163: Make Social Media Less of a Chore & More of a Customer Magnet

163: Make Social Media Less of a Chore & More of a Customer Magnet

Author: Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation® January 19, 2025 Duration: 35:01
Is your pet business’ social media presence accidentally sending the wrong message to potential customers?  In this episode, Candace chats with the Pet Boss Nation team social media guru, Amanda Nelson, about why 2025 is the year to turn your social media into a customer MAGNET for your pet business. 🧲 And, 🚨SPOILER ALERT: It's not just about posting cute pet pics anymore! In this episode, you'll learn:  📲 The Instagram profile must-haves that most pet businesses are missing (and why they're costing you customers!) 📲 How to make Facebook work for you (even if you think "nobody uses it anymore") 📲 What the TikTok ban drama means for your business (and why having all your eggs in one social media basket is risky!) 📲 Simple ways to make social media fun again (because you didn’t open a pet business to become an influencer) 📲 The #1 mistake that might be sending your potential customers to shop 45 minutes away 📲 Why 2025 is the make-or-break year for pet businesses on social media Ready to stop letting social media be the chore you hate and turn it into the tool that grows your business?  Listen in to get your social media strategy working as hard as you do... especially now, when it matters most! 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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