<![CDATA[The Seafood Entry Point]]>The Seafood Entry Point is your starting place for building a business in seafood.

Each episode features real stories, practical advice, and clear “how-to” breakdowns on what it takes to get started and grow — from harvesting and farming to processing, planning, and scaling.

We cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters: how to navigate the industry, avoid common mistakes, and find opportunities to innovate.

Whether you’re just industry curious or looking to take the next step, this is your place to learn, connect, and move forward.

]]>https://deepbay.viu.ca/seafood-entry-pointRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 20 May 2026 05:08:51 GMTTue, 28 Apr 2026 17:29:22 GMT60VIU<p>The Seafood Entry Point is your starting place for building a business in seafood.</p><p>Each episode features real stories, practical advice, and clear “how-to” breakdowns on what it takes to get started and grow — from harvesting and farming to processing, planning, and scaling.</p><p>We cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters: how to navigate the industry, avoid common mistakes, and find opportunities to innovate.</p><p>Whether you’re just industry curious or looking to take the next step, this is your place to learn, connect, and move forward.</p>episodicVIUolivia.alexander@viu.cano<![CDATA[Have a Seafood Business Idea? Start Here.]]>Thinking about starting a seafood business but not sure where to begin?

In this episode of The Seafood Entry Point, Olivia breaks down business planning into simple, practical steps, so you can move from idea to action without getting stuck in overwhelm.

Instead of diving into complicated business plans, this episode focuses on what actually matters at the start: understanding if your idea is viable.

You’ll learn:

  • What business planning really is (and what it isn’t)
  • Why planning is especially important in the seafood sector
  • The 5 key questions every entrepreneur should ask early on
  • How to assess whether your idea can make money
  • Why starting small and using your network can accelerate your progress

Whether you're exploring aquaculture, processing, harvesting, or a value-added product, this episode will help you build a clear starting point...and avoid common early mistakes!

Your next step:
Grab a notebook and answer the five questions outlined in this episode. That’s your foundation.

Explore the Resource Hub:
Find tools, guides, and business planning resources to help you move forward https://deepbay.viu.ca/seafood-entry-point/resource-hub

]]>e52cbc4c-c183-4c6d-bcd9-350f384d7d76Mon, 04 May 2026 17:24:00 GMT<p>Thinking about starting a seafood business but not sure where to begin?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Seafood Entry Point</i>, Olivia breaks down <b>business planning</b> into simple, practical steps, so you can move from idea to action without getting stuck in overwhelm.</p><p></p><p>Instead of diving into complicated business plans, this episode focuses on what actually matters at the start: <b>understanding if your idea is viable</b>.</p><p></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>What business planning really is (and what it isn’t)</li><li>Why planning is especially important in the seafood sector</li><li>The <b>5 key questions</b> every entrepreneur should ask early on</li><li>How to assess whether your idea can make money</li><li>Why starting small and using your network can accelerate your progress<p></p></li></ul><p>Whether you're exploring aquaculture, processing, harvesting, or a value-added product, this episode will help you build a clear starting point...and avoid common early mistakes!</p><p></p><p><b>Your next step:</b><br />Grab a notebook and answer the five questions outlined in this episode. That’s your foundation.</p><p></p><p><b>Explore the Resource Hub:</b><br />Find tools, guides, and business planning resources to help you move forward <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://deepbay.viu.ca/seafood-entry-point/resource-hub" target="_blank">https://deepbay.viu.ca/seafood-entry-point/resource-hub</a></p>no00:28:173Have a Seafood Business Idea? Start Here.full<![CDATA[Welcome to the Seafood Entry Point]]>Episode 1: Welcome to The Seafood Entry Point

Thinking about getting into the seafood industry, but not sure where to start?

This first episode is your introduction to The Seafood Entry Point. Hosts Olivia Alexander and Dr. Andrew Loudon share their backgrounds — from business development to applied marine research — and why they created this podcast.

They break down:

  • Why the seafood sector can be hard to navigate
  • Where the real opportunities are right now
  • What you can expect from upcoming episodes
  • How the resource hub will help you take action

Whether you're exploring a new business idea, looking for a career shift, or just curious about the industry...this is your starting point.

]]>df8dc40d-3bf6-4862-a8dd-d17217d1ba16Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:04:26 GMT<p><b>Episode 1: Welcome to The Seafood Entry Point</b><br /></p><p>Thinking about getting into the seafood industry, but not sure where to start?<br /></p><p>This first episode is your introduction to <i>The Seafood Entry Point</i>. Hosts Olivia Alexander and Dr. Andrew Loudon share their backgrounds — from business development to applied marine research — and why they created this podcast.<br /></p><p>They break down:</p><ul><li>Why the seafood sector can be hard to navigate</li><li>Where the real opportunities are right now</li><li>What you can expect from upcoming episodes</li><li>How the <b>resource hub</b> will help you take action<br /></li></ul><p>Whether you're exploring a new business idea, looking for a career shift, or just curious about the industry...this is your starting point.</p>no00:09:041Welcome to the Seafood Entry Pointfull