Let's Talk Dog Business

Jo & Vicky
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The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts! Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of owning a dog business, spotlighting inspiring stories of individuals who've seamlessly woven their passion into a profitable lifestyle. Tune in for candid discussions on the human behaviour behind dogs, strategies to attract dream clients, and a behind-the-scenes look at Jo and Vicky's collaborative training ventures. Get ready for client interviews, tales behind the dogs, and insightful perspectives from actual dog owners on what they seek in a trainer. This is your go-to source for navigating the dynamic world where business meets the wagging tails.

  1. From Phone‑Shy to Fully Booked: Beat Call Anxiety to Unlock High-Ticket Dog Training Sales

    2D AGO

    From Phone‑Shy to Fully Booked: Beat Call Anxiety to Unlock High-Ticket Dog Training Sales

    Dog trainers love the idea of offers that sell themselves from a post, a page, or a button. No calls. No awkward conversations. Just checkout links. That works well for low ticket items – but when you want to sell higher-ticket services, that faceless model quietly caps your income. Your fear of picking up the phone keeps the most profitable clients at arm’s length. If you want to break free of that fear, you only need to listen in, get a little brave and use our techniques to take the right action. We've got a brand-new business health check for you - it´ll show you exactly where your business is working really f*****g well, and where you are haemorrhaging time, money and energy - all in the time it takes to make a cuppa. Just click the link to take our business health check quiz -https://quiz.caninebusinessacademy.com/health-check  KEY TAKEAWAYS If your current low-contact model isn’t giving you the income or enquiries you want, speaking to people and adding human touchpoints is what you need. Low-ticket items are easier to sell facelessly online, while high-ticket sales almost always require you to have a real conversation with someone. Speaking to people via phone calls and in-person makes it easier for you and your would-be client to identify the problem properly and assess whether you are a good fit for each other. Most people struggle with making phone calls, we are no longer used to doing it and prefer speaking online. “No time,” “they’re probably busy,” or “I need all the info first” are often stories masking fear, discomfort, or imposter syndrome. Having a clear framework in mind before making the call makes things much easier. A few opening sentences, what to ask and how to close the conversation reduces anxiety and makes sales calls more effective and less awkward. Practice is what removes fear. Like dog-training mastery of phone conversations comes from repetition.  Accept that first few calls will be a bit clunky, do it anyway, don´t beat yourself up about it, take a few deep breaths and make your next call. Do this until you get good at it. Being fully yourself matters. That includes how you talk, swear and joke. Being your true self filters out the wrong people and attracts clients who genuinely fit you and your way of working. BEST MOMENTS "It's the human-to-human connection that's missing."  "If you are thinking, I'm busy enough. However, I'm not earning as much as I would like, and or maybe I'm not getting enough inquiries in or earning enough, or then this is where speaking to people is going to massively set you apart."   "This works for introverts too." "If you feel confident in a starting point, an end point, and what you do in between, then the rest kind of just flows and comes more easily." "To create the habit - do the thing." https://quiz.caninebusinessacademy.com/health-check  SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity Let´s Talk Dog Business Strategy Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Talk-Dog-Business-Strategy/dp/1068791705 Email: hello@caninebusinessacademy.com ABOUT THE HOSTS We’re Jo Moorcroft and Vicky Davies. Force-free dog trainers, business strategists and co-founders of Canine Business Academy. Collectively, we’ve been dog training for nearly three decades, built a six-figure dog training business, and grown CBA into a multi–six-figure global brand, all while raising kids, a university degree and life life'ing. Featured on BBC, FOX and NBC, and authors of Let’s Talk Dog Business Strategy. Giving a shit is the strategy. Getting shit done is the method. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

