PetBiz Podcast for Pet Business Owners

Are you a GROWER in your pet biz? I have identified 4 key phases that every pet business owner goes through to get from Day 1 to the FREEDOM to make decisions outside the day-to-day operations of your business. The first phase is the STARTER. This might be someone starting from scratch, this might be someone who is ready to leave the app cattle call, and this might be someone who has been in business for a while that just needs a bit of a "business tune-up". This week I define the benchmarks of the GROWER. This is the phase when you realize you are the "lid" on your business. Time is finite and you have nearly reached your capacity. They only way to grow your business is to grow outside the YOU. This is a transition with so many things to think about and steps to take! You will want to re-evaluate your systems to shore them up for bringing on team members. You will also need to establish systems for sourcing and effectively onboarding new team members to your business practices and most importantly CULTURE! Take a listen on this second phase of the FREEDOM FORMULA. Does is sound like you? Over the next two weeks we will be finishing out our 4 phases. 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!

The host shares her passion for reading and continuous learning in business. Discover how self-education can act as an MBA substitute. Dive into the world of business fables, where unforgettable stories teach vital lessons. Recommendations include the classic 'The Go-Getter' and the transformative 'The Go-Giver.' Janie's tips advise using libraries for quick reads rather than audiobooks. She also discusses impactful titles like 'Who Moved My Cheese?' which addresses change, and offers a free copy to listeners. Join the journey of entrepreneurial growth!

Are you a STARTER in your pet biz? I have identified 4 key phases that every pet business owner goes through to get from Day 1 to the FREEDOM to make decisions outside the day-to-day operations of your business. The first phase is the STARTER. This might be someone starting from scratch, this might be someone who is ready to leave the app cattle call, and this might be someone who has been in business for a while that just needs a bit of a "business tune-up". Take a listen and see if you fit in this category and keep listening to hear the other 3 phases and their specific benchmarks.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!

Coming at you from NYC on a beautiful day during the final week of my Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. What an AMAZING opportunity to grow me and my business opportunities! This was just on my heart today. I believe that growth (personal or professional) comes through community. Take advantage of every opportunity to grow yourselves and benefit from the knowledge all around you!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!

This is a HUGE question! There is so much to think about when starting your own business but THIS IS THE TIME AND THE PLACE! There has never been such a prime time to get out there. There are MORE pets and LESS businesses and a large percentage of the pet parent community have discerning preferences and are looking for in-home right now. Check out this podcast for some of the risks of app services (in case you are thinking about it or frustrated by them) and the benefits of BOSSING it and starting your own SHOW.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!

Don't ever stop marketing! Make sure you ALWAYS keep your pipeline full, even when you feel like your biz is going to burst with inquiries! This grants you the freedom to choose WHAT kind of pet parents you want to serve WHEN you want to serve them. Learn about external and internal market failures Hear a few ideas to keep it moving! Download my 100 Marketing Ideas pdf  to dig deeperHey 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!

WE ARE RESILIANT! We have made it through A LOT in the last couple years. We are still here! Time for a little self-care. Take a breath and download the pdf workbook with this week's video. Figure out where you are and make plans to get where you want to be.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!

Tips Tuesday talking about the top 9 things to think of when you are planning to attend a pet event. This would be just your presence or a booth! 1:35 early planning 2:35 network with the organizer 3:35 having and inviting booth 5:22 plan your giveaways 10:17 attention-grabbing shirts 11:03 a dog if you can have one! 11:48 "right" staff and effective schedule 14:00 a plan for lead retrieval and a giveaway/contest 17:40 FOLLOW UP!!! 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!

Pull off the gloves friends! There is NO conflict here.0:50 What is a hobbyist?1:45 What is a professional? Definitions are important friends!3:06 Addressing hobbyists specifically and Janie's START story6:16 Addressing professionals on supporting each otherHey 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 would assume all hands are raised! What is it, why do we do it, and how can we strategically plan for it? 0:43 How do we procrastinate? 2:30 Why do we procrastinate? 6:03 How can we overcome procrastination? 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!