180: Yes, Good Employees DO Exist: How to Find Them for Your Pet Business

180: Yes, Good Employees DO Exist: How to Find Them for Your Pet Business

Author: Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation® April 20, 2025 Duration: 28:31
"Where ARE all the good employees?!" 🧐 If you've ever asked yourself this question (especially lately), this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast is exactly what you need! Candace welcomes Joe Latona of Walker Scout, a specialized recruiter who focuses exclusively on the pet industry. After 11 years of experience in the pet care world (where he grew a team from 5 to 45 employees🙌🏻), Joe has cracked the code on finding amazing talent in today's challenging labor market. The good news? Great employees ARE out there – you just need the right recruitment strategy to find them! In this episode, you'll discover:  💼 Why most pet businesses are sabotaging their own hiring efforts without realizing it 💼 The surprising reason your job posts aren't attracting quality candidates (hint: it's not what you think!)  💼 How to create a lightning-fast recruitment pipeline that beats competitors to the best talent  💼 Why your mobile application process could be costing you amazing employees  💼 The truth about wages in today's pet industry – you don't need to pay the most, but you can't pay the least  💼 Creative strategies for addressing the groomer and trainer shortage challenge  Whether you're fully staffed or desperately hiring, this episode provides actionable insights to transform your recruitment process and build the dream team your pet business deserves!  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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