PetBiz Podcast for Pet Business Owners

Here are links to our panel members Sarah Macdonald with Sarah's Pet Sitting Cheshire, CT Doug Keeling with Bad to the Bone Pet Care  Jacksonville, FL 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 busines...

This podcast outlines key takeaways for businesses looking to increase customer interaction and engagement via event marketing leveraging email marketing strategies. Strategies include using AI to develop show-stopping subject lines, segmenting email lists, incentivizing referrals, sharing success stories and testimonials, and formatting stories as narratives. Additionally, the article suggests in...

This podcast discussed the benefits and best practices of running a successful business, featuring two pet business owner's stories of success in the pet care industry. Mary and Jessica share key takeaways on how to ensure efficiency and growth in a business, including cross-training staff, hiring additional employees, creating an administrative role, focusing on having a people-centered leadershi...

This article provides insight for pet businesses on creating a successful booth at a pet event or a trade show. It is essential to focus on branding and use banners and colorful items to attract people. Additionally, it is helpful to use creative swag items like window clings to draw attention and to provide items of real value to prospects. Pet businesses can collaborate with other pet businesses...

Welcome to the Pet Business Revenue Series! There are challenges at every level of pet business growth but no one knows just what to expect at any phase until they get there. Everyone's business is unique but there are some common themes that appear at each level. The Pet Business Revenue Series is a 5-week series with panels of pet business owners at each level sharing their experiences, wins, an...

When searching for employees in the pet industry, hiring for attitude over aptitude is essential. Employers should focus on coachability and attitude and ask questions during the interview process to determine a candidate's problem-solving skills, adaptability, and ability to handle stress and pressure. Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude and be willing to go beyond to exceed custome...

I am excited to be starting the Pet Business Revenue Series! There are challenges at every level of pet business growth but no one knows just what to expect at any phase until they get there. Everyone's business is unique but there are some common themes that appear at each level. The Pet Business Revenue Series is a 5-week series with panels of pet business owners at each level sharing their expe...

This podcast provides practical advice to help entrepreneurs effectively manage and lead their pet business teams. I identify 8 specific tips to improve your communication to lead your team better and provide better services for your community. 1. Setting Up Effective Communication Strategies for Your Pet Business Team (00:00 - 07:34) 2. Improve Communication with Your Team: Establishing Expectati...

WalkerScout is a recruiting platform developed specifically for the pet care industry, designed to simplify the whole recruitment process. They offer job postings, virtual interviews, verification of work history, summaries and highlights of interviews to assist the pet business owner in their hiring process. This podcast takes a look at the importance of efficient hiring practices, as well as the...

This podcast explains how you can utilize a Client Demographic survey to provide tailored services to customers and market more efficiently to the pet services industry. It encourages surveying customers’ demographics and psychographics, as well as strategically asking questions that will help you know what they value and why they value your pet business. 1. Unlock the Potential of a Demographic S...

Anne-Marie Kaden comes to bookkeeping with a unique perspective on the pet industry - she has owned an operated a successful team of pet sitters in North Carolina which she sold in 2022 and now has started two pet businesses in Colorado - Tiny Paws Pet Sitting and Tiny Paws Bookkeeping. In this interview, she identifies the key factors of success in the pet business, such as understanding financia...

I had the privilege of attending the Livestream of America's Labor Crisis in Nashville, TN on May 4th, 2023. It investigated the labor crisis in the United States through the lens of the business owner. The speakers shared on how to address these issues, as well as tips on how employers can take better care of their employees. 1. The War on Work: Exploring America's Labor Crisis (00:00 - 07:21) 2....

This podcast provides an overview of resources available to pet business owners to help them succeed. It goes over important considerations such as exit planning and making sure family members and clients are taken into account in the case of injury, illness, or death. Lastly, it provides tips on how to make sure loved ones are informed and prepared in the event of an unexpected situation. 1. Crea...

Lisa Spector is a Juilliard-trained classical pianist. Since graduating from Juilliard, she's taught piano at the university level, owned a music school in her community, toured internationally, won 1st prizes in national piano competitions, advanced to finals in international competitions, performed in arenas of 18,000 in China, and recorded music for pet anxiety that gained national and internat...

What happens if you break your leg like I did...or worse? Do you have a plan for your pet business? This episode speaks to both solos and teams with practical tips to repel your own Murphy. 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 ho...

Corinne Gearhart, also known as The Doodle Pro™, is a professional dog trainer specializing in poodles and doodles who has become internationally recognized for her expertise in the breed. Through her successful podcast, courses offered by the Doodle Pro Academy, and the membership program of the Doodle Pro Society, pet owners learn more about training and caring for their pets. This includes scie...

We had an AMAZING Masterclass last night about some unique challenges we have in our industry and 4 key ways you can reduce your risk in those areas and design a strong pet biz. You can still register for the Masterclass replay this week at www. PetBizGURU.com/bomb Listen in on how you can benefit from: * Right Target * Right Pricing * Right Priorities * Right Systems Hey there...

No matter what stage you are at you need to know your numbers! What levers can you pull as a solopreneur? What do you need to focus on if you have a team? Hear some key tips and strategies for pricing your services for profitability! You can hear more about the Freedom Formula educational system in the PetBizMBA HERE The Free Masterclass is on Monday, March 27th at 7pm CST. You can register for th...

Just a little reflection on 80 episodes...300 hours of video trainings...and over 100 private consults I LOVE creating value for you and sharing community! You can follow me at the links below and here are a few others I had mentioned in this episode: * LIVE Masterclass on March 27th at 7pm CST Bomb Proof Your Pet Business * PetBizMBA Waitlist can be found at https://petbizguru.com/membership...

OK I call her "the Legend" for many reasons - but when someone has been and entrepreneur in your industry for over 30 years you KNOW they have value to bring, right? Kim Tank HAS been in the industry for over 30 years in California with Apronstrings Pet Sitting. She has ALSO spent a large amount of time educating herself on human resources processes, rules, and regulations and now backs it up with...

That probably wouldn't make the best name for a fable...definitely not a Disney movie name, right? I am in the middle of a series of podcast interviews with some of the consultants, coaches, and business strategists in the pet industry. I was super-honored to have the #1 Pet Business Coach in THE WORLD on with me. Maybe I can one-up him by saying the UNIVERSE. Seriously, I was honored to have this...

Happy Birthday baby Carmine!  This is a really special podcast release...it was of course pre-recorded but my special guest is having her first little nugget today...how perfect, Valentine's Day! Candace D'Agnolo is a powerhouse in the pet industry! Her story of overcoming challenges to totally BE the phoenix rising is so inspirational! What doesn't kill us makes us stronger, right? In this p...

Solving the debates on Facebook singlehandedly! (said with a complete eye roll and smirk) Have you been confused by the completely opposite things you read on social media about using ICs vs Employees? **ICs are easier...** **Employees cost too much** **ICs are cheaper** **Employees are better** How have you sorted through all of the armchair experts? If you haven't yet listened to my previous pod...

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...

We have conferences coming at the end of this month! TX Pet Sitters Association conference is the last weekend of the month and NAPPS is the first weekend of March. A whole lotta learnin' going on! You have so many opportunities to learn and people to learn from. There are 5 things you should always consider when you encounter any new business education: * Ask yourself "How good am I at that?...