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 […]
Why connection is my word for 2026 – and how to choose yours
Do you choose a word for the year? Or are you thinking about yours for 2026? Each year, I choose a word to guide how I want to feel and how I want to work and this year it’s Connection. In the past, it’s been Calm and Space – two things I definitely needed during […]
Why I’m raising my prices in 2026 – and why you might want to too
Are you thinking of putting up your pricess in 2026? If you’re a pet business owner who struggles with charging fairly, overdelivers, and feels awkward about pricing – this episode is for you. I share what my current offers include, why my prices are increasing in 2026, and how the investment I’ve made in my own training and development is shaping the support I provide. You’ll also hear from two of my lovely clients, Louise and Sarah, who’ve both grown in confidence and visibility through coaching and community support. I also explore the emotional side of pricing – the guilt, the fear, and that voice that says “no one will pay that.” In this episode I’m inviting you to reflect on whether you might be undercharging, and how to make pricing decisions that feel right and fair for you. And if working together has been on your mind, this is your heads – up to take that next step before my new prices come in from January 2026. Listen in on the player link below or you can read the key points covered as a blog post. These are the changes I’m making to my pricing for 2026. One-to-one coaching price change New price: £1500 for 6 months (previously £1200) That’s £250/month – a £50/month increase, […]
You need to versus what do you need?
When you run a business, it can feel like you’re constantly bombarded with new things you need to be doing. You wear plenty of hats anyway, from doing the actual work, to social media, your accounts, keeping on top of your orders and appointments. And on top of that, in the ever-changing online world, with […]
12 Planning lessons for 2026
Are you already feeling like you’ve got a plan for 2026 or looking for some inspiration? If it’s the latter then carry on reading because in this post and podcast episode, I’m sharing 12 lessons from the online planning day I ran recently. As well as the key areas covered in training, You’ll hear from […]
How to use the Pet Business Content Planner
If you’re thinking of buying a Pet Business Content Planner and want to get the most value from it, this guide is for you. Or, if you’ve already bought your copy, and are looking for some inspiration on ways to use it then I hope you find this helpful. (£5 from each 2026 planner sale […]
Should you buy the Pet Business Content Planner and Companion?
Are you thinking of buying my Pet Business Content Planner and Companion? In this episode, I’m talking all about why I created it, who it’s for, and how it can help you. This planner is designed specifically for pet business owners to make marketing easier, build confidence, and help you stay organised. I’ll walk you […]
Pet business content and social media calendar
If you’ve ever felt like creating content for your pet business is like being on a hamster wheel that never stops spinning, you’re not on your own. Since 2019, I’ve worked with hundreds of pet business owners to help them get visible and promote what they do. One thing that comes up time and time […]
Why I am an accredited pet business coach
ILM Level 7 | 300+ podcast episodes | Featured in national press | PIF member Why would you train to be a coach? In this post I’m going to explain the reasons why I decided to be an ILM Level 7 accredited pet business coach. I’m Rachel Spencer, a national newspaper journalist and coach based […]
19 lessons I’ve learned from 19 years of running my business
Tomorrow marks 19 years since I left my job as a staff writer on the News of the World to go freelance. On July 11th, 2006, I was 30, single, living in my old house in Warrington and paying the mortgage on my own. I had no savings, no security – just a MacBook, a […]