Canadian Starting A Business In The Philippines, Finally Can Tell You!

[@arieschef07]

Congrats on your new venture Michael !!!As a fellow Torontonian I laughed out LOUD when you said your gonna call it the Canadian Beaver!!!Very tongue in cheeky brother!!!Best of fortune to you ,hardest working guy on KZbin!

[@don19655]

Michael, Congrads, A new Woman and a New business. I can tell you couldn't be happier. You deserve it. Don, CA.

[@stpaff]

Congratulations!!! I must say, your videos have been like a breath of fresh air. ALWAYS, positive, and well intentioned. Things here in the states are kind of a mess right now. So, I appreciate you!

[@Bob-gn8ph]

❤Luke 21:36 KJV ❤

[@ThatSandersCouple]

We are long time fans, Michael! When we return to the Philippines (hopefully sooner than later), we are definitely stopping in to get a drink! Congratulations! ~Danny and Aileen

[@fenderbend3r]

Congratulations! So happy for you. All your hard works are all worth it. Keep flying high. Praying here for you

[@2644-b7y]

Well done, Mike. As our fellow Canadian from Hamilton, Red Green, would say “I’m pulling for you!”.

[@Vanrchy]

Keep your stick on the ice! Argo’ssssss! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 :)

[@ianwalsh-b6p]

your certainly busy with the house a new business a new partner i can see the smile on your face after splitting from bianca to new horizons

[@Cubevanlife]

Right on. Nothing like a bar in paradise. Congratulations.

[@NightLetterLondon]

love seeing such regular updates on the Beaver project. we feel like we're on the journey with you.. especially those of us who can't be with you there. thank you for including us in your 'family'. we enjoy your company..

[@markbowshire1815]

I called it. I said you would be a good bar man. You have the people skills and the gift of the gab. Your going to do really well Mike. Can't wait to get over and have a drink with you.

[@puropedo1639]

I subscribed and I loved that you help out kids iui recently started dating a phillipina from CABADBARAN city guess I'm moving in October...run in to you soon

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Looks forward to meeting

[@brewerfam5223]

I will stop by when I am back in Roxas

[@harrybretschneider6343]

Looking to visit the Canadian Beaver soon. Congrats Michael.!!

[@jsully4064]

Alright, Congratz!! Hope your new business does well. You are definitely keeping busy. Thanks for sharing and look forward to your next video, Michael...Jim

[@kirstenskog7809]

Congratulations! You did it! I am so happy for you Michael!

[@TitoGeorgeTravel]

Congrats Michael. Would be curious to see how your business turns out. It's all up to the locals.

[@codenamemonkey]

Thanks so much for the amount of work you do. I know it's a lot to post this much content this frequently .. as well as everything else you have going on. I thoroughly enjoy all your content and I check regularly to see more. It just goes to show what happens when you put the work into something you have a passion for. I wish you nothing but happiness and abundance. Thanks so much for being here to share with us.

[@NightLetterLondon]

You're doing good things Michael. All the best to you, and Catherine..

[@locker1325]

I desperately want to visit your new venture. It's as close to a can't lose proposition as you can get. I'm glad you're trying to secure your future. Isn't it great to have someone at home taking care of the castle when you're gone. Good luck

[@kevinstcyr7592]

Congrats Michael on your business endeavor! Wow, you are moving in many direction with houses and now a business. Keep your energy in high gear and much success. I will keep watching the see all the transformations that will come in the near future.

[@johnathangregory4409]

Congratulations!!!!! Awesome bud. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@RockDoc50]

Mike, I fear you're going right down the rabbit hole. I wish you luck with everything. You'll need it.

[@tryscience]

The business sounds like a confluence of positivity, reach, synergy, and growth. I'd normally be hesitant, but I can see how this could work. 😎👍

[@artvandelay409]

I saw 2 people walking along that beach from his drone footage. Not sure where the customers are going to come from.

[@tryscience]

@@artvandelay409 The resort directly across the street from him.

[@Bob-gn8ph]

​@@artvandelay409it probably depends on the time of day the footage was taken, right now all his thoughts are on gearing up for the coming Festival where it's going to be packed👍

[@YoungTowser]

@@tryscience Is that based on previous F&B experience in Ph and more specifically that location? How many expats are in the locality, at what capacity does the resort typically run at? Then there's the 2 sets of books issue, dont get me started. This is not personal, its just a really bad idea. F&B in ph is extremely difficult at the best of times.

[@TheCajunCoconut]

Man, my family loves you, Michael. We can’t wait to move there. We support you and everything you do. Can’t wait for you to help those kids. I’m sure they’re excited too.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

Thank you so much, will look forward to seeing you when you come

[@user-ds8uy6um5w]

Looking forward to meeting you in the Canadian Beaver in July.

