This podcast discussed the benefits and best practices of running a successful business, featuring two pet business owner's stories of success in the pet care industry. Mary and Jessica share key takeaways on how to ensure efficiency and growth in a business, including cross-training staff, hiring additional employees, creating an administrative role, focusing on having a people-centered leadership style, and leveraging staff skillsets. They also discussed setting goals and the importance of staying passionate about your work, as well as strategies for organic growth. These strategies can help pet business owners reach success.

1. Growth & Support: How Two Pet Business Owners Reached the 250K-500K Revenue Level (00:00 - 05:48)

2. Mary's Transformation of Her Business Model for More Time with Family (05:49 - 11:00)

3. Next-Level Administrative Positions Needed (11:02 - 16:19)

4. Delegating Social Media Responsibilities to At-Home Mom Employees (16:19 - 21:32)

5. Creating Effective Social Media Strategies for Business Growth in the 250-500K Revenue Range (21:33 - 26:48)

6. The Impact of Decisions in Building a Business (26:48 - 32:06)

7. Making the Leap: What I Learned About Career Growth in the Pet Industry (32:07 - 37:54)

8. Setting Goals for the Pet Business: Doubling Revenue by 2028 (37:55 - 43:08)

9. Dreaming Big: Growing a Dog Care Business that Exceeds Expectations (43:08 - 48:58)

10. Realizing the Opportunity to Overcome Limitations and Succeed in Business (48:59 - 54:17)

Here are links to our panel members

Mary Neale of Pampered Pet Sitting Cherry Hills, NJ

Jessica Barry of RCO Pet Care Oxford, CT

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