PetBiz Podcast for Pet Business Owners

In this episode of the PetBiz Podcast, hosted by Janie Budnick, founder and CEO of multiple successful pet businesses, Janie interviews Joe Zuccarello from the Paragon School of Pet Grooming. They discuss the state of the pet grooming industry, strategies for scaling pet services businesses, and the future of mobile grooming. Joe shares his vast experience in the industry, highlighting the importa...

Diversification and Innovation: Balancing Your Pet Business Focus In this episode of the Pet Biz Podcast, Janie draws inspiration from an interesting Facebook discussion about diversification, focusing specifically on starting a pet waste removal service. Janie reflects on personal experiences in the pet industry since 1997, emphasizing the importance of diversification, without diluting core busi...

In this episode of the PetBiz Podcast, host Janie welcomes Liz Wilcox, a renowned email strategist and keynote speaker. Known as the 'Fresh Princess of email marketing,' Liz shares her journey from being an RV travel blogger to becoming a multi-six-figure email marketer. She dives into her signature framework, 'The Email Staircase,' which helps turn followers into friends and then customers. Liz d...

In the inaugural episode of 2025, Janie kicks off episode 121 of the Pet Biz Podcast by reflecting on the accomplishments of 2024 and setting an uplifting tone for the year ahead. She dives deep into essential metrics that pet business owners need to track to set and achieve their business goals. The episode breaks down key metrics into three categories: financial metrics like Average Customer Val...

In Episode 20 of the Pet Biz Podcast, Janie Budnick delves into the critical aspects of employee contracts in the pet industry. She begins by reminding listeners of the importance of regularly reviewing these documents, particularly as the new year approaches. Janie clarifies the distinction between employee contracts and handbooks, discussing essential contract elements such as job information, b...

In this episode of the Pet Biz Podcast, host Janie Budnick delves into strategic pricing strategies for pet business owners as they approach the end of 2024. Janie emphasizes the importance of regularly reviewing long-term goals and aligning them with actionable steps. The discussion covers the impact of industry growth, cost increases, market demand, and customer sensitivity on pricing decisions....

In episode 118 of the Pet Biz podcast, we dive deeper into the theme of breaking free from societal and self-imposed limitations discussed in the previous episode. The conversation expands on how professionals in the pet industry often face misconceptions from others about their work. I talk about overcoming external and internal judgments about career choices. The episode emphasizes the importanc...

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the P etBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA ® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM ™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help! Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get di...

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the P etBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA ® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM ™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help! Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get di...

Welcome to the PetBiz Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the challenges pet business owners face when responding to lead inquiries and offer solutions to keep your leads wagging. We cover 5 common pain points, including missed opportunities, negative reviews, inefficiency, lack of organization, and frustrated customers. We provide practical tips to streamline your lead management process, improv...

I am welcoming you into 2024 with the PetBizHIVE! How was your 2023? Have you taken the time to do a retrospective? In this episode I am bringing you some of my own practices in my business and life to complete one year and begin the next. Resources mentioned in this podcast: * If you have been looking for a growth-minded community engaging in the latest business, leadership, and personal gro...

I have spent time in previous podcasts talking about using lead magnets and getting some hype built around your pet business.  Using quizzes can be a super-fun way to get your business noticed in a noisy space. In this episode I am talking with Josh Haynam, founder of Interact, the leader in online quiz generation.  Here are some links mentioned in this podcast: A quiz I JUST created by...

Be Unproductive? 🤣 Pretty much what I thought when I heard Morgan present at the Florida Pet Services Association conference in August. Then I though about it. Do you have an issue just sitting quietly with yourself? Do you have a hobby? Do you always have an urge to check your phone notifications? I am not sure when I have ever just been present and "unproductive". I am constantly thinking about...

If you admire a no-bullshit kinda guy that won't use his prestigious Harvard law degree to go into politics because he has a penchant for the truth and calling it as it is... meet Bobby Klinck - my new dog loving friend who can help you shore up your business legal needs AND get a glimpse into how you can expand into online services while doing the CYA two-step. All with a healthy dose of self-dep...

Have you considered how you can scale your individual walking service? Expanding to adventure walks or adventure hikes might be a good fit if you/your team have strong dog handling skills. In this podcast I interview Adriana Valle with Shoreline Happy Paws in Connecticut about the Adventure Hiking service she started in 2019 that has grown to 40% of her revenue. Here are the links discussed in thi...

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the P etBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA ® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM ™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help! Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get di...

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the P etBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA ® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM ™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help! Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get di...

Welcome back to my podcast series all about Revenue Streams in the pet industry! I am talking with pet business owners who have started in one part of the pet industry and evolved into another product or service that has had a considerable impact on their business. This week I am talking to Nicole Packin of Miami Pet Concierge and now The Packin Method Mobile Gym in Dallas, TX. 1. The Entrepreneur...

Industry educators who actually still have their own pet businesses are becoming rare! The benefit of still owning a pet service business is that I am in the trenches with you. AND you get the benefit of learning from our challenges also. This episode is a behind-the-scenes of a recent challenge I had in my own pet business and how I used it to make a process even better. Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Bu...

Welcome back to my podcast series all about Revenue Streams in the pet industry! I am talking with pet business owners who have started in one part of the pet industry and evolved into another product or service that has had a considerable impact on their business. This week I am talking to Dawn Jacques of Milwaukee Paws and now Canine Einstein Gym. 1. Welcome to This Week's Episode of the Pet Biz...

In this podcast episode I talk about the impact that Momofuku Ando had on not only the Japanese economy and the food industry, but how his 6 key words ( phrases) can be applied to the pet industry. 1. Ramen Noodles: Unlocking Business Innovation and Globalization with Momofuku Ando (00:00 - 07:20) 2. Achieving Success Through understanding Momofuku Ando (07:20 - 15:00) 3. His 6 Keywords for Taking...

Welcome to a new podcast series at the PetBizHIVE! Growth-minded pet business owners are always looking for great new services that will improve lives in their community. My new Revenue Streams Series will help you with some ideas about services that you might be interested in adding on - from some of the industry's leading creatives! This week I am talking with Julie Frederick of The Pe...

Creating and growing a team in business can be a beneficial and advantageous step, however it also requires a certain level of organization and management skills. Making the transition from individual brand to collective team carries both pros and cons- an individual focus relies on individual progress while a team-based approach requires delegation of tasks and the need to manage a group of peopl...

This podcast provides insights on harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation to boost customer communication in the pet business industry. It outlines the key takeaways regarding using AI for blogging, marketing, and software integrations. It also discusses using Chat GPT models, GPT-3, Copy AI, and Canva along with others, to quickly generate content. Additionally, the podcast highlig...

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the P etBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA ® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM ™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help! Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get di...