Building independent retailers, one store at a time
Looking for a proven path to Canadian small-business ownership
Who want hands-on retail mentorship
Seeking to streamline operations or expand to a second location
Arrived with limited capital; built a multi-store portfolio over 20 years
Turned underperforming shops into profitable, community-anchored stores
Preferred lenders, wholesalers, legal/immigration counsel, and staffing pipelines
Stage | Sunil's Role | Partner's Role | Financial |
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Discovery (free) | Fit assessment, market viability check | Provide background & goals | No cost |
Launch | Site selection, licensing, vendor setup | Invest initial capital, secure work permit if needed | Fixed setup fee |
Ramp-Up (Months 1-6) | Weekly coaching, SOP playbooks, supplier introductions | Operate day-to-day, hire staff | 5% royalty on net profit |
Growth (Months 7-24) | Quarterly strategy reviews, bulk-buying leverage, expansion roadmap | Execute growth plan | 3% royalty on net profit |
Alumni Network | Peer mastermind, group purchasing, exit-planning support | Mentor next cohort | Optional equity in new ventures |
Pillar | What You Get | Key Outcomes |
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A. Store-Setup Accelerator | • Location analysis • Lease negotiation • Licensing & compliance (LLBO, tobacco, lottery, money services) • Store layout & merchandising plan | Open doors in ≤ 90 days with all permits secured |
B. Supply-Chain Toolkit | • Preferred pricing from national wholesalers • Private-label opportunities • Inventory mix modelling | 8–12% lower COGS vs. typical first-time owners |
C. Financial & Admin Suite | • Bookkeeping templates (QuickBooks / Xero) • Cash-flow forecasting & tax guidance • Payment processing & POS setup | 360° financial visibility and CRA-ready books |
D. HR & Operations Playbook | • Hiring scripts for clerks & managers • Training videos (ID checks, shrink control, upselling) • SOPs for opening/closing, cash pulls | Consistent service and reduced theft risk |
E. Growth & Exit Coaching | • Quarterly KPI deep-dives • Multi-store scaling plan • Exit valuation & buyer network | Pathway to $1M+ portfolio or profitable sale |
Advice grounded in personal immigrant experience, not corporate theory.
Instant access to vetted suppliers, lenders, and legal-immigration partners.
Royalty model ties Sunil's earnings to store profitability, not just consulting hours.
Graduates mentor new cohorts, lowering learning curves and bulk-buying costs.
"Sunil guided me from knowing nothing about Canadian retail to owning three profitable convenience stores. His network saved me months of research and thousands in mistakes."
— Rajesh K., Store Owner
"My struggling store was bleeding money. Sunil's supply chain connections and operational playbook turned it profitable within 4 months. Now I'm planning store #2."
— Maria S., Retail Entrepreneur
"The alumni network has been invaluable. We share bulk purchasing opportunities and learn from each other's experiences. It's like having a business family."
— David L., Multi-Store Owner
"Sunil guided me from knowing nothing about Canadian retail to owning three profitable convenience stores. His network saved me months of research and thousands in mistakes."
— Rajesh K., Store Owner
"My struggling store was bleeding money. Sunil's supply chain connections and operational playbook turned it profitable within 4 months. Now I'm planning store #2."
— Maria S., Retail Entrepreneur
"The alumni network has been invaluable. We share bulk purchasing opportunities and learn from each other's experiences. It's like having a business family."
— David L., Multi-Store Owner
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