Best Grow Your Pet Biz Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 421: Enrichment In Pet Care Isn’t the Future… It’s the Now: Big Takeaways from the 2025 Pet Care Enrichment Summit 20:31

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Are you still treating enrichment like an optional extra instead of the core of your daycare experience? What would change in your business if you stopped cramming more dogs into the yard — and started charging more for a deeper, more meaningful day? And how much easier would life be if your staff, clients, and dogs were all on board with the same …

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Episode 420: Why Enrichment is the Golden Key: How Smart Daycares Are Charging More and Delivering Better 19:35

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Are you still treating enrichment like an optional extra instead of the foundation of your service? Do your clients really understand the experience you’re selling—or are you still stuck flogging time blocks? And if enrichment is mandatory in zoos, why are so many daycares still offering the bare minimum? Great questions, which all get answered on …

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Episode 419: The Future is Enrichment: What to Expect at This Year’s Pet Care Enrichment Summit 13:53

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Are you leaving money on the table by treating enrichment like an optional extra instead of a core service? Do you know how to package and price your enrichment services so they actually make you money? And wouldn’t it help to see what’s working right now for daycares, trainers, and even zookeepers around the world? In this episode, I lift the lid …

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418: Lessons Learned at the Dog Handler Academy Leadership Summit (Plus, 2025 Pet Care Enrichment Summit Sneak Peak…) 22:03

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What do experienced pet business owners actually talk about behind closed doors at leadership events? Is it worth travelling across the Atlantic just to sit in a conference room with people you could speak to on Zoom? And do you ever feel like you know what you need to do, but can never work out how to take action? In this episode, I give you an ex…

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Episode 417: The Mastermind Advantage: Why Pet Pros Fly Across the World to Fix Their Business 21:53

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What happens when you stop overthinking and get the allow fresh eyes on your business? Could a room full of equally ambitious pet pros be the key to your next big business leap? And how far would you travel for clarity, confidence, and a breakthrough plan you can action immediately? In this episode, I bring you more behind-the-scenes insights from …

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Episode 416 - Behind the Scenes at Dom's UK Elite Mastermind 18:51

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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at one of my Elite Mastermind events? Curious what top-tier pet business owners actually get out of two days in the room together? And how do you know when you’re ready to join a group like this yourself? In this special episode, I take you inside the September UK Elite Mastermind meeting—with a mic pass…

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Episode 415: Back to School (for YOU, Not your Kids): Where Smart Pet Pros Learn to Grow 24:17

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Are you blindly chasing every trend instead of doubling down on what actually works? Do you mistake creating aimless content for growing the reach of your business? And when was the last time you truly thought for yourself when refining your marketing message? In this reflective solo episode, I kick off the “dog days of summer” by taking a fresh lo…

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Episode 414 - Why Marketing Momentum Beats Pet Biz Perfection: How Do Dom's Clients Achieve Sustainable Success 18:35

2M ago18:35

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Are you juggling too many different projects - and getting nowhere fast while burning out? Do you keep tweaking things behind the scenes instead of just biting the bullet and launching? And what could happen if you stopped chasing perfection and just hit “go” on your next big idea? In this week’s solo episode, I share some behind the scenes action …

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Episode 413: How to Find the Pet Business Leverage Point that Will Dramatically Boost Revenue Growth 17:43

2M ago17:43

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Are you still doing every little task yourself - even though your business has doubled in size? Have you already hired help… only to find yourself even more stressed and scrambled than before? And what’s the one overlooked area in your business that could unlock serious profit (without adding more chaos)? In this episode, I share a raw and honest u…

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Ep. 62 | 57+ Free Dog Treat Recipe Ideas (and How to Use Them to Grow Your Business) 30:26

2M ago30:26

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Your customers love recipes — and in this episode, I’m giving you 57+ recipe ideas you can use in your own dog treat freebie to wow your audience and grow your business. You’ll learn how to create a simple PDF recipe guide that acts as your #1 customer magnet, plus where to share it for maximum downloads and how to turn it into sales. We’ll cover: …

