All Episodes

Jeff B Smith retires from running a Fortune 100 company, starts 8 brands and an incubator

COO at Ethical Bean Coffee on going from independent brand to being part of a big company

Patrick Higgins President of Propel Natural Brands talks growing brands and healthy growth

Nick Saltarelli, Co-Founder of Midday Squares talks about funding, building a Quebec based mega company

Liza Amlani talks about Retail X, the first in person retail conference of the year in Chicago

Will and Shoshauna Routley, Founders of The Functional Beverage Group come to talk dreams

Kerrie Hansler, co-Founder of Sweet Reads Box talks about building an experience around novels

Two and a half knuckleheads tonight. Kenny and Phil talk about the podcast, where they'd like to see it go

Neha Charnalia, co-Founder of SwitchGrocery talks about finding great products and building an online grocery store

We finally get an accountant on. Denise Wong straightens up the knuckleheads

What would you do if you could have the retail intelligence you need in 48 hours? General Manager Jeff Doucette comes on to talk about helping brands QUICK and often.

The Merchant Life comes back to talk a retail smorgasboard: 3D printers, ketchup chips, the future of shopping malls and much more.

"If you knew you couldn't fail, what would you do? " Tim Dumas, Dreamer, Leadership Coach and Speaker comes on to talk about figuring out how to do what you love.

The Justin Timberlake of snacks, Jake Karls from Mid-Day Squares comes on to talk new categories for snacks and taking this as far as it can go

Shelfgram evolves, Bram comes on to talk improvements, usages and how brands, brokers and retailers are taking advantage of pictures of planograms

Laser focused on a second career. John Antulov talks about turning a retail career into Professional Soccer

President and CEO of CHFA, Aaron Skelton comes on to talk about pandemic effects on health food retail.

He retired, then unretired. Then he did it one more time. Now, he's a driving force in making Remedy Brands a recognized leader

Fardad Moayer comes back! We talk re-branding, re-launching products and the impact of supply during the Pandemic

She wanted to work for no one, but wanted to get paid fair, good money. Serial Founder Colleen Imrie comes on to talk Nooks Canada

Peter Rodriguez, Built Brand Igniter and now he's back to talk about the next step to building your own brand

Special Episode: Kyle Ewing, Founder of Terraslate comes on to talk about the persistence required for success

VP of Partnerships & Insights of Social Nature, Jessica Malach talks about the half-million natural shoppers and their discovery platform

The founders of Good Juju, Alexa and Lisa come on to talk zero all-natural, plastic-free home & body products

President and Founder of Hippie Snacks, Owner of Left Coast Naturals Ian Walker

The Shoplands make and appearance and they have news! (Laurie and Jimmy!)

Just the knuckleheads - Kenny and Phil talk what it costs to be in a Canadian retailer

Co-Founder & CEO at Clearbanc Andrew D'Souza comes on to talk about Clearbanc and the launch of ClearAngel

A recast of an older episode, Peter Rodriguez MBA, Chartered Marketer joins the boys. They talk about personal brand marketing, and why it's so important.

Alain Tungul, Founder of @crystalcr3me, only sells his creme brulee on Instagram

Trevor Baker Recruiter and Coach from Macdonald's Search Group talks about digital skills and making career changes

Kenny brought his lawyer. Tim Murphy, Founding Partner of Murphy & Company comes on to talk about how lawyers can help businesses

Sarah (Brazier) Rochacewich, Owner of Aunt Sarah's Chocolate shop talks about leaving CPG to open her own shop

Bag designer for FIFA 2002, Founder and Principal of Retail Strategy Group, Liza Amlani comes on to geek out on retail

Opera Singer turned banker, retailer then went Startup. Alys Richards talks about her learning journey

CEO of Rebellious Infusions, Doug DuMars comes on to talk about going from BIG companies to a startup that disruptes the drink space

Nicole Murphy, Vice President of Growth at Bell Curve comes on to talk career, email marketing and how Bell Curve is doing things different

Shelby Taylor, Founder, CEO at Chickapea comes on to tell us about her unconventional journey to success

Wondering what you do with classic CPG skills? Angie Baker comes on to talk about using her strategic skills for helping children

First episode of the year is just the boys. Getting their sh*t together, Philly's pro-tip for the month, Google Adwords analytics improvements

2020 Holiday Hangout! We opened the Zoom Room and podcast guests of old came and hung out!

VP Of Business Development at Daiya Foods, Chris Bailey comes on to talk career path and leading edge plant based food innovation

The Boss makes an appearance! The pandemic from a manufacturer's perspective

A return visit by Intelocate's CEO Yulia Vasilyeva, to talk about her new round of funding

A simple, economical online ordering system for restaurants built by a software company. Parachute Software co-founder David Linton explains what this is all about

Philly doesn't pay full price for anything...Shane Pounder from Flipp helps to fuel Philly's shopping ways. We talk online flyers, black friday and more

Doing things differently; Premier Tuition Centre Owner AnneMarie Brosnan talks Covid and the effects on her business

We talk to a Unicorn - Winnie Mittal comes on the show to talk multicultural marketing

the knuckleheads talk innovation and what comes next in this pandemic era

Mike Roberts, VP at Purity Life Health Products comes on to talk distribution during Covid and what small brands need to know

COO of Green Planet Wholesale, Mark Walman talks about Cannabis, the emerging industry and the future of weed

Kelly Pigeon started with the big "WHY," founds two game changing platforms -Dresst, then Loopt.

