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EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 56 MIN

Brad Farquhar Hated His Internet Bill So Much He Started His Own Internet Company

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Brad Farquhar didn't follow the path that most would when he moved into his Halifax apartment and found his internet costs were too high… He started his own internet company! Named after Seth Godin's influential marketing book about standing out from the crowd, Purple Cow Internet was born with a simple mission: offer reliable internet at half the price of the big companies. Six years later, Brad's company has grown to 57 employees serving customers across Nova Scotia, PEI, and Newfoundland. This episode also shares an exciting new development that Purple Cow is working on to make internet speeds even faster. If you’re interested in joining the internet revol’MOO’tion, Visit purplecowinternet.com and learn how YOU can join the herd. (See what we did there :D)Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introductionSupport the showFind The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook  Instagram & TikTokBuy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca#afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanadaYour follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show. 

Brad Farquhar didn't follow the path that most would when he moved into his Halifax apartment and found his internet costs were too high… He started his own internet company! Named after Seth Godin's influential marketing book about standing out from the crowd, Purple Cow Internet was born with a simple mission: offer reliable internet at half the price of the big companies. Six years later, Brad's company has grown to 57 employees serving customers across Nova Scotia, PEI, and Newfound...

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