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Episode 412: Chicago Mastermind Musings with the Pet Biz Wiz 21:33

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Are you feeling boxed in by the same old daycare model, but unsure what to change? Ever wondered how a Midwest hotel with go-karts and water slides could teach you to sell more enrichment? And are you still not sold on the idea of Mastermind meetings changing your business trajectory forever? In this episode, I share stories and lessons from a whir…

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Ep. 61 | How to Start a Dog Treat Business: A Step-by-Step Soft Launch Strategy 13:00

2M ago13:00

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Thinking about starting a dog treat business but feeling overwhelmed by all the steps? You don’t need a website, license, or huge inventory to get going. In this episode, Kara shares a beginner-friendly soft launch strategy that helps you test your treats, grow your confidence, and make your first sales—without spending months in planning mode. Whe…

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Episode 411: The Bootcamp Buzz: What Changed For Dog Daycare Owners After Two Days with The Pet Biz Wiz 18:33

2M ago18:33

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Are your prices still based on what your competitors charge… instead of what your service is worth? Are worried about rising costs, inflation and increased competition which means more pet service supply and less dogs to go around? Have you ever wondered what would happen if you spent two days focused on nothing but profit, positioning, and premium…

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Ep. 60 | 5 Easy Ways to Simplify Your Order Process and Boost Sales (Dog Treat Biz Tips) 14:41

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Is your checkout process making customers give up before they click “buy”? A complicated order system can frustrate buyers and hurt your sales. In this episode, Kara shares 5 easy, proven strategies to simplify your order process and create a smooth experience that builds trust and drives repeat business. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to c…

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Episode 410 - Live from IMPACT 2025: Dom Hodgson's Pet Biz Event of The Year 17:23

3M ago17:23

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What happens when you put thirty pet pros in a room and push them out of their comfort zone? Can just three days really shift your mindset, pricing expectations, and your entire business model? And why do so many attendees say they’ll never look at their facility - or themselves - the same way again? In this week’s episode, we’re taking you behind …

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Ep. 59 | Feeling Behind? Here’s Your 2025 Dog Treat Biz Reset Plan 13:48

3M ago13:48

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Feeling like 2025 is slipping through your fingers? You’re not alone. But here’s the good news — there’s still plenty of time to reset, realign, and finish this year stronger than ever. In this episode, I walk you through a powerful mid-year dog treat biz reset plan to help you: Reflect on what’s worked and what hasn’t so far in 2025 Create SMART g…

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Episode 409: Flashback to the Bootcamp: Hear Pet Biz Owners Raising Their Prices (and Their Game) 20:15

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Are you still undercharging… even though you know your service is worth more? Have you been “meaning to” launch a membership, but keep putting it off? And what would change in your business if you had two days to fix it - surrounded by people on the same path as you? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the Dog Daycare Business Bootcamp - an…

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Episode 408:The Pet Business Premium Pricing Wake-Up Call: How to Raise Rates and Claim the Crown in your Business. 19:47

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Are you the most pet biz expensive in town – or are still pretending premium pricing doesn’t apply to you? BIG MISTAKE my friend! Is your ‘modest’ price actually holding your business back rather than giving it life? You bet it is! And what’s the REAL cost of undercharging in a high-potential, high-pressure industry like pet care? Well, it could be…

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Mid-Year Reflection: The Hidden Work Behind Growth 9:00

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This podcast is for you—if you’re ready to stop guessing and start learning how real marketing works. Fetch the Mic exists to help pet pros who want to grow with intention. The blog and podcast are here for that. But let me be clear: If you’re here hoping I’ll walk you through things one-on-one for free… that’s not what I do. In this first episode,…

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Episode 407: Why Your Dog Daycare Staff Don’t Get Enrichment (And What to Do About It) 21:33

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Do your staff really understand what enrichment is - or are they just nodding along and fluffing it? Are your handlers bought into your values, or just clocking in for another day in the play zone? And is your team helping you upsell enrichment - or would they rather do without it altogether? In this episode, I’m fresh off a sun-soaked break in Men…

