Kilt

For Episode 106 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Elizabeth Burrow—self-styled “Chief Nut Lady” of Jewels Under the Kilt.We’re proud to say the style and subject matter of this episode coalesce perfectly—nuts. Elizabeth’s passion has carried her far as an entrepreneur, and we can’t wait to see what’s next. From blazing a trail to reinventing the classics, Jewels Under the Kilt brings equal parts celebration and curiosity. We really hope you enjoy this especially energetic episode.To learn more, visit Jewels Under the Kilt online.

Amplify Your Business: The Most Delicate Moment

For Episode 105 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Becky Oxton—co-owner of Sunrise Estate Services.
 
You don’t have to be a hoarder to have the thought, “what happens to all of this stuff when I’m gone?” That’s a problem that Becky and her team tackle through inventorying, auctioning, and making the most they can of the items that meant the world to the deceased. In short, they assist everyone from executors to beneficiaries while mindfully handling the most delicate moment in many family’s lives.
 
So how do you run a business with so many hearts on the line? Check out the full episode below—now available as a Podbean or Spotify podcast!

Amplify Your Business: Heating Up Your Business

For Episode 104 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Jesse Long of Hot Sauce Co. When your small college club idea turns out to be a lot hotter than anyone expected, the sky is the limit. With hopes as high as his Scoville counts, Jesse walks us through his journey from childhood curiosity to culinary mastery.