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Everyone Hates Marketers | No-BS Marketing & Brand Strategy Podcast

How to Shake Up Industries That Hate Change (4 Principles)

Jan 23, 2024
Stacey Schumacher, founder of the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection, shares four rules for shaking up industries. Topics include a new approach to animal welfare, affordable pet care, challenging workplace wisdom, sticking to your niche, and customer service lessons from Southwest Airlines and Chick-fil-A.
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Quick takeaways

  • Having a strong personal conviction and challenging established norms can drive positive change in industries resistant to change.
  • Staying focused on your core mission maximizes the value and quality of services provided, similar to successful businesses like Chick-fil-A.

Deep dives

The Power of Righteous Indignation and Making a Difference

The podcast episode discusses the importance of having a strong sense of personal conviction and an indignant attitude towards injustices in the world. The guest, Stacy Shoemaker, shares her experience founding the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) to prevent unnecessary euthanasia in animal shelters. She emphasizes the motivation that comes from challenging established norms and the resilience required to navigate resistance. Despite not having formal training or experience in the veterinary field, Shoemaker's passion for animals and desire for change drove her to create solutions and provide low-cost services for pet owners. She also highlights the freedom individuals have in the United States to address societal issues they care about.

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