Why I'm stopping the Your Pet Business, Your Way podcast

Why I'm stopping the Your Pet Business, Your Way podcast

Author: Rachel Spencer January 31, 2025 Duration: 18:32

After nearly five years and 250 episodes, I’m taking a break from my weekly podcast, Your Pet Business Your Way.

In this final episode, I reflect on how the podcast started, how it’s evolved, and why now feels like the right time to pause.

I also share my plans for the future and how you can stay connected while I take this break.

Key topics and timings in this episode:


0.20 – What to expect from this episode – look back at nearly five years of the podcast.

2.30 – How the podcast began and evolved from Publicity for Pet Businesses to Your Pet Business Your Way.

7.45 – Why I’m taking a break - balancing work, life, studies, and running multiple businesses.

12.15 – What’s next for the podcast - moving to a seasonal format with themed series.

15.30 – How you can stay connected and access 250+ episodes and free resources on my website.

18.00 – Thank you and what’s next.

Links mentioned in this episode

Find me on social mediaInstagram, Facebook, LinkedIn

Email me – rachel@rachelspencer.co.uk

Search past episodes – www.rachelspencer.co.uk/podcast

Buy the Pet Business Content Planner (£30)https://rachelspencer.co.uk/product/pet-business-content-planner/

Join Pets Get Visible (£15 for your first month)https://publicityforpetbusinesses.mykajabi.com/offers/7Hvpvxzr/checkout?coupon_code=PGV50

Keep in touch via my newsletter – Sign up at www.rachelspencer.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

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