From Doggy Day Care to Business Owner

The podcast episode features an engaging conversation between the host and Jamie Keane, the founder of Bespotted, discussing the pet industry and marketing strategies. Jamie shares her journey from working at a doggy daycare to starting her own business in the pet industry. They delve into the challenges of marketing in the pet industry, emphasizing the importance of understanding niche markets and addressing specific pain points of customers. The conversation also touches on the significance of authenticity, transparency, and building relationships with customers in the pet industry. Throughout the episode, they explore topics like imposter syndrome, the value of knowledge sharing, and the need for relatability in client interactions. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's important to understand your niche and focus on solving specific problems for a targeted audience. Stay updated with marketing trends and be open to trying new strategies to stay ahead in the industry. Empower your clients by providing them with valuable information and tools to make informed decisions. Overcome imposter syndrome by gaining confidence in your expertise and being open to learning from others. Build trust with customers by being authentic, relatable, and honest in your interactions. BEST MOMENTS "The pet industry's always been a bit behind, I think, when it comes to marketing. I always feel like we kind of hit the sort of marketing trends two or three years later."  "I think it's interesting like we talked about the mom theory and like it's like one thing I always have is like in that consultancy work I've done, is actually giving people harsh news is actually really, really beneficial." "If you can deal with this tank of a dog who's going psycho, you could deal with my five pound chihuahua." "When you're getting maybe not the most positive feedback, that doesn't mean the idea needs to die, but you just need to be open to pivoting and going a different or heading." HOST BIO Clayton Payne is an industry veteran of three decades of working in the pet industry. Brought up working in his parents' pet store, Clayton has seen the industry evolve over five different decades and has been on the cutting edge of the industry since the nineties. Building pet businesses from scratch, establishing multi-national distribution chains and having worked in every aspect of the industry, Clayton has a rare insight into the Pet Industry that is rivalled by few.  Clayton has been the spearhead of many of the industry's changes and has introduced numerous new concepts to market with a trail of success behind him. He has worked in numerous countries within the pet industry, speaks four different languages and has established both import and export relationships on all continents (excluding Antarctica). As well as being COO of one of the UKs fastest growing insect technology companies, Clayton is a Pet industry consultant who has consulted for many household brands and delivers sales training to pet trade professionals.https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayton-payne-a6772244/ https://www.tiktok.com/@petbusinessdisruptors https://www.youtube.com/@PetBusinessDisruptors