The Stratford Perth Centre For Business

Evolving

Entrepreneurship

Podcast

Weekly conversations with local entrepreneurs about growing and adapting in the business world

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Stratford Perth Centre for Business

Evolving Entrepreneurship Podcast

An original Podcast Celebrating Homegrown Canadian Resilience and Innovation in Stratford, Ontario

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Episode
1
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45 min
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February 11, 2025
Sweet Success: From Banking to Bonbons
Corner Store Candy Co.
Today we’re talking to Kelly Lindsay who owns and operates Corner Store Candy Co. here in Stratford Ontario. Kelly’s going to talk to us about being a true solopreneur, what goes into a day in her life and how she’s the queen of collabs.
Speaking with:
Kelly Lindsay
Episode
2
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45 min
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February 18, 2025
Small Town Success: Building a Canadian Subscription Box Empire
Acre75
Today we’re talking to Virginia Ehrlich, the owner of the national subscription box service Acre75. Her growth journey from working in her home to send out a few boxes a month to growing into a warehouse and shipping nationwide in just a few short years will inspire you and make you smile. She does it all on her own and at the same time supports small business owners across Canada.
Speaking with:
Virginia Ehrlich
Episode
3
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45 min
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February 25, 2025
Building a 20-Year Legacy in Downtown Stratford
Sirkel Foods
Today we’re talking to Kelly and Mel from Sirkel Foods about their journey rising up inside the restaurant business. We’ll start with Kelly’s first business in Stratford and end with her major pivot during the pandemic and how her business model now, as she gets ready to celebrate 20 years in business, is better than it’s ever been.
Speaking with:
Kelly Ballantyne
Mel Lang
Episode
4
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45 min
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March 4, 2025
Breaking Ground: A New Perspective on Modern Agriculture
KampKreek Dairies
Today we’re talking to Jacqueline Martin, the co-owner and female powerhouse behind the retail division of Kampkreek Dairies. Jacqueline with her three brothers is innovating the way agricultural products are distributed. Inheriting the family farm, she’s deftly moving the family dairy business into 2025 with a large direct to consumer retail and whole division for her buffalo farm. All while getting ready to have her first baby and find a way to reduce the hours spent working on the farm. I think you’ll love hearing her story and her plans to grow this unique empire in Perth South.
Speaking with:
Jacqueline Martin
Episode
5
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45 min
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March 11, 2025
Crystals and Commerce: A Journey of Healing and Business
Good Vibrations Rock Shop
Today we’re talking to Nia Bright from Good Vibrations Rock Shop. Nia purchased her store, located in downtown Stratford’s market square a little over a year ago and hasn’t stopped growing since. Nia’s infectious smile and perspective on life draws you in and just makes you feel good about life and all that’s possible. Spending time with her inside her store is like a breath of fresh air and it’s no wonder she’s done so well on her first entrepreneurship journey. You can’t help but smile inside her store.
Speaking with:
Nia Bright