The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast

This weeks guest is the amazing Anjie Coats, a groomer extraordinare and acclaimed rabbit grooming specialist.  Anjie grew up as an army brat living wherever her dad was stationed. They finally settled in Masschusettes, where she lives now, and she initially studies to be a neurosurgeon, and for some pocket money she worked part time in a grooming salon.  Anjie progressed well through college achi...

Go behind the scenes as the Pet Biz Wiz lets you sit in on a LIVE goal setting session that will power him through 2024. 2023 was a year of change and pushing new boundaries culminating in five trips to the USA, so this year is about consolidation and collaboration.  Dom is building on and developing the relationships he opened last year with strategic partners across the pet care space.  He has n...

This week I'm talking to the amazing River Lee who runs the Savvy Groomer, a coaching business that helps groomers go from burnt out, broke and broken to healthy, wealthy and happy.  River grew up in Rhode Island, where she struggled at school where and felt like an outsider. Being neurodivergent and dyslexic meant she struggled in a traditional learning environment.  However, she always had an en...

Is your pet business ready to storm into the new year? Do you have a plan of action to achieve success in your pet care business? Or, like most pet business owners, are you winging it and simply 'hoping' for the best?  Fear ye not, because in this weeks episode - the final show of 2023 - Dom is sharing a simple success plan that any pet buisness owner can swipe and deploy.  Tune in to discover;  W...

Have you written a letter to Father Christmas telling him what a good pet business owner you have been this year? Have you asked him for all the nice things your pet business needs to be a success in 2024?  It would be nice if all we had to do was create a wish list, leave it beside the chimney and wait for the magic to happen, but sadly, that's NOT how business works.  Did you know, you will dram...

Christmas is careering towards us, but in between decorating the tree, last minute Christmas shopping, and watching re-runs of Home Alone you MUST make some time to plan for 2024.  And to help you do that, in this weeks episode I'm sharing a behind the scenes peak at how I am planning for success next year.... Tune in to discover;  Why you should have short, medium and long term goals in your busi...

Do you struggle to promote your amazing pet services because you simply suck at selling? Does the mere thought of 'marketing' make you want to hide away and hibernate for the winter? Do you WISH you had a promotional plan that ensures 2024 is your best year yet? Fear not, because in this week's episode, I'm showing you how to create a winning sales strategy that will have dog owners queuing up to...

It's time for Part Deux of the behind the scenes at Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in Hershey! In this episode you'll hear from the brilliant Brian Remo from K9 Resorts, the marvellous Mark Klaiman from Pet Camp, and the Stupendous Stephanie Shipley from Paw and Order.  Tune in to discover;  Innovative ways to go beyond traditional pet care and create an 'escape' for urban dogs through an enrichmen...

This week we are going behind the scenes at Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo, which took place in Hershey earlier this month.  This was my third expo of the year, and I had a blast delivering 3 presentations, which were; 1) 11 Ways to Increase Profits Without Raising Prices: where I shared all the different ways you can nudge up profits without adjusting your prices 2) The Automatic Pet Business - Ho...

This weeks guest is Joe Zuccarello , the President of Paragon Pet School! Joe was born in raised just outside of St Louis, Missouri, where he learned an amazing work ethic from his father who worked in telecommunications industry.  At just 12 years old Joe and a friend got a Saturday job cutting grass on  for a Homeowners association. One of the trustees of the assocation was married to a lady who...

Ever wondered what happens when you work with a pet business coach or marketing consultant?  Well, you are about to find out because this weeks show is a behind the scenes sneak peak at THREE of the consultation days I have done this year.  I'm mapping out my coaching services and my whole coaching experience, and you'll also get to hear from three private clients at the end of each consultation d...

This weeks guest is the marvellous Mary Oquendo, who is helping to raise standards in the pet industry through her Pawsitive Educational Training platform.  Mary was born and grew up in Yonkers with her three brothers. She went to high school, dropped out of college got pregnant and married at a very young age.  She was a stay at home mom for a long time, until she started working as a bather at a...

Get ready for a pet business ghost story, as we identify what scares you silly when it comes to your pet business?  In this creepy themed show, Dom shares two defining (and very scary) pet business incidents that left him paralysed with fear and afraid for the future.  He also, shares what he did to 'scare-proof' his business  for the future... Tune in to discover;  Why Dom thinks there are potent...

