Building resilience as a pet professional with Andy Hale
Do you feel resilient as a pet professional? Are you able to recover from setbacks and keep moving forward? It can be tough managing your energy and navigating challenges while meeting the demands of caring for animals and their humans. In the second of a two-part podcast on taking care of your mental health as […]
Protecting your emotional wellbeing as a pet professional with Andy Hale
Taking care of your emotional wellbeing is essential for anyone in the pet care industry, where the demands of supporting animals and humans can take their toll. Andy Hale is a dog behaviourist, behaviour consultant for Pet Remedy and expert advisor for Canine Arthritis Management and combines his expertise in training with an understanding of […]
Take a moment to look back and see how far you’ve come
Do you ever take a moment to stop, look back and see how far you’ve come in your pet business? We can be so busy trying to figure out the many things we need to do as business owners, and spinning so many plates, we forget to acknowledge our successes. In this week’s episode, I’m […]
In the spotlight with Rachel Down from Boil and Broth
Rachel Down is the founder of Boil and Broth and The British Broth Company, and she began making bone broth after experiencing her own health challenges. Rachel suffered from chronic health problems including candida overgrowth and leaky gut and discovered that bone broth could help her body heal itself. When she found that there wasn’t […]
How to choose the right pet business coach – 3 styles to consider
Are you looking for a coach to support you in growing your pet business? Working for yourself can be hard, and having a coach means that you have someone in your corner to support and guide you. Like dog training, the coaching industry is unregulated, and there are lots of different kinds of coaches you […]
Five hidden Instagram features every pet business needs with Charlotte Perrott
Are you looking to grow your pet business by using Instagram? Charlotte Perrott is a social media manager and coach for pet businesses, and she stays on top of the latest Instagram features and trends. It’s a platform that can sometimes feel overwhelming, and mastering how to use it can put you in front of […]
What do you want your pet business to be known for?
What do you want to be known for in your pet business? And what would you like people to say about you when someone asks about your business or what you offer? That’s the topic of this week’s podcast, as it’s a common theme that comes up in my coaching and membership calls. In this […]
How to create a pet business Social Media Calendar
As a pet business owner, showing up regularly and having a social media strategy is key for reaching and engaging with your target audience. One of the best ways to ensure you’re consistent and can make the sales you hope for is by creating a social media calendar. In this blog post, discover the key […]
Behind the scenes of the first year running Sunnyside Cottage
In June 2023, I launched my first pet-related business, a dog-friendly holiday let called Sunnyside Cottage in Robin Hood’s Bay. In the first year, the bookings and takings have doubled compared to the previous year, and I’m sharing how in this podcast episode. It has always been a dream to have a holiday cottage and […]
In the spotlight with Helen King from Scotty’s Cartoons
Helen ‘Scotty’ King is a cartoonist and illustrator supporting business owners in the pet industry by bringing their messages to life. She works with all kinds of clients, including holiday cottage owners, product makers, coaches, and people providing pet services, capturing the essence of what they do. Helen says she was ‘rubbish’ at drawing growing […]