How to shift gears from being a solopreneur to being an owner and running a company with great people.

Consultant turned Pet Food Brand Founder. We head to Africa to learn from "Fats" Diamini, Founder of Maneli Foods.

Joe Tarnowski gives us two episodes in one. The power of virtual meetings and what ECRM can do for vendors and retailers and a masterclass in content creation.

All hands on deck: Bed Bath and Beyond Mexico CEO Stephen Sotto talks about great retail during the pandemic

Founder of Manitoba Harvest, Mike Fata comes on to talk about his remarkable journey to making hemp mainstream again

Imagine doing 700 virtual store tours without leaving your laptop. Bram explains how Shelfgram aims to do just this.

This one is all about us. Philly breaks his own rules, Kenny leans into less-than-40-hours...

PSA: Calling all Entrepreneurs: Highline Beta and Intuit Accelerator closing Sept 4th

Wondering what a good influencer / industry expert looks like? You'll like what Pindy has to say.

50 accounts to 10,000: Daryna Kulya, Co-Founder at OpenPhone comes on to talk about changing the business phone for modern businesses.

We head to Singapore to meet Richard Loat about his journey of learning and what brands can learn about going overseas

She makes a treat in her kitchen, and 3 years later, it's Treatsmarts and listed at Whole Foods and 16 other retailers

Kenny is STOKED. Arjan Stephens, President of Que Pasa Mexican Foods and EVP for Nature’s Path Foods comes on the show

WWLD_Laurie Shopland quotes Wonderman "I have super powers and I'll use it for good"

Fardad Moayeri, Executive VP, Janitor & Chief Esthetics Officer at Parissa talks about making the world a smoother place and the effect of TikTok

From 0 to 18,000 locations supported since 2015. Intelocate founder, Yulia Vasilyeva comes on to explain how and why so many companies and locations use Intelocate.

Special Episode. Cheryl Policastro from TPN Retail talks to the guys about 'The Future of the Buy' a BOPIS study done during Covid-19.

The boys "plan" an episode. This episode is all about Kenny and Phil. The new "About Us Episode"

We talk to a long time fan, first time caller, Mark Stirling about a brand's perspective on COVID-19

Cherry Yang, a 70 year old trapped in a 28 year old's body, is a connector extraordinaire. Airtable expert, general smartie pants.

Tazz Latifi, owner of Petropolis comes on the show. They talk about her retail store, and her consulting business.

WWLD! Philly talks about being out and on his own again - Laurie is LIVE! Kenny wants to be Phil

600 doors to 20 000 in 3 years. Smart Sweets is the Queen of the #kicksugar movement. We talk to Koreann Webster about their sweet success

Kenny gives Jake gas. We talk to Mid-Day-Squares Chocolate about success (over a million bars sold) and adjusting for Covid-19

Covid retailing continues. A retailer/wholesaler/distributer comes on. Struggles of government subsidies, rent subsidies and how to adapt without precendent

COVID retailing. We talk to a small retailer that is open during Covid, all the things that retailers have to deal with during Covid.

Philly does a disappearing act on Kenny, the guys talk cybersecurity, the additional market effects of Covid and how the market will look when things open

Businesses need to adjust to Covid and an extended period away. More importantly, they need to adjust to the fact that shopping behaviour won't be the same again at all.

WWLD - Give it air time, and give equal air time to thinking the opposite. COVID-19 is different now, not worse, just different

Jordan Rogers, Guru of plant based products stops in to chat with the guys on the plant based segment of the market

Steve Rad founder of Abacus Brands comes on the show to talk about Virtual Reality, teaching kids and how brands can use this technology.

Where do you leave your laptop? Social Isolation and the impacts on work balance. The guys talk about how things change, experiential marketing in new times.

Covid 19 and supply chain challenges that come with that. Digital media comes with some responsibilities. Things that you can and should be doing to keep up some social interaction during this pandemic.

WWLD Laurie talks about her business, and how to think about Covid 19. A special offer for This Commerce Life folks

Short special episode. Things that small medium retailers can do to help during Covid-19

Net effect of Coronavirus, a sticky situation with an owner

The Global Pet Expo Episode. Kenny and Philly meet in person to record. A buyer's perspective on tradeshows and Global Pet Expo

New setup for Philly. We talk about the importance of bricks and mortar, and how they have a competitive edge over online stores.

WWLD Kenny tunes in from Mexico, Laurie's thought work turns into an unanticipated opportunity

Will the real Phil stand up? Thank you - a new mic - thanks for your patience

Peter Rodriguez MBA, Chartered Marketer joins the boys. They talk about personal brand marketing, and why it's so important.

Finding innovative ways to pitch a buyer a new product. Philly has a new mic and sounds like Kermit the frog (with a cold)

Philly seeks balance - trying to make changes and have it all. Qualifying jobs, how to find balance

Kenny goes pro - new equipment, looks like a podcaster. We talk digital minimalism, getting focused on what you love

WWLD turns the podcast upside down. Laurie needs coaching, Kenny drops wisdom, Philly is speechless.

Philly's marketing plan comes together,

The guys have the founder of Ener-C, Richard Pollock on the show.

WWLD is back. Kenny gets some help finding focus, and Laurie uses palm trees as part of her calming strategy. (works on Philly)