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
151: Tales of Pet Business Horror From the Pet Boss Crypt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:22
⚠️Warning: This episode may cause unexpected laughter and the sudden urge to double-check your security cameras! What happens when Candace gathers some of the Pet Boss Mastermind members for an October retreat at her hom…
REPLAY: Candace’s Q4 Survival Guide for Pet Business Owners [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:24
Wondering how Candace was feeling during Q4 when she owned her pet businesses? You’re about to find out! Candace has been there– in the thick of the busiest time of the year, watching the days quickly slip by on the cale…
147: Orientation Part Two: Mastering Your Pet Boss University Mindset [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:23
The announcement has been made… so now what?! Like we said before, PBU is here to STAY📣, so class is back in session! Professor Candace (who loves a good theme) is here to do a DEEPER dive into what you can expect from P…
146: Orientation Part One: Welcome To Pet Boss University Campus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:25
Are you ready for the BIG announcement?! Let’s hear a CHEER if you are! In this game-changing episode, Candace unveils Pet Boss University, a transformative educational program for pet business owners designed with YOU i…
145: We Camp WAIT To Tell You About Camp Pet Boss 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:01
We WISH words alone could convey the experience we just had at Camp Pet Boss, and while this episode does a wonderful job of conveying what happened there… Some of the experience belongs to our Campers. If you know… you…
144: How IndiePet is Empowering Independent Pet Businesses to Thrive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:18
How is IndiePet helping independent pet stores THRIVE in a market dominated by big box retailers?💪 In this episode, Candace sits down with Todd Dittman, Executive Director of the Independent & Neighborhood Pet Retail Ass…