140 episodes
Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation®
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5.0 • 72 Ratings
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This is a podcast for the local pet business owner. Get foundational business tips mixed with the latest secrets of what’s working now, especially in this challenging world. Hear honest conversations from industry peers working the streets of Main Street, where dog business is BIG business. So, if you’re a pet supply store, grooming salon, dog daycare, boarding facility, pet sitter or dog trainer - we welcome you! What really sets this show apart from others in this space is that your show host, Candace D’Agnolo, the CEO & Founder of Pet Boss Nation® - has started, scaled and sold successful pet businesses in almost every niche of the pet industry. Not only that, but her business had multiple locations, a team of 30 people, and annual revenue hitting multiple 7 figures. What this means for you is that you’ll get a holistic approach from someone who’s been on your biz journey from start to finish. Intrigued? Press play.
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Leveraging Emotional Intelligence & Franchising To Build A Pet Business Empire
Ready for franchising, funding, and emotional intelligence? 🤯
We’re bringing you the best of the best on all three of those topics!
This episode features Adrian Archie, founder of petNmind, the first Black franchisor in the pet industry, AND a Camp Pet Boss speaker. Candace and Adrian discuss his journey from pet lover to innovative business owner, and how emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in entrepreneurial success.
They covered all of this and more:
🐾 Adrian's journey from athlete and aspiring veterinarian to pet industry innovator.
🐾 The concept behind petNmind and its focus on holistic pet care.
🐾 Franchising a pet business, including Adrian's "small box" concept and how that makes business ownership more accessible.
🐾 Creative ways to fund a pet business, from 401(k) rollovers to investor strategies and beyond.
🐾 The importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in business and personal success.
🐾 A sneak peek into Adrian's upcoming presentations at Camp Pet Boss!
Whether you're considering franchising your pet business, looking for funding options, or wanting to improve your leadership skills through emotional intelligence, this episode is for YOU.
This is just the beginning of learning from this true innovator in the pet industry. Listen in and then grab your ticket to Camp Pet Boss to keep the wisdom from Adrian rolling!
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Thinking Bigger For Your Pet Business With Pet Boss Mastermind Peers
What's the wildest, biggest thing that you could make possible for your pet business and your life?
What's important to you?
How do you want to spend your time?
THOSE are the end goals we’re pursuing inside the Pet Boss Mastermind, and after a year since launching, we can’t wait to pull back the curtain and show you the progress our members have made (and will continue to make, since many of them are STAYING for the next cohort!)
As applications open for the next round, Candace offers a behind-the-scenes look at what makes this program so transformative for pet business owners, and how to determine if YOU are ready for a mastermind.
She talks more about:
The evolution of the Pet Boss Mastermind program over its first year and how to shape your offerings to give people what they actually NEED.
Success stories from current Pet Boss Mastermind members, including inspiring business growth and personal development.
What exactly a mastermind is, and who it's best suited for in the pet industry. (Is it YOU?!)
Details on the new and improved Pet Boss Mastermind program, including in-person meetups and one-on-one coaching sessions!
How to apply for the Pet Boss Mastermind and what to expect in the application process.
The importance of investing in yourself and your business through professional development.
And more!
Whether you're considering joining the Pet Boss Mastermind or simply curious about what high-level pet business coaching looks like, you’ll learn so much about the power of collaboration and continuous learning in the pet industry. Tune in!
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From 1 to 20 Locations: Teresa Miller’s Journey Building Treats Unleashed
From a single store ➡️ to a 20-location pet business empire.🤯
Could this be your future?
In this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast, Candaces sits down with Teresa Miller, the visionary founder of Treats Unleashed, President of IndiePet, and Camp Pet Boss featured speaker!
Teresa reveals her journey of building a pet business powerhouse across Missouri, offering a treasure trove of insights for pet entrepreneurs at every stage.
In this episode, you'll learn:
🦴 How Teresa grew Treats Unleashed from one location to 20 over 22 years.
🦴 The challenges of expanding from 1-3 stores and beyond.
🦴 Why Teresa chose organic growth over franchising.
🦴 How Teresa balances wholesale treat production with retail operations.
🦴 Teresa's involvement in small business advocacy and the IndiePet organization.
🦴 Teresa's perspective on the future of independent pet retailers.
🦴And MORE (wow, we covered a lot in this one!)
Whether you're dreaming of your first store or eyeing your tenth, Teresa's story is a masterclass in scaling a pet business with purpose and passion. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the pet industry's most successful entrepreneurs and get a sneak peek at what Teresa will be sharing at the upcoming Camp Pet
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Go From Money Mess To Financial Success In Your Pet Business
We just wrapped up an 8-week Money Marathon in the Pet Boss Club®, which is something Candace has been wanting to do for a while because–
Money talk is DAUNTING! 🤑
But it’s necessary! You have to face your money problems head-on if you want to address them, and as suspected, the Money Marathon was a HUGE success with so many big wins.
