160: Pet Boss Nation’s Real & Raw 2024 Wrap Up

160: Pet Boss Nation’s Real & Raw 2024 Wrap Up

Author: Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation® December 29, 2024 Duration: 33:19
Can you believe we're wrapping up another year? 🤯 In this special end-of-year episode, Candace is getting real with you about what 2024 looked like for Pet Boss Nation.  There were wins, there were challenges, and yes– there were even moments where we had to pivot. Because let's face it– whether you're eight years in like us or just getting started in business, some years are building years, and that's exactly what they need to be! In this episode, you'll hear: 🍾 The honest scoop about our 2024 journey! From bringing back Camp Pet Boss (finally!) and growing our amazing team to those moments when we had to admit we weren’t where we wanted to be (and how to handle those moments!)  🍾 Some MAJOR news about 2025, including more about The Pet Boss Nation Foundation and maybe, just MAYBE, a surprise return to brick-and-mortar retail in the works. (I guess once a retailer, always a retailer?! To be determined.) 🍾 A little Pet Boss Podcast wrapped! Find out how many other Pet Bosses are tuning in (and what else they're listening to! True crime, anyone?!)  🍾 2025 messages from our incredible team members who work behind the scenes to support YOU and your pet business dreams.  Whether your 2024 was full of wins or felt more like a building year, remember this: we're in it together, and 2025 is full of possibilities.  So, during this final time-warp week of the year, grab your favorite furry friend, maybe a cup of coffee (or wine!), and let's wrap up this year with some real talk about where we've been and where we're headed.  View Transcript Show Notes Join Us Online Find us on Facebook Join our Free Pet Industry Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Read our Blog

Running a local pet business is a unique blend of passion and hard-nosed strategy, and the Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace speaks directly to that reality. Hosted by Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation®, these conversations move beyond generic advice to tackle the actual challenges faced by shop owners and service providers on Main Street. You'll hear from fellow pet supply store operators, groomers, dog daycare managers, trainers, and sitters who are navigating the same daily realities you are. The discussions blend foundational business principles with actionable secrets that are proving effective right now, all within the specific context of the animal care industry. This isn't about abstract theory; it's about what works when the bell on your door jingles and a client walks in with their pup. Each episode aims to provide honest, peer-driven insights because, as any pet professional knows, a dog business is indeed big business. Tune in for a candid look at building resilience and success from the ground up, designed specifically for the dedicated local entrepreneur in the vibrant world of pets.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace
Podcast Episodes
182: Tariff Impact: What Every Pet Business Owner Needs to Know NOW [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:10
The tariff situation is changing rapidly, and it's already affecting your pet business - whether you realize it or not! 📊 In this episode, Candace breaks her silence on this complex topic to give you the straight facts a…
178: Show Me the Money: Funding Your Pet Business Dream [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:22
Getting a bank loan for your pet business doesn't have to feel like solving a mystery! 💰 In this episode, Candace brings in Jacqueline Pait, a specialized lender from Live Oak Bank who works with pet care businesses nati…
177: The Survival Guide for Uncertain Economic Times [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:47
Candace welcomes a retail LEGEND on this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast! 🙌 Bob Negen of WhizBang! Retail Training has decades of experience helping thousands of retailers succeed. Today, he's sharing the exact formula f…
176: Writing a Pet Business Plan [Behind Closed Doors Series] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:43
What’s a business plan, and do you need one?! No matter what stage of business you’re in, if you don’t have a concrete business plan mapped out, let’s get to work! 💪 Candace recently got back into business planning mode…
175: How Astro Loyalty is Making Pet Retail Easier & More Profitable. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:21
Ever wonder how successful pet stores manage all those loyalty programs and manufacturer deals without completely losing their minds? This episode will show you how! Astro Loyalty offers a tech solution that's transformi…
174: How to Confidently Charge Premium Prices for Pet Services [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:24
Imagine showing up to your grooming job one day only to be met by the landlord of the building telling you to get out... That’s what happened to our guest on this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast. But don’t worry! Karissa…