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 […]
Katrina Bayliss on neurodivergence, burnout and supporting your clients
Would you like to improve your understanding of neurodivergence? It might be in relation to your own experience, or around how you support your clients. Katrina Bayliss is The Neurodivergent Dog Coach and she supports pet professionals and dog people in improving the way they communicate with their dogs and one another. Katrina has the […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you were made homeless tomorrow, would you give up your pet? Jade Statt from StreetVet
Jade Statt is the co-founder of StreetVet, a charity supporting people affected by homelessness and their pets. Jade, her co-founder Sam Joseph, and their volunteers, support animals in 23 locations in the UK and there are 350 vets and nurses who are part of StreetVet. It all started when Jade, a vet, was on a […]
Branding that feels good with Kate Hendry from Finbo Studio
Kate Hendry is the founder of Finbo Studio – a branding and design agency that helps pet businesses create a visual identity that feels just like them. In this episode, we talk all about how your brand is so much more than just a logo – and how to put yourself out there in a […]
Bleu Stessia – How My Cat Grass is helping cats live healthier, happier lives
Bleu Stessia is the founder of My Cat Grass – the UK’s only fully compliant producer of fresh cat grass. Back in 2018, he had the idea to create his own grass after Monte, his British Shorthair, experienced problems with his digestion. Bleu researched what could support him and discovered cat grass, and started growing […]
Gemma Stocks – The Herbal Dog Co – From kitchen table to biggest pet brand on TikTok
Gemma Stocks is the founder of The Herbal Dog Co – the biggest pet brand on TikTok which she built after making natural products for her own dogs at home. It all started back in 2017, when she was struggling to find natural solutions to treat skin problems for her own pets and began making […]
Kirsty Skeates – From hydrotherapy to helping pet pros with Pet Biz AI
Kirsty Skeates is the founder of Pet Biz AI – a set of powerful, pet industry-specific AI tools designed to make life easier for small business owners. She started out running a successful hydrotherapy centre in Beverley, Hull, and was one of the very first guests on this podcast, talking about awards. Now, she’s ditched […]
‘Why I want to make sure every pet in a car is safe’ Claire Harris from Pets2Places
Claire Harris is the founder of Pets 2 Places – the UK’s first pet taxi franchise and talks about why she’s on a mission to educate owners about pet travel safety. Her business started back in 2014 when Claire had the idea to make a taxi service for pets, and with a £10 phone and […]