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Daniel Vandersteen

Energizer · DISC type I
Owner at The Dutch Shop
📍 St Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Daniel Vandersteen is the owner of The Dutch Shop, a role he took on in 2019 after a successful career in graphic design and web development. A Mohawk College graduate, he leverages his background in marketing and technology to modernize one of Grimsbys oldest businesses, expanding its reach across North America.

He is an active member of his local business community, serving as Chair for the Grimsby Chamber of Commerce and Treasurer for the Grimsby Downtown BIA. Daniel is passionate about helping local businesses realize their full potential, balancing a respect for tradition with opportunities to innovate and reimagine business.

Interesting fact: His relationship with The Dutch Shop began years before he owned it, when he was hired as a graphic design student to enhance the stores marketing.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Owner
Job Level
Middle
Location
St Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Daniel shows up

Imaginative
Full Of Energy
Big Picture Person

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Daniel cares about

Small Business Modernization
As owner of an established local shop, he focuses on respecting tradition while modernizing and reimagining the business to expand its reach and potential.
Dutch Groceries & Culture
He owns and operates Canada's #1 online source for Dutch groceries, specializing in items like Dutch cheese and salted black licorice.
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Career

Work history

5-2019
Owner
The Dutch Shop
3-2018
Graphic / Web Designer
REV Publishing Inc.
8-2016
Design Coordinator
Jay Line
6-2015 - 5-2016
Designer
Stesco Global Packaging
2014
Freelance Designer
The Pod Media
In the press

Media appearances

A slice of freedom at The Dutch Shop in Grimsby. Featured in The Spec
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Education
2012 - 2015
Graphic Design
Mohawk College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

I

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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