162: 3 Profit Boosting Trends Your Pet Business Cannot Ignore in 2025

162: 3 Profit Boosting Trends Your Pet Business Cannot Ignore in 2025

Author: Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation® January 12, 2025 Duration: 48:57
We are pulling out ALL the stops to help you thrive in 2025– including bringing you Pet Boss Nation’s newest Industry Insights and Optimization Expert, Lynn Switanowski of Pet Retail Helper! 🎉 Yup, Lynn is bringing her 17+ years of pet industry brilliance straight to YOU– our Pet Boss Nation community. First, here on this podcast episode… and then directly in our program Profit Clinics and beyond! Plain and simple, Lynn has the knowledge to connect all the moving parts of your pet business to make you more MONEY. And since we’re SERIOUS about helping you thrive this year, we knew we had to bring her on board! In this episode, Candace and Lynn break down three trends that are MUST-knows if you’re going to adapt to the times and make more profit in your pet business. You’ll hear more about: 💰 Improving your processes to increase your profits– because, yes, there IS a connection, and you’ll see why! 💰 The “market of one” and why giving your customers a personalized experience will absolutely boost your retention. 💰 Embracing more than one selling channel and how to adapt to the different needs of your customers in order to still get the sale. 💰 A sneak peek inside Pet Boss Nation University’s very popular Profit Clinics– and how they just got even better with Lynn on board! The days of crossing your fingers for profit are OVER. It’s time to PLAN for it! This episode is overflowing with real life examples of how to make that happen. So hit play and stop leaving money on the table! 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.
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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
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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…