    46 min

  2. FEB 4

    How to Get Past Your Fear of Selling High-Ticket Dog Training

    DESCRIPTION Most dog trainers struggle with selling high-ticket services - and that’s completely normal.  But the real issue usually isn’t your offer or your clients. It’s your relationship with money.  In this episode, we dig into where that reluctance really comes from: childhood conditioning like “money doesn’t grow on trees,” family and friends projecting their fears onto you, and why you feel the urge to justify, discount, or dodge the money conversation altogether.  We unpack how your discomfort around money can quietly put clients off - and how to start building a healthier, more confident money mindset so you can finally charge what you’re worth. We've got a brand-new business health check for you - it´ll show you exactly where your business is working really f*****g well, and where you are haemorrhaging time, money, and energy - all in the time it takes to make a cuppa. Just click the link to take our business health check quiz -https://quiz.caninebusinessacademy.com/health-check  KEY TAKEAWAYS Reluctance to sell high-ticket service is normal - most dog trainers struggle to do it. Usually, your reluctance is not about your not having confidence in the product you are offering and its value. For most people it is their money mindset coupled with imposter syndrome and what people will think if you charge a high-ticket price that stops them from selling at a price point that makes them truly profitable. Most of your money mindset comes from your upbringing – parents turning lights off, “money doesn’t grow on trees,” and being “careful with money” all shape what your perception of what people will think is a “reasonable” price.  You project your own money beliefs onto clients - you think “no one will pay that,” while the same people are happily spending £40 on a light lunch, £200 on a private ski lesson and enjoying other expensive treats. Avoiding or apologising for the price keeps you stuck – hiding prices in emails, discounting when someone hesitates, or trying to “convince” people leaves you resentful and underpaid.  Doing the uncomfortable inner work changes everything – when you unpick your layers around money, self-worth, and rejection, you stop taking “no” personally and finally feel okay charging for the real value you deliver.  BEST MOMENTS “The hard part is actually breaking through the barriers in your brain to think that someone's actually going to part with the cash.” “It’s 's not an industry problem. It's not a what you're offering problem; it's a money mindset problem .” “Somebody will always question a price point, and it's how you respond to that that matters.” “We're human, and we come with baggage, and we come with thoughts and feelings that are different and are blockers.” “It's understanding the market.” SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity Let´s Talk Dog Business Strategy Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Talk-Dog-Business-Strategy/dp/1068791705 Email: hello@caninebusinessacademy.com ABOUT THE HOSTS We’re Jo Moorcroft and Vicky Davies. Force-free dog trainers, business strategists and co-founders of Canine Business Academy. Collectively, we’ve been dog training for nearly three decades, built a six-figure dog training business, and grown CBA into a multi–six-figure global brand, all while raising kids, a university degree and life life'ing. Featured on BBC, FOX and NBC, and authors of Let’s Talk Dog Business Strategy. Giving a shit is the strategy. Getting shit done is the method. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

    42 min

  3. JAN 28

    How To Be The “Local Dog Training Expert” Without Sounding Egotistical

    DESCRIPTION Owning your expertise can feel a bit… egotistical, right? We all tend to feel we are “showing off” if we dare to call ourselves an expert.  But being seen as the expert by clients is important. It isn’t about bragging rights or badges  - it’s about clearly showing people you’ve got the knowledge and skills to help them and their dogs.  In this episode, we reveal how to be seen as the local expert, how to keep your message simple and consistent, what the 7–11–4 rule means for your marketing, and why your gut feeling about your business model and future plans matters more to your clients than any certificate or qualification. We've got a brand-new business health check for you - it´ll show you exactly where your business is working really f*****g well, and where you are haemorrhaging time, money, and energy - all in the time it takes to make a cuppa. Just click the link to take our business health check quiz -https://quiz.caninebusinessacademy.com/health-check  KEY TAKEAWAYS Owning your expertise and calling yourself an expert can feel egotistical. As a result, many brilliant trainers stay quiet and as a result are invisible to the people who need them.  Qualifications and badges don’t sell  you. Most people do not even know what the letters mean - clients care that you understand them and their dog and get results.  You only need to be the clear, confident go‑to expert in your local area. You are not in competition with the big industry names.  One clever post or random content doesn´t cut it. When you show up in the same way, as yourself, people trust and hire you.  Make regularly posting on social media an integral part of your workflow. In phase one of your business journey, strong sales skills beat complex funnels and marketing tactics. Start simple. Use sales calls to embody expertise: truly listen and respond to what is actually said and ask smart questions instead of listing your credentials.  Calling yourself a “dog trainer” matches how people actually search and talk. Even if you see yourself as a behaviourist or coach, you still need to use “dog trainer” so you can be found by people who need your expertise. BEST MOMENTS "People have this aversion to showing off that they're an expert or sharing to the world that they're an expert."  "Expert is showing somebody that you've got the knowledge, the skills to be able to do the thing that you do best, which in this case would be dog training."  "It's prospective buyers connecting with you, building that trust, knowing that you are the right person for them, and you've got the expertise." “The local area is the place to target that knowledge and expertise. If  you're in the right local Facebook groups, for example, then you're reaching those local people.” “Adding this (social media posting) into your workflow helps prospective buyers connect with you .” https://quiz.caninebusinessacademy.com/health-check  SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity Let´s Talk Dog Business Strategy Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Talk-Dog-Business-Strategy/dp/1068791705 Email: hello@caninebusinessacademy.com ABOUT THE HOSTS We’re Jo Moorcroft and Vicky Davies. Force-free dog trainers, business strategists and co-founders of Canine Business Academy. Collectively, we’ve been dog training for nearly three decades, built a six-figure dog training business, and grown CBA into a multi–six-figure global brand, all while raising kids, a university degree and life life'ing. Featured on BBC, FOX and NBC, and authors of Let’s Talk Dog Business Strategy. Giving a shit is the strategy. Getting shit done is the method. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

