The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast

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...

An emotional and action packed podcast as I talk you through why I'm closing down my dog business, Pack Leader Dog Adventures.  You'll hear LIVE from me as I complete my final dog adventure 12 years after launching the U.K's first dog adventure company, and enjoy my open and honest insights about what I've learned after over a decade in the industry!  I've also collated a bunch of clips from the v...

What happens when a daycare is built around enrichment and the needs of each dog? You are about to find out because episode 307 is an enlightening interview with Amy Hillis, the Chief Strategy Officer of Social Pet Hotel which she runs alongside CEO and husband Bill. They offer daycare, lodging, boarding and training in Charlotte and Pineville North Carolina.  Amy grew up in Sandusky, Ohio, she at...

Have you ever had an idea for a pet product and wondered how to take it to market? Then tune in because in episode 306 I'm talking to Alex McKinnon of Kinn Inc, who has successfully taken a bunch of products to market that help doggy daycare and boarding businesses save time and money, have sustainabilty at the heart of the design AND also employs disadvantaged people.  Alex was born in Florida, b...

You ever wondered how some pet businesses can get away with charging super high prices, and they always seem full?  Did you think the reason is because they have more experience, offer a better service or live in a more affluent area than you?  Well....you'd be wrong.  A premium pet business is possible for any pet professional, and I'd highly recommend you do this becuase being premium brings a T...

What does Elton Johns last performance, Foo Fighters suprise Friday appearance and the U.K's biggest music festival have to do with your pet business?  Answer: A LOT! Last weekend Beth and I enjoyed the 2023 Glastonbury Festival from the comfort of our sofa's at Town Farm, unlike the 210,000 music and mud lovers who made the pilgrimage to Worthy farm.  Inbetween performances from Lizzo, Lana del R...

What does it take to run an award wining doggy daycare? Well, in episode 303 you'll find out because you'll be joining me and PBIC marketer of the year, and the owner of the U.K's greatets doggy daycare, Tim Jackson, as we go behind the scenes at a recent VIP consultation day I held with Tim.  This is a very special three part episode; * First up you'll get to hear Tims winning presentation from I...

If you ever wondered what Dom gets up to inbetween podcast episodes then this show will enlighted and entertain you, because you are about to spend a week with behind the scenes in my business.  Episode 302 is a truly unique peak behind the scenes into my world, as you get to follow along with what I do to keep the wheels turning at Pet Business Marketing Limited.  I share EVERYTHING that goes on,...

This weeks podcast guest is Carmen Rustenbeck, who is the founder and CEO of the International Boarding and Pet Services Association. Carmen was born and raised in Gorgia to a military family, before moving to Arizona after her father returned from Vietnam.  She married her highschool sweetheart Rusty who was in the airforce, and they spent the next 23 years living all over the world including fiv...

This weeks is a very special show because I'm celebrating the 300th episode of the podcast!  Just over five years ago I picked up my microphone and started sharing winnning ways to grow, scale and dominate your town with a stand-out, super premium pet business.  It's been an absolute blast, and I've had SO much fun along the way... Tune in to discover; Why I launched this podcast in 2018, and you'...

This weeks show is an action packed episode where I catch up with a bunch of awesome pet business owners I met at the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in Las Vegas... I went a wandering with my microphone, and managed to squeeze in SIX short interviews with a range of different businesses.  You'll hear from some incredible people like; Eyal Cohen the Chief Development Officer for Pet Hospitality Reso...

This weeks pod comes to you LIVE from Las Vegas where I'm delivering the keynote presentation at Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo West! You'll hear me reporting from the Las Vegas strip as I walk you through my first visit to an expo, and my first Barleigh productions event.  I've met new business owners, people who run franchises, people who are just breaking ground on thier first facility, it's bee...

Do you struggle to charge what your services are worth? Are you as passionate but poor pet professional? Is pricing your pet biz achilles heel?  Then you're in luck, because in episode 297 I'm sharing my opening presentation from the inauguarul IMPACT event, held way back in 2019.  I called it, The Premium Pet Business Perscription.  You'll learn the exact same method I taught to the IMPACT attend...

Did you know there are just two-thirds of 2023 left to affect massive change in your pet business???  As a pet business owner, have you made progress towards your goals this year? With just two-thirds of 2023 left, it's time for a 'check-in' to reflect on your achievements and plan for bigger ones. In this episode, Dom shares his experiences and challenges you to take bold steps towards success. D...