224: 2,000 emails: Zero Campaigns. Here’s What I’m Doing About It

224: 2,000 emails: Zero Campaigns. Here’s What I’m Doing About It

Author: Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation® February 22, 2026 Duration: 33:19
Is email marketing dead? Well, Candace sure hopes not - because she's been sitting on over 2,000 customer emails from Dante and Dory's for the last 5 months and has done absolutely nothing with them. And as a business coach who sends emails like a well-oiled machine at Pet Boss Nation, that admission is a little uncomfortable to make. But here's the truth: email marketing still delivers an average ROI of $36-$42 for every $1 invested. And 60% of consumers say email influences their purchasing decisions. So it's time to stop treating it like it's dead. In this episode, Candace shares the exact 5-email framework she's implementing at Dante and Dory's - so you can take action too! She shares: 🙌 Why email marketing is NOT dead (it's just neglected and underutilized) 🙌 The 2025 stats that prove email is still the #1 customer retention tool 🙌 Why you OWN your email list (but you don't own Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok) 🙌 The KPIs she'll be tracking  Plus the reframe you need: If you're already collecting emails, already paying for software, and already working hard to get traffic - NOT using email consistently is leaving money on the table. This is a slow season. There's no risk. Candace is taking it. Will you? 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…