In this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast, Candace shares some of the biggest takeaways from that recent 8-week money marathon with our Pet Boss Club members. She even shares some direct clips from those Zoom calls that will be very eye-opening and relatable!
In this episode, you'll learn:
💰 Why financial literacy is the key to building wealth, not the other way around.
💰 How to identify your biggest "money mess" and take steps to address it.
💰 The importance of understanding cash flow and using tools like cash flow snapshots.
💰 Strategies for pricing products and services to maximize profit margins.
💰 The power of tiered pricing and package options to drive sales to your most profitable offerings.
Whether you're struggling with cash flow issues, unsure about pricing strategies, or simply looking to improve your financial literacy, you’ll find so much actionable advice and inspiration in this episode!
Don't let financial challenges hold your pet business back. Tune in to this episode and take control of your money story TODAY!
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From Craft Fairs to 300 Retail Locations: Ava’s Pet Palace’s Story
How does one go from a 6-year-old’s dream to a thriving business with products in over 300 retail locations, including Target?
Well, this dynamic mother-daughter duo can tell you!
In this episode, Candace got to chat with Ava and Ina Dorsey, ⅔ of the team behind Ava’s Pet Palace, the company Ava started when she was just 8 years old!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
👑 How Ava's Pet Palace grew from 6-year-old Ava’s drawing to a successful pet treat company.
👑 The behind-the-scenes of running a business as a family and how the Dorsey family manages decision making together.
👑 What it's like to experience overnight viral success and how to handle rapid growth.
👑 The importance of diversity and representation in the pet industry, and Ava and Ina’s perspectives on being Black entrepreneurs in an industry lacking in diversity.
👑 The future plans for Ava's Pet Palace, including product expansion, crowdfunding, Ava’s post-high school plans, and more!
As if starting a business at 8 years old isn’t inspiration enough, Ava and Ina's story of persistence, passion, and family support will really inspire you to chase your dreams and make your own unique mark in the pet industry!
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Promotions That Will Make Your Revenue Pop (Like The Fifth Saturday Sale)
There are FIVE Saturdays in June… but what does that mean to you?!
That’s one extra Saturday opportunity to run a successful promotion in your pet business, and today you’re going to learn exactly how to do that! 🙌
In this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast, Candace opens the door to the world of promotions, specifically focusing on the powerful "Fifth Saturday Sale" concept (which many of our Pet Boss Club members have seen great success with!)
You’ll learn:
🌟 The importance of having a robust promotional calendar for your pet business so you can be the talk of the town AND stand out in a competitive market.
🌟 Different types of promotions, including annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly, and even daily promotions, and how to tailor them to fit YOUR business!
🌟 The concept of the Fifth Saturday Sale in DETAIL. This one is the star of the show!
🌟 How to set goals for your promotions, identify your audience, and determine what kind of discounts will motivate your customers.
🌟 How to market your promotions, including a Fifth Saturday Sale (which you still have time to put together for this month!)
Ready to take action and start building out your own promotional calendar? Get to it! When you stick with it, you’ll see your revenue grow and your customers smile!
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Customer Reviews
Is Candace from the PetBoss Psychic?
Every time I listen to podcasts from the PetBoss’ very own Candace, I feel like she is psychic and has read my mind on the areas or topics that are top of mind for me. It’s her experience of having gone through owning and running her pet business that resonates in her podcasts and that’s invaluable to me. Thank you for keeping my head up to continue on this difficult yet fun journey! (Happy Birthday Candace)💕
Inspiring
I am a groomer trying to start a house-call business and I was so scared to take the leap. I started listening to this podcast and it gave me the inspiration to take the leap! I love listening and learning everything they have to teach!
Exactly what I needed to motivate me to do better!
This podcast, but really The Pet Boss Nation Club in general, is exactly what I needed to motivate me into getting all of my “great ideas” out of my head and actually implementing them into my stores. Opening two stores back to back has been a tremendous amount of work and it’s been really hard to keep up that motivation but having the PBC to lean on has been a huge help! I’m a little late in the game getting into the podcast but I’m so glad I finally did because now when I need an extra dose of motivation I just put on an episode and then I find that I can’t wait to put into practice whatever I learned in that episode! So thank you Candice for ALL of your hard work to make things just a bit easier out here for the rest of us and see you in two months at Global!! 🐾
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