Cory O’Grodnik has a proven track record of helping small business owners
thrive—by getting them noticed, keeping customers coming back, and making their systems work smarter. One of his core specialties lies in
automating business processes that help entrepreneurs save time and make more money. Whether it’s SMS marketing, customer retention flows, or generation systems, Cory knows how to build smart, streamlined tools that run in the background and keep revenue flowing.
Through a unique mix of marketing strategy, automation, and high-traffic events, Cory has helped thousands of vendors boost their income and build loyal customer bases. His efforts have directly funnelled
millions of dollars into the pockets of local business owners across Manitoba and beyond.
Cory is the creative force and show producer behind some of the Manitoba's most recognizable events, including the Manitoba Night Market, Winnipeg Wedding Show, Food Truck Battles and Adult Expo just to name a few. These events are more than just gatherings—they’re carefully crafted platforms that help businesses shine and grow. With an eye for what both vendors and customers want, Cory builds experiences that deliver long-term results.
He’s hands-on from start to finish, managing every detail—from vendor bookings and event logistics to promotional campaigns and audience engagement.
Driven by a passion to help others succeed, Cory is always building new ways to connect people, simplify processes, and keep businesses moving forward.
Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Kristie Levasseur is a passionate community-builder and entrepreneur dedicated to helping small businesses thrive. She founded Inspirations Market and Artisan Alley to create space for makers and creatives to grow, connect, and share their work.
What started as a love for supporting creatives quickly turned into a movement that helped hundreds of small business owners gain visibility, confidence, and momentum. Through years of hands-on experience running these successful events, Kristie saw a recurring need—small businesses were brimming with talent and passion, but overwhelmed by the back-end work it took to save time and make more money through business automations.
So together with co-founder Cory O'Grodnik, Vendor Vantage was created to solve that exact problem. Vendor Vantage is designed to help small business owners streamline their processes, attract more customers, and scale with ease. From automating customer communications and follow-ups, to simplifying sales workflows and lead management, Kristie brings the power of automation to passionate business owners who are ready to grow—without burning out.
Whether she's mentoring a new artisan, consulting with a small brand, or building out a seamless workflow system behind the scenes, Kristie’s goal stays the same— to help businesses scale with ease—freeing them up to focus on what they love the most.