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The Art of the Neighbourhood PodcastThe Duchess of Geographic EconomicsIn this episode we discuss the intrinsic value of intangible assets, experiences and art as a way to revitalize a neighbourhood.2020-05-2300 min
The Art of the Neighbourhood PodcastHow Businesses Will Survive the End of IsolationThe Checklist Manifesto : Atul Gawandehttps://www.amazon.ca/Checklist-Manifesto-How-Things-Right/dp/03124300002020-05-2000 min
The Art of the Neighbourhood PodcastInterview with Chris Glover, MPP for Spadina / Fort York areaHow is the community dealing with COVID, and how can we keep our communities safe and healthy during this crisis.2020-05-2000 min
The Art of the Neighbourhood PodcastDigital Gift Cards and Online FallbacksIn this episode we're speaking with Chad Cardiff from ANY CARD. We discuss possible crowd sourced stimulus for your business through a contactless digital gift card solution called "ANY CARD". We also discuss the pain small shops are feeling due to the isolation order, with business owner and designer, Hayley Gibson from BirdsOfNorthAmerica.com. Recommended Reading: The Future is Faster Than You Think! Peter M. Diamandes2020-04-1600 min
The Art of the Neighbourhood Podcast"COVID-19 isolation is killing my business, what now?"In this episode we have an interview with Joshua Bonilla from DigitalMainStreet.com. We discuss alternative solutions to selling your products and nurturing your client relationships. Physical distance doesn't have to mean social distancing. Now more than ever people are looking for leadership, examples, and resources to continue through this global crisis. Services with Digital Main Street are totally free! Key points: If you want to shift your business from location based to product based immediately, just forward your business number to your cell phone and process...2020-04-0800 min
The Art of the Neighbourhood Podcast"Give me Shelter" with Judy Gunhouse In this episode we speak with Judy Gunhouse from ComRags.com. We discuss "fast fashion", sustainable fashion manufacturing and pricing at a premium without sacrificing credibility in the name of sales. Book Recommendation this week is: Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models ~ by Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann https://amzn.to/2wpn4Sx 2020-03-0200 min
The Art of the Neighbourhood PodcastEpisode 6 - “Origin Story” Dr. Taylor Brydges In this episode we’ll be talking with Dr. Taylor Brydges about the state of small business and fast fashion, and the need for large and small businesses to purchase and produce sustainably. 2020-02-2500 min
The Art of the Neighbourhood PodcastThe X Factor In this episode we discuss how various crisis affect neighbourhood businesses and in particular, how coronavirus is affecting small businesses in Toronto. With a discussion on the importance of having a first PR responder for the Neighbourhood who can communicate to the media what is happening in their specific area. Emphasis on facts not fear. Book Recommendation - The Golden Spruce:https://www.amazon.ca/Golden-Spruce-Story-Madness-Greed/dp/0676976468/ Book Recommendation - Super Thinking:https://www.amazon.ca/Super-Thinking-Book-Mental-Models/dp/0525533583/ 2020-02-1200 min
The Art of the Neighbourhood PodcastThe Analogy Analogy How to use the big stories in the news to relate to your business and your area as a whole. Leverage the current social climate to benefit your profile and business exposure, by relating to the world at large in a timely and relevant manner. The Hundredth Monkey:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundredth_monkey_effect Chris Ducker: Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business https://www.amazon.com...2020-01-2100 min
The Art of the Neighbourhood PodcastChanging Spaces In this episode we talk about Marketing and Events, Streetscape and the membership and community relations. Joe Polish Podcast https://ilovemarketing.com/ Baby Point Gates BIA http://www.babypointgates.ca/ Indigenous Land Acknowledgement https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accessibility-human-rights/indigenous-affairs-office/land-acknowledgement/ Book Recommendations - Range - David Epstein https://www.amazon.ca/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484/ Alchemy - Rory...2020-01-1400 min
The Art of the Neighbourhood PodcastEpisode 2 - "Online shopping 10% of all retail" isn't the whole story In this episode we discuss the finer points of market P-Hacking. Using accurate data to bolster a false claim. In this case looking at a figure that shows 10% of all retail commerce is done online. What does that actually mean, and which brick and mortar industries are actually affected more than the 10% claimed? https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevendennis/2018/04/09/e-commerce-fake-news-the-only-10-fallacy/#7aaf459839b4 https://wolfstreet.com/2017/11/17/is-e-commerce-really-crushing-brick-and-mortar-sales/ https://www.worldretailcongress.com/__media/Global_ecommerce_Market_Ranking_2019_001.pdf 2020-01-0700 min
The Art of the Neighbourhood PodcastThe death of VaudevilleStarting the discussion for empowering local business owners to improve their neighbourhoods using their unique area and sense of customer appreciation.2019-12-0700 min