[@will_274]

Everyone definitely loves Beaver 😃 . Congrats on the business. All the best.

[@MindsetHacksSports]

Congratulations .. so happy for you .. I will be in the Philippines in August and your videos have been such an inspiration. I will definitely frequent your bar when I settle out there. Canadian Beavers … love it

[@traderduke1880]

So cool. I'm excited for you and your new business. What a great idea. Because of your Social Media presence it will be VERY SUCCESSFUL. Your a good dude and you deserve the best in good health happiness and abundance. 🙏

[@michaellee7985]

Congrats from a fellow Canadian , who has plans on moving to the PH to be with my Asawa and her children .. best of luck ...will continue to follow for your progress .

[@AmaliaRoberts-fl7mj]

Nice planned mike .i hope you and your partner in this business will manage well just put more time and real hands on to your business.having a business is a real hard..i can say this cos we have a small business here with my other siblings. its a computer services and repairs.its very competitive having a business but if you manage it well ,hands on to it and put effortt and love it will booom!! Good luck and congratulations..😊

[@Randy-vm6qk]

Congratulations on your new venture. It will be a great success I’m sure. Hope to get there someday and see you. Canadian living in Iloilo.

[@helmischwarz6629]

Your vlogs keeps getting better Michael! I am excited about the house and your business! Congrats!!

[@Exousia718]

Praise GOD!!!

[@CouplesLite]

Congratulations, The renovations of the home and bar are going to be awesome content. Keep us updated.

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

My business concerns property, obviously owned by my Filipina wife, of 12 years, but bought by me! We have 3 residential properties, 2 of which we rent out while living in the third. We also own a store and a coffee shop/cafe which we built from scratch after buying the land, located next to a hospital so the income is regular, from nurses and visitors. We rent out 11 units to nurses from the hospital and visitors buy their knick-knacks at the store and then stop off at the cafe for snacks after their visit. I would say we have a monthly income of PP 80-100, 000, but we don't pay rent. The simple thing is to do your due diligence, don't extend yourself and exercise a degree of control.

[@kevinmills7778]

fantastic videos we enjoy the places you visit keep up good work 🎉🎉

[@Lakiano-Love-ill4real]

ill come see you in august...im going to Philippines for a month before i move in for good... ill be your live band...tthats what i do...im from canada 2....one love

[@Bandgreek]

Congrats, Michael! Everyhing is falling into place Love the name of your new business and looks like a place I would enjoy. Keep living your best life, brother! Can't wait for more adventures.

[@sampinto3079]

nice to see construction during rainy season and keeping positive

[@OneModderJ]

Congrats! I’ve been wanting to start travel vlogging. I have the gear and so much footage but I never seemed to get around to editing and practicing speaking on camera. I’m in Olongapo and your videos on Vigan (I’ve been talking about going there for a few years) and Bataan (it’s a scenic 3-hour motorcycle ride from me) have inspired me. Thank you! Just in time for rainy season LOL! A word of caution: Filipino contractors finish their project on Filipino time, sometimes several months after their projected timeline! It can be maddening! Have a good written contract that spreads payment among specified milestones and do NOT deviate from it no matter how much they tell you it’s Friday and their guys need the money. It’s like having a bad contractor in the west but on steroids. Best of luck to you on this onward and upward arc in your life!

[@kenpoed]

Thats amazing Mike! The logistics from your bars location makes complete sense! Across a resort and on a beach off a main road. If San Juan continues to develop, this can only benefit you. So happy and rooting for you. Cant wait to see the Canadian Beaver

[@user-everevolvinglife]

Congrats and best wishes! I will definitely check it out when I come that way.

[@edwinarcilla5912]

All the best in your new business venture. Hope to visit one day. As always God bless

[@maryannpena5736]

Congrats! Happy for you

[@EJTHEMASTER]

You'll do great, and i will go for sure. Best wishes, make sure you set those traps good because beavers are really smart

[@MarkSmith-bd5zv]

You've got a lot going on there Mike, wishing you all the best

[@philmcleod111]

All the best to you Michael, keep up the great work,

[@chipchap2007]

wish you and Cat good luck and fair winds, if I ever get to Roxas, I will visit for sure

[@Brian-Future]

Congrats brotha!! What a new life for you huh.. new business, a new queen and 'lil princess, new home.. I am happy for you. When I visit the Philippines I will surely have my first Canadian beer at the Canadian Beaver!! Good luck and much success Michael!!

[@warrennekurak4247]

Congratulations from a fellow Canadian (Saskatchewan). I look forward to patronizing The Canadian Beaver! See you early in the new year, hope to meet you!

