The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast

This week Dom and Alex are deep diving into five things pet business owners can't pay the bills with. These involve very common, everyday activities that keep you busy, and make you feel like you are doing something worthwhile, but in reality they are worthless activities that are a complete waste of time, and add nothing to your bank account. If you are guilty of doing any of these things that mi...

This week Alex and Dom wish you a happy Ramadan (and there's a cool marketing message in that story) We're also showing you how to make your services 'sing' to dog owners in your town. Get this right and you're website, leaflets and social media posts all work better to bring in clients. Sound like something you need help with? Then check out this episode and then go to www.growyourpetbusinessfast...

This week Dom wants to know what Alex is REALLY good at, and more importantly, if he is communicating that in his marketing... See, when dog owners in your town are looking for a walker/trainer/groomer/daycare, they want to know why they should choose YOU. In this episode Dom and Alex share the secrets to showing off your amazing services so you attract more great clients. For more help go to; www...

As the lockdown comes to an end many people are turning over a new leaf, changing jobs and in some cases moving to a new location to start a whole new life. And as a pet business owner it can be tempting to look at a different business and think it will be easier, better, more enjoyable than what you are doing now.  In this episode Dom and Alex talk about the pitfalls of switching professions and...

If you are a pet business owner who struggles to stand out from the competition then this weeks episode will show you how to cast off the cloak of invisibility and make your services shine! Alex and I lay out how to turn your pet business into a beacon of brilliance that outshines (and makes more money) than any of your inferior competition. To get our help join the Stand Out in Seven Days Pet Bus...

You love dogs, you love helping people and you are desperate to make an IMPACT in your community with your amazing service, so how do you do that? The answer will shock and surprise you... and in todays episode of the podcast Alex and I share how to you can break out of the rut you are in and be a force of positive change in your dog owning community! Join our free Stand Out in Seven Days Pet Busi...

There's never been a better time to quit the rat race and start your own pet business ... but where do you start? With a business plan of course! However, you don't want to follow the usual business plans that tell you to look around and see what everyone else is charging and do something similar. That's how you end up with a rubbish pet business. You need my tried and tested Ultimate Pet Business...

Today I'm talking to Dan Reitman, the CEO and founder of Dans Dog Walking and Pet Sitting. Dan quickly realised he could make as much from dog walking as he could as a Vet Tech, so his business began. Inquiries soon rolled in, so he quit his job, within 8 months has his first hire which grew to 45 employees and a million dollar turnover by 2020. Dan's story and enthusiasm will inspire you to reach...

This weeks guest is Waggs n Wuffs founder Lynn Lloyd. Lynn started her dog walking business in. She worked hard, got some amazing clients, hired staff, won awards, AND built an amazing reputation. When the pandemic hit she knew she knew she needed to re-tool with her marketing. Find out how she reduced clients, increased prices and made the business leaner, more profitable, and more fun! Go to www...

Happy Birthday to US! Alex and I have a bumper 150th show in store (with special guests).We gas about why I started the podcast, we reminisce about our favourite episodes, we talk about the amazing guests we've had along the way,I share how we  easily  came up with 150 podcast ideas, AND there's a serious look at why you need to thoroughly enjoy YOUR pet business journey including the highs and lo...

You've done all the courses, you've read all the books, you've created a Facebook page and now the distressed dog owners in your town are going to beat a path to your door, right? WRONG! It would be nice if this did happen but unfortunately life don't work like that, for dog trainers or anyone else. To have a successful dog training business you need marketing systems, but where to start? Well, in...

Are you sensible or silly pet business owner? Are you a seminar junkie who sticks your had in the sand and ignores difficult marketing decisions? If so then todays episode will show you why every business decision you put off is costing you BIG STYLE! Alex the video guy and I shoot the shiz about the good and bad decisions we've made with money and marketing. Get your fix here! Dog Trainers go to...

Becky Mitchell wanted to work with dogs since she was a little girl growing up in Plymouth, and set up Beckys Walkies in 2010. To improve her knowledge she embarked on a dog training journey that added behavioural and training services. This led to her working long hours 7 days a week and almost burning out. Becky shares how she streamlined the services, increased prices, took on a staff member, a...

