The PETX Podcast

PETX Media
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Welcome to The PETX Podcast! We are spotlighting the people, businesses, ideas, and stories shaping the pet industry. Hosted by Wayne Hartley Jr., each episode goes beyond the title to discover the journey behind today’s pet professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders. We explore where they started, what they’ve learned, what they’re building, and where they believe the industry is headed. Real stories. Business insight. Industry impact. The PETX Podcast — amplifying the people moving the pet industry forward.

  1. 6h ago

    The PETX Podcast Episode 54 with Eugene Winn Jr. | From Passion to Profit: Creating Dog Treats with NJoyA Bones

    What does it take to turn a passion for pets into a bone-a-fide brand? In this episode of the PETX World Podcast, we sit down with Eugene Winn Jr., founder of NJoyA Bones, to explore the story, strategy, and entrepreneurial mindset behind building a pet-focused business. Eugene shares his journey of creating NJoyA Bones, a brand focused on bringing fun and rewarding experiences to dogs and their families. From developing handcrafted all organic dog treats and other prodcuts that expand the brand’s offerings, Eugene gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build and grow in the pet industry. 🐶 In This Episode:• The story behind NJoyA Bones • Turning an idea into a recognizable pet brand • Building a business around the human-animal bond • The challenges of entrepreneurship in the pet industry • Product development and creating value for pet parents • Growing a brand and connecting with the pet community • Lessons learned along the entrepreneurial journey • What’s next for NJoyA Bones Whether you're a pet business owner, entrepreneur, dog lover, or someone looking to turn your passion into a business, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration.🐾 Learn more about NJoyA Bones: https://www.njoyabones.com/ https://www.instagram.com/njoyabones/ Shear Spectrum https://www.shearspectrum.com/ NKITA https://www.nkita.store/ Connect with us:  Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepetxworld⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Threads  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@thepetxnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564813147225 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the PETx Power Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/thepetxnetwork/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  2. 3d ago

    PETX Connect Replay | Understanding the Social Media Landscape

    🐾 Understanding the Social Media Landscape for Your Pet BusinessSocial media isn’t just about posting cute pet photos. It’s a powerful tool for building trust, connecting with your community, and growing your pet business.In this episode of PetX Connect, we break down the ever-changing social media landscape and explore how pet professionals can use today’s platforms more intentionally.You’ll learn about:📱 Understanding the major social media platforms🎯 Choosing the right platforms for your pet business🐶 Creating content that connects with pet owners🤝 Building community and meaningful relationships📈 Turning social media attention into real business opportunities💡 Developing a consistent and actionable content strategyWhether you’re a groomer, trainer, pet retailer, veterinarian, service provider, or another pet professional, understanding where your audience is and how they consume content can help you make smarter decisions with your social media.Watch, learn, connect, and grow with PetX Connect. Connect with us:  Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepetxworld⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Threads  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@thepetxnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564813147225 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the PETx Power Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/thepetxnetwork/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  3. Sep 29

    The PETx Podcast Episode 53 with Ellen Sue Ballon - The Truth About Animal Rescue: Why It's Not the Solution

    In this episode of The PETX Podcast, we dive deep into the current state of animal welfare and dog training with special guest Ellen Sue Ballon. As the founder of Elle & The Dogs, Ellen brings a wealth of insight and passion to the conversation. Together, we discuss why simply focusing on rescue isn't enough to solve systemic issues in animal welfare—and what real, long-term solutions require. Key Topics Covered: Beyond Rescue: Why "we cannot rescue our way out of this" and the need for broader education and proactive solutions in animal welfare. Humane & Force-Free Training: The importance of force-free methods in building trust and strong relationships with dogs. Educating Dog Owners: How education and advocacy can prevent behavioral issues and shelter surrenders before they happen. Tune in for an insightful conversation on people, pets, and progress! Follow all of Ellen Sue Ballon's endeavors via the links below:https://www.deityanimalrescue.org https://www.instagram.com/deityanimalrescue https://www.instagram.com/caravitafoundation https://www.instagram.com/lookatmemovement Connect with us:  Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepetxworld⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Threads  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@thepetxnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564813147225 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the PETx Power Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/thepetxnetwork/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  4. Sep 25

    PETX Connect Replay | Building Connections Across the Pet Care Community

    Welcome to another PETX Connect replay. A conversation focused on connection, collaboration, and the people working to build a stronger pet care community. In this episode, Wayne Hartley Jr. of PETLANTA / Happy Hearts Pet Care joins fellow pet professionals and community members for an open conversation about the realities of working in the pet industry, building meaningful relationships, and creating opportunities through collaboration. PETX Connect is about bringing pet professionals together to share experiences, exchange ideas, support one another, and help move the pet care industry forward. \ 🎙️ In this replay, you’ll hear: Real conversations from pet care professionalsDifferent perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in the industryThe importance of community and collaborationIdeas for strengthening relationships within the pet care spaceInsights and experiences from people working directly with pets and pet parents Whether you're a pet business owner, groomer, pet sitter, trainer, veterinary professional, pet parent, or simply passionate about the pet industry, there’s something here for you. Connect with us:  Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepetxworld⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Threads  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@thepetxnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564813147225 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the PETx Power Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/thepetxnetwork/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  5. Sep 22

    The PETX Podcast Episode 52 with D'yana Mack - Building a Business on Your Own Terms

