In this episode of the Business in the Open podcast, host Vanessa Smith interviews CeeJay Amadi, the founder of Wheelie Bin Doctors. Vanessa and CeeJay delve into his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his roots in Nigeria to establishing a garbage bin cleaning business in PEI. They discuss CeeJay's early struggles, his inspiration from his mother's business acumen, and the transition to Canada for higher education. CeeJay shares insights on running his business, marketing efforts, community impact, and balancing multiple roles such as coaching soccer and recruiting for Holland College. His emphasis on service over profit and the significance of community support offers valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Connect with Wheelie Bin Doctors:

https://wheeliebindoctors.com/

https://www.instagram.com/wheeliebindoctors/

https://www.facebook.com/wheelibindoctors

This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay.

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In this episode of the Business in the Open podcast, host Vanessa Smith sits down with Jay Gallagher, founder of Fuel Your Body Healthy Meal Delivery Inc. Jay shares his inspiring journey from Ireland to Canada, detailing his transition from a career in construction to starting a successful healthy meal delivery company.

The conversation covers his early struggles, the challenges and benefits of working with influencers, and the significance of community support. Jay also discusses business management and plans for future growth.

Tune in to learn about the importance of quick decision-making, continuous improvement, and giving back to the community.

Connect with Fuel Your Body:

https://eatfyb.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/eatfyb/

https://www.facebook.com/eatfyb

This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay.

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On today's episode, we sit down with Colin Younker, Owner of the Spa Total Fitness Centre, a staple in the Charlottetown fitness community, and a franchisee for Little Caesars Pizza - a North American pizza chain known for their “Hot & Ready” pizzas. We chat about:

• How his business partnership with his cousin come about

• How the purchases of his businesses came to be

• What does a typical day look like managing multiple businesses

• The importance of supporting community

• Advice around being a leader to a large staff

• How he juggles work and life with three little ones at home

• What's next for his businesses

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.

On today's episode, we sit down with Lacey Koughan, Owner of 24Strong & 24Talent - a dance studio here in Charlottetown and talent management organization for kids across Canada. We chat about:

• The deep meaning behind her business names

• How a mentor's encouragement led to the creation of her business at 16

• Her growth and where her focus is these days

• Some of the roadblocks she has faced over the years

• Her thoughts of how she has built a strong organizational culture

• Her advice for others

• What's next for her businesses

Connect with Lacey:

• https://www.instagram.com/24strong/

• https://www.instagram.com/24talent_/

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

• https://www.24strong.ca/

• https://www.24talent.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.

On today's episode, we sit down with Jessica Gallant, Owner of Jessica Gallant Beauty - Jessica is an artist & entrepreneur. She is a performer in musical theatre, film and TV as well as the owner and founder of her beauty product business that celebrates the beauty of PEI through make-up. We chat about:

• How theatre led to starting her make-up career

• Jumping head first onto Instagram

• How COVID changed everything and the PEI palette was born

• Where she comes up with the vision for her creative marketing campaigns

• The importance of building a community and asking for help

• Her social media strategy and advice for others to get on camera

• What growth looks like for JGB

Connect with Jessica:

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

• https://www.instagram.com/jessicagallant3/

• https://jessicagallantbeauty.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

On today's episode, we sit down with Amber Paglia, Owner of Fresh Face Skincare - Amber is an esthetician with over 14 years of experience who focuses on holistic skincare offerings such as facials, and skincare retail products We chat about:

• How COVID led her back to PEI

• How she tested the waters for her business before going all in

• The long-time-coming decision to add a team member

• The boundaries she set over the years

• Her expansion into a product line

• What's on the horizon for Fresh Face Skincare

Connect with Amber:

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

• https://www.freshfaceskincareinc.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

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

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