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Business In The Open

By: Vanessa Smith
  • Summary

  • Every week, host Vanessa Smith, will sit down with local entrepreneurs as they get real and raw about their journey into business. From taking that first leap of faith to navigating business life as the boss, my guests will get candid about their ups and downs, give advice for those looking to become a doer, not a dreamer and maybe even share what they have next up their sleeve. Expect to be inspired by these fearless few as they detail how they got to where they are today.

    Copyright 2024 by Vanessa Smith
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Episodes
  • Business In The Open: EP 8 - Coltin Handrahan, Stay Golden Custom
    Apr 24 2024

    On today's episode, we sit down with Coltin Handrahan, Owner of Stay Golden Custom - an Atlantic-Canadian-based business that creates custom printed clothing and merchandise lines for businesses, teams and brands. We chat about:

    • How Coltin started his business at such a young age

    • The fork in the road that led him to dive all-in to his t-shirt business

    • The advantage of starting a business as a young person

    • The small improvements over time that led to growth

    • Where the name Stay Golden came from

    • What his day-to-day looks like

    • The value of mentorship

    • What expansion looks like and advice for others

    Connect with Coltin:

    • https://www.instagram.com/coltinhandrahan/

    • https://www.instagram.com/staygoldencustom/

    • https://staygolden.ca/

    This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay (adam@adamramsay.com)

    A big thanks to our sponsors Hijinks Design Agency & Fuel Your Body for making this episode possible.

    Learn more about Hijinks at https://www.hijinksagency.ca/.

    Learn more about Fuel Your Body at https://eatfyb.ca/

    Want to support the show? Click follow wherever you are listening and leave us a review! And lastly, head on over to our Instagram so we can connect https://www.instagram.com/business.openpod/.

    Want to sponsor us? Reach out to Vanessa at vanessa@refyagency.com

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    38 mins
  • Business In The Open: EP 7 - Amy Follwell-Harris, Bijoux by Amy
    Apr 17 2024

    On today's episode, we sit down with Amy Follwell-Harris, Owner of Bijoux by Amy - a custom jewellery design business specializing in engagement rings, wedding bands and other fine jewellery. We chat about:

    • What brought Amy to PEI

    • How she got into custom jewellery

    • Her path from Christie's Auction House, to Tiffany & Co., to Bijoux by Amy

    • What it looks like to work with a jewellery concierge

    • The balance of being a mom and an entrepreneur

    • Her experience of bringing her business from Ontario to PEI

    • What growth looks like for her

    • Advice for other dreamers

    Connect with Amy:

    • https://www.instagram.com/bijouxbyamy/

    • https://www.facebook.com/BijouxbyAmyCanada

    • https://www.bijouxbyamy.com/

    This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay (adam@adamramsay.com)

    A big thanks to our sponsors Hijinks Design Agency & Fuel Your Body for making this episode possible.

    Learn more about Hijinks at https://www.hijinksagency.ca/.

    Learn more about Fuel Your Body at https://eatfyb.ca/

    Want to support the show? Click follow wherever you are listening and leave us a review! And lastly, head on over to our Instagram so we can connect https://www.instagram.com/business.openpod/.

    Want to sponsor us? Reach out to Vanessa at vanessa@refyagency.com

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    36 mins
  • Business In The Open: EP 6 - Adam Loo, Ada Culinary Studio
    Apr 10 2024

    On today's episode, we sit down with Chef Adam Loo, Owner of Ada Culinary Studio - Charlottetown's newest culinary offering. We chat about:

    • Adam's history in kitchens

    • The concept for Ada Culinary Studio

    • The inspiration behind the branding

    • What the first two weeks of opening looked like

    • Landing on the right location

    • The emotions around leaving a career you've had for 14 years

    • Advice for others

    • What does Ada's growth look like

    Connect with Adam:

    • https://www.instagram.com/ada.culinarystudio/

    • https://www.facebook.com/ada.culinarystudio

    • https://www.ada-pei.com/

    This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay (adam@adamramsay.com)

    A big thanks to our sponsors Hijinks Design Agency & Fuel Your Body for making this episode possible.

    Learn more about Hijinks at https://www.hijinksagency.ca/.

    Learn more about Fuel Your Body at https://eatfyb.ca/

    Want to support the show? Click follow wherever you are listening and leave us a review! And lastly, head on over to our Instagram so we can connect https://www.instagram.com/business.openpod/.

    Want to sponsor us? Reach out to Vanessa at vanessa@refyagency.com.

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    41 mins

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