    37 min

  4. JAN 21

    Why Dog Training Businesses Must Change in 2026

    DESCRIPTION Dog trainers are struggling – for many it is because they have drifted into running a business that hasn´t kept pace with how the market has changed. In this episode, Jo & Vicky talk directly to force-free trainers who are struggling to fill classes and feel pressured to drop their prices while quietly sensing “something has shifted” in the industry but are not quite sure how. They reveal what’s actually changed, why joining the race to the bottom won’t work, and how to build bespoke, high-value programmes that are genuinely useful for modern, time-poor owners as well as profitable and sustainable for you. Listen in to move beyond the 90s class model and  start thinking like a future-focused, industry-aware, dog pro. We've got a brand-new business health check for you - it´ll show you exactly where your business is working really f*****g well, and where you are haemorrhaging time, money, and energy - all in the time it takes to make a cuppa. Just click the link to take our business health check quiz -https://quiz.caninebusinessacademy.com/health-check  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dog training is stuck in 1990 – trainers are still selling one‑offs, 3 pack sessions, and group classes that don’t fit how people live now and do not incorporate the latest training science. The more educated the public becomes about dogs, the more they’ll question why you’re still selling outdated, cookie‑cutter services.  Owners want a dog that listens, settles in public, ignores distractions, and can relax under the pub table, not one that is good at fancy exercises. The question isn’t “Is there demand?” it is “Do I offer a good ROI of time and money for today´s owners?” There is plenty of demand including for puppy classes. Racing to the bottom on price is a fear reaction, not a strategy.  In a world of YT and ChatGPT, ad hoc, low‑ticket sessions are easy to replace; high‑touch, outcome‑focused programmes and real human support are not. Group classes force you to deliver one plan to eight different dog–human teams - key problems go unaddressed and some owners feel unseen. Having a niche won´t limit you. Being “the scent work guy” makes you stand out. Stop mass marketing, target a specific need instead. Back yourself - design offers you love delivering. It makes it easier for clients to trust you, commit, and get results.  BEST MOMENTS “We need to change … from these archaic, old-fashioned models that have been going since the 90s. It´s 2026.” “People listening to this are getting one or two people in a puppy class, where you'd normally fill it with eight people.” “There is such a great opportunity this year, to really market yourself to the minority and start moving away from mass marketing.” “Everyone seems to be on a race to the bottom … I can't compete with £10 session.” “We really have to start connecting on that human level again.” “Be playful, be creative with your offers.” IIMPORTANT LINKS https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity Let´s Talk Dog Business Strategy Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Talk-Dog-Business-Strategy/dp/1068791705 Email: hello@caninebusinessacademy.com ABOUT THE HOSTS We’re Jo Moorcroft and Vicky Davies. Force-free dog trainers, business strategists, and co-founders of Canine Business Academy. Collectively, we’ve been dog training for nearly three decades, built a six-figure dog training business, and grown CBA into a multi–six-figure global brand, all while raising kids, a university degree and life life'ing. Featured on BBC, FOX and NBC, and authors of Let’s Talk Dog Business Strategy. Giving a shit is the strategy. Getting shit done is the method. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

