Petropolist

I am trying out some new things on this podcast - I want to bring my listeners expert opinions of the news within the industry.  Today's guest, maybe I should call him my co-host is BC Henschen an industry expert and speaker.  COO of Platinum Paws salon and specialty food market, an accredited pet trainer and past director of the World Pet Association which is the subject of today's podc...

Anne Carlson is the Founder and CEO of Jiminy’s, the industry-leading producer of sustainable dog food & treats using insect protein.  Anne was named 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year in the Food and Beverage category by the American Business Awards for her work on Jiminy’s. Prior to Jiminy’s, Anne was the VP of Market Intelligence at Big Heart Pet Brands where she led Shopper Insights, Marke...

With 65 stores, Bentley's Pet Stuff owner Giovanni Senafe takes me through the no-bullshit view of pet retail. Giovanni and wife Lisa Senafe have had their share of ups and downs and the lessons learned through their many experiences are being shared in this episode.   Here are my favorite takeaways from the interview:  - A lot of people really don't want to sell, they feel they are...

Science has shown that most of our immune system (and our pets) is found in the digestive tract.    The digestive tract is also where much of the inflammatory reactions occur be it flatulence, nausea, vomiting, stomach aches...this happens when the body is trying to defend itself from what it perceives as a threat. This inflammatory reaction is the body's way of protecting and heali...

Covering all the bases with retail and manufacturing in the time of COVID19  with Phil Chang otherwise know as Retail Phil .  Phil Chang is a strategic marketer that helps with brand vision, messaging, and digital capabilities and content strategy. Phil is also the co-host of This Commerce Life , a podcas t that talks to small-medium businesses and all the things they worry about. ...

I was so excited when George agreed to do The Petropolist Podcast - I have admired him as a business owner since I got into pet retail.  I also have to extend my gratitude to George for helping pet owners of Brooklyn's District 38 under Councilman Menchaca during this tumultuous time  - he has donated a great amount of food and supplies to the pet owners that could not afford to feed and...

Gary Pusillo, BS, MS, PhD, PAS, ACAN, AAFS Dr. Gary Pusillo is one of this industry’s leading animal nutritionists, He has he dedicated his life to animal health and rescue, his formulations are the basis for some of the most successful animal pharmaceutical, nutrition, and natural health care products in the world and his products are used by almost every zoo in the USA. Dr. Gary Pusillo is a cer...

I decided to do a pet retail series because as business owners the challenges we face within each of our regions and within our own minds are so incredibly different.  Although I am in NYC I make choices that are completely different than my counterpart who is located a short few miles away - whether it is because of our beliefs or our business models or just the way we see our worlds ev...

I decided to do a pet retail series because as business owners the challenges we face within each of our regions and within our own minds are so incredibly different.  Although I am in NYC I make choices that are completely different than my counterpart who is located a short few miles away - whether it is because of our beliefs or our business models or just the way we see our worlds ev...

Barbara Reichenthal, LCSW, BCD is a psychotherapist with 25 years of experience in private practice in NYC. She sees patients for therapy in a conventional setting at her NYC office as well as remotely through telemedicine.  Barbara’s experience includes counseling in schools, hospitals, and mental health settings as well as teaching and supervising other therapists.  Contact: BReichenthal@gmail.c...

Eric Najjar is a strategist, service designer, and the founder and CEO of ShopKetti.  Eric revels in using his skills to solve complex problems primarily in wholesale, supply chain, and logistics. When not working he can be found cooking and baking up a storm in the kitchen and volunteering as one of the cat room managers for Angelical Cats animal rescue in NYC. For more info go to ericnajjar...

Beth Larsen is a High Performance and Happiness Coach who helps busy executives and entrepreneurs fulfill their highest business, personal and social potential through mindset and behavior change. After a 20-year career in the retail industry managing store teams, districts, regions and as a VP of Sales, Beth successfully transitioned to the world of entrepreneurship, opening her own coa...