

PetBiz Podcast for Pet Business Owners
Janie Budnick
The PetBiz Podcast is the perfect place for pet business owners to learn, connect, and grow. Hosted by pet business expert Janie Budnick, this podcast features interviews with industry leaders, as well as actionable tips and strategies for building a successful pet business. Whether you're a groomer, a dog walker, a pet sitter, or any other type of pet business owner, you'll find valuable insights and inspiration in every episode. With a fun and engaging style, Janie brings her years of experience and expertise to the table, helping listeners navigate the challenges of running a pet business and achieve their goals. So if you're ready to take your pet business to the next level, join Janie and her guests on the PetBiz Podcast today!
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Apr 26, 2022 • 5min
#4 What is a Socialpreneur?
Have you ever heard of a Socialpreneur? Are you one?
0:40 How important the PURPOSE of your business is
1:00 Social purpose of your business
2:15 Options for being a socialpreneur in your business
3:20 How to find opportunities to serve in your community
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!

Nov 12, 2021 • 12min
#3 Encouraging Staff Compliance with Company Policies
Those of us that are staffed know how frustrating it is to spend time making policies for an efficient company and then having staff forget the important stuff! We have to remember to tell them the WHY to the WHAT.
0:44 Why to have WRITTEN policies
1:52 *Actually 45 mile diameter service area*
2:07 How do you monitor staff compliance?
2:27 Bringing importance to policies to staff
3:10 Behind the scenes of 4LK compliance processHey 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!

Nov 5, 2021 • 27min
#2 Should I Trademark my Business Name?
It is called Intellectual Property for a reason friends! If you have a unique business name or slogan and want to protect it or possibly expand, you want to watch this!
0:32 Things you should consider when choosing a business name
6:25 What you need to do to make sure your name is OK to use locally and in your state
7:03 What to do if you want to protect your name on a national level
7:50 How does a trademark work?
10:40 Do I need an attorney?
12:28 International class - ***correction, IC045 is dog walking and pet sitting, IC044 is grooming, IC043 is boarding and daycare
13:07 What are the requirements after you trademark?
15:15 What is TESS?
20:16 What happens if you choose a name that is already federally registered?
23:18 Geeking out over TESS and searching Rover
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!

Oct 9, 2021 • 6min
#1 The Importance of Pet Biz Insurance
1:08 Insurance/no insurance on app services
1:50 Importance of the correct type of insurance
2:40 Care, Custody and Control clause...what is it? And do I have to be "at fault"?
4:24 What happens when you submit a claim?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!


