Putting you first and creating a pet business that makes you happy with Jane Ardern
When you make a decision in your pet business, do you consider the impact on your physical and mental health, or do you tend to think about the money? I’m chatting about this with my podcast guest Jane Ardern, and whether you really do need to grow a huge pet business. Or if it’s ok to […]
Navigating the rollercoaster of running your own pet business
When you started your small business, did you think there would be a smooth path to growth, an upward trajectory? This week on the podcast, I’m talking about the rollercoaster ride that is being your own boss, and why we need to talk about the lows as well as the highs. The highs are those […]
Grow your pet business through in-person networking with Hayley Hilton
Can you grow a pet service business via in-person networking? Hayley Hilton, a canine massage practitioner and pet sitter says ‘yes you can.’ Hayley has been in the pet industry since 2014 after she started her own Hotel for Dogs. Later, she studied to become a massage therapist and wanted to get the word out […]
Using your creativity and AI tools to streamline your pet business content
Are you wondering whether you should use tools like ChatGPT and other AI platforms in your pet business content marketing? Perhaps you’ve read the headlines and are feeling uncertain about whether they’re right for you, or you’re curious as to how they could help? In this podcast episode, I’m talking about how AI is in […]
Which type of core content is right for your pet business?
Are you thinking of starting a blog, a podcast or a YouTube channel and regularly publishing content around your pet business? If so this podcast episode is for you, as it will help you decide which style of content is right for you. And if you choose the one that’s most suited to your skills […]
Having the confidence to step out of your comfort zone with Sarah Jones from My Anxious Dog
When Sarah Jones started My Anxious Dog, her business selling yellow space awareness products, people told her they were pointless. At that time, eight years ago, very few people knew that a dog wearing yellow meant they were anxious and needed space. Sarah understood how important it was for anxious dogs and their owners because […]
Getting comfortable and confident talking about your pet business
When you start a business or even if you’ve been running it for some time, talking about what you do can be challenging. There are all kinds of reasons why, as an entrepreneur, you might feel lacking in confidence when it comes to self-promotion. In this podcast episode, I’m talking about the importance of becoming […]
Step away from the crowd and tune in to what your clients want with Hayley Bonwick
What if the path to growing your pet business wasn’t following the latest trends on social media but involved listening to people instead? That’s what Hayley Bonwick discovered worked for her when she set up her handmade pet accessory business Handmade by Hayley B. Hayley found trying to keep up with the ever changing demands […]
Behind the scenes – doing visibility my way at Sunnyside Cottage
Fancy a look behind the scenes at some of the things I’ve learned since taking over a dog friendly holiday cottage? I’ve been working with pet business owners for five years but have always felt a little lacking because I didn’t have a pet business of my own. That changed in April 2023 when I […]
The power of building relationships to grow your business with Kerry Jordan
Kerry Jordan is an award-winning dog photographer and founder of National Dog Photography Day, an event that goes viral every year. She works with small pet brands helping them showcase their work beautifully through her photography. Kerry says the key thing she has done to grow her business is build relationships with people in her […]