The People Behind Modiv
Meet the Founders
Two operators who know both sides of the retail relationship.
Chelsea Yee
Co-Founder
Kai Niu
Co-Founder
We connect emerging consumer brands with the retail partners, logistics systems, and distribution networks they need to scale across Canada.
From first meeting to store shelf — we handle every step of the retail placement journey.
Securing shelf space in independent boutiques, regional chains, and specialty retailers across BC and beyond.
Positioning, packaging guidance, and competitive analysis to make your brand irresistible to buyers.
Connecting you with the right distributors and 3PL partners to fulfill orders at scale.
Direct access to our network of retail buyers at key Canadian chains and independents.
Representation and coordination at major trade shows including CHFA, Naturally Vancouver, and regional gifting shows.
Monthly retainer services for brands that want a dedicated placement partner long-term.
Modiv Advisors was built for founders who are serious about retail but don't have the connections or bandwidth to crack it alone. We're not a PR firm. We're not a marketing agency. We're operators who've been on both sides of the buyer relationship.
Our clients are consumer brands at the growth stage — past the farmers market, ready for retail, but not yet at the scale of a national sales team. We fill that gap.
Based in Vancouver with relationships across Canada, we move fast, stay lean, and only work with brands we genuinely believe in.
Also explore Modiv Studio →Two operators who know both sides of the retail relationship.
Before Modiv, I was so caught up making jewelry and taking care of my kid, I had no time to reach out to stores. Now I have that peace of mind. They handle it completely.
They took a massive task off our hands entirely. Managing 50+ stores was becoming a full-time job on its own. Now it just runs.
A local Vancouver store committed to supporting independent artists and getting locally made products onto shelves — exactly the kind of community partnership that makes this whole thing work.
@favouritegifts on Instagram →
Favourite Gifts, N. Vancouver
Teresa’s first store placement
Ola Design, local Vancouver artist
We work with a small number of brands at a time. If you're serious about retail, let's talk.
→ contact@modivadvisors.com