Episode 68 - 🎙️ Riding the Waves of Change – A Pet Entrepreneur’s Reality Check

Episode 68 - 🎙️ Riding the Waves of Change – A Pet Entrepreneur’s Reality Check

Author: The Pet Shop Girls March 18, 2025 Duration: 38:08
It’s just Carly on the mic for this one, and she’s getting real about what it’s like to run a pet business in the middle of change. If you’ve ever felt the pressure of training new staff, managing a small team, or just trying to keep it all together, this episode is for you.  How to keep your team (and yourself) sane during transitions  Why clear communication is the secret sauce to smooth operations  Tech tools that actually make life easier (not harder!)  The truth about trade shows—are they really worth it?  Avoiding burnout when your to-do list never ends  How to stay positive and keep moving forward, no matter what If you’re in the trenches of pet entrepreneurship, grab your coffee, hit play, and let’s talk about navigating change without losing your mind.  Connect with the Pet Shop Girls! Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/petshopgirls Connect with Carly (House of Paws): https://www.instagram.com/houseofpawsboutique https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofpawsboutique https://www.facebook.com/houseofpawsboutique Connect with Sherry (Odyssey Pets): https://www.facebook.com/odysseypets https://www.instagram.com/odysseypets https://linktr.ee/odysseypetsdallas The Pet Shop Girls Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by our hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of any sponsors or partners. Any business, marketing, or pet care advice shared on this podcast is general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation. The Pet Shop Girls Podcast and its hosts are not liable for any outcomes related to the use of the information discussed. This episode includes paid advertising.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Pet Shop Girls with Sherry (Odyssey Pets) and Carly (House of Paws) - A Podcast for Independent Pet Pros
Podcast Episodes
Episode 106: Trust, Betrayal & Business: Pawfee Talk with Nancy Guinn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:53
In this special Pawfee Talk episode, Carly and Sherry sit down over coffee with Nancy Guinn, the passionate powerhouse behind Dog Krazy, an 8-location indie pet retail chain known for its community roots and no-nonsense…
Episode 105: Event Fatigue for Pet Pros & Customers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:23
Are your events starting to feel more like a chore than a celebration? You might be facing event fatigue—and you’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into what event fatigue looks like in the pet retail world and how i…
Episode 104: 50 Ways to Train Your Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:12
Training doesn’t have to be boring — and it definitely shouldn’t be optional. In this episode of Pet Shop Girls, Carly and Sherry dive into the art (and science) of team training for pet business owners. From micro-learn…
Episode 102: Distribution Playbook: Secrets for Retailers and Brands [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:46
In this episode of the Pet Shop Girls Podcast, we sit down with Clayton Payne — the Pet Business Disruptor himself — to dig into the side of the industry that doesn’t always get enough airtime: distribution. With nearly…
Episode 101: Holiday Hoopla with Sherry & Carly: Pause, Breathe, Repeat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:41
The holidays are here, and let’s be honest—it’s a lot. In this episode, Sherry and Carly get real about the holiday hustle: the juggling act of running a business, being present for family, and not losing your mind in th…
Episode 98 - Last Minute Holiday Hacks with Bob Negen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:08
In this episode of the Pet Shop Girls Podcast, Carly and Sherry sit down with retail expert Bob Negen to talk holiday season strategies that actually work. From training seasonal staff to creating signage and bundles tha…
Episode 97 - Cash Flow Secrets Made Easy with Dan Jablons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:27
In this episode of the Pet Shop Girls Podcast, Sherry and Carly sit down with Dan Jablons, founder of Retail Smart Guys, to uncover practical ways pet retailers can take control of their cash flow and inventory. Dan shar…