188: From Garage Grooming to 8-Week Waitlist: A Small Town Success Story

188: From Garage Grooming to 8-Week Waitlist: A Small Town Success Story

Author: Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation® June 15, 2025 Duration: 24:16
Get ready for one of the most emotional and inspiring episodes we've ever recorded! 🥺💪 Paige Thompson's story isn't just about business growth - it's about honoring a mentor's legacy, finding strength in the darkest moments, and proving that sometimes losing everything is exactly what you need to build something extraordinary! When Paige’s mentor, Terry revealed she was battling terminal cancer, she had a choice: play it safe and work for someone else, or risk everything to honor what Terry had taught her. She chose courage. This raw, honest conversation covers: 🎯 The leadership lessons that transformed Paige from employee to confident CEO 🎯 Why requiring certifications for EVERY team member (yes, even reception!) sets you apart 🎯 The financial reality of going from $9/day daycare to premium pricing (and keeping your clients!) 🎯 Building systems and structure when you're "learning on the fly" If you've ever felt alone in your business struggles, questioned whether you should keep going, or wondered if investing in yourself is worth it, this episode will remind you that transformation is always possible - even when it feels impossible! 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…