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You may be familiar with the idea of a purpose and core values on the personal front. Heard about programs and courses delivered by the likes of Landmark, Context International, heck, even Tony Robbins? They all, in one form or another, ask simple questions like, “Why am I here?”, and “What is important to me?”, […]

At the moment it is just a “proposed” new Condominium Act. Even though it was introduced in the Ontario Legislature May 27, 2015, the new law hasn’t yet seen a day of debate. There’s likely a lot of behind-the-scenes posturing, because it is a honker of a new Bill and would bring significant changes to […]

It is with mixed emotions that we bid adieu to Boni & John Wagner-Stafford. After 3 years of contributions to the KANDY® brand, they are moving on. We wish them nothing but success and happiness as they continue to pursue their 2GreatGuys and B Clear Writing endeavours as well as their upcoming Mexican adventures. We will miss […]

You’re probably familiar with this scenario: you find a product or service you like, you ask how much it is, you figure out your budget and decide you can make that work. Then, when you’re placing the order, you discover a bunch of previously undisclosed charges and fees. All of a sudden your pet project […]

At just 24, Edmonton’s Dave Kennedy has already accomplished more than many do by 40. And now, he can add being awarded a KANDY Outdoor Flooring franchise to the list. “We’re very selective about who we invite to join our team,” says Kelly Niessen, KANDY Outdoor Flooring co-founder. “We look for alignment with our core […]

KANDY Outdoor Flooring Welcomes Jason Blue as Franchise Partner! Jason Blue’s journey to KANDY Outdoor Flooring as a new franchise partner is very similar to route taken by co-founders Kelly and Doug Niessen. “I’ve got a condo in downtown Vancouver,” Jason explains. “I look out at Stanley Park from my living room, and I have […]

You’re looking for something to “spruce up” your outdoor balcony, patio, or veranda.  But “you don’t want wood”.  At KANDY Outdoor Flooring we hear that a lot. When we ask why, we’re told that it’s because of the “work” to keep it up. What we say to our clients – and what we want to […]

(From Pitchers Who Got Offers From All Five Dragons!) Getting selected to pitch to CBC’s famous Dragons’ Den was one of the most exciting things that happened at KANDY Outdoor Flooring in 2014.  We worked hard on all elements of our pitch, and during the taping we received investment offers from all 5 of the […]

It can be endlessly fascinating to watch, discuss, dissect and analyze real estate market activity. In Canada, most of us of a certain age were raised to anticipate, almost expect, that home ownership would be well within our grasp almost as soon as we graduated from university and collected our first year's salary.  Those of […]

When the weather starts to warm up, or you return from an extended vacation, you will want to “prep the patio”, “dust off the deck”, or “beautify the balcony”. Whether you’re in Oakville or Oklahoma, Mississauga or Manhattan, Burlington or Burnaby, Toronto or Tsawwassen, San Francisco or Savannah, the process and approach is the same. […]