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Episode 406 - Claim the Crown: How to Run Your Pet Business Like Your Very Own K9 Kingdom 18:33

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Ever wondered why most pet businesses stay stuck in the middle while a few rise to the top? What if you didn’t have to “pay your dues” and could skip straight to the front of the line? And what would your business look like if your competitors couldn’t even see you - let alone catch you? In this sun-soaked, cocktail-fuelled episode recorded just be…

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Episode 405 - What’s Working Now: How Smart Dog Daycare Owners Are Driving Their Business Forward 22:53

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Are you full of great ideas but unsure which one will actually grows your pet business? Do you keep launching new offers while ignoring the easy wins sitting right under your nose? Are you offering amazing services but suck at selling and making money fro your passion for pets? In this behind-the-scenes episode, I take you inside a week in the life…

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Episode 404 - The Dog Daycare Hiring Playbook with Josh Hightower 38:03

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What do you do when your staff quit without warning - and your Indeed ad pulls in nothing but no-shows and duds? Is your hiring process actually attracting the right people - or just weeding through whoever’s left? And how do some daycares seem to have a pipeline of great candidates - while you’re stuck covering shifts yourself? In this episode, I’…

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Episode 403 - Build Your Canine Kingdom: How Eve Molzhon Claimed Her Throne in the Pet Industry (and how you can to at IMPACT 2025!) 16:04

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What can a self-proclaimed Midwest trailer park kid teach you about building a million-dollar pet business empire? What’s the right way to go from garage-grooming to a full-blown dog daycare dynasty? And how can hiring a VA finally give you back your time and sanity? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by special guest and keynote speaker of Impact …

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Episode 402 - Fix Your Prices, Fix Your Pet Business: Dom's No BS Guide to Charging More 17:59

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Are you unknowingly sabotaging your profits with outdated pricing? What’s the real cost of keeping your fees just a little higher than your competitors’? And how can a smarter pricing strategy unlock growth, better clients, and a better life? In this episode, I reflect on some of the most common pricing problems I've tackled recently - from daycare…

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Episode 401 - Scripting Success: How to Plan, Prioritise and Grow a Pet Biz That Runs Like Clockwork 22:59

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Can you really write the script of your own success story in the pet business world? What would happen if you planned a whole 12 months ahead instead of just 12 days? And how much progress (and profit) are you leaving on the table by winging it month-to-month? In this solo episode, Dom reflects on his time at the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in La…

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Episode 400 - The Secret to Bullet-Proof Business Confidence 15:43

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A short, sweet but very special (400th) episode this week. See, I debated putting together a big montage of past show clips, but in the end I decieded to share an intimate moment from behind the scenes at the recent Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo... You’ll hear two inspiring stories from AJ and Lynnie, staff member and owner of Positively Perfect in…

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Episode 399 - Behind the Scenes Stateside with Dom: One Week, Two Masterminds, Unlimited Pet Business Opportunities 29:31

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Ever wondered why the top business owners in any industry attend a mastermind every quarter? How can stepping into a hot seat in front of fellow owners change your business perspective? And what surprising lessons do you learn when you stop working in the business and start working on it? In this episode, I’m bringing you along for a unique peek be…

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398 - Pet Care Staffing Summit Secrets: Smarter Hiring, Stronger Teams, Better Business! 29:59

6M ago29:59

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Are you hiring with confidence or just simply hoping for the best? Do you ever worry what would happen if your whole morning crew called in sick? Can you use automation to attract better staff and save your sanity? In this episode, I’m sharing highlights from the first ever Pet Care Staffing Summit - a game-changing event for dog daycare, boarding,…

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Episode 397 - How to Be Your Dog's Superhero: Behind the Scenes at a Book Club Discussion with Jamie Engerdahl 30:51

6M ago30:51

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Something different in this weeks special episode, where I’m the guest - not the host! Amazing dog trainer Jamie Gerald invited me to join her international dog trainer book club to talk about my very first book, How to Be Your Dog’s Superhero. What followed was a fantastic discussion about why real connection beats control, and how playing with yo…

