PetBiz Podcast for Pet Business Owners

I am welcoming you into 2024 with the PetBizHIVE! How was your 2023? Have you taken the time to do a retrospective?In this episode I am bringing you some of my own practices in my business and life to complete one year and begin the next.Resources mentioned in this podcast:* If you have been looking for a growth-minded community engaging in the latest business, leadership, and personal growth literature, check out the new PetBiz Leaders are Readers Facebook group.* Interested in that magical PetBiz Wage Calculator that I mentioned in this episode? Get 2024 started right with a real analysis of your numbers! Our show sponsor is the Professional Animal Care Certification Council. The industry's ONLY third-party certification for pet care.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!Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

I have spent time in previous podcasts talking about using lead magnets and getting some hype built around your pet business. Using quizzes can be a super-fun way to get your business noticed in a noisy space.In this episode I am talking with Josh Haynam, founder of Interact, the leader in online quiz generation. Here are some links mentioned in this podcast:A quiz I JUST created by JUST entering my website! It hasn't been fluffed up...just straight from their AI generation tool! 🤩 HERE IT ISThat "perfect podcast playlist" one that I mentioned from their AI generation tool. Also not fluffed up, but I want you to see how fun this is! HERE IT ISOf course here are my real ones that I use in my businessWhat Type of Pet Business Owner Are You?What Dog Breed Are You? (for pet professionals)What Dog Breed Are You? (for pet parents)You can find out more about Interact at their websiteTheir YouTube ChannelTheir title generator - fun to play with!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!Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

Be Unproductive? 🤣Pretty much what I thought when I heard Morgan present at the Florida Pet Services Association conference in August.Then I though about it. Do you have an issue just sitting quietly with yourself? Do you have a hobby? Do you always have an urge to check your phone notifications?I am not sure when I have ever just been present and "unproductive". I am constantly thinking about a new initiative or tweak. When I go to dinner the conversation frequently wanders to business. Do I try to just be? Of course I do! But it is challenging.In this podcast I started as a part of the Revenue Streams Series talking about her Memory Flame Candles business and her husband's aquarium maintenance business...but we soon wandered into some of the deeper aspects of how difficult it can be to take a step back.Links mentioned in this episode:Memory Flame CandlesLucky Pup AdventuresLucky Pup Living BURNOUT GUIDEAnd Soon....The Lucky Pup Podcast!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!Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

If you admire a no-bullshit kinda guy that won't use his prestigious Harvard law degree to go into politics because he has a penchant for the truth and calling it as it is...meet Bobby Klinck - my new dog loving friend who can help you shore up your business legal needs AND get a glimpse into how you can expand into online services while doing the CYA two-step.All with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, a wicked sense of humor, and a penchant for throwing some great 80s and 90s references 🙌In this podcast I talk with him about legal risks we might see in our pet businesses and especially if we are in the online space (like, aren't we all?). I personally bank on his legal templates and am SO excited that he is releasing his new Plainly Legal software so we can all get back to business and let someone else handle the legal stuff.RIGHT NOW he is hosting his "Legal Is Not A Dirty Word" event where you can get a preview and access tools to CYA right now.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!Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

Have you considered how you can scale your individual walking service? Expanding to adventure walks or adventure hikes might be a good fit if you/your team have strong dog handling skills.In this podcast I interview Adriana Valle with Shoreline Happy Paws in Connecticut about the Adventure Hiking service she started in 2019 that has grown to 40% of her revenue.Here are the links discussed in this podcast.Tiny HorseWondercideShoreline Happy PawsHey 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!Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

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!Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

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!Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

Welcome back to my podcast series all about Revenue Streams in the pet industry! I am talking with pet business owners who have started in one part of the pet industry and evolved into another product or service that has had a considerable impact on their business. This week I am talking to Nicole Packin of Miami Pet Concierge and now The Packin Method Mobile Gym in Dallas, TX.1. The Entrepreneur's Journey: Nicole Packin on Pioneering a Mobile Dog Gym Business (00:00 - 04:59)2. Leaving a Well-Oiled Machine Behind: Preparing a Business for Transition (04:59 - 10:21)3. Leading by Example: An Incredible Story of Moving and Starting a Business (10:23 - 15:57)4. The Rise of Mobile Dog Care: My Story (15:57 - 21:43)5. Gaining Traction In Pet Care Through Social Media and Word of Mouth (21:44 - 27:03)6. Overcoming the Barrier to Entry for Canine Treadmill Businesses (27:03 - 37:16)8. The Benefits of Investing in another Revenue Stream (37:16 - 42:35)9. A Surreal Experience: My Journey to Building my Pet Business in Dallas (42:36 - 47:53)10. Protecting Pets Through Education: An Interview With a Pet Business Owner (47:53 - 54:21)11. Elevating the Pet Care Platform: Protecting Animals, Homes, and Pet Parents (54:21 - 57:38)Links mentioned in this podcast:Miami Pet ConciergeThe Packin MethodHey 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!Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

Industry educators who actually still have their own pet businesses are becoming rare!The benefit of still owning a pet service business is that I am in the trenches with you. AND you get the benefit of learning from our challenges also.This episode is a behind-the-scenes of a recent challenge I had in my own pet business and how I used it to make a process even better.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!Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

Welcome back to my podcast series all about Revenue Streams in the pet industry! I am talking with pet business owners who have started in one part of the pet industry and evolved into another product or service that has had a considerable impact on their business. This week I am talking to Dawn Jacques of Milwaukee Paws and now Canine Einstein Gym.1. Welcome to This Week's Episode of the Pet Biz Hive Podcast: Unlocking Cognitive Enrichment in the Pet Care Industry with Dawn Jacques (00:00 - 05:52)2. Maximizing Social Media and Advertising for the Pet Industry (05:53 - 11:22)3. Getting Started with an Enrichment Gym: A Look into Canine Einstein (11:23 - 16:50)4. Focused on Reactive Dogs in Urban Areas: Building an Accessible Gym for Dog Socialization (16:51 - 22:18)5. Opening a Successful Brick-and-Mortar Pet Facility (22:18 - 27:50)6. The Benefits of Having a Safe Place for Shy, Nervous Dogs: How Canine Einstein is Succeeding (27:51 - 33:06)7. Establishing Value with Dogs: Canine Einstein's Favorite Treats and Enrichment Toys (33:07 - 38:01)8. The Enrichment Gym Journey and Cross Promotion: Following a Vision and Making It Happen (38:01 - 42:13)Links discussed in this episode:Milwaukee PawsCanine Einstein Canine GymFACEBOOK:@MilwaukeePaws@canineeinsteinINSTAGRAM:@MilwaukeePawsAND Heidi LaCosse Canine Enrichment CenterHey 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!Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!