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Eight years ago, I said goodbye to my comfortable, well-paid 9 to 5 and started walking dogs for a living. Was I crazy? Possibly. Was it worth it? Absolutely! In less than 2 years I built my pet sitting and dog walking company to over $100,000 in revenue with 12 employees. In this podcast I share insights with you on being a woman quinquagenarian entrepreneur in the pet industry. I’ll give you a look into the good, the bad and the ugly of entrepreneurship that nobody else will share with you. This is a behind the scenes look from a recovering corporate junkie at being an entrepreneur and the doubts, fears, imposter syndrome, struggles, challenges, breakthroughs, and sheer joy that comes from living your true self. If you’ve ever thought about escaping from your current job or if you’ve already made the entrepreneurial plunge and need a little support from someone who’s been there and tells it like it is, tune in now!
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Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
We’re mid way through the year and the goals you set way back in January are humming along or maybe they’re not. Maybe you’ve gone off in a totally different direction or maybe you’ve blown those original goals away already just halfway through the year.
Today we’re going to talk about taking a look at your goals and doing some midyear course correction to allow you to continue making progress in your business.
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
As a pet care professional we can be a one man or woman show or we can make the jump to bringing on help. When we make that jump there are a ton of things to consider, not the least of which is do you hire independent contractors or employees.
Today we’re going to talk about some pros and cons for each of these options that will help you make the best decision for your business.
Saturday May 01, 2021
Saturday May 01, 2021
As a pet care professional we tend to encounter unconditional love, wet sloppy kisses and tail wags which is awesome but we also tend to encounter stressed out animals.
Today we’re going to talk about some ways you can make your pet and your clients more at ease during your interactions with them. You’ll learn to develop lifelong loyalty in your clients, both furry and human.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Spring is in the air and our thoughts turn to…. Cleaning! In our last episode we talked about spring cleaning for your business. Today we’re going to talk about dusting off and updating those SOPs! In this episode you’ll learn how to write procedures for your business that actually get read! And even better then that, get understood and implemented!
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Do you love to do Spring Cleaning? I do! Dusting out the cobwebs in my house after a long winter is extremely satisfying. The same is true for your small business. Business systems tend toward chaos but with a little Spring cleaning they can be brought back on track. In this episode we’re going to get out the broom and dustpan and show you how to get your business spic and span!
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Do you have a goal in 2021 to finally start that pet business you’ve been thinking about for what seems like years? You are ready to kick things off but what exactly does that mean? What’s your first step, second step and so on to actually launch a pet care business? Tune in to the latest episode to find out how to get going!!
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
We’re now fully into 2021. The pandemic isn’t over but it does feel different. It’s hard to know exactly what’s in store for us in 2021. I know this is daunting to pet business owners but take heart, there are some very real and very certain trends in the pet care industry. We’re going to talk about these trends as well as learn how you, as a pet business owner, can capitalize on them to drive your business forward for your best year yet.
Friday Jan 01, 2021
Friday Jan 01, 2021
It’s finally here, 2021! The world is still in a difficult spot but it still feels like a new beginning and with new beginnings, come life changing decisions. Our topic this month is all about figuring out if you are ready for a career change and if you are, how do you best go about preparing for it. You’ll learn 5 things to look for in your current career that may be indicators of needing a big change and some things to carefully consider before you jump off that proverbial career cliff.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Maybe you’re just now thinking about starting a pet related business. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a while and just can’t quite decide if it’s the right move for you. It’s great you’ve been thinking about it! Maybe you even feel like you’re ready to take the leap. Whether you’re ready to take action or nearly ready, take a moment to answer these three questions to learn what to consider carefully before you make the leap to start your business that will help you decide whether to start a business at all and if you do decide to move forward, what kind of structure you will need for your business.
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
In this episode we’re going to talk about planning for the holidays for your business. By planning, I mean everyone’s favorite topic, marketing! You’ll learn some great ideas on how to best market your business during the holiday season to your clients AND to your employees. Yes, you heard me right, marketing your business to your employees.