Bella In Your Business: Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Podcast

Ever wondered how to break free from the chains of self-doubt and unlock your true potential? In a world teeming with endless possibilities, it’s astonishing how often we find ourselves held back by the very thoughts that should be propelling us forward. Self-doubt can be a suffocating force, extinguishing the flames of ambition and halting our progress before we even begin. But here’s a remarkable truth: you have the power to transcend these limitations and soar to new heights. And I have personalized advice…

In today’s episode of  “Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast,”Join me on a journey where I open up about my own struggles and victories, revealing the pivotal role a supportive network plays in conquering obstacles. From battling fear to addressing those limiting beliefs, I’ve been there – and I’m here to guide you through. Tune in as I underscore the profound connection between personal and business lives, urging you to align them with your values. Remember, seeking help is a badge of strength, not weakness. You’re never alone on this path. Let’s explore personalized advice for your pet business and transformative business vacations, turning your dreams into reality.

In recent years, artificial intelligence has rapidly become an indispensable tool across various industries, revolutionizing how we live and work. One such field where AI’s impact is both significant and heartwarming is the pet industry. From personalized pet care to innovative veterinary diagnostics, AI is playing a vital role in transforming the way we care for our furry companions.

In today’s episode of  “Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast,”  I delve into the exciting world of leveraging AI for your business. We’re talking about embracing AI as a game-changing technological revolution. I’ll be sharing some awesome resources and real-life examples to show you how AI can rock various aspects of your business.

Staying competitive means keeping up with the times, and artificial intelligence is a big part of that. So, I want to personally invite you to reach out if you need any more assistance or insights on how to make the most of it in your business. Let’s level up together!

Have you ever wondered how some businesses seem to effortlessly captivate a global audience, building thriving communities and soaring to new heights of success? Well, here’s a hint: they might be tapping into the extraordinary potential of Instagram! With over 2 billion monthly active users and counting, this social media powerhouse has become a playground for both seasoned entrepreneurs and ambitious newcomers alike.

Welcome to another episode of “Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast” Today, I’m excited to sit down with Jenn Herman, a social media consultant and Instagram expert. Jenn stresses focusing on specific outcomes rather than vanity metrics for real business results. We dive into Instagram strategies, creating entertaining and informative content for pet-related industries. Jenn shares mind-blowing insights on upcoming updates and algorithm shifts. Don’t miss her newsletter and Facebook group for more discussions! I also invite you to join mastermind training if you haven’t yet for all your burning hashtag-related questions. Now, let’s dive in and make our businesses shine on Instagram!

Hey, Jumpers! Picture this: You’re a passionate business owner, eager to see your company flourish and your team succeed. But lately, have you found yourself wondering if you’re actually the one in control, or if you’ve become a hostage to your own employees’ demands? Are constant scheduling changes throwing your business into disarray? Do negative attitudes poison the once vibrant culture you worked so hard to build? If you can relate to these challenges, fear not – you’re not alone. Many business owners have experienced the frustration of feeling like hostages in their companies. But the good news is that there are ways to reclaim control, maintain harmony, and take charge of your business’s destiny.

In this episode of “Bella in Your Business podcast,” I dive into the common mistakes that can make us business owners feel like hostages in our own companies. We’ve all been there, dealing with employees constantly changing schedules, attitude problems, and the struggle of not hiring fast enough. It can be overwhelming! But fear not, because I’m here to help you take control of your business. I share valuable insights on investing more time in proper hiring and onboarding processes, which can make a huge difference in the long run. So, if you’re feeling trapped in your own company, and held hostage, tune in to this episode, and let’s break free together! Remember, I’m here to help you succeed. Let’s connect and share our stories

 

Let’s delve in!

Hey, Jumpers! Let's face it. Running an efficient pet business is no walk in the park. From managing staff and inventory, to marketing your services and maintaining a welcoming environment, the daily challenges can often feel overwhelming. With each passing day, you may find yourself yearning for a way to streamline your operations, break free from the shackles of mundane tasks and administrative burdens, and truly thrive in the realm of pet care.

Are you ready to revolutionize your pet business and unleash unparalleled success? I'm Bella Vasta, and in this captivating episode of "Bella in Your Business podcast," I'm happy to share powerful insights that will transform the way you operate. Together, we'll optimize your client onboarding process, create a strategic marketing system, develop a foolproof hiring process, and simplify payment collection. Streamlining these key areas'll save time, reduce overwhelm, and elevate your business to new heights.

So, if you're tired of feeling overwhelmed and ready to work smarter, not harder, join me on this journey to pet business success. Don't miss out on the strategies that will revolutionize your operations and help you run an efficient pet business. WithTune in now and let's embark on this exciting adventure together!

Let's get started!

Topics & Key Points:

Four Pillars of pet business success and Efficiency

Evaluate and optimize your onboarding system for new clients.

Implement a systematic approach to marketing to save time and boost creativity.

Develop a comprehensive hiring system to find the right employees and foster a positive work environment.

Streamline payment collection processes to improve efficiency and customer experience.

Prioritize systems and processes in your business to reduce overwhelm and maximize success.