    35 min

  5. JAN 14

    How Dog Trainers Can Get Clients Fast (Without Discounting)

    DESCRIPTION Dog trainers constantly ask: “How do I get clients fast?” But this isn’t the best question to ask. In this episode, Jo &Vicky unpack what “I need more clients fast” really means (“I need more money”), how panic pushes dog trainers into discounting, cold outreach and spammy “I’ve got 3 spaces left” posts, and why focusing on existing relationships, client retention and simple, repeatable lead generation campaigns is actually the fastest way to get dog training clients in now and build a more sustainable business for the long term. We've got a brand-new business health check for you - it´ll show you exactly where your business is working really f*****g well, and where you are haemorrhaging time, money and energy - all in the time it takes to make a cuppa. Just click the link to take our business health check quiz -https://quiz.caninebusinessacademy.com/health-check  KEY TAKEAWAYS Your saying "I need clients fast” usually means that you are feeling scared about money. When you are in that mindset you are going to make bad decisions that are going to mess up your business, over the long term. Panic marketing creates “get energy” that repels clients.  Your spammy “I’ve only got 3 spaces left” posts and constant stream of random offers will turn people off.  People hate being constantly sold to and manipulated by buy immediately or lose out offers. Client retention is the best business model, especially for force-free trainers. Looking after existing clients and offering them the next right step always beats cold lead sales campaigns. Consistent nurturing through email, socials and community builds a pipeline so you hit panic mode less often. If you find yourself in panic mode - which happens to everyone at some point, slow down, pause and re-assess what you are doing before sending out a deep discount post.  Integrity and money are not opposites. You can be force-free, ethical and client-centred and still charge properly. BEST MOMENTS “We f**k up and still have those moments where we’re like, oh shit, need to get more clients in because we need more cash. It’s just normal.” “This is when bad decisions can happen when we’re in this panic mode.” “If you double down on the thing that has worked really well in the past, that’s always going to be a good strategy.” “The best business model you will ever, ever have is a client retention one.” “Put your prospective clients first, be customer centric, and actually the money will follow.” SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity Let´s Talk Dog Business Strategy Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Talk-Dog-Business-Strategy/dp/1068791705 Email: hello@caninebusinessacademy.com ABOUT THE HOSTS We’re Jo Moorcroft and Vicky Davies. Force-free dog trainers, business strategists and co-founders of Canine Business Academy. Collectively, we’ve been dog training for nearly three decades, built a six-figure dog training business, and grown CBA into a multi–six-figure global brand, all while raising kids, a university degree and life life'ing. Featured on BBC, FOX and NBC, and authors of Let’s Talk Dog Business Strategy. Giving a shit is the strategy. Getting shit done is the method. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