Hannah's dog Kobie inspired her to become a dog trainer, and after she tooled up her training knowledge she sensibly started figuring out how to market those skills, which led her to PBIC Diamond. She shares how putting her personality into her marketing has helped create deeper connections with her tribe, AND how hit she swiftly and successfully switched to online training when lockdown hit. You...

Today I'm joined by my good friend Alex the Video guy who has just bought a house. Exciting times! We chew the fat about when is the right time to buy AND more importantly for your pet business when is the right time to 'move' on to better clients. Also featured in this episode is a £415 new years eve takeaway,  Dom and Beths rags to richer story, advice on how you can make 3 times more then your...

This week I'm joined by my good friend Phil Agostino who specialises in Executive Body Transformation, which is helping business owners and professionals to look great, live longer and perform better. Phil kindly shares the ups and downs of his business story, and some incredibly useful fitness tips that will help you build a fitter body and a fitter, more profitable pet business. For more tip and...

This weeks guest went from pet shop worker to professional groomer, and then travelled the work perfecting his craft. After a stint in the states he came home, and began touring the U.K with his popular dog grooming seminars. This led to him authoring a book, developing his own line of grooming products AND this year he stars as a judge in the upcoming Pooch Perfect T.V. Show. He's also a very gen...

Like many pet business owners Ryan Donovan did a lot of different jobs before starting his business like painting houses, worked in retail, he delivered flowers AND (this is a first for the show) for a number of years worked as a pastor. Then a year after of struggling to exercise their own dog, Ryans wife Leanne suggested they start a dog walking business, so Vancouver Dog Walkers was born. You'l...

Step into Santa Hodges secret grotto, and discover the 12 days of pet bizmas! These are the 12 pet business building secrets that will help you smash the sh!t out of your 2021 business goals. You'll unwrap why you need to avoid the 11 lemmings leaping and the 8 whinging pet pros, AND how 10 Regular Clients, 6 passive incomes streams-a-laying and 3 Step follow will bring you untold success next yea...

Like many pet professionals, Jen Tserng didn't set out to start a dog business. She actually started dog walking to help bring in pocket money while she was at medical school. Then when she was offered an unpaid internship in NYC she turned into a nomadic dog walker, saving on extortionate rent fees by pet sitting her way through school. This is an interesting and unusual pet business that will ap...

Prior to launching Edition Dog Jennifer Dow was employed as a youth worker, psychology and criminology lecturer and also ran a series of car magazines and events with her husband. A lifelong passion for dogs bubbled to the surface and resulted in the creation of Edition Dog Magazine, a trusted resource for dog owners who need help, advice and some confidence building from experienced expert writer...

Sarah Stevens has been a groom, a childminder, a busy mum, a teaching assistant to starting a dog walking business on the side to taking the leap to launch a doggy daycare with husband Pete, and now also employs three other family members. Sarah hit rock bottom when she missed out on a holiday of a lifetime because she was rushing around like a busy idiot and couldn't find her passport in time! Fi...

HELP! I'm not good enough! We've all had that sinking feeling when imposter syndrome makes you doubt your skills and you feel like a fraud.....BUT, what if you genuinely aren't good enough? What to do when you realise you don't possess the 'real life' skills to move your pet business forward? First up don't panic, this happens to everyone (even Dom) It's crucial you IGNORE the motivational 'gooroo...

In this weeks show my good pal Alex the Video guy shares why he has created a special 'Rec the Lockdown' series of short films. It's a classic example of how you step up, show up and be of service to your community when they most need help. This is exactly what my PBIC Pitbulls did during the first lockdown. When you help others  you help yourself and this will help Alex grow his business this yea...

This week I'm talking to my good friend Jane Arden, who shares her inspiring business journey from very humble beginnings to now being an expert dog trainer, author, speaker, successful business owner and inventor of the Smartpup Box! It hasn't been an easy ride though and in this honest and open chat, Jane shares the blood, sweat, tears, mistakes, mishaps and key action points she learned along t...