I am excited to be starting the Pet Business Revenue Series! There are challenges at every level of pet business growth but no one knows just what to expect at any phase until they get there. Everyone's business is unique but there are some common themes that appear at each level. The Pet Business Revenue Series is a 5-week series with panels of pet business owners at each level sharing their experiences, wins, and challenges.

This week's podcast panel focuses on businesses with up to $100,000 in annual revenue.

1. The Challenges of Growing Your Pet Business to the Next Level. (00:00 - 06:31)

2. Struggling With Instability: Moving From Burnout to Building a Legitimate Business (06:32 - 12:37)

3. Preparing for Team Growth in Canada: Canadian Labor Regulations and Resources for Small Businesses (12:38 - 18:51)

4. Taking Action and Planning Ahead: How to Prepare for Starting a Pet Sitting Business (18:52 - 24:20)

5. Optimizing Your Business: Niche It Down and Focusing on Growth (24:20 - 30:34)

6. Hiring Sooner and Other Tips for Your Pet Business (30:34 - 36:41)

7. Achieving a Balanced and Consistent Pet Care Schedule (36:42 - 42:22)

8. Achieving Freedom Through Business Growth: Five Year Goals (42:22 - 50:51)

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) a resource for small business owners in Canada

Here are links to each of our panel members!

Courtney Resweber of Courtney's Pet Care Mandeville, LA

Raisa Jari of Cat's Pyjamas Cat Sitting Toronto, Canada

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the PetBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help!

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