Introducing the Your Pet Business Content Your Way podcast

Introducing the Your Pet Business Content Your Way podcast

Author: Rachel Spencer July 21, 2023 Duration: 12:08

Welcome to the first episode of the Your Pet Business Content Your Way podcast.

This show is for you if you want to do things that feel right for you, that feel comfortable, that feel like you're being true to yourself.

It's for you if you can't be bothered with the things you must do, if you're sick of hearing what you should be doing, and if you've had enough of people saying you have to do things their way.

This podcast is for you if you want to do things your way.

In this introductory episode I'm sharing what to expect from the podcast.

Here's an overview and key topics and timings:

0.02 - Introduction to the new Your Pet Business Content Your Way podcast

2.02 - My background as a journalist and coach/mentor

3.41 - How I ended up growing a community and programmes for pet businesses

4.46 - Who the Your Pet Business Content Your Way podcast is for

6.42 - How the new podcast will be published in season

7.25 - Who will be on the Your Pet Business Content Your Way podcast

8.09 - Why training as a coach has helped me change direction and cover topics like mindset and confidence building

10.08 - Where to find me on social media

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.instagram.com/rachelspenceruk

https://www.facebook.com/rachelspenceruk

https://twitter.com/rachelspenceruk

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelspenceruk/

Join the Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/publicitytipsforpetbusinesses

Listen to the Imposter Syndrome podcast with Nicola Kinnard Comedie

Listen to the Get Out Your Way podcast with Osmaan Sharif

Listen to the Why I trained to be a coach podcast

Find out how you can work with me in my Pets Get Visible membership

Check out my award-winning pet blog and pet business directory at www.thepawpost.co.uk


There's a persistent myth in the pet industry that success requires a rigid, one-size-fits-all formula. Your Pet Business, Your Way exists to dismantle that idea entirely. Hosted by Rachel Spencer, a journalist and accredited coach with deep roots in this world, this podcast is a conversation for pet professionals-groomers, trainers, walkers, product makers-who feel exhausted by generic marketing advice and industry trends that clash with their personal values and lifestyle. Rachel brings her background as a mentor and author to frank discussions about building a sustainable enterprise that doesn't demand you sacrifice your family time, your sanity, or your unique voice. Episodes delve into practical strategies for marketing, client relationships, and entrepreneurship, but always through the lens of your individual circumstances. You'll hear from Rachel directly, as well as insights from others navigating the same path, focusing on how to grow a business that genuinely fits around your life, whether that involves kids, other passions, or simply a desire for more autonomy. This isn't about following a rulebook; it's about writing your own. Tune in for a refreshingly realistic take on creating a pet business that thrives on your terms, making this podcast a trusted resource for anyone who believes their love for animals and their personal ambitions can truly coexist.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Your pet business, Your way
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