Podcast Episode 175: Grow a Profitable Pet Business + My B-School Bonuses
I’m someone who likes to do “all the things”, as Marie Forleo affectionately calls a multi-passionate entrepreneur. And even though she doesn’t believe that we need to pick one thing in order to have a successful business and life, we do need to simplify our passions...
Is Marie Forleo’s B-School the Right Fit For Pet Businesses?
I'm a big believer in online courses and reaching out for help to get to the next level in my business. One of my favorite online programs is Marie Forleo's B-School. I'm such a fan that I became an official partner for the course and get to offer exclusive petpreneur...
Podcast Episode 174: The Key to Starting Your Own Dog Podcast with Carly Liedtke of With a Dog
In this episode, I’m talking to Carly Liedtke, who you might recognize from her own podcast With a Dog. She recently went solo with the show after co-hosting it with her fellow dog loving friend, Issy. We talk about the pros and cons of working on a business with a...
5 Dog Friendly Hikes in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle
West Virginia is the perfect dog-friendly adventure escape! You know what they say about it... wild and wonderful! I've found that the eastern panhandle region is the perfect place to take your dog to discover hiking, quiet small towns, swimming spots and much more....
Podcast Episode 173: Using HARO to Get Press Coverage for Your Pet Business with Dawn LaFontaine
In this episode, I’m talking to Dawn LaFontaine. She started her business, Cat in the Box, about 3 years ago after finding a need for fun, safe and stylish cardboard box playhouses for cats. We start by talking about her inspiration for this product and the science...
Podcast Episode 172: Creating a Safety-First Dog Business with Tara Robertson
In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Tara Robertson, the founder of PupStars Pet Care in Chicago. Tara first started her business walking dogs on her own back in 2006. With increased demand from her customers for boarding and grooming, she hired help and...
What is Barn Hunt? A Growing Scent Work Dog Sport
I recently took my dog Burt to his first Barn Hunt. We had such a fun time and got so many questions about it that I want to tell you more about this growing scent work dog sport! Barn Hunt is a scent work dog sport that's great for dogs of all ages, backgrounds and...
Podcast Episode 171: Resources to be a Professional Pet Sitter with Jessica Abernathy
In this episode, I’m talking to Jessica Abernathy who is a pet sitting industry expert and current president of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS). Jessica has a ton of great stories to share about getting started as a pet sitter and what she...
SUP with Your Pup: How to Paddleboard with Your Dog
Do you want to make this the Summer you learn how to SUP with your pup? Stand-up paddleboarding is a fun adventure activity you can do with your dog. But before you head out on the water, you should prepare your dog for the experience. I first tried SUP with my...
Podcast Episode 170: How to Start a Dog Bakery Business with Minyoung Morita
In this episode I’m talking to the founder of Dog Bakery Academy, Minyoung Morita. While launching and growing her own dog bakery business over 7 years, Minyoung saw the huge demand for healthy and fun bakery style dog treats. But there literally weren’t enough dog...
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