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Episode 396 - Stop the Pet Biz Payroll Bleed: How to Slash Labour Costs and Boost Profitability with Sean Felty 23:51

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Could your staffing costs be draining your profits? How do you scale pet care services without multiplying mistakes? What’s the easiest way to increase profitability without adding more clients? In this episode, I sit down with Sean Felty from Greenlin Pet Resorts - owner of six busy facilities and founder of Next Tree Strategies - to talk about ho…

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Episode 395: Why a Better Team Means Bigger Profits In Your Pet Business 26:49

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Do you want a pet business that makes money without running you into the ground? What’s the difference between a business that grows efficiently—and one that just gets busier? And how can better systems set you free while boosting your bottom line? In this episode, I’m joined by Josh Hightower, who shares how pet business owners can create a scalab…

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Episode 394: Pet Care Staffing Summit Preview: How to Fix Your Pet Care Hiring Problem 23:17

7M ago23:17

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Are your staff stuck at a dead end with no room to grow? Could a simple enrichment tweak transform your team’s motivation and retention? What if the key to attracting A+ hires was hiding in plain sight on your website? In this special Pet Care Staffing Summit preview episode, I’m joined by two fantastic guests -Tim Jackson and Joe Latona - who shar…

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Episode 393: The 2025 Pet Care Staffing Summit is on! Fix Your Hiring Nightmares Once and for All 17:19

7M ago17:19

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Are you tired of posting job ads only to hear crickets… or worse, getting flooded with unqualified applicants who disappear after two shifts? Why does it seem like every other business is poaching the best employees while you’re stuck with a revolving door of unreliable hires? And most importantly—what can you do to fix it? The hiring crisis in pet…

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Episode 392 - Dom’s Five Step Guide to Pet Business Glory 18:57

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Are you relying too much on social media to attract clients? What’s the secret to getting the best customers to refer you to their friends? And how can you ensure your business evolves in a way that keeps YOU profitable and happy? In this episode, I share the next five pet biz rules that will help you build a more profitable, stress-free, and futur…

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Episode 391: Simple Pet Business Sales Secrets with Adam Delderfield 24:33

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How do successful entrepreneurs make BIG breakthroughs in their pet business? More to the point, are you getting the help you need to elevate your thinking (and your vision, for where your business will go next?) See, for Dom this week has been all about helping others to move forward, AND I've been getting some help with my business challenges too…

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Episode 390 - Elevating Your Dog Daycare Business with Eve Molzhon 31:11

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Are you struggling to keep up as your pet business grows? Worried that hiring more staff will lead to more headaches, not more profit? Curious about the strategies top pet business owners use to scale with confidence? In this episode, I sit down with Eve Molzhon from Dog Handler Academy to break down the game-changing strategies pet business owners…

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Episode 389 - The Game-Changing Power of a Pet Business Mastermind 23:35

8M ago23:35

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Are you working harder than ever but still not seeing the results you want? Have you moved on from 'best practices' and now need some new, innovative growth strategies? Wondering how some pet business owners scale with ease while others stay stuck? Curious if a mastermind could be the secret to unlocking your full potential? In this episode, I brea…

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388 - Swipe Right for Pet Biz Success Success: How to Woo, Win, and Wow Your Pet Care Clients 21:31

8M ago21:31

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Are you still in love with your pet business - or has the spark started to fade? How can you make pet owners fall head over heels for your services and choose YOU over the competition? And what can some of the greatest romantic movie moments teach you about standing out, marketing your services, and attracting dream clients? In this special Valenti…

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387 - The Big Dog Daycare Biz Bootcamp Breakdown: Lessons, Laughs, and Serious Levelling Up 27:52

8M ago27:52

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What happens when you put some of the most ambitious dog daycare owners in one room for two days? What business breakthroughs did attendees walk away with—and how can you apply them to your own pet business? Why premium pricing, memberships, and storytelling are the secret sauces to a thriving pet business? In this special episode, Dom Hodgson take…

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Episode 386 - Pet Biz Bootcamp Secrets: Building a Premium Pet Business That Stands Out 42:03