Assess your current systems and identify areas for improvement.

Timestamps:

[03:13] The importance of having a smooth onboarding system for new clients

[06:14] The importance of having an efficient marketing system

[08:07]The significance of having a well-structured hiring system

[10:47] Maximizing success and efficiency in your pet business

[11:55] The importance of collecting payments efficiently

[13:59] Improving processes for business growth

Notable Quotes:

[14:48]"You do not have to be overwhelmed or overworked or stressed out or hating your business. You just need to have better systems. Figure out the exact details and make your dreams your reality." 

[15:10] "The devil is in the details. Figure out what it is that you want and make your dreams, your reality. It's not about following what others are doing, but creating your own path to success." - Bella Vasta

Resources:

Podcast: Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast

Join Mastermind

Better Marketing With Bella 

Joey Coleman's Never Lose an Employee Again 

Instagram 

Email Bella: [email protected]

Connect with Bella

Website

Facebook

YouTube

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Transcript:

Welcome to another episode of Bella in your business. My name is Bella Vasta. And how's your summer going? My summer is crazy. The days are flying by, I kind of feel like a chicken with my head cut off trying to do work with my daughter running in. How are you guys doing? I want to know, like, DM me, tag me back, let me know your biggest tip or trick and I might.

I might talk about it on our next episode, in terms of how are you managing summer and also being a parent for the parents that are out there.

Today, though, you know, there are so many things as a coach, I get to have this 30,000-foot view of everything and we go in I had a coaching call this week and the poor gal, she's in better marketing, and Bella, and she's in the mastermind she just recently joined both of them. So she's getting into the whole jumper community. And, you know, she was just like, she was crying at the beginning. She was overwhelmed. She's, I think she felt a little embarrassed at first, but I was like, Girl, people cry with me all the time. Because our businesses are us right there, like our blood, sweat, and tears week, you my listeners have created something from nothing. And many of you are also employing many people which is really kind of cool, that you're pumping money back into the economy, your local economy, and changing people's lives. So I don't want you to forget, like how much of I know not gonna say that word. Because kids might be listening, how much of an awesome person you are, let's put it that way. So today, you know, there are four major categories, and I want you to kind of think about them. If I make you upset, it's probably because it's something you need to work on. Or, or I've triggered something inside of you. So I want you to go deep on that. But today, I'm going to talk about four different things that you need in your business, to maximize your success and essentially make everything very efficient. The problem is, is that I see sometimes people are trying to save, and solve the same problem again and again and again. And I want to make sure that you my loyal listeners are not one of those people. And so I'm going to try to identify four different areas. And of course, we're not going to be able to get into how to and doing it all today. But I want you to kind of consider it.

So have you ever had a client that you have automatically explained away in your head? Oh, they're old, they can't do it?

Oh, I'll do it for them their special needs client? Oh, I want to make sure that this is done right. So I'm going to do it? Well, the first thing I want to encourage you to consider is your onboarding system for new clients.

Is it working? And are you using it 100% A lot of you guys are spending a lot of money on some software systems, but you're not using it to its fullest potential. And you're missing out, you're paying people to do this for you. Or you're spending your own time, which is adding to your overwhelm and exhaustion and, and all of that stuff because you're giving yourself extra jobs. So I want you to think about what your onboarding system looks like. What does it look like from where it becomes a lead to an actual client? How are we going? How are we calling people back? How are we getting them the information? How are we getting them to sign up? Are we having to have conversations on the phone by email by text? Please, please don't tell me you're doing it by text. But you know, like how are we doing this? How are we getting people in? Is it the smoothest system possible? And when we get them in? Are they actually in control of the information in your system? And I'm gonna say system not portal. Please don't call it a portal. Nobody wants a portal. The minute you tell someone to sign in to our portal, they're like, Ah, it's like, it's like the C word like the COVID word. Okay, so I want you to figure out how can you reframe that, but you need to get a really good onboarding system. Because without a good onboarding system, you are creating more chaos for you. You are creating more time that you have to spend on yourself. But you're also creating a bad experience for your customer. Like, I had a blog a while ago, and it said why Rover is always going to win over the professional pet sitter. And it's because it's so easy to sign up with them. Guys, I know you're like, but I need to ask all this and I need to do all that. I get it and do it. But there is a time and a place to do all of that. And it is not right out of the gate. Okay, you have to distinctly determine what questions you need the answers to and at what point of the process.

So the very first thing is Can your onboarding process be better? Something cool that we do in the mastermind every single year when we talk about systems and processes is we pick a couple of people, and they you know, nominate themselves. And we go through their process as a client. And it's cool, because when you get like two or three people that have time to pet or two or three people that have like precise Petcare, for example. And the experience is different because these systems allow you to customize them. And sometimes people customize them in the wrong way. So the very first thing I want you to think about today is your onboarding of new clients, the easiest possible thing. The second thing I want you to talk about, or think about is your marketing, like running, okay, and I think I've shared this with you guys before on the podcast, but those of you who follow me on Instagram, at Bella vasta, be like I'm Victor ASEA. Um, what I do is when I have stories that I do, anytime that you see captions come up, that have yellow words, and a white background, my social media team knows to take those and make it into a real. And then they add, like some background music trending background music, they might add B roll, they might add a whole bunch of different stuff. But like that's my little like would do. Also with marketing, we do our marketing in like quarters. So we like to batch h h our content, we think about what are our buckets, and we've done many shows on that before. And you have to get your marketing also on a system. If you're waking up every day thinking, what do I need to make in Canva today, or you're waking up every day thinking shoot, I forgot, hug your cat day yesterday, then, your system is defunct, and it is not efficient. And we are looking for efficiency, because with efficiency comes systems, and with systems comes less time and money wasted, which equals ultimately, less overwhelm for everybody. Okay,...