Get ready for part two of my behind the scenes at the International Boarding and Pet Services Associations FLOW Conference! This week I'm talking to another bunch of awesome pet industry movers and shakers.  Tune in to discover; Awesome Staffing and Hiring tips from recruitment specialist Joe Latona from WalkerScout. How Amy Hillis won the Industry Leader award for her inspiring leadership with th...

In early October I delivered my How to Disnify Your Pet Business presentation at the International Boarding and Pet Care Services FLOW conference in Orlando, and while I was there I met a bunch of awesome speakers, vendors and attendees...  ...and in this weeks podcast, YOU get to meet a bunch of the guys I grabbed an interview with!  Tune in to discover;  Why Dan Poirer's PackPro makes it easier...

If you've ever wondered what a truly Disnified doggy daycare looks like, then you need to listen to this weeks guest Gary Khachatryan,  the CEO of South Park Doggieland. Gary grew up in Armenia and was fearful of dogs as a child, before moving to the USA when he was 10 years old. He had a number of sales jobs, before working for a fortune 500 company for seven years.  Then he followed his passion...

Do you know the fastest way to spread the word about your amazing pet services?  It's to connect and build relationships with other pet businesses, who can connect you with their audience.    Collaborations can be very cool and profitable IF you connect with the right people whose values align with yours.    This strategy works for doggy daycare owners, dog walkers trainers and groomers. It worked...

Do you run a busy mess of a pet care facility?  Do you lack the systems and procedures that are required for success?  Are you overwhelmed with where to start because you are always firefighting problems?  Then you're in luck, because in this episode I'm talking to pet business coach, consultant and mentor, Phillip Paris, who runs the aptly named Phillip Paris Consultants.  I met Phil at the Pet B...

Did you know there is one marketing skill that will help you in all aspects of your pet business?  Well, in this episode you'll find out what that is, because I'm talking to expert copywriter Mike Samuels, whose copy skills are responsible for over 170 million pounds in online sales.  Mike is also a real gent and recently attended my Elite Pet Business Mastermind where he gave my Elites a copywrit...

In this episode I'm joined by Tamsin Rogers, who along with hubby Nigel, runs Ambleside Dog Walker, an award winning pet care busines, based in the heart of the beautiful English Lake District.  The business offers Adventure Treks and Sniffari walks, as well as daycare and delux dog sitting services for the many dog owners who visit the lakes.  Tamsin's journey began as a top-notch student and gre...

Strap in folks, because todays guest has a brilliant pet business story AND an even more amazing doggy origin story to share with you... I'm talking to Luke Millington, the CEO of Stay N' Play Doggy Daycare, who have two branches in Radcliffe and Bury.  He grew up in Stretford with his older brother Kyle, and enjoyed playing Rugby and trying to play football... When he was 15 years old, he was sit...

Are you a pet business owner who find hiring staff a headache?  Do you need reliable and responsible candidates and less time-wasting tyre kickers?  Do you wish you knew the secret to stress-free staffing or would like to outsource hiring altogether?  Then stay tuned because today I'm talking to Joe Latona who runs WalkerScout, who provide recruitment solutions for pet care businesses.  Joe grew u...

Ever thought about selling or aquiring a doggy daycare business? Well, this weeks guest has done both! Get ready to meet Eyal Cohen, co-founder and Chief Development Officer of Pet Resorts Hospitality Group. Originally from Israel, Eyal's family moved to New York when he was three. His journey took him from a dog shelter to the diamond industry, where he worked alongside his father as a Diamond cu...

Why do pet business owners struggle to charge a premium price for their amazing premium services? Is it because of the competition, the economy or sceptical staff, friends and family who are quick to tell you 'Now ISN'T a good time to raise prices...' Guess what?  They are wrong! And in this weeks special premium pricing episode I'll help boost your confidence, and show you how to break out of tha...

In episode 309 I'm talking to Allison Jacobs who runs the award winning, and amazing Scouts Honour Pet Retreat in Bloomington, Indianna. Allison spent her early years lazing through the summer months reading An Encyclopedia of Dogs, which fired a lifelong love for canines. She first studied music, before switching to a less competitive Italian Language program.  Alongside university, from age 17 t...