24 episodes
Pet Shop Girls from Pet Product News with Sherry (Odyssey Pets) and Carly (House of Paws) Podfox Media
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- Kids & Family
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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Welcome to The Pet Shop Girls, presented by Pet Product News. This show is for independent pet pros who want to learn about cool ideas to help their businesses make more money. Each week, hosts Carly and Sherry are sharing tips about marketing, growing and managing a team, how to avoid common mistakes, up-and-coming trends in the pet industry, and so much more.
Sherry, from Odyssey Pets in Dallas, Texas, has been in the industry for 20 years. She has experience in everything from aquatics, to grooming, to boarding, and even retail and has expanded her business to over 10,000 square feet.
And you may know Carly, of House of Paws in Regina, Saskatchewan, from TikTok, where she's amassed over 50,000 followers marketing her pet boutique. She built her business in the midst of the global pandemic, and has found a ton of creative ways to scale her business and engage with her local community.
This podcast is brought to you by Pet Product News: the most-read, most trusted trade magazine in the pet industry.
Running a pet business can be lonely, but you don't have to do this alone. Join the Pet Shop Girls each week for the podcast that's guaranteed to make you sit, stay, and beg for more.
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Executing Exceptional Events
Planning events for your retail store can be overwhelming, but they are super valuable. When you do it right, events can help you build community and create raving fans. In this week's episode, we are breaking down the ins and outs of planning and executing exceptional events.
Connect with the Pet Shop Girls!
Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/petshopgirls
Connect with Carly (House of Paws):
https://www.instagram.com/houseofpawsboutique
https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofpawsboutique
https://www.facebook.com/houseofpawsboutique
Connect with Sherry (Odyssey Pets):
https://www.facebook.com/odysseypets
https://www.instagram.com/odysseypets
https://linktr.ee/odysseypetsdallas
Connect with Pet Product News:
https://www.petproductnews.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PetProductNews -
Ways to Have a Super Summer with Bob Negen
Today's guest is Bob Negen, a seasoned expert in retail management and customer experience. Bob is the co-founder of Whizbang Retail Training, a company dedicated to helping independent retailers thrive in today's competitive market. If you haven't heard of Whizbang, you need to check it out.
In this episode, we are thrilled to discuss several ideas to have a super summer, focusing on strategies for pet retailers to maximize this vibrant season. If you're a pet store owner looking for fresh ideas to attract more customers, you're in for a treat.
Connect with Whizbang:
https://whizbangtraining.com/
Connect with the Pet Shop Girls!
Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/petshopgirls
Connect with Carly (House of Paws):
https://www.instagram.com/houseofpawsboutique
https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofpawsboutique
https://www.facebook.com/houseofpawsboutique
Connect with Sherry (Odyssey Pets):
https://www.facebook.com/odysseypets
https://www.instagram.com/odysseypets
https://linktr.ee/odysseypetsdallas
Connect with Pet Product News:
https://www.petproductnews.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PetProductNews -
Distribution Done Differently with Phil Klaassen CEO of Pan Pacific Pet
Meet Phil Klaassen, CEO of Pan Pacific Pet, and our special guest in this week's episode. We are discussing distribution done differently - from robots, to tablets, to building authentic relationships with partners, and so much more.
Connect with the Pet Shop Girls!
Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/petshopgirls
Connect with Carly (House of Paws):
https://www.instagram.com/houseofpawsboutique
https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofpawsboutique
https://www.facebook.com/houseofpawsboutique
Connect with Sherry (Odyssey Pets):
https://www.facebook.com/odysseypets
https://www.instagram.com/odysseypets
https://linktr.ee/odysseypetsdallas
Connect with Pet Product News:
https://www.petproductnews.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PetProductNews -
Connect Pet Expo - Canada's Newest Pet Trade Show
This week we are joined by three special guests from Canada's Newest Pet Trade Show. Connect Pet Expo is coming to Niagara Falls, Canada in May and we can't wait to see you there. Listen in to hear about how the Connect team is doing things differently to revolutionize pet trade shows and all the reasons you definitely have to be there... including the fact that the Pet Shop Girls are going to have our own booth! Come and see us.
Connect Pet Trade Expo
May 15-16, 2024
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
https://www.connectpetexpo.ca/
Connect with the Pet Shop Girls!
Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/petshopgirls
Connect with Carly (House of Paws):
https://www.instagram.com/houseofpawsboutique
https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofpawsboutique
https://www.facebook.com/houseofpawsboutique
Connect with Sherry (Odyssey Pets):
https://www.facebook.com/odysseypets
https://www.instagram.com/odysseypets
https://linktr.ee/odysseypetsdallas
Connect with Pet Product News:
https://www.petproductnews.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PetProductNews -
Dr. Alexrod, I presume? The Founder of the Pet Industry
The Pet Shop Girls discuss the legacy of Dr. Herbert Alexrod, a renowned tropical fish expert, an entrepreneur, author, educator and explorer—and not to mention, as Sherry has described him, "the Indiana Jones of the pet industry."
Listen in as Sherry and Carly dive into the history of the pet industry, the state of the industry today, and its future, and how Dr. Axelrod helped to shape it all.
Connect with the Pet Shop Girls!
Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/petshopgirls
Connect with Carly (House of Paws):
https://www.instagram.com/houseofpawsboutique
https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofpawsboutique
https://www.facebook.com/houseofpawsboutique
Connect with Sherry (Odyssey Pets):
https://www.facebook.com/odysseypets
https://www.instagram.com/odysseypets
https://linktr.ee/odysseypetsdallas
Connect with Pet Product News:
https://www.petproductnews.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PetProductNews -
Recapping a Great Global
We just got back from Global Pet Expo in Orlando, FL and not only did we have the best time with each other, and an awesome time meeting some of YOU, but we also want to take some time to shout out some incredible pet pros we met at the show.
We're talking about:
A recap of what we did during the week in Florida, including how we maximized our time at the trade show
Networking with some incredible brands and vendors who had exhibitor booths
Some of the cool products that are new (or new to us) that we think are worth sharing
Our podcast launch party! And what it was like meeting some of our Independent Pet Pros in person!
Tips for small manufacturers to help move product
Carly's TikTok talk - she was awesome!
And so much more
Connect with the Pet Shop Girls!
Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/petshopgirls
Connect with Carly (House of Paws):
https://www.instagram.com/houseofpawsboutique
https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofpawsboutique
https://www.facebook.com/houseofpawsboutique
Connect with Sherry (Odyssey Pets):
https://www.facebook.com/odysseypets
https://www.instagram.com/odysseypets
https://linktr.ee/odysseypetsdallas
Connect with Pet Product News:
https://www.petproductnews.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PetProductNews
Customer Reviews
Awesome Info
I just listened to several of these podcasts at once and my brain is full of good stuff! I am learning that I am doing some things well at my store, but I could be doing so much better! Thanks for the tips!
Wow, great!
I love that this podcast is immediately actionable for pet retailers. If you’re looking for a podcast to give you a bunch of ideas of things you can start implementing right away, this is the show for you.
Legit expertise with a lighthearted approach
Sherry + Carly have so much to offer. ✨ Business owners are busy so rest assured, your time is well-spent learning from these ladies!
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