PetBiz Podcast for Pet Business Owners

This interview with Michelle Klein of Venture Dog Walking and DogCoLaunch is the first in our series of podcast interviews with established - and up and coming coaches, consultants, and strategists in the pet industry. In these interviews, we are highlighting some of the niches that these coaches bring to the table with their expertise and WINS.Michelle was able to transition her pet biz to a dog walking only company during the pandemic and isn't going to look back! If you are interested in that possible transition in YOUR pet business you want to set up time to talk with her at www.dogcolaunch.com In this interview though, I am digging into her OTHER interesting strategy of using Instagram for her hiring funnel. Check out her profile @venturedogwalkingHey 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!

There aren't too many of us around that have been in for a QUARTER CENTURY! Picture me rocking in my rocking chair reminiscing...In this episode, I look back on my 25 years and all the changes I have seen in our industry INCLUDING the absolutely amazing development of thought leaders and education providers.I am leading into my highlight reel for February ALL about the opportunities you have in our industry and interviews with some of the coaches, consultants, and strategists!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!

Yep! Pulling back the curtain with an interview with my own HR Manager, Jenni Slaby.We touch on SO MUCH in this interview:* the characteristics that make a good manager (or HR manager)* the evolution of our own HR funnel* how nurturing employees can create a stronger team* the importance of building an intentional culture in your companyHey 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!

Getting all math-ey on you in this episode?Do you know what employee turnover is? Do you know how to calculate your turnover rate?And why the hell should it matter?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 perfect interview for our January hiring podcast series!Jordan Blanton is the owner of Peak City Puppy in Raleigh, NC. She has grown her staff from 27 employees in February of 2022 to 84 employees now! Just 11 months later! There are a ton of things you can learn from her in this interview:* her 10 year history as a corporate recruiter and how she brings those skills into the pet industry* the important mindset shift needed to scale a high-level pet business* how she is able to use all FREE resources to scale her staff quickly* her own hiring system that has successfully helped her DOUBLE her business since January of 2022Enjoy this one friends! 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!

Sometimes I give you an idea of the podcast and sometimes I don't. This one I will say just listen...especially if you have employees!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!

Happy Tuesday! 24 years of having a team have taught me a few things about managing challenges. People are people and they are likely not like you. In this episode, I break down a few lessons I have learned about employees and discipline.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!

Hopping on my soapbox about the labor market and our industry!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!

Grab a notebook...get in a comfy chair...turn off interruptions...and get ready to think about your 2022!I mention the Wheel of Life Workbook to help you focus on where you need to go in 2023. You can access that HEREHey 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 am so blessed that you have chosen to follow the PetBizHIVE! This puts a pretty bow on 2022 with the top 3 most downloaded of my podcasts for 2022.#1 was Episode #35: Senior Adult Support Services#2 was Episode #38: Business Plan or Nugget Planand #3 was Episode #29: Key ManagementHey 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!