    47 min

  6. JAN 7

    Why Human Psychology Is Your Dog Training Superpower with Lisa Sinnott

    DESCRIPTION Running a dog business is about so much more than training dogs - it’s about working with people who are busy, overwhelmed, and often unsure of where to start. Today, Jo & Vicky are joined by clinical animal behaviourist Lisa Sinnott, who specialises in reactivity, aggression, and, crucially, helping humans change alongside their dogs.  Lisa shares how to move beyond 15-page reports, cut the jargon, and make your training plans genuinely doable for real-life clients. You’ll hear how to simplify the way you communicate, use motivational interviewing to build true buy-in, and support owners in a way that fits their actual lives—not the ideal ones in your head. We've got a brand-new business health check for you - it´ll show you exactly where your business is working really f*****g well, and where you are haemorrhaging time, money, and energy - all in the time it takes to make a cuppa. Just click the link to take our business health check quiz -https://quiz.caninebusinessacademy.com/health-check  KEY TAKEAWAYS You can’t change dogs without changing humans first.  Your job isn’t to brain-dump everything you know; it’s to give the right amount of information at the right time in the right format for that person.  The more you understand people’s limits, motivations, and real lives, the more your training actually sticks.  Break behaviour change into one priority at a time and accept “good enough” progress. Co-create the plan with owners. Ask them what’s realistic, check how willing and confident they feel, and shape the steps around their actual life and their dog´s needs. Clients don’t fail because they don’t care; they fail because the plan doesn’t fit their life. Design for time-poor, overwhelmed humans, not fantasy clients. Jargon and labels can trigger shame, defensiveness, or confusion. Plain language, concrete behaviour descriptions, and good analogies build understanding and trust.  Simple tools e.g. traffic light logs, WhatsApp check-ins, and one clear “start here” box in a report makes progress visible and keeps clients motivated even on bad days. When clients feel safe, respected, and not judged, they’ll tell you the truth. Honesty leads to change in both human and dog behaviour. BEST MOMENTS “Start off with the biggest priority, then, gradually snowballing and doing other things from there is the way to go.” “If change is motivated by discomfort, it doesn't stick, whereas change can be fostered by empathy and understanding and seeing things from different people's perspectives.” “It's our responsibility to meet people where they are and then bring them up to our knowledge.” “If they make you feel rubbish or defensive you won't listen well. I don´t listen well to people that make me feel like crap.” “Roll with the resistance.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.stpawstrainingacademy.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Paws-Training-Academy https://www.tiktok.com/@stpawstraining SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness www.caninebusinessacademy.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity Let´s Talk Dog Business Strategy Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Talk-Dog-Business-Strategy/dp/1068791705 Email: hello@caninebusinessacademy.com ABOUT THE HOSTS We’re Jo Moorcroft and Vicky Davies. Force-free dog trainers, business strategists and co-founders of Canine Business Academy. Collectively, we’ve been dog training for nearly three decades, built a six-figure dog training business, and grown CBA into a multi–six-figure global brand, all while raising kids, a university degree and life life'ing. Featured on BBC, FOX and NBC, and authors of Let’s Talk Dog Business Strategy. Giving a shit is the strategy. Getting shit done is the method. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

    1h 10m

  7. 12/31/2025

    How Much Should a Dog Trainer Charge? | Dog Training Pricing Without Burnout

    DESCRIPTION Are you stuck on the pricing hamster wheel in your dog business – running classes, squeezing in 1:1s, but still not paying yourself properly? Today, Jo & Vicky take a more in-depth look at how much a dog trainer should charge. They unpack why asking “What are other trainers charging?” is the wrong starting point, how to work out what you need to take home, and what it really means when your current prices demand you to take on 40+ new clients a month just to survive.  You will further hone how you assess what you charge and understand why high-ticket 1:1 services can be a smarter first-phase strategy than low-ticket classes.  We've got a brand-new business health check for you - it´ll show you exactly where your business is working really f*****g well, and where you are haemorrhaging time, money and energy - all in the time it takes to make a cuppa. Just click the link to take our business health check quiz -https://quiz.caninebusinessacademy.com/health-check  KEY TAKEAWAYS Knowing “how much dog trainers charge” is useless. What you charge needs to start from what you personally need to take home. Look at your current services, pick the one that sells best and figure out how many of those you need to sell per month. When you do the maths and realise you need 40+ new clients a month, you know your business model is not viable. Your capacity isn’t just about "hours in the diary” – it’s childcare, dogs, clubs, energy levels, and when you actually work best. Your pricing has to reflect your real life, not a fantasy schedule. The idea “clients will only come at evenings and weekends” is wrong. Jo & Vicky explain how to identify and actively attract people who can train during the day. Classes that don’t fill, or super‑cheap sessions e.g. £3 drop‑ins, create a lose–lose situation. They drain your time and energy, slash what client´s think your time is worth and rarely deliver good results so you put clients off rather than tempting them to book more.  High‑ticket, 1:1 offers make it easier to hit your income goals with fewer clients. You provide far better support, protect your time and avoid burnout.  Life will keep changing - kids, health, travel, regulations, overheads – so don´t lock yourself into an inflexible model that only works for one perfect season of your life.  BEST MOMENTS “Rather than what should I charge? They ask, what do people charge? So, I can copy.” “Think to yourself, Is that realistic. How much of you does that take up? Time wise, energy wise?” “We've got to be offering something that is going to be getting people a good result.” “Sometimes life happens to you as well, and your time gets taken away. So, things have to adapt.” SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness www.caninebusinessacademy.com Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity Let´s Talk Dog Business Strategy Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Talk-Dog-Business-Strategy/dp/1068791705 Email: hello@caninebusinessacademy.com ABOUT THE HOSTS We’re Jo Moorcroft and Vicky Davies. Force-free dog trainers, business strategists, and co-founders of Canine Business Academy. Collectively, we’ve been dog training for nearly three decades, built a six-figure dog training business, and grown CBA into a multi–six-figure global brand, all while raising kids, a university degree and life life'ing. Featured on BBC, FOX and NBC, and authors of Let’s Talk Dog Business Strategy. Giving a shit is the strategy. Getting shit done is the method. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