In the competitive and fast-paced world of the pet business, building the perfect team can be a challenging task. With numerous responsibilities to juggle, it's easy for pet business owners to overlook crucial aspects of hiring.

In this episode of Bella in Your Business podcast, we're diving into a topic that's near and dear to every entrepreneur's heart: hiring the right people. It's all about finding those incredible individuals who can help you achieve the coveted time and financial freedom we all dream of. I will share insights on common hiring problems and ten practical steps to improve the process. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the hiring process or simply need a helping hand, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to assist you and offer guidance along the way. Remember, taking action is the first step towards building your dream team and achieving the freedom you deserve. Let's make hiring a breeze and embark on the journey to freedom!

Let's get started

Topics & Key Points:

10 Steps to revolutionize the hiring process and build an exceptional team

The importance of hiring the right people

The need to invest in training and cultivate a strong company culture to develop a team that's better than you

Why job ads should be like love notes instead of boring corporate jargon

The use of  hiring systems like Jazz HR to filter out applicants

The need to be  detectives during the interview process

How to systemize the hiring process

Timestamps:

[02:30] Step 1: Knowing your important qualities

[04:00] Step 2: Creating attention-grabbing hiring ads

[06:03] Step 3: Establishing your non-negotiables

[06:59] Step 4: Create the phases and questions.

[08:46] Step 5: Systemize rating and scoring

[10:34] Step 6: Gathering questions for interviews

[11:46] Step 7: Creating an exciting job offer letter

[13:18] Step 8: Onboarding that inspires the new employee

[14:37] Step 9: A training program that is intentional

[16:38] Step 10: Analyze and tweak

Notable Quotes:

[00:18:22'] 'It is time to accelerate, it is time to evolve, it is time to build the stages out. I promise you if you do the hard work and you figure out these stages now, it is going to enhance your company and decrease your stress level grossly. I vouched my entire career on this.”

[13:52] “The onboarding process does not have to be mundane or boring. A great little tip, if you're going to do it over Zoom, send them a $10 Starbucks card to their phone, like a couple of hours earlier, and say, Hey, grab a Starbucks on me for our meeting coming up.”

[00:21:21]  "When it feels like you're lying awake at night thinking, 'Oh my god, if one person quits my whole organization is going to fall down,' there is another way to do these things. Always keep jumping, you'll keep the momentum going and you won't stay in that rut."

Resources:

Podcast: Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast

Join Mastermind

Email Bella: [email protected]

Listen to  Learn How To Never Lose An Employee With Joey Coleman

Mentioned book: Never Lose an Employee Again by Joey Coleman

Connect with Bella

Website

Facebook

YouTube

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Transcript:

Hello everyone on YouTube, I'm about to record the podcast, which is going to be great. Making sure I have the right microphone on. I'm even doing background content or I'm doing a time-lapse behind you that you can't see right now. But let's just keep going here.

Okay. Welcome, everybody to another episode of Bella in your business, my name is Bella Vasta, and I'm going to get up all in your business today, because I have been seeing something happen online, that is just like a big red flag to me. And I'm pretty sure that most if not all of you are not doing these 10 things I'm going to talk about today. So clearly, you're interested in hiring, that's why you're looking at this video. And clearly, you're looking at probably giving yourself more time and financial freedom, right? And the way to do that is to have amazing people around you. I'm not even just talking about employees. But that's a whole nother conversation for the people that are around you. But today, there are 10 specific things that I want to go through. Because the more and more I go through people's hiring processes, I see how much the devil is in the details. I did a presentation if any of you guys are listening at the pet boarding Expo in Vegas a couple of months ago. And I thought that I should probably take it here too, as well. So I'm gonna give you a really good overview. I've also created graphics for this too so that those who are visually drawn can kind of see those steps. And I'm going to give you a very high view of this. I'm also going to tell you that I know that you need help with this when I see people posting, hey, I'm doing an interview, what's your favorite interview question? I'm like, Well, what are we hiring for? What are we interviewing for? What is the thing that we're looking at, right? And without knowing who you are intrinsically, and like what you're looking for meaning your company, then your picker is always going to be off. So it is my goal, that by the end of this podcast, you are going to be like oh, yeah, that was a good point. And that's something I definitely can improve on. So without further ado, let's get started. So the first step is going to be knowing your important qualities, and what are you looking for, because you might not be looking for the same thing someone else is looking for. And most of the time when I talk to people, the thing that they're most looking for is someone that will show up and do a good job and do it as well as me. Or there are some of you out there who will not hire because you don't think anyone will do it as well as you something that someone told me a long time ago that I always loved was that you don't want them to do it as good as you, you want them better than you. And here's why you are running around with a chicken with your head cut off, if you've been too afraid to hire because you didn't find you don't think you're going to find anyone that's going to be really good. But the fact of the matter is, is that you are taking care of 10 things, they only take care of one thing. And so you have the unique opportunity to pour into them if you have a good onboarding and training and company culture and everything to make them better many needs of you.

