In this episode, I’m going to ask you to THINK BIG! What do you want success to look like when you get there? That’s the topic of this interview with Gila Kurtz, the co-founder of Dog Is Good and an expert in helping petpreneurs define what success really looks like.
As a dog trainer and dog mom herself, Gila knows how important it is to be motivated and inspired by the enthusiasm that our dogs bring to every day. We talked about why it’s so important to surround yourself with people (and dogs) who push you to be the best version of yourself, and Gila shares what she considers to be the essential foundational skills for entrepreneurs.
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How Gila Kurtz Defines Success in the Pet Industry
Gila Kurtz is a #1 international best selling author and serial entrepreneur who found her deepest passion for working with dogs and their people. Following a career in education, she built a successful dog training business and then co-founded the award-winning lifestyle brand for dog lovers, Dog is Good.
Along with her husband Jon, Gila took the brand from start-up to a seven-figure company which can be found in retailers across the US and is licensed by major manufacturers- including Skechers Brand Shoes. She currently leads the DIG Direct division, a direct to community business concept that is changing lives, one dog a time.
She is the recipient of several business awards, including recognition as one of the top 25 women of influence in the pet industry and Women of the Year in the Women in the Pet Industry Network. Gila is also the author of Fur Covered Wisdom…A Dog Can Change the Way You See the World and the creator of the transformational program A.L.P.H.A. Reimagined, a transformational program for women.
She utilizes her skills as a canine expert and compelling teacher to engage audiences and inspire people to “fetch a life worth barking about”.
Topics Discussed in this Episode:
- Lessons learned while scaling to a 7-figure pet industry business
- How women can learn to lead themselves
- The secret to growing as a business owner
- Advice for pet entrepreneurs that are just starting out
- Visualizing your future and your legacy
Resources Discussed in this Episode:
- Fur Covered Wisdom by Gila Kurtz
- ALPHA Reimagined
Where to Find Gila Kurtz:
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