Boss Your Business: The Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace D'Agnolo Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation ®

Immediate sales and profit? YES, PLEASE. 

The financial side of your business might cause you anxiety to think about, but it’s a critical piece to your growth, so we’re facing it HEAD ON, Pet Boss!

Our guest today is Lynn Switanowski of Pet Retail Helper, and she is here to whip your inventory and profit planning into shape so that you can have a PROFITABLE business. And not two years from now! You can take actionable steps right now to see more immediate results.

Lynn has over 30 years of experience in this industry, and today, she’s sharing as much information as we could fit in one podcast episode, like:

How to analyze your stock-to-sales ratio and where to find opportunities for improvement.

The importance of understanding what your top AND bottom performing products are, and what to do with that information.

How to best negotiate and leverage your distributor relationships.

How to truly break down your financials and understand your profit baseline… and how to make it not-so-scary to start.

Tips for managing your cash flow and NOT overspending on inventory.

And so, so, SO much more. Like, how did we cover this much?! 

Whether you’re struggling to make payroll or just looking to take your profits to the next level, Lynn is NOT letting you walk away from this episode without at least one actionable takeaway. So listen in now! 

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Did you know– Pet Boss Nation’s Canadian audience is one of our MOST engaged audiences?

So to our Canadian listeners– this one’s for YOU! 

And if you’re not listening from Canada, you’ll want to tune in anyway. This episode will not only teach you so much about the Canadian pet industry, but it’ll also give you actionable takeaways no matter where you live! 

Candace is headed to Canada for her first Canadian pet industry trade show in just a few weeks– the Connect Pet Trade Expo! So it’s great timing for us to chat about the amazing pet industry in Canada, some differences between the Canadian market and the U.S. market, and so much more. 


Listen in to learn:

🍁 The importance of offering value in the Canadian market, including participating in loyalty programs and more.

🍁 How going the extra mile to earn loyalty versus assuming it will set your pet business apart and enhance your customer’s experience.

🍁 The pending arrival of online giants further and further North and strategies to keep your customers loyal and engaged.

🍁 The pride Canadian pet businesses take in locally-made products, creating an unmatched strong sense of community amongst retailers. 

🍁 The importance of embracing technology, telling a compelling brand story, and creating a seamless customer experience across ALL platforms. 

🍁 And more! 

Here’s to our friends up North bossing their pet businesses. Let’s dive in so we can learn and grow TOGETHER. 🫶

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50,000 TikTok followers, a custom lick mat line, a stylish harness line, a well-designed pet travel backpack, and a trendy storefront in Nashville…

It’s safe to say that Dani Sweigert, owner of The Modern Dog Company, is turning up the volume on modernizing the pet industry!

In this episode, Candace gets a front-row seat to how Dani defines “modern” in her business and what that looks like in her (hugely successful!) marketing efforts. 


In this episode, they cover:  
🌟 Dani’s journey from corporate America to pet business ownership, the risk vs. reward of taking that route, and her experience manufacturing custom pet products. 
🌟 What “modern” means and how to cater to aesthetics, community, and trends to give millennial pet parents what they want. 
🌟 How Dani used TikTok to gain major exposure for her pet business and how it drove online sales. 
🌟 Dani’s advice for fellow pet business owners and why being a Pet Boss Club member was so important for her to pursue. 
“Modernizing” your pet business doesn’t mean you need a new identity… it just means you can find ways to cater to the pet parents of TODAY. This conversation with Dani will leave you buzzing with new ideas you can adapt to your own pet business! 

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An unplanned part TWO means this year’s Global Pet Expo was THAT good!

In this episode, Candace and Amanda welcome you back for the next part of their Global Pet Expo 2024 major takeaways. They couldn’t cover everything in the first episode and have even MORE juicy insights to share! 

In this episode, they’re diving into:  
🌟 The “WOW Factor” at this year’s Global Pet Expo! They went above and beyond with immersive 3D environments and experiences that were the talk of the show floor. How can you apply this idea to your customer’s journey?
🌟 Technology and innovation! New tools like AI-powered assistants make it easier for your small business to compete with the big guys! 
🌟 More about the humanization of pets and how cats are claiming more of the spotlight than ever before, 
🌟 Diversity and inclusion in the pet industry. There was a focus on elevating voices and perspectives from people of color in the pet industry, and we LOVE to see it and support it! 👏
🌟 YOU as the face of your business. It’s time to leverage technology and social media to authentically connect with customers as the face of your brand! 
The ball is in your court, Pet Boss! Grab a notepad to keep track of these trends and how they can be applied in your own pet business to stand out, build connections, and drive success! 

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Who goes to Orlando, Florida and leaves with no tan? Global Pet Expo attendees. That’s who! 

And while we didn’t leave with a tan, we did leave with something so much more valuable– insights into the latest innovations and trends in the pet industry! 
In this Global Pet Expo recap episode, Candace is joined by Pet Boss Nation’s Social Media Manager, Amanda Nelson, a newbie to Global, who has a very interesting point of view to bring to the table. 

You’ll hear more about: 
🌟 The educational sessions at Global Pet Expo, Candace’s sessions, and some of the amazing keynote speakers with official pet industry data to share. 
🌟 The difference maker an in-person event can be and how meeting with industry professionals and changemakers face-to-face can have such an impact on your career and business. 
🌟 The humanization of pets, what that looks like right now, and where the trends predict that could go. It’s a trend you must pay attention to, no matter your niche! 
🌟 The change in spending we’re seeing as we inch further away from 2020 and the impact it had on the industry, and the mindset you must have to adjust to the times and demand. 
🌟 And so much more! In fact, there’s so much more that we’ll be releasing part TWO of our major takeaways next week! 
Whether you were at Global Pet Expo or not, this episode is overflowing with ideas and viewpoints you’ll want to hear. You know it was a good one if we need TWO episodes to deliver all our takeaways! 

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What do you get when you cross connection, innovation, and collaboration in the pet industry with a gorgeous Niagara Falls backdrop? 

The first-ever Connect, Canada's Pet Trade Expo. That's what!
The guest in this episode is Grant Crossman, the brain and drive behind this business-to-business trade show event coming to Niagara Falls Convention Center May 15th-16th, 2024. 

In this episode, Candace and Grant reveal everything you need to know about Connect, and why it's wise you make it a point to be there. You'll hear more about:
🐕 The inspiration behind creating Connect, Canada's Pet Trade Expo, and what sets it apart from other pet industry events.
🐕 Who will benefit most from attending, and spoiler... YOU might be on this list!
🐕 The BIG hitter featured speakers, and YES, Candace gets the go-ahead to name drop in this episode, so find out who she's talking about!
🐕 The unique aspects of Connect, including a raw showcase, games, cash prizes, and special promotions that highlight the event's focus on growth, innovation, and community building.
🐕 And so much more!
There's still time for you to make arrangements to be at Connect this May, but in case you need the facts first, we've got them right here for you! This is so much more than doing business... it’s about connecting, learning, and evolving in the pet industry together. So don't miss it!

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