Okay, so get that like in your head that you actually can have people that are better than you. That's exciting if you think about that. So step one is to know the most important qualities you're seeking. That could be attention to detail. It could be empathy, it could be nurturing, and it could be strategic mapping because they have to do their route. It could be a pet lover, it could be good communication, it could be teamwork, whatever that is. And it doesn't mean that those are the only things you're looking for. But we need three things to hone in on. And I want to encourage you to do that.

The second thing is going to be to create attention-grabbing hiring ads. So most of you guys have pretty boring corporate ones out there, or they're pretty dry. We had a podcast episode with Joey Coleman a few weeks ago, which was spectacular. And he talked all about how the hiring ads. He gave some really good examples, actually in his book that just came out, I highly recommend you get it. But it will get you excited about what a great hiring ad should look like. So definitely take the kind of consider that. Think about the hiring ads like a love note. We could do a whole show on that. And I think we have Jillian, if you're listening can you put it in the show notes for us? But you know that job ad is going to be pretty important for you. And I don't want you to just have one. Okay, you got to be able to have a couple out there to see which ones work along with the titles. So if you only have one job ad and you're only posting it and you're waiting there for 1415 1617 days to get more applicants, you're doing it wrong, okay? And that's the beauty about things like jazz HR, which I know you've heard me talk about before. I've been working with them since 2018. And they have helped hundreds of pet sitters. Because it works, it works so well that I've hired a nanny off of it, okay. But what it does is it allows you to systematize things so that you're not stealing so much time. And it's not just time, but it's also like creative thought in your head, it stops you, you have to, if you don't have a system set up that you can just think, move people on to the next stage, then you're wasting a lot of time. And most likely, that's going to lead to procrastination, and overwhelm of I have so many things to do, it is very important to systematize, your hiring process. Those that have it systematized have a heck of a lot better time finding people. Many of my clients have a waitlist if you can believe it. No, it doesn't matter what is going on in the world, it matters who you are attracting. It's just like dating.

Alright, so number three is to establish your non-negotiables. What can you not have the ones that I always see are things like, you need to have a cell phone, you need to have your transportation, you need to live in a certain area where you have clients, those are just some of them. And those you guys do get, but you always put that in the hiring ad like you better, you better, you better and it's like almost like kind of scolding. And you're like, Well, I had an ad and they don't read the ad. You're right. They don't read the ad....

Move over, sci-fi dreams, AI has crashed the party! This groundbreaking innovation is giving us a rollercoaster ride of excitement, curiosity, and non-stop chatter. It's like a magical genie reshaping how we live, work, and play! Buckle up, Jumpers, the future's here, and it's powered by AI awesomeness!

Welcome to another exciting new episode of Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast. Today, I have a special guest joining me, the fantastic Dustin Stout, a digital marketing consultant. Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of A.I. and discover how it's revolutionizing businesses like Dustin's. We'll explore the power of ChatGPT, human-like responses, and his game-changing interface called Magai. And here's the icing: Magai has a more extensive context window and faster response time, making your experience unbelievably awesome. Trust me, this episode is packed with juicy insights and incredible stories that you won't want to miss. So sit back, relax, and let's embark on this AI adventure together!

Let's dive in!

Topics & Key Points:

The transition from traditional methods to AI-powered tools like ChatGPT

The success of ChatGPT and its impact on the market

The development of Magai as an interface

Features of Magai and its magical aspect

The concept of personas in chatbots.

Why business owners should have Magai on their radar

The importance of context and deep conversations for better AI output

The ongoing development and improvements in Magic's features and capabilities.

Why overwhelmed pet-sitting and dog-walking business owners should embrace AI technology

Timestamps:

[00:54] Dustin Stout's background

[02:14] Introduction to AI and ChatGPT

[04:33] ChatGPT as a new  language

[07:06] The release of ChatGPT and how it came to the market with a bang

[10:05] Paradigm shift in using chatbots

[11:05] Introduction to Magai as a better interface for ChatGPT

[12:55] The limitations of ChatGPT and how Magai addresses those limitations.

[21:00] Understanding the different types of AI apps

[23:30] The game-changing features of the Claude AI Model: Anthropic's large language model

[29:35] The benefits of offering users multiple AI models to choose from

[31:00] Upcoming AI training in the Mastermind

[34:06] Dustin’s final words to burnout pet-sitting and dog-walking business owners  

Notable Quotes:

[00:02:42] “The state of A.I. artificial intelligence is really just very smart, at least seemingly smart applications that do things either in the form of text generation or text editing or image generation. And there's actually some video generation. So they are applications that are taking text input from you. You're typing some words and they are creating something based on those words that you get. And so it's almost like magic.”  

