All Wear Wag Repeat Podcast Episodes
Podcast Episode 154: Highlights and Lessons Learned in 2 years as a Full-Time Dog Blogger
I started my blog as a hobby almost 8 years ago. I thought I'd use it to document my love of style and dogs. My original tag line was "I wear it, they wag it, then we repeat!" Although I had my site for many years, I didn’t go full time with it...
Podcast Episode 153: Using Edutainment to Build a Pet Parent Audience with Jamie Ruden of Dog Spotted
In this episode, I’m talking with Jamie Ruden who’s spent her quarantine building a new online community for pet parents. She was inspired to created Dog Spotted after fostering and then adopting a dog last year. The website, which is launching...
Podcast Episode 152: Double Down on Your Niche in the Pet Industry with Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting
Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting has built a niche business around helping families with new babies or small children who need dog training support. You know I love talking about niching down! Michelle shares her perspective on the value and...
Podcast Episode 151: This Pet Lifestyle Entrepreneur’s Doggy Cake Mix is an Amazon Top Pick with Melinda Kirk Stenger
On this episode, I’m talking to Melinda Kirk Stenger, the creator of PetCakes and YumYum Bones. Recently, Melinda has gone from pet treat manufacturer to pet lifestyle entrepreneur with the creation of her new canine cookbook called Brunch and...
Podcast Episode 150: Distinctive Packaging for Pet Products with Julie Napolitano
In this episode, I’m talking to Julie Napolitano about her affordable luxury dog skincare brand, Pup Wax. She shares her inspiration behind creating an all-natural, non-toxic paw balm and how she sets her product apart with high end packaging that...
Podcast Episode 149: Monthly Membership Programs in the Pet Industry
There are many monthly membership programs specific to the pet industry. But these are nothing like the professional memberships and associations that your parents belonged to! Most of these memberships are virtual and many of them have a majority...
Podcast Episode 148: What Success Looks Like in the Pet Industry with Gila Kurtz
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...
Podcast Episode 147: From Fashion to Pets: Finding Your Niche in the Pet Industry with Ann Greensberg
For this episode, I had so much fun talking about fashion, art, business, and most importantly, pets with Ann Greenberg of A Pet with Paws. She used her 20 years of experience in the fashion industry to pivot her own handbag line into a collection...
Podcast Episode 146: How to Make a Living with Your Dog’s Instagram Account with Courtney Lynne
In the final episode of 2020, I’m excited to get back to my roots and talk about Instagram dogs with Courtney Lynne, aka the Dog Mom Boss. Courtney talks about how she got started growing her Instagram account when she got her first dog Hammy a...
Podcast Episode 145: Listener Q&A and 2021 Petpreneur Plans
In this solo episode I'm answering a few listener questions and sharing some plans I have in store for petpreneurs like you with Wear Wag Repeat in 2021. This past year I learned a lot including how much you want to learn about growing your pet...
Podcast Episode 144: Selling Your Pet Products on Amazon with Jeni Becht
On this episode of the Wear Wag Repeat podcast, I’m excited to dive into a topic I didn’t know anything about before today. Jeni Becht is an expert at selling her pet products through her brand Fido Fizzies on Amazon. She took the time to share...
Podcast Episode 143: Build The Confidence To Grow Your Pet Business Online with Laura Gendron
In my conversion with Laura Gendron of Miss Behavior, we discuss the journey Laura has been on to build confidence around promoting her business. She’s learned to get comfortable doing live videos, hosting an online dog training membership program...
Podcast Episode 142: How to Strategize Brand Partnerships for Pupfluencers
How do influencers partner with brands that align with their values? On today's episode, I'm discussing how to get clear on your values, how to identify and find the right brands, and how you should flirt and reach out to the companies. How to Find...
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....
Podcast Episode 140: Reducing Food Waste with Sustainable Dog Treats with Jen Kirby of Piggyback Treats Company
Jen Kirby started Piggyback Treats Company to make dog and cat treats from unused, human-grade foods that would otherwise go to waste. She got the idea for her pet industry business about 8 years ago when she saw barrels full of salmon skins at a...
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...
Podcast Episode 138: How Pet Content Creators Make Money on Instagram with Corey Chiang
In this episode, I’m talking to photographer and influencer Corey Chiang of @jaxandthepack. I had so much fun talking to Corey about how she got started with photography and how to make money as a pet influencer and content creator. I’ve admired...
Podcast Episode 137: Planning Pet Friendly Events with Taylor Ballard
In this episode I got the chance to talk to another pink obsessed dog mom! Taylor Brione Ballard is an event planning dog mom from Houston Texas. In this interview, she shares what makes a pet-friendly event a success, gives suggestions on how to...
Podcast Episode 136: Getting Started on Pinterest for Pet Industry Pros
In today’s episode, I’m going to share the 5 things you need to do to set up your account on Pinterest for your pet industry business. Instagram, Facebook and now TikTok, get all the attention, but Pinterest is the best-kept secret of driving...
Podcast Episode 135: The Pet Summit with Chelsea Evans and Paige Chernick
In this episode, I’m getting the inside scoop on a new virtual pet influencer conference coming up October 24th + 25th. The Pet Summit presented by Great Pet Media has over 100 speakers from all over the world and all areas of the pet industry. I...
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...
Podcast Episode 133: Growing Your Pet Blog Traffic with Paige Nadeau
In this episode, I’m talking with Paige Nadeau about her cat blog Live Long and Pawspurr. This year she’s learned a ton about SEO, grown her blog to over 50,000 pageviews per month and been accepted to Mediavine. She shares some of her favorite...
Podcast Episode 132: Sustainability Hacks for Your Pet Business with Pupcycle
In today’s episode, I’m talking to Veronica Guzik of Pupcycle. When she and her husband first rescued their greyhound, Fly, they bought her tons of new toys, treats and goodies! One day they looked around at the pile of stuff and thought, “there...
Podcast Episode 131: How to Market your Pet Products on Instagram
In this solo episode, I'm sharing some tips for how to market your pet products and services on Instagram. These four tips will help you optimize your profile and content to increase conversions, get more customers to interact with your posts, and...