    From Veterinary Medicine to Luxury Pet Grooming | D’yana Mack What happens when your passion for animals turns into a thriving business? In this episode, D’yana Mack shares her inspiring journey from working in veterinary medicine and zoo care to becoming an entrepreneur and founding D’yana’s Mobile Pet Service, a luxury house-call grooming business. D’yana explains how her experience working with animals shaped her approach to grooming, including the importance of fear-free handling, understanding pet behavior, and creating an environment where animals feel safe and comfortable. She also opens up about the business side of the pet industry, from building trust with clients and communicating professional expertise to confidently pricing your services and recognizing the value of your knowledge and experience. Whether you're a pet professional, aspiring entrepreneur, groomer, or simply someone who wants to better understand how animals communicate, this conversation is packed with practical insights and entrepreneurial lessons. In This Episode: D’yana’s journey through veterinary medicine and zoo care How D’yana’s Mobile Pet Service began The importance of fear-free pet handling Learning to read and understand animal behavior Building trust with pets and their owners Why professional expertise has real value Overcoming fear around pricing your services Turning specialized skills into a business Entrepreneurship in the pet industry Creating a premium, personalized client experience If you enjoyed the conversation, like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, professionals, and industry experts. Follow D'yana Mack here https://www.instagram.com/dyanas_mobile_pet_service/ https://dyanasmobilepetservice.net/ Connect with us:  Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepetxworld⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Threads  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@thepetxnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564813147225 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the PETx Power Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/thepetxnetwork/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  6. Sep 18

    PETx Connect Replay | Memberships, Packages and Recurring Revenue

    How can pet businesses create more predictable revenue while delivering greater value to their customers? 🐾💰 In this week’s episode of PetX Network CONNECT, we’re diving into Recurring Revenue and the power of Membership Packages for pet professionals. Instead of relying solely on one-time purchases, membership packages can create opportunities to build stronger customer relationships, encourage repeat business, and develop additional revenue streams. In this episode, we explore: 🐾 Membership packages — ways to structure recurring offers for your customers 💰 Recurring revenue — creating more consistency in your business model 🛍️ Retail opportunities — connecting products with ongoing customer relationships 📈 Business growth — finding new opportunities to increase revenue 💡 Actionable strategies — practical ideas you can apply to your pet business Whether you’re a groomer, trainer, pet retailer, pet service provider, or another pet industry professional, this conversation is designed to give you ideas you can take back to your business. 👍 Like this video if you found it valuable 💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations and strategies for pet professionals 🎥 Watch, learn, connect, and grow with PetX Network CONNECT. Connect with us:  Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepetxworld⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Threads  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@thepetxnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564813147225 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the PETx Power Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/thepetxnetwork/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  7. Sep 16

    PETX Connect Replay | Client Experience Systems That Create Loyalty

    Great businesses don't just attract clients. They create experiences that keep clients coming back. In this episode of PETX Connect, we explore how intentional client experience systems can increase loyalty, improve retention, and turn satisfied customers into enthusiastic advocates for your business. From the first interaction to long after the appointment ends, every touchpoint matters. Learn how to build systems that create trust, consistency, and lasting relationships with your clients. In this episode, we discuss: Why client experience is your greatest competitive advantage The difference between customer service and customer experience Building systems that create consistency Creating memorable first impressions Communication before, during, and after appointments Handling mistakes and difficult situations with professionalism Turning happy clients into loyal, long-term customers How exceptional experiences lead to referrals, reviews, and sustainable growth At The PETX Network, our mission is to help pet professionals build stronger businesses through education, collaboration, and community. If you found this episode valuable: 👍 Like this video 💬 Leave a comment with your biggest takeaway 🔔 Subscribe to The PETX Network for weekly business education, industry conversations, and interviews with pet professionals making an impact. 📤 Share this episode with another pet professional who could benefit from this discussion. 🎙️ Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 8:00 PM EST for PETX Connect, where we tackle the real challenges facing pet professionals and provide practical strategies to help you grow. 🌐 Join the PETX Network Community:⁠https://www.skool.com/the-petx-network-5906/about⁠ Let's build better pet businesses, together.

  8. Sep 14

    The PETx Podcast Episode 51 - AI in the Pet Industry: What You Need to Know in 2026 with Shima Hosseini and LeashAgain

    In this episode, we dive into the intersection of technology and pet care with Shima Hosseini, founder of LeashAgain. https://leashagain.com/ Discover how artificial intelligence and modern innovations are reshaping the pet industry in 2026. From smart pet management to innovative safety solutions for pet parents and businesses. 🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 💡 How AI is revolutionizing pet care, safety, and tech products in 2026.🐕 The story behind LeashAgain and its impact on modern pet parents.📈 Key industry trends and opportunities for entrepreneurs in the pet tech space.🔮 Future predictions for technology in the global pet industry. 💬 Join the Conversation! How do you see AI changing the way we take care of our pets? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and click the 🔔 Notification Bell to stay updated on the latest pet tech innovations and industry insights! Connect with us:  Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepetxworld⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Threads  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@thepetxnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.com/@petlanta.inc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564813147225 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the PETx Power Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/thepetxnetwork/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Welcome to The PETX Podcast! We are spotlighting the people, businesses, ideas, and stories shaping the pet industry. Hosted by Wayne Hartley Jr., each episode goes beyond the title to discover the journey behind today’s pet professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders. We explore where they started, what they’ve learned, what they’re building, and where they believe the industry is headed. Real stories. Business insight. Industry impact. The PETX Podcast — amplifying the people moving the pet industry forward.

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  • Creator
    PETX Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © PETX Media
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    The PETX Podcast