[00:11:21] "No longer did you have to filter your ideas. You have to filter your needs and wants and goals through somebody else's templates. You have to fit your creativity into somebody else's box. Yeah, I just talked to the guy, and... this is the paradigm shift people needed to make these tools accessible to them. The natural language aspect is just that's the game changer."

[29:35] “One of the things that I wanted to do with Magai is offer people multiple A.I. models to give them that choice of like, you know, maybe ChatGPT is not giving them the thing that they want or maybe it doesn't have the capacity. We can give them another model from another company and give them a little bit of choice.”

Resources:

Podcast: Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast

Join Mastermind

Email Bella: [email protected]

Sign up for a 20 mins call 

Check out Magai

Connect with Dustin Stout

Website

Linkedin 

Twitter

Connect with Bella

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Facebook

YouTube

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Transcript:

Welcome to another episode of Bella in your business. My name is Bella Vasta. And this week I'm bringing you a very special guest. As you can see if you're watching the video, this is Dustin Stroud and he will be discussing the basics of chat GPT, what he's currently doing, which you need to know because it will impact you if you let it, and how there is more than Chachi Beatty out there along with some predictions of what's going on. If you're loving these episodes, please make sure you go ahead and hit the subscribe button share this podcast, or if you dare leave a review.

Alright, so a little bit of a background about who Dustin is, he and I have met at different social media conferences multiple times. And so we have remained friends online. He's an entrepreneur, a digital marketing consultant, a speaker, a social media enthusiast, he is passionate about helping others get their story heard. Since starting his blog, Dustin has built a successful career as a full-time digital marketing consultant, providing valuable insight on social media and digital marketing. His most recent venture, which you need to know about is called Magi. They say that right? Magi aims to bring the most powerful artificial, intelligent tools to one beautiful and highly functional interface. And let me say, as a side note, one of the backbones of my company currently. So Dustin, thanks so much for being here.

Thank you. Well, you said it better than the AI could have. So I'll count on that.

That's awesome. Listen, so let's talk about that. Like what it so for our listeners, some might have heard about AI, they might have kinda like, you know, know enough to be dangerous. But why don't we just start at a very basic foundation? What is AI stands for? And what in the heck is chat GPT? And why should we know about it?

That's a great, great place to start. Because you know, as much as digital natives sort of understand all this stuff, because we've been, you know, we've been shiny object syndrome. And all over the place, since it came on the scene, it is important to cover the foundation. So AI stands for artificial intelligence. Now, it doesn't mean you know, those things that you see in sci-fi, where they're robots walking around, and they're intelligent, and they're self-aware. It's not quite that right now, the state of AI Artificial Intelligence is just a very smart, at least seemingly smart application that do things either in the form of text generation, text editing, or image generation. And there's some video generation so they, they are applications that are taking text input from you, you're typing some words, and they are creating something based on those words that you give them. So it's almost like managing your you're kinda like, you're adding some magic words. And then the machine is doing the things that you wanted to do just based on natural language, which is very different from how we've used it in the past. Usually, we have to wait on developers to come up with a button and a template and some functions that work and we hit a button, and then the things happen. Now, with the onset of chat GPT, which is a revolutionary new way of interfacing with artificial intelligence, we can just type what we want, and chat GPT where the AI will give us that thing and hopefully as close as possible to what we intended for it. But the idea is, we can speak to a natural, we can type to it naturally just like you would a human being. And we'll give human-like responses.

Fantastic. I love that. That was a great breakdown. And so let's talk about chat GBT for the people that are listening that are like, okay, yay, I've heard about chat. GBT. But like, what is it? I've been trying to explain it and I want you to, like, add to this. Like, it's kind of like language, would you agree, like, kind of like Spanish or Russian or English? And it's one way because, like, I mean, you know so much more about this than me. But like, you know, you brought Claude into Magi, which we'll talk about, but is that a good way of thinking about it? Or can you help clarify that even for me?

Yeah, I mean, that's one way to think about it because we are having to learn a sort of new way of communication. And the strange part about it is for me the more that I understand it, the more I realized it's not actually that different. I almost think of it as if you think back to if you were around when this happened, or aware, I guess when Google took over. So I'm, I'm a millennial. So I was around before Google. And I was aware of like the time before Google before, you could just go and like Google, whatever you want, there was this transition period of, like, I used to look stuff up in books, and I have to go to the Yellow Pages to find an A pedia encyclopedia like that we already had this mode of operation, to get information. And it took us a while to slowly realize all the things that we can do with Google, and to learn how to craft a Google search, right, like it took some connecting of the dots, I guess, of how to communicate to this search engine to get the things that we want. So I think it's very similar to that we were going through this subtle transition period of, you know, I used to do things XY and Z way I used to use this app and that app and this function and that feature, to do these things. But really, all I need is chat, GPT, I just need to tell it as you need to talk to it. Like it's my assistant. And it will give me the things that I want. And there are some nuances there and some like little tricks that you can use to like to get better things out of it. But it's just an awakening, I guess of how how to start communicating and getting the things we need,...

