161 - Thrive in 2025 with This Foolproof Game Plan

161 - Thrive in 2025 with This Foolproof Game Plan

Author: Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation® January 5, 2025 Duration: 28:28
Pop those champagne bottles (or a new bag of treats for your pup!) because we're kicking off Season 4 of the Pet Boss Podcast with some exciting news AND a new year mantra! 1. We're about to hit 100,000 downloads, and  2. We are ready to help you THRIVE in 25!  (Shoutout to Heather from Tails of Hawaii for this amazing motto!) Here's what you'll learn in this episode that will make sure this is your most amazing year yet:  🍾 Why you need to say goodbye to the "we've always done it this way" and hello to tech upgrades that will save your sanity! 🍾How to create the kind of customer experience that has pet parents bragging about you to all their friends (who then become your newest customers!) 🍾 The secret sauce to pricing and profits (Hint: it's all in the numbers, and we'll show you exactly how to crack the code!) 🍾 Real talk from Pet Boss Nation rockstars who are crushing it (like 38% growth just in 2024– YES, really!)  Feeling fired up? Us too! Remember— we're in this together, and 2025 is OUR year. Listen in, and let's make it RAIN revenue!  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

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216: Season 4 Finale: A New Year’s Toast to You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:15
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Duration: 27:26
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