Pet Shop Girls with Sherry (Odyssey Pets) and Carly (House of Paws) - A Podcast for Independent Pet Pros

Pet Shop Girls with Sherry (Odyssey Pets) and Carly (House of Paws) - A Podcast for Independent Pet Pros

Author: The Pet Shop Girls Language: English Episodes: 100
Running a small business in the pet industry is a unique blend of passion and hustle. Pet Shop Girls with Sherry (Odyssey Pets) and Carly (House of Paws)-A Podcast for Independent Pet Pros gets right into the heart of that daily reality. Sherry brings two decades of experience from her own shop, Odyssey Pets in Dallas, covering everything from inventory to customer quirks. Carly, from House of Paws, adds her own frontline perspective. Together, they ditch the generic advice for conversations that actually sound like the ones you’d have with a trusted colleague. You’ll hear them work through the real stuff: practical marketing that doesn’t require a huge budget, the nuances of hiring and training a team that cares as much as you do, and how to sidestep pitfalls that can trip up even seasoned pros. They also keep an ear to the ground for the trends and ideas that matter to independent shops, not just the big chains. This podcast feels like a regular check-in with friends who understand exactly what you’re building, offering a mix of hard-won wisdom and fresh thinking to help your business thrive. Tune in for honest talk about making a living while doing what you love for animals and their families.
Episodes
Episode 82 - Raving Reviews & Relevant Responses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:25
Responding to reviews is crucial for maintaining a positive reputation. In today's episode, we are sharing all our best tips and best practices for acknowledging both positive and negative reviews, addressing concerns in…
Episode 81 - Executing Exceptional Events [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:02
Planning events for your retail store can be overwhelming, but they are super valuable. When you do it right, events can help you build community and create raving fans. In this week's episode, we are breaking down the i…
Episode 80 - Ways to Have a Super Summer with Bob Negen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:35
Today's guest is Bob Negen, a seasoned expert in retail management and customer experience. Bob is the co-founder of Whizbang Retail Training, a company dedicated to helping independent retailers thrive in today's compet…
Episode 78 - Sizing Up Supplements with Krysta Fox [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:43
This week we are joined by special guest Krysta Fox, holistic certified Vet Tech. We are chatting about all things supplements from selecting high-quality supplements, what supplements support specific pet needs, how to…
Episode 77 - Your Anti-Social Media is Showing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:24
No matter your mindset about social media, you've probably heard and felt the pressure to show up in order to grow your business. In this episode, we are breaking down the importance of social media, the different platfo…
Episode 76 - Hey Brands, Let's get real here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:36
This week, join us to pull back the curtain on the challenges indie retailers face when working with brands. From MAP policy nightmares to SKU overload, we're laying it all out there - but don't worry, we've got solution…
Episode 75 - Breaking Up with Bad Apples [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:22
Today, we are talking about the importance of maintaining a positive team culture and addressing issues or "yellow flags" before they become bigger problems. We can't stress enough how important it is to listen to your g…
Episode 74 - Chomping into Pet Dental Month with Dr. Conor Brady [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:30
We are thrilled to have Dr. Conor Brady join us on the podcast today. As a leader in canine nutrition, "Dr. Brilliant" shares invaluable insights into raw feeding, dental health, seaweed supplements and more. From raw me…
Episode 73 - Perfect Pricing for Profit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:09
It's time to evaluate your pricing strategy going into 2024. In this episode, we cover a lot of different pricing strategies and techniques to help boost your bottom line in the new year, from charm pricing and decoy pri…