Behind the scenes and why I’m stopping Your Pet Business Your Way podcast
After six years and over 270 episodes, I’ve made the decision to bring the Your Pet Business, Your Way podcast to an end – at least in its current weekly format. If you’ve been a regular listener, thank you so much. It really has meant the world. If you’ve just stumbled across this episode, welcome […]
Behind the scenes at Sunnyside Cottage Robin Hood’s Bay
This is a behind-the-scenes look at what I’ve learned from running a dog-friendly holiday property for the last three years. Having a holiday cottage has always been a dream for me and getting the keys for Sunnyside Cottage in Robin Hood’s Bay in April 2023 was so exciting. In this episode and blog post, I […]
Taking My Three Cats from side hustle to franchise and why Wendy Thomson Melling believes Cats Deserve More
When Wendy Thomson Melling started her cat sitting business back in 2017, it was to earn a bit of extra cash caring for creatures she loved. She didn’t expect that in just a few years she’d be able to ditch her old career as an accountant and set up a franchise business caring for cats […]
Behind the scenes of the 2026 Pet Business Content Planner launch
Are you planning to launch a new product or service and want to get an idea of what to expect? This episode is a behind-the-scenes account of launching my Pet Business Content Planner for 2026. This is a product I created in 2025, so this year was the second year and I wanted to put […]
How to have a reset in your pet business
Did you come into the New Year feeling all fired up and filled with energy about your pet business and what was going to happen in 2026? Then, as we were flung into wars, political upheaval, economic uncertainty, did it feel like you skidded to a bit of a halt? If you’re nodding along, that’s […]
The confidence experiment and how you can feel more brave in your pet business
Confidence is an area that comes up as a challenge with the pet business owners I work with over and over again. When you’re running a business on your own, you’re already doing really brave things and taken the big risks. Yet, so often, things will make us question ourselves. I ran a workshop and […]
Helen Wainwright on the Dog Trainer School, doing things your way and putting your community first
Helen Wainwright is co-founder of the Dog Trainer School, a supportive online community for professional dog trainers that she runs alongside her partner Lee. Before working with dogs, Helen spent nearly a decade as a product tester and journalist at Good Housekeeping magazine, and later worked in community development. Going from glossy mags to working […]
15 lessons from 15 years of Theo Paphitis’ SBS
Each year, Theo Paphitis hosts the Small Business Sunday winner’s event to celebrate small businesses and give them a boost. It’s a brilliantly inspiring day where Theo and a line-up of speakers share lessons, practical advice, and lots and lots of encouragement. You come away feeling enthused and supported, because you’re reminded why you started, […]
How to become a more confident writer with Rikki Sullivan
Rikki Sullivan is The Canine Copywriter – a specialist dog copywriter and marketing strategist who helps pet professionals put themselves out there without wrecking their nervous system. In this episode, we talk about confidence, visibility, and how to become a more confident writer because to grow your business, people need to be able to find […]
How to make a plan for 2026 to fit your strengths, skills, energy, goals and values
Are you feeling ready to make a plan for 2026 but not sure where to start? Maybe you’ve got some big goals for the year ahead but it’s the start of January and you’re easing yourself in. This podcast and blog is about making a plan that fits round you actually want to work, and […]