Your 2025 Pet Business Visibility plan sorted

Your 2025 Pet Business Visibility plan sorted

Author: Rachel Spencer January 2, 2025 Duration: 19:24

Are you ready to make 2025 your most visible year yet?

In this episode, I’m sharing how you can create a visibility plan for your pet business using my Pets Get Visible for 2025 Workshop and the Pet Business Content Planner and Companion.

You’ll discover why visibility is key, how to plan ahead for key dates and awareness days, and how a structured approach can help you feel less overwhelmed and more in control.

Whether you’re tired of scrambling for content ideas or want to take your marketing to the next level, this episode is packed with inspiration.

Plus, I’ll share details about the upcoming Pets Get Visible for 2025 Workshop, happening live on January 7th, and how to join for free if you’re a planner owner!

Key topics and timings in this episode:

0.20 - What to expect from this episode.

1.15 - Why visibility is essential for your pet business

3.45 - Overcoming last-minute marketing stress

6.10 - Details about the Pets Get Visible for 2025 Workshop

8.45 - How to use the Pet Business Content Planner and Companion

9.30 - Step 1: Identify your products and services

10.40 - Step 2: Map out the year ahead

11.50 - Step 3: Plan three months in advance

12.55 - Step 4: Use awareness days for content ideas

14.20 - Step 5: Develop your promotional strategy

15.35 - Step 6: Break it down into quarters, months, and weeks

16.45 - Tools and resources in the planner to support you

17.35 - Case study: Sarah Jones and Dogs in Yellow Day

18.25 - Invitation to join the workshop and membership

Links mentioned in this episode:

Buy a copy of the planner on its own for £30: https://rachelspencer.co.uk/product/pet-business-content-planner/

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

Further listening:

How to write a press release for Crufts

How to create a pet business social media calendar

Should you by my pet business content planner?

10 ideas for using awareness days that aren't all social media

How to use awareness days to promote your pet business

Is my Pets Get Visible membership right for you?

How to get comfortable, confident and consistent with your pet business marketing 


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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