The confidence experiment and how you can feel more brave in your pet business

The confidence experiment and how you can feel more brave in your pet business

Author: Rachel Spencer March 17, 2026 Duration: 30:20
Your pet business, Your way
BusinessAnimalsEntrepreneurshipFamilyKidsKids & FamilyMarketingPets

Confidence is an area that comes up as a challenge with the pet business owners I work with over and over again.

When you're running a business on your own, you're already doing really brave things and taken the big risks.

Yet, so often, things will make us question ourselves.

I ran a workshop and a 'confidence experiment' in my membership to look at this, in particular asking people to ask themselves, 'Why do I feel confident doing some things but not others?'

And more importantly, 'What can I do about it?'

What came out of both was so interesting, and there was so much helpful and supportive advice shared, so I wanted to put together a podcast and blog.

Key topics and timings:

0.20: Episode overview.

0.50: What is confidence and why I chose it as the theme for March in Pets Get Visible.

2.01: Why I felt wobbly about covering this topic.

3.29: What confidence means to different people.

4.14: Why you don’t have to feel confident to do the brave thing.

4.37: The areas where pet pros would love to feel more confident.

5.06: Where people feel at ease with pet pro examples.

7.53: Taking notice of where you feel confident and what’s different.

9.24: The reasons that lie underneath us lacking in confidence.

10.51: How HALT works and how being hungry, angry, lonely, tired and hormonal impacts on confidence.

11.43: Acceptance and commitment theory and how this applies to confidence.

13.29: Heather’s story and how she became more confident on video.

18.33: What would be in your recipe for confidence?

19.11: Examples of what people have in their recipe for confidence.

23.39: Brave examples from the community.

26.01: Acceptance and commitment theory.

27.34: My Pets Get Visible membership and Pet Business Content Planner and work with me options.

Episode sponsor: Pets Get Visible membership

We're doing more experiments like this - breaking down the things that get in the way of visibility and making them manageable for you.

You'll get access to the workshops, the resources, the community, and most importantly, the reassurance that you're not the only one feeling this way.

Be around other pet business owners who get it, who are doing brave things, who are cheering each other on.

Head here to find out more about the membership: www.rachelspencer.co.uk/pets-get-visible

Further reading and listening:

Is my Pets Get Visible membership right for you?

Should you buy my Pet Business Content Planner?

How to feel more confident as a writer with Rikki Sullivan

Why I am an accredited pet business coach

The rollercoaster of running your own business

The importance of looking back to see how far you've come

What kind of pet business coach is right for you?

Choosing the right pet business membership


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.
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