[@jimmydejulian7033]

Good luck on your new business venture.❤❤❤

[@djjoelvelasco]

Congratulations Mike! Looking forward the visiting the Canadian Beaver! Great name btw. My wife is Ilonga & grew up in Toronto. We look forward to meeting you when in town. Good luck & God bless your new venture!

[@Philippine-Life]

Wow! Congratulations, Mike! I wish I was part of the ownership, maybe your next spot. You will certainly learn a lot about Philippine business. I have many suggestions but will save that for future. Mike, can I ask, what kind of drone are you flying for video?? Thanks David 1

[@adorgentesola217]

I am watching your vlog and a subscriber as well, who grew up in Molo, Iloilo City, now living in Toronto. Go for it and good luck Mike....

[@HansGidding]

Congratulations Michael, wish the Canadian Beaver a bright future!

[@tomhunter2623]

Wow I am very happy for you. New place to live and a new business. Just for the heck of it it’s 4 pm on Saturday going to the Barracuda / Canadian beaver and have a beer. Great video keep the coming.

[@valf.4589]

Congratulations Mike on the business. I wish you great success.

[@howardeverett7756]

So happy to see you progress. Follow the dream. Your plan is amazing. Can’t wait to see you in Roxas 🎉🎉

[@arceortiz3298]

Oh my, congratulations and good luck with your new ventures, new life. So happy for you and may shower you folks with more blessings.

[@josephkallo1986]

I'm so excited for you, Michael. You deserve nothing but the best.

[@JamesDecember]

Wish you all the best! I'll plan to visit on my next trip to the Philippines.

[@emeritatraeger9326]

Good luck,Mike. Wishing you will be successful in your new bussiness…

[@Digne1d]

Love a bar & grill with live music plus the views! Hope you don't go nuts with all the ventures you're involved with. I assume you need partners to get Canadian Beaver started but managing people/conflicts, being profitable, marketing, etc. could be a KZbin channel in itself.

[@JJS_memes]

Congrats on the new beginnings, fellow Ontarian that watches all your vlogs from your originals to now, heading to Philippines in a few months, im looking forward to visiting the Canadian Beaver if my schedule allows with my filipina , ill even buy the t-shirt! again so happy for you and the family and the new business!

[@jray7949]

“Everybody loves beaver” so true… wishing you all the best. Have fun!!!

[@rosemendez931]

Start a case study on Coastal Road Resto in Iloilo and you will surely be in a right track. People loves to eat at any baybay or sea area. Don't make it like an exclusive for certain people only coz at the end of the day you will gain more customers along the way if you provide good food and nice area.

[@1307scooter]

Mike, I have learned a lot about the Philippines from you. I am leaving Tampa today and driving to LA. I have two dogs coming with me and it is too hot here to have one fly cargo. I catch my plane to Cebu on Wednesday. It is 3 in the morning here and my shipper is coming for my balikbayn boxes at 10. As soon as my boxes are gone I am hitting the road for the drive and my last adventure in America. Seems that both of us have big changes in our lives.d

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

The good thing is the hottest weather is behind us, hopefully we meet up at some point

[@wintersojourn9356]

@1307scooter. Bon voyage to you & the pups🚘🌎🛫🛬🌏🏝️I dont know if TPL was the main reason for your odyssey, but Mike seems to have been a main reason for many folks either moving to Ilo2 City, to Philippines, to Roxas City, or repatriating Filipinos to their native land for more vacays or forever! He is like the ‘Canadian become Filipino Pied Piper ‘ for grown-ups.

[@Phil-Am_in_the_Philippines]

Congratulations. You are blessed because you know how to share it to others.

[@clodennabuab3841]

Congratulations for your new business Michelle happy for both of you keep up the good work god bless you 🙏😇❤️🥰❤️🥰

[@richardroy6179]

Wow! Love the Canadian Beaver! Here in Nashville there's a Karaoke Bar The Wild Beaver, they have a pool table and a Mechanical Bull.

[@SS19950]

Congratulations on your new adventure! Someday I hope to do the same.

[@carlosvalenzuela63]

Darn brother. Glad you are doing so well. Congrats on all you have accomplished.

[@mariasalcedo1160]

7:02 PSD I'm a new subscriber. Saw your channel 2 days ago and impressed with what you are doing for the less unfortunate in my country. Hope to be able to be involved when I get back home. Praying that you succeed in every that you want to do. Thank you!!!!