9M ago42:03

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What’s the secret to running a pet business that clients rave about? How do you charge premium prices and attract the best clients? And why does stepping away from your business sometimes lead to the biggest breakthroughs? In this episode, I take you back in time to the highlights of my 2018 Bootcamp, packed with game-changing strategies to help yo…

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Episode 385 - How to Scale a Pet Business - Five Simple Steps to Success 26:59

9M ago26:59

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What if you could finally stop being the bottleneck in your own business? How do you go from being hands-on, and worried about every little detail, to stepping back and still running a well-oiled machine? What do you need to turn your family pet business into a wealth generating machine? In this episode, I share the five crucial steps to building a…

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Episode 384 - How to Increase Pet Care Profits with Experiencial Enrichment Upsells 24:41

9M ago24:41

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Are you sick and tired of dealing with penny pinching PITA customers who complain about your prices? Do you recognise that dogs need more than just a safe place to stay, but do you struggle to convince clients they should invest in enrichment upsells? Would you love to be able to attract affluent clients who value premium, personalized pet services…

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Episode 383: How to Train Your Dog with Love and Science with Annie Grossman 35:47

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What if you could transform your dog training methods with simple, science-backed techniques? How do operant and classical conditioning help you become a more effective trainer, handler, walker or groomer? And why are those first few training sessions so crucial to building trust and achieving long-term success? In this episode, I’m joined by Annie…

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382: Dom and Eve's New Year Pet Business Planning Session: Lessons Learned, Mistakes Made, and Our Big Plans for 2025 37:39

10M ago37:39

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What happens when you hire someone just like you - but can’t coach them? How can you ensure that you learn from this years mistakes, so you don't repeat them in 2025? In this festive episode, I’m joined by the amazing Eve Molzhon, founder of Dog Handler Academy, as we reflect on our big lessons from 2024, and give a sneak peak into some of the exci…

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381: Elite Mastermind Reflections: How the Top Pet Business Owners are Prepping for 2025 28:09

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Are you ready to wind down from a busy year—but not sure how to switch off? Want to know how some of the top pet business owners are preparing to crush 2025? Curious about the wins, struggles, and strategies behind their success stories? In this special holiday episode, I reflect on a transformative 2024 and share exclusive snippets from my Elite U…

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Episode 380 - Your 2025 Pet Care Golden Key: Why Enrichment is the Future of Doggy Daycare 46:13

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Are you ready to turn the dreaded January slump into a booming start for 2025? Do you struggle to sell enrichment activities - or wonder if clients will pay for them at all? Want to learn how enrichment add-ons can transform not just your daycare profits but also improve your staff morale, and help you attract more affluent clients? In this special…

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Ep. 58 | Boost Your Dog Treat Business with the Munbyn 130B Thermal Printer 21:28

10M ago21:28

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Explore the powerful potential of the Munbyn 130B Thermal Printer in revolutionizing your home-based dog treat business. Get yours here: 👉🏻 https://munbyn.biz/PawsitiveProfit Watch full video review here: https://youtu.be/zHyaHM7ok_I?si=R4LigPJPLwMf5ZOZ Elevate Your Dog Treat Business: Munbyn Label Printer Guide In this video, Kara Brothers, your c…

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Episode 379 - What is Happening at the Dog Daycares Business Bootcamp? 37:17

10M ago37:17

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Have you started mapping out your 2025 pet business battle plan? Wondering what it really takes to attract affluent clients who are happy to pay top dollar? Have you planned out your conference season calendar, but don't want to see the same old speakers churn out presentations you've heard a hundred times? Then tune in because this week I’m sharin…

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Episode 378: How to Add a Scent Space (and HUGE Profits) to Your Dog Daycare Business 37:19

11M ago37:19

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Have you heard of scent spaces? They’re the hottest new trend taking doggy daycares by storm - and for good reason. These small but mighty rooms are turning unused spaces into revenue-generating, behavior-calming, tail-wagging goldmines. In this episode, Dom Hodgson reveals how scent spaces can transform your daycare into the talk of the town. Join…