Amanda Yu-Nguyen is the creator of Barkuterie Boards, the highly Instagramable charcuterie boards for dogs. I am so impressed with how fast Amanda has grown her business. In under a year, she’s gone from door-to-door deliveries in the Atlanta area to local markets and...
Podcast Episode 180: Pet Blogging for SEO with Tori Mistick
In this episode I’m giving you an inside look at one of the most popular monthly lessons from Wear Wag Repeat Society. Blogging for SEO in your pet business can attract new customers to your website and help grow your business. A strategic approach to your pet...
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 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...
Podcast Episode 166: Talking Fear, Money + Inspiration with Leda Akyuz of Woof + Wonder
In this episode, I’m sharing a delightful conversation with Leda Akyuz about her journey to grow her dog accessories brand Woof + Wonder. If you ever get stuck in a comparison trap or have anxiety about how fast or slow your business is growing, this conversation is...
Podcast Episode 141: Creating Print on Demand Products for a Good Dog Cause with Stacie Bianco
As we celebrate Thanksgiving in the US this week, it’s a great time to reflect on what you’re thankful for. Of course, we’re all thankful for dogs and everything they bring to our lives! For some, their dogs are even more than faithful companions. Guide Dogs, Service...
Podcast Episode 139: Saving the Planet with Eco-Friendly Dog Toys with Leanne Baum
In this episode, I’m talking to Leanne Pinard Baum about her eco-friendly subscription box for pets. Through her brand, Pure Earth Pets, she’s educating pet owners on how to create a more sustainable life with their dogs. But she doesn’t stop there, Leanne also works...
Podcast Episode 134: Hit your first 100 Sales on Etsy with Victoria Harmon
In this episode, I’m talking to a young entrepreneur who is passionate about dog training, rescues and her Etsy shop. Victoria Harmon is just 18 years old and she’s already making an impact in the lives of pets and their people. In our conversation, she gives great...
Podcast Episode 109: Creating Community on Instagram with Modern Companion
In this episode, I’m talking to Maddie St. Gelais, an online shop owner who is an advocate for shopping small and community over competition. Maddie has some great ideas to share about getting involved with your customers through Instagram, she strives to be on a...
Podcast Episode 104: From Handmade to Wholesale: Growing a Dog Collar Brand with Designs by Wildside
In this episode, I’m talking to Candi Wong of Designs by Wildside. She walks us through how she’s grown her dog collar business from an Etsy store to a full e-commerce website that's now experimenting with wholesale. If you’re a small brand and considering going into...
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