[@TheMolls]

We are coming there ! 😊👍

[@russellzigler2180]

Congratulations on your new business.I think you're probably in a good location with the hotel across the street.It's a very good Idea. I love the name of the place. GOOD LUCK

[@i.r.wayright1457]

Sergeant Preston's Lonely Hearts Club Bar. You have heard of Sergeant Preston of the North West Mounted Police? TV show, a long time ago. I actually met him in Ottawa in the summer of 62, I think it was. (Or someone dressed up in his uniform form, fur hat and all.) I asked him if he wasn't too hot wearing all that but he said it wasn't that bad. I was pretty warm in my Boy Scouts uniform. We had been a on a camping trip at Clarendon Lake, later renamed Great Gull Lake. Our tents were located way at the North end and I had no idea the lake was much larger to the South. Good luck with the new venture. ~Ron in Pennsylvania.~

[@yaimavol]

MIke seems like he's in full Dad mode now and very happy

[@chrishughes887]

Have you checked the failure rate for expats opening business in Philippines?

[@petesrules1508]

Yeah, you're right, one thing about Filipinos they don't like to support a foreigner with a business. They really don't like it, I have only seen 6 foreigner started businesses in 20 years and they ally went belly up. Some even got closed down under suspicious circumstances. But hey until you try, you will never know, you got to give it a go.

[@timtarr9364]

Give it 6 mths max 1000% correct i've seen everyone here go belly up quick they will not patron expat business

[@daredevilforlife]

Well, all I can say is that I genuinely hope it works out well for him.

[@Morph7344]

I'm happy for you on your new business. I hope it's greatly successful. Maybe I'll have the opportunity to visit it some day.

[@suzettemolino]

Congratulations! We will check it out.

[@RichardTuck-m7p]

Good luck in your new venture Michael. When I return I will look out for the Canadian Beaver 😅

[@maxiefrankie3372]

Make your Home Concrete and mix a little Bamboo. Waves n typhoon can come anytime to eat your Investment. Adding a Condo Investmment for Rental can give you Cash Flow.

[@WesleyGarland]

It’s gonna be great. Take care and good luck.

[@DecebalEpuran]

Congratulations on your new endeavor! We will be in Capiz next month and can’t wait to have a beer at Canadian Beaver.

[@brianbaxter3913]

Congrats on all your new ventures. Hope everything works out good for you. I will have to make a trip there to have a beer with you.

[@smartbiz888]

Things are advancing on many fronts! Good stuff! I can relate to the name you've selected for the bar re-do... Coming from Northern Minnesota on the border (and the family having a cabin in Ontario, Canada), beavers were a part of that... Used to have trap lines to catch them over the winters, and we'd sell the pelts in the Spring... You're really immersing yourself in the local community and culture... That's what it takes to really get the most out of the overseas experience, IMO... Having been pretty much an expat for 50 years, I have found that to be the case... Happy for you, bro! 🙏🙏🙏 👍😎👍

[@RPalma2973]

I guess you hit the jackpot Michael your bar and grill hang out with the beach in the back is what the people are looking for and one year from now I'm gonna be your customer I'm from Iloilo and residing of Ottawa Ontario for 30 years now

[@pepelepew4117]

Congratulations on your new business and your relationship!!

[@gotruckyourself2976]

Congratulations brother that's awesome

[@jdeo8776]

I'll come visit when in Roxas! Congratulations.

[@williegilligan2661]

Good luck with the bar, its going to be a learning experience. 👍

[@lukelucas68]

Spectacular, Mike! I'll come hang out when I get there. Can't wait!

[@Travelistul]

Wow Michael...this will look great man,...congratulations!!!!

[@cloonz25]

i will put that on my bucket list when in phils,to have a slushy at the beaver😃

[@nede5936]

Hi Michael, the dirt portion of the driveway can be covered with CRUSHED ROCK so it won't get muddy during rainy season. It's cheaper too. I would lay a layer of geo-textile fabric then rock. Just a thought. Congrats!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

They are out of stock right now but that is the plan at the house

[@DalLuna-3M11N]

Congratulations Michael! All the best, this is so awesome !

[@felicitaswarders4011]

Michael you should just make the house on the back as one floor. and live temporary on the front house.

[@evan58196]

Congratulations and more blessings to you 🎉

[@unclebear5328]

Welcome to the neighborhood! 😀 We own a lot in San Antonio resort and we are planning to build a house there in a couple of years. We've been visiting Roxas City regularly for the last eight years (my wife is from there) and We have seen the city boom lately. Just a few years ago it was very uncommon to meet westerners, but now they (we) are many. Good luck with your business! Two things I've always missed in Roxas is 1- a bar with really cold beers and 2- motorbike rental - just some friendly tips! 😜

[@ricksivley7047]

You look so happier these days than in the past.

[@gamerwits4329]

Congrats mike