Life Unleashed with Tails Up, Pup

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we talk all about the dark side of owning a small business. We often hear that we have a dream job and that we are so lucky to get to do what we do and the fact is we are so incredibly blessed and happy to have the job that we do. However, we feel that sometimes some of the downsides that come along with owning a small business are not considered. We always sh...

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we look back on the past 6 years of running Tails Up, Pup. We reflect on so many amazing memories and share some of the biggest lessons we have learned along the way. So often we spend all of our time looking towards the future and forget to reflect on how we got to where we are - it’s equally important to celebrate your past accomplishments, as well as, to lo...

The polls are in and you all want to hear more about how things are going with Callan so as not to disappoint we are sharing our journey over these past four weeks. First of all, I can’t believe it’s been 4 weeks since baby Callan was born. It’s very true that the days are long and the weeks are fast.   In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we look back on the last four weeks and reflect on all th...

We have a new guest joining us for today’s podcast! Our sweet baby Callan has arrived! In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we are sharing our birth story. It was not what we expected and was a total rollercoaster but we all made it through and most importantly Callan is here and healthy. Thank you to everyone who reached out with love and support while we were in the hospital, we are so very gra...

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we have our final conversation before baby Caras arrives. We wanted to share our final thoughts before we officially become parents. This is the last time we will have our current perspective on life, as everyone says, your whole life and perspective changes when you hold your baby for the first time. We are beyond excited and of thankful for all the love an s...

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we talk about things YouTube. We share our thoughts on the pros and cons of creating YouTube content. We talk about why we think everyone should film their vacations and special life events. We discuss the monetary aspect on YouTube and how we and other creators make money on YouTube. And we take a trip down memory lane to when Dani was an OG YouTuber and why...

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we have a fun and relaxed episode where we chat about things we think are either over or underrated. Get ready to hear some funny opinions and see if you agree or disagree with us on what is over or underrated. Who’s ready for another exciting episode of Life Unleashed?  Join Us: Shop Instagram TikTok Facebook

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we talk all about trade shows, artisan markets, and pop-ups. Learn what to expect when attending your first trade show and if they are worth attending at all. We share our opinion on artisan markets and pop-ups and why they can be a great revenue source for your business. We discuss how to get the benefits of having a retail store without all of the headaches...

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we take on the topic of wholesale. We talk about the benefits and costs of selling our products wholesale. We dive into some of the most popular outlets to sell your products wholesale and the pros and cons of each outlet. We share our experience of being on both sides of the transaction in a wholesale scenario - we have a unique situation where we not only se...

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, Dani shares all of her hot takes on pregnancy. We talk about how pregnancy has sparked so many fun social interactions we would have never had. We discuss some controversial thoughts on common things people say and do when they are pregnant. And hear some of the most common reactions we get when we tell people we aren’t finding out about the gender. So who is...

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we talk about all things travel. We discuss why travel is so important to us and how we have been able to go to so many places. We recount some unforgettable horror stories and talk about our favorite travel destinations. We also share some helpful hints that have saved us a lot if money. Join us for another exciting episode of Life Unleashed. Join Us: Shop In...

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we talk all about what we miss most about our office space. We go into the pros and cons of having an office space and an entire team of people. We discuss why we love working in our basement again while acknowledging that having the office space wasn’t a waste and why it was a necessary progression in our business journey. We also share some practical advice...

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we will convince you why having two dogs is better than one. Call us crazy but six years ago we got two puppies within three weeks of each other, and it was one of the best decisions we have made. They are built-in best friends, they play together all the time and we get double the snuggle time. Yes, the vet bill might be doubled but for us the pros outweigh t...

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we tackle a topic that was suggested by one of our listeners. We dive into all things to do with trends. How to spot them and what platforms are the best to find them. We talk about how following certain trends have impacted Tails Up, Pup. We also, talk about creating your own trends as well as some broader trends that have worked for us.\ Join Us: Shop Instag...

In today's episode of Life Unleashed, we are sharing our current obsessions. This is a fun less structured podcast where we cover all sorts of topics. Join us for another exciting episode of Life Unleashed. Join Us: Shop Instagram TikTok Facebook

In today's episode of Life Unleashed, we tell the story of the time when someone tried to steal our logo and all the drama that followed. We also take a trip down memory lane and recount a crazy story of copying, as well as, some other light-hearted stories that are fun to look back on. So get ready and join us for another exciting episode of Life Unleashed. Join Us: Shop Instagram TikTok Facebook

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we are talking all about why we chose to start a handmade business. We talk about the pros and cons of having to make all of our products by hand. We share why we plan to always make our products by hand rather than outscoring to an automated factory. Join us for another exciting episode and learn more about all of the hard work that goes into running a handma...

When asked who is your target market do you typically respond, "everyone"? If so we will tell you why that isn't the best answer. In today's episode of Life Unleashed, we talk about everything to do with your target market. If you are a business owner you are going to love this one. Learn what is a target market, why having one is so important, and how you can find your own. Understanding this top...

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we talk about why we stopped selling boutique clothing. We go all the way back to the beginning and talk about the thought process behind why we believed we should start selling clothing in the first place. We cover all of the mistakes we made as well as what worked well. And finally, we discuss why we ultimately decided to phase out the boutique clothing at T...

In today's episode of Life Unleashed, we are recapping all of the things that have happened during the second trimester. I wanted to share my own experience with you all because, throughout my second trimester, I have loved hearing about other's journeys. When I learn about what other people have been going through during their second trimester it makes me feel less anxious and stressed to know wh...

In today's episode of Life Unleashed, we are talking all about how the TikTok ban will affect small businesses. We discuss the impacts on our own business as well as how we see it affecting the small business landscape in general. We also talk about ways we think small businesses can mitigate the downsides of the ban. Let us know how you see the ban affecting small businesses and if you think it w...

In today's episode of Life Unleashed, we are getting together with Brittany from Zaley Designs to talk all about Small Business MAYhem. Brittany and I have teamed up to create Small Business MAYhem, a month to help small business owners. Our initiative seeks to bridge this seasonal gap, transforming what is traditionally a slow period into a vibrant opportunity for growth and community engagement....

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we are talking about all of the controversial things we are planning to do as parents. We are very well aware that our minds will most likely change once the baby is here but we still have some things we plan to do that some may find controversial. We also test Dani’s knowledge and play a little game of myth vs fact for baby trivia. Join Us: Shop Instagram Tik...

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we take you on a little trip down memory lane and recount some of our wedding horror stories, as well as, why we chose to have a destination wedding. We also share some truly horrific wedding stories from a family wedding we attended. So join us as we talk all things wedding - you won’t want to miss these crazy stories. Join Us: Shop Instagram TikTok Facebook

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we talk about how the pandemic affected our business and how we are still experiencing the lasting impacts. We look back with hindsight and share our opinions on why things turned out the way they did. We also take you back to what it was like for us to open a retail store right as the pandemic was starting. Needless to say, things were uncertain and stressful...