    30 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    Stop Chasing Followers How Pet Businesses Really Grow Online with Tori Mistik

    DESCRIPTION Are you struggling to turn your loyal followers into actual paying clients, or wondering if all that time on social media is really worth it for your dog business? Today, Jo and Vicky are joined by Tori Mistik, founder of Wear Wag Repeat, canine enrichment expert, and long-time petpreneur. Tori shares how she grew a niche dog brand over 13 years, why a small but loyal audience beats viral views, and how email marketing can quietly become the most powerful part of your digital strategy. This episode is about the wisdom (or foolishness) of shifting your niche, offering low-ticket memberships vs high-ticket offers, and building genuine trust by being more you. We've got a brand-new business health check for you - it´ll show you exactly where your business is working really f*****g well, and where you are haemorrhaging time, money and energy - all in the time it takes to make a cuppa. Just click the link to take our business health check quiz -https://quiz.caninebusinessacademy.com/health-check  KEY TAKEAWAYS A small, loyal audience that trusts you outperforms a big, distracted audience.  Consistent, story-led emails enable you to make genuine connections and sell more than any social media platform. To feed the algorithms you need to be clear e.g. on Instagram you have to actually use some captions that say “I am a dog trainer specialising in (your niche)". Being general gets you lost in the crowd, being specific gets you in front of people who want what you offer. Every pivot or niche shift needs fresh proof, stories, and reassurance. Even your most loyal followers and buyers need to be convinced all over again that your new offer or direction is for them. Viral views and follower counts are vanity metrics unless they lead to real relationships, enquiries, or sales.  For most dog businesses, it’s smarter to start with a focused, high-touch, high-ticket offer, then add lower-ticket products later.  The internet is Times Square: to be seen, you need clarity, consistency, and a simple message repeated everywhere.  True enrichment – for dogs and for business – is built from small, intentional actions repeated over time, not one flashy shortcut.  BEST MOMENTS "I'll think how would I write this subject line if I was sending it to my sister Addie? How would I write this email so that it's not coming across as a sales and marketing email." "You don't necessarily need a larger audience. You really want to focus on creating a more loyal audience." "I've never been able to follow a content calendar... I latch on to those moments of momentum and schedule stuff ahead." "It's actually harder to sell anything low ticket than it is high ticket." GUEST RESOURCES http://toriknowsdogs.com https://wearwagrepeat.com https://www.youtube.com/@ToriMistick SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity Let´s Talk Dog Business Strategy Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Talk-Dog-Business-Strategy/dp/1068791705 Email: hello@caninebusinessacademy.com ABOUT THE HOSTS We’re Jo Moorcroft and Vicky Davies. Force-free dog trainers, business strategists, and co-founders of Canine Business Academy. Collectively, we’ve been dog training for nearly three decades, built a six-figure dog training business, and grown CBA into a multi–six-figure global brand, all while raising kids, a university degree and life life'ing. Featured on BBC, FOX and NBC, and authors of Let’s Talk Dog Business Strategy. Giving a shit is the strategy. Getting shit done is the method. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

    1h 15m
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The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts! Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of owning a dog business, spotlighting inspiring stories of individuals who've seamlessly woven their passion into a profitable lifestyle. Tune in for candid discussions on the human behaviour behind dogs, strategies to attract dream clients, and a behind-the-scenes look at Jo and Vicky's collaborative training ventures. Get ready for client interviews, tales behind the dogs, and insightful perspectives from actual dog owners on what they seek in a trainer. This is your go-to source for navigating the dynamic world where business meets the wagging tails.

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