The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration

EPISODE 14Welcome 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 RavenscraftCliff challenges us with his version of the 50/10/3 Goal Setting Exercisehttps://www.cliffravenscraft.com/We get a shout out from our friend Mark Savant at the end of his podcast - Thanks Mark!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qmvFTfYYkYWe expand our podcast topics with two new podcasts Living My Side Hustle - a Podcast for anyone thinking of, currently working on or have turned a side hustle into a new way of life! We have lived our side hustle every day since 2014 - we want to share your story (good or bad) and live your side hustle with you!https://livingmysidehustle.buzzsprout.comThe Add To My Playlist Podcast - Dave shares song suggestions from his Spotify playlist with listeners! Dave has been an active musician for over 42 years, playing in bars, churches, festivals, parking lots and recorded with some great bands and soloists! Think of this as an updated version of sharing a mix tape with your friends! Here we share even more about The Singer, The Song and The Story behind music from a wide variety of genres - if you like hearing about songs that might interest you - check it out here!Spotify Exclusive Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5edT3oIXhkEOCWgLXIUXl8** Oh, and there is a hidden Easter egg in this episode, find it and tell us what it is and you might reap a special reward!!___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad!  We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be!  Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!

EPISODE 13In 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 shared music podcast where Dave highlights songs in each episode that he would like you to consider adding to your Spotify Playlist! Spotify allows podcasters to use entire songs from Spotify's massive library within a podcast! Follow along for more about the singer, the song and the stories behind Dave's picks!Staring in January 2022 - Jen and Dave will be releasing a new podcast entitled...Living My Side Hustle - a podcast for dreamers and doers to assist and guide you in your journey of making a go at a great idea! Visit LivingMySideHustle.com for more!#CliffRavenscraft #TheUpCycleCanadaPodcast #LivingMySideHustle #TheAddToMyPlaylistPodcast #BigDreamsFor2022___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com

EPISODE 12In 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 efforts will never amount to that kind of giving...Jen and Dave discuss how you can have a positive impact on the world around you by accomplishing small wins for others. As the end of the year approaches and holiday season surrounds us, plan on how you can help others at this time of the year.#StarfishMatter #MrBeast #TheUpCycleCanadaPodcast #UpCycleCanada #DoGood___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad!  We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be!  Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!

EPISODE 11In 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 connecting with our audience and building community around us.Taking the easy way through challenging times does not build sustainable character - your race is yours to run, avoid public transit and run your own race - you will reap more in the process than just finding an easy way out!Read through our blog post here:https://upcyclecanada.ca/our-blog/f/pay-your-dues---the-story-of-rosie-ruiz #TheUpCycleCanadaPodcast #UpCycleCanada #RunYourOwnRace #RosieRuiz Our goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites! ___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com

EPISODE 10In 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 mediaWe will discuss these 7 blog topicshow blogging can increase your website traffichow blogs help to convert leads into customers and salesblogs can help to build trust between a business and an audienceblogs establish your business as the go to expert adding valueblogs help to expand your brand in the worldblogs add contacts to your email communication channelblogs help to create new opportunitiesOur goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites! ___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad!  We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be!  Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!

EPISODE 9In 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! For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com

EPISODE 08This 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 we share our simple steps to win on Instagram- Use the Photo App within Instagram- Try the voice messaging option in messenger - way more personal- Instagram Live - new practice option available, let your audience know in advance, be consistent.Homework/Action Step? - Send us a Voice Message via Messenger and let us know where you are listening to us from!- Try the practice live option today!Let's do this!#Instagram #TheUpCycleCanadaPodcast #SimpleInstagramStarterTips Our goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites! For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad!  We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be!  Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!

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 check out these great shows focusing on UpCycling, Salvage and Diverting items from the landfillSalvage Dawgs https://blackdogsalvage.com/salvage-dawgs/Salvage Kingshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt11420972/ Visit our friends at The Niagara Furniture Bankhttps://niagarafurniturebank.com/Our goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites! For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com

EPISODE 06In 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 JenOur goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites! ___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad!  We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be!  Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!

EPISODE 05In 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 and identity!If you want to bounce the name of your future business off of someone, contact us any time via social media or our website! We would love to share insights specific to your plans - we love to build community and helping you to succeed!Dave and JenOur goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites! ___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com

EPISODE 04In 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 can always reach us anytime via our website - upcyclecanada.caOur goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites! ___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad!  We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be!  Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!

EPISODE 03Our 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 how she levelled up over the years and the lessons she has learned along the way!Get to know Jen a little better in this interview! You never know who you may bump into on a ferry crossing in NYC - Jen has a story for you! #IAintAfraidOfNoGhostOur goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites! ___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com

EPISODE 02Welcome 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 your favourites! ___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad!  We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be!  Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!

EPISODE 1This 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 that our story inspires you in whatever you have in the works and the dream that is in front of you at this moment!Our goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites! ___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com

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, repurpose and reinvent these wasted items into something new - yesterday's items... reborn!We are gearing our podcast to makers, creators, musicians, vendors - people with a big idea, big plans and looking to grow an audience - taking you from this initial ah-ha! moment and providing some practical steps to help guide you along the way!Our goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites! ___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com