The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration

EPISODE 14 Welcome to 2022 and The UpCycle Canada Podcast! Here's to a new year together living our best UpCycled Life!  Repurposing, Reusing and Rescuing items from the landfill and giving them new life! In this episode we share our goal setting challenge from our mentor Cliff Ravenscraft Cliff challenges us with his version of the 50/10/3 Goal Setting Exercise https://www.cliffravenscraft.c...

EPISODE 13 In this last episode of 2021 - Season 1 - Jen and Dave end off the season looking back at how covid has accelerated business and users into the online arena faster as we all adapt to quarantined lifestyle changes. Dave and Jen announce their new additional podcasts Dave's Music Podcast - only available on Spotify!  - The Add To My Playlist Podcast - Dave's new podcast is a sha...

EPISODE 12 In this episode we look at the impact of one starfish - curious? Small acts multiplied by many people will have a greater impact on our world.  It is great when someone uses fame to help others like #MrBeast for example - his YouTube videos feature outlandish and extravagant gifts to people in need out of an abundance of resources - you might see a video like that and think that your ef...

EPISODE 11 In this episode we share a recap of one of our past blog posts about the store of Rosie Ruiz - a marathon runner that took a shortcut during a marathon and got caught skipping the line - her story is easily relatable to our everyday race in life - when we run our race without skipping the difficult parts we learn more about ourselves, we grow and strengthen our story all the while conne...

EPISODE 10 In our 10th episode we look at how a blog can drive traffic to your website, the benefits to having active postings on your website and the reach a blog can have beyond a post on the "rented land" of social media We will discuss these 7 blog topics how blogging can increase your website traffic how blogs help to convert leads into customers and sales blogs can help to build tr...

EPISODE 9 In this episode we look at upcycling as an alternative to purchasing new - the amount of raw materials required in the manufacturing process is staggering! By working with and purchasing upcycled and repurposed items you can reduce the amount of raw materials consumed - you can have an impact on your world as you shop! Our goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites! F...

EPISODE 08 This episode focuses on some simple basics for Instagram.  If you are a new user, this is a great introduction to some of the basic tips and suggestions on how to use Instagram.  There are so many Instagram hack podcasts, posts and videos out there!  We have heard from new or hesitant users of Instagram that there is a lack of info on just simple basic instructions for new users. Today...

EPISODE 07 In this episode we look at the creation of a business focused on Upcycling. What is Upcycling?  Why is it important? How Upcycling has grown over time and how it can drastically impact the world around us. Join us as we discuss all things upcycled here on the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites!  This is UpCycle Canada where yesterday's items are reborn! Homework?  Please...

EPISODE 06 In this episode we focus on building a brand - your calling card - what you are known for! The foundation for what is next - How and what makes a brand. Thanks for joining us! Dave and Jen Our goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites! ___ For more about our business please visit https://upcyclecanada.ca/ Podcast created by True Media Solutions Have a podcast and ne...

EPISODE 05 In this episode we look into the basics in regards to naming your business - think long-term and don't limit the future of your business with a name that might potentially paint you into a corner. The name of your business should say a lot about what your customers should expect - reduce potential hesitation from future patrons of your company by creating an inviting business name...

EPISODE 04 In this episode we learn a little more about Dave's early entrepreneurial early start in high school and jump ahead to current day.  Are there types or levels of entrepreneurs? Do entrepreneurs make great leaders? Find balance as an entrepreneur or if you work with or live in a world with an entrepreneur. Thanks for listening! We love your comments, suggestions and feedback - you c...

EPISODE 03 Our very first interview - Jen is a huge part of the success of UpCycle Canada - from her creative edge, her great customer service and amazing reviews on her in person classes, Jen provides a look into her past and where it has led her professionally. From juggling 3 part-time jobs and 3 kids at the same time - to her most recent role leading a team in a warehouse operation, Jen shares...

EPISODE 02 Welcome to The UpCycle Canada Podcast! Whether you feel that your dream is small or huge - sometimes your dream is not actually yours to make happen - by dreaming out loud, you could possibly inspire someone around you and ignite a passion in their life to do something great! Share your dreams - inspire others - grow your community! Our goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in you...

EPISODE 1 This is our very first full episode!  In this episode we explain the how and why behind out small business. Taking our idea and concept and growing it as a side hustle, into our local vendor event and market space leading to our very first storefront location. We have learned many great lessons about small business, growing an audience and personal growth throughout the process! We hope...

Hi everyone! thanks for checking out our new podcast!! We live in Southern Ontario Canada - a short distance from the majestic Niagara Falls. We started our UpCycle Canada business over 7 years ago based on a simple idea and have grown this idea into a weekend side-hustle and now we have a small storefront and our very first employee! We divert items destined for the landfill and recreate, repurpo...