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, staying ahead of the competition is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. As entrepreneurs, executives, and visionaries, we constantly seek innovative strategies to drive growth, enhance productivity, and maximize profitability. And in this digital era, where technology is rewriting the rules of success, there's one groundbreaking force that has emerged as a game-changer: Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Hey jumpers, it's Bella Vasta, your go-to pet industry expert! Get ready for an electrifying episode of "Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast," where we dive headfirst into the world of AI. This time, I'm joined by the incredible Kelly Noble Mirabella. Kelly is a seasoned digital and social media marketing professional, a  renowned chat marketing trainer, and co-author of Digital Etiquette for Dummies, and has collaborated with top companies in content development and promotional projects. 

Together, we'll unravel the secrets of artificial intelligence's impact on our beloved industry. We'll spill the beans on how giants like Canva, ClickUp, and ChatGPT are revolutionizing the pet industry using artificial intelligence. But hold on tight because we're not stopping there! We'll dish out tantalizing tips on how small businesses, just like yours, can successfully implement AI and save precious time using cutting-edge AI tools. From mind-blowing content repurposing hacks to staying one step ahead with AI advancements, this episode will leave you hungry for more. Don't miss out on this game-changing experience as we unleash the power of AI in your business and take it to unprecedented heights!

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Topics & Key Points:

The significance of staying updated with AI advancements and staying caught up in the industry.

Overview of different AI tools and software available for businesses.

Ways in which small businesses can successfully use AI

Examples of how AI can be utilized

The relief AI can provide by reducing the need for constant creativity and allowing business owners to focus on their core competencies.

opportunity to join the mastermind and have one-on-one discussions about AI.

The continuous advancement of AI technology.

Kelly's webinar on utilizing AI tools beyond blogging

Multiplication of expertise and marketing capabilities through AI tools.

Timestamps:

[00:59] Introduction to Kelly

[02:43] Importance of leveraging AI in businesses

[05:02] The history of AI in our lives and its rapid advancement in recent years.

[09:23] Ways in which small businesses can successfully use AI

[11:44] The ability of AI tools to duplicate oneself and enhance productivity by mimicking brand personality

[14:25] Who should be learning A.I. in a small business setting

[18:32] The importance of repurposing content and using tools to create short-form videos for social media.

[19:50] Kelly’s advice to business owners interested to get started and leveraging A.I in their businesses,

[22:24] Mastermind $25 off a month coupon code. 

Notable Quotes:

[00:02:51] “We are at a place of technological advancement where AI is definitely a thing and it's not going to slow down. In fact, it will be hyperspeed from now on. So if you kind of are sitting in the back, kind of like a wait and see what happens, you're already behind.” 

[05:50] "AI is not a trend, it is not a fad. It is not going away. It's here to stay and it's just going to get even faster. The possibilities are endless."

[04:28] "We are at a paradigm shift. Just like when we went from Encyclopedia Britannica to Google, AI is the next big thing. It's not new, but it's becoming more accessible to everyday business owners. And that should excite you.

Resources:

Podcast: Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast

Join Mastermind

Email Bella: [email protected]

Sign up for a 20 mins call 

Book: Digital Etiquette For Dummies

Movie: Multiplicity 

Connect with Kelly Mirabella Noble

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Transcript:

Welcome to another episode of Bella in your business. My name is Bella Vasta. And today we got something special for you. We are continuing the AI chat with Miss Kelly Noble Mirabella, talking about AI and your pet business. If you are recently a part of the hiring for AI with the pet business, you saw my big announcement that we are going to be focusing all on AI in the jump mastermind in July and 2023. And not only that but if this interview excites you, which I know it will, you can also get some Kelly in your life one on one inside the mastermind as we talk about it all month long. As always, if you like this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, share. And of course, leave a review if you get a moment. You guys. Kelly has over a decade of experience in digital marketing, and social media marketing, she's a top chat marketer. She was the top trainer for many chats for a couple of years and educator specializing in constant content marketing, and digital marketing strategy. Kelly is the co-author of digital etiquette for Dummies. She has yes, if you're watching the video, you can see right behind her. She has worked with renowned companies such as Ecamm Agora Pulse, and many chats, and outbound engines on projects, ranging from content development and courses to video and promotional projects. So when I say that this person understands how to use it to leverage software, from a marketing perspective, to have the most bang for your buck, it's an understatement. Kelly, thanks for being here. And thanks for joining and just having this discussion.

Thanks so much for having me. I feel so under underdress compared to you look so gorgeous today. And I look like I'm going to the beach.

I have mascara lip gloss and my pajama shorts on. Okay, okay, I feel better now. Oh, my hair is very greasy. But thank you, thank you, no girl. This is just how we do and you know that. So AI is not a new thing. But businesses need to leverage it. And we kind of see all these things popping up everywhere. Like Canvas says they have their AI like licked up says they have their AI. What like, why is it important for businesses to leverage it? And is it that big of a deal that all these companies have AI? Like? Is it all considered the same? Like, break it down for people? Because they think they get excited about

it? Yeah, well, it can be overwhelming too because when something gets hot, it's everywhere. And so I think the important thing to note is that we are at a place in kind of technological advancement, where AI is a thing, and it's not going to slow down. It will be hyperspeed from now on. So if you kind of are sitting in the back, kind of like oh wait and see what happens you're already behind. So is it important for businesses to be jumping on this regardless of what industry you're in, I do think there's an application and I think having an understanding of how to use it is great. But you mentioned you know, all of these different companies like your canvas and then you have everyone's heard of Chad GPT and you know, click they all have this AI kind of starting to be intertwined, and the smart companies that are out there, the software companies they are utilizing AI because they see that it can help their clients but I think for you as a business owner the important thing to note is that you don't have to use them all because they're intertwined and a lot of the popular software that you're probably already utilizing you just use the ones that work best for you but it's going to do a lot for you so yes absolutely be using them it's important and don't sit back and you know to wait and see because you will be so far behind it will hurt your business

you heard it here first jumpers Do not wait back and sit back and wait and see just keep you know get to know all about it. Like I said we're gonna be talking all about it in the mastermind you can sign up for one month for all I care just to like to hear about it and then get out if you don't want to be in it every single month. I mean, why wouldn't you want to be amazing? But, you know, you need to just educate yourself guys. We're at the paradigm shift. And yeah, without this, just like, you know, when we went from Encyclopedia Britannica to Google, you know, like it is literally like it's here and it's not going away like Kelly said it's just gonna get even faster. So speaking of which, I mean, like, Can you shed some light on the history of AI in our lives because I think some people think that this is a brand new spanking thing and like it just happened right now, and it's a fad and it'll go away. There are a lot of people I think with that mindset, so can you set us straight if, if one of us is thinking that, yeah, absolutely, I think because it's such a hot topic right now, it seems like it's all just new and flashy and stuff. And I get it, I have always been really into emerging tech. So I've been an early adopter of things. And I've been using AI for I mean, as we see it today, like your chat GPT style. I've been using AI for over two years. And that doesn't mean it hasn't been around longer. In a setting where businesses can use it, that just means it's been around a while. And it's not going anywhere. And as someone who has been utilizing it in the way you kind of see it today, for the past few years, I can tell you that it is moved so fast in the last just the year just this year, not full circle year 365. But like in the last several months 2023.

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Hey Jumpers,  let's real talk, shall we? Running a business is an exhilarating adventure, full of thrilling victories and heart-pounding challenges. But let's face it, sometimes it can feel like we're juggling a dozen flaming swords while riding a unicycle on a tightrope. It's in those moments when you think you're nailing everything, only to be blindsided by sneaky bad habits like a lack of documentation, an overcomplicated system, or neglecting regular evaluation and improvement.

Join me in this episode of  Bella in Your Business podcast as I share the 3 of the biggest bad habits I see in pet-sitting businesses. Discover the power of documenting processes, simplifying systems, and regularly evaluating and improving your business systems. By doing so, you can enhance efficiency, save time, and create a better experience for your team and customers. Don't forget to join our mastermind program to learn more about leveraging AI and improving your business systems. Tune in now and take your pet business to the next level!

Let's dive in!

Topics & Key Points:

Leveraging AI in the pet business

Announcement of upcoming guest experts in AI

Importance of proper AI implementation and avoiding pitfalls

Three bad habits to quit for business success

What to expect in July in  the Mastermind program

Timestamps:

[03:34] Introduction to the three bad habits to quit today

[03:41] Habit 1: Lack of documentation 

[07:05] Habit 2: Overcomplicating your system

[09:27] Habit 3: Neglecting regular evaluation and improvement.

[10:08] Staying ahead of industry trends

[11:20] Recap  

Notable Quotes:

[04:27] “It's important to document the process protocols and guidelines. Think of it as your business playbook. Documenting not only brings consistency but also aids in training new hires and lays the foundation for scalable growth.”

[04:52] “Every single employee of yours should be able to go into a client profile into your private notes and understand what the root Even if the house is because every routine changes.”

[08:03] “Complicated systems not only waste time and energy, but they also breed frustration for you and your team. It's what makes people quit or ghost you or not go all the way through the training program or not all the way through the signup process.”

Resources:

Podcast: Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast

Join Mastermind

Email Bella: [email protected]

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Transcript:

Welcome to another episode of Bella in your business. I'm your host, Bella Vasta. And wow, what a week it's been currently we are a little bit halfway over with our Facebook group hiring for AI, hiring with AI for your pet business. And it's filled, packed honestly, with a ton of information about what you could be doing to leverage AI and your pet business specifically with hiring. Now in full disclosure, next month in the mastermind coming up in July of 2023, we are going to be talking all about how to use AI in your business, how to leverage it, and how to do it properly and not get garbage. Because I think when you first start and you're not sure what you're doing, you get a lot of garbage. And I want to help you avoid that. But guys AI is here to stay that's short for artificial intelligence. And next week on the podcast, we have Kelly Noble Mirabella joining us, she has been an expert trainer in AI for quite a few years, believe it or not, she was the mini chat head lead trainer as well as lots of other things that she's been doing with it. And I can't wait to have her on. We're also going to have in the future Dustin, who is the founder of Maggi. And what's happening a lot you guys is there are the basic,

