Having the opportunity to share our product with our clients and anyone that attends farmers markets is a fantastic feeling! We take just as much pride in our staff as we do in our product. We know that our fantastic team is what truly drives people to come visit us at farmers markets all across Alberta! People come for a friendly and welcoming environment just as much as they do for our amazing products. We owe so much of our success to our amazing staff!
We guarantee you that if you aren’t smiling before you come visit Steve, you sure will be afterwards. Steve’s passion is building trust and community between his staff, his customers, and the markets. He is incredibly dedicated and passionate about running a transparent, honest business.
Steve’s favourite part about working at markets is the customers, many of which have become his friends. He'll always take time to chat with customers about their day, their lives, and their interests. He’s so passionate about this business that he actually passed up a sports scholarship to grow Steve & Dan’s. It’s all worth it though, because Steve believes that this business is a lot deeper than selling fruit: we’re building relationships between ourselves and what we eat.
Steve is one of the hardest working people in the business, but his hectic schedule never brings down him down. Between raising a young son, going back and forth from the farm, and managing a business, he still finds time to make sure each staff member knows how valued they are.
Running a business at its fullest potential requires a need for consistent and exceptional customer service, and a hard work ethic. Dan’s dedication and love for what he does makes this all come completely natural! He’s proud to sell something that he knows is bettering people’s lives and is happy to be able to make a successful business out of it.
During the summer, both Dan and Steve regularly head back to the family farm in Oliver to help pick fruit and pack. Dan has his mechanic’s ticket and pilot’s license, making him incredibly handy around the warehouse whenever someone's car needs work! He also is responsible for maintaining all of our trucks. Dan has oddly double-jointed “hitchhiker’s thumbs” and can whistle louder than anyone we know! Dan loves our pears and loves selling a product he can be proud of.
Over the years, Dan has grown into an incredible leader for our team, taking a step back from working his regular markets to spend time coaching and supporting our amazing crew.
Sabrina is an essential part of Steve & Dan’s. While you might not see her at a market stand, much of what we do is influenced by Sabrina. She has provided endless emotional and business support for the team. Her focus has been helping us communicate better, care for ourselves and one another, and truly understand and work towards our goals. She built www.steveanddansonlinemarket.ca , curates our social media and answers all your questions.
She has been a Doctor of Chinese Medicine for over 18 years, specializing in Acupuncture, TCM, Subconsious work, Prayer and Holistic Fertility Treatments. She’s the wife of Steve and mother to little Matthew, and has been a mentor for our team. It’s safe to say that Sabrina is one hardworking, badass woman. Also, she can play the accordion. How cool is that?