artificial, intelligent languages. And what happens is all these developers are taking this language and adding it to practicality. So you don't have to use it in the raw form. Guys, this stuff is really exciting. And truly, honestly, if you ever want to truly be on the forage on the front, if you're a jumper, if you're looking towards the future, and what're the newest trends and the hottest things and the easiest way to save money and save time and move your business forward, have to not do things like hire, hire a technical writer, or a lawyer. It's amazing what you can do with artificial intelligence. I'm not saying that you don't need these people anymore. Let's be very clear. But I'm saying that the stuff that you bring to these people will save you hours of paying them for their time because what you bring them isn't in raw form. It's in really good professional form. So if you want to learn more about that, consider joining us in the mastermind jump consulting dotnet forward slash mastermind. If you're listening to this, maybe you're binging on below right now, if you're listening to this after July 2023, you can still join the mastermind you can go straight to the guide. And you can see all of the information that we have done for it because we put it kind of like in a file so that you can see all of it and just consume all of it. So it's not too late. All right. Well, today, I've been seeing some bad habits out there. And I don't want any jumpers to be victims of this. So we're going to talk about three bad habits to quit today to be successful in your business. So let's go. The very first thing. Before we get started, though, I want to implore you to subscribe to the podcast you guys. We're sitting at about 700 to 1000 downloads a week. We've got lots of you binging on Bella, and we've got lots of you signing up for that 20-minute call, which I love because I love meeting you. If you and I have never met, go ahead and jump on over to jump consulting dotnet forward slash 20. That is the number 22 Zero. And I can't wait to hear from you. All right, so let's get in today. I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to systems. And today we're going to talk about three bad habits that you need to break when it comes to your business systems. So the very first one is the lack of documentation. I know that you're all busy out there running around with a chicken with your head cut off, whether it's business stuff, whether it's personal stuff, you know, we're all busy, right? I think that's like an epidemic, honestly. But what I need to, you know put in your head is to not forget to document Well, what should we document Bella? Well, I'm so happy you asked. So I know it's mundane, and but it has a profound impact. And I want you to picture this, you have a team member who's unsure about how to handle a particular situation, or worse, they're out sick and you're left scrambling. Without proximate proper documentation. Chaos can arise. I'm sure as a business owners, we've all experienced this once or twice. And that's why it's important to document the process protocols and guidelines. Think of it as your business playbook. Documenting not only brings consistency but also aids in training new hires and lays the foundation for scalable growth. Now, one of my favorite hacks when it comes to this kind of thing of documentation is one about a visit and I've talked about this before in the podcast, but I can't stress it enough. Every single employee of yours should be able to go into a client profile into your private notes and understand what the root

Even if the house is because every routine changes, right? So it should be step one, unlock the door, step two, turn off the alarm. Step three, get the dog out of the crate. Step four, put the dog in the backyard to go to the bathroom. Step five, you know, refill the water bowl and stuff like that. Now, it's not telling you necessarily what the security code is, because you can go to the security code section and find that, but what it's doing is giving you factual step by step by step, and every employee should be responsible for updating the notes in this way, if you have this, what's going to happen is the client is now going to understand that they can trust your company, they can trust your brand, because no matter who comes in to help out with their pets, they're going to have the same experience, because you have documented it. Now on the flip side, if we have an employee that we needed to talk to, and we talked to them on the job, on the phone, on chat, whatever it might be, it's really important to follow up with an email. Hey, Susie, just following up on our conversation, making sure we're on the same page, we discussed that ABC happened and that in the future, we need x, y, and z to happen. We also discussed that if x, y z does not happen, then 123 will be the consequence, to please respond. And let me know that we're on the same page. And we agree. That's it.

That's it. And now you have this to come back on when ABC isn't done in the future, you understand. So the lack of documentation is a bad habit that I see all the time you want to document document document, not just to cya cover your but also so that you have it in writing. Because if you're like me, you probably forget things immediately, because there's just so much hitting you. And when it's documented that helps. And the third reason is that if and when you bring on an office manager, you will all have everything documented. So you want to teach these good habits to have and get rid of the bad habits. All right, moving right along, we. The second thing is overcomplicating your system, I see this all the time, this happens a lot with onboarding employees or onboarding clients. And that's how you lose people. That's where you have frustrations....

Are you ready to take your business to new heights of productivity and efficiency? In today's fast-paced world, staying on top of tasks and managing communication can be a daunting challenge. But fear not, because there's a trio of software solutions that can revolutionize the way you run your business: ChatGPT, ClickUp, and Slack. These powerful tools are designed to simplify your workflow, streamline communication, and bring a newfound sense of order to the chaos of systems and processes.

In today’s episode of the Bella in Your Business podcast, I invite you to explore the significance of establishing effective systems and processes within your business. Join me as we delve into three remarkable software tools that can assist you in creating and implementing these essential frameworks. Additionally, I highly recommend joining my Facebook group and participating in a mastermind program specifically designed to leverage the power of AI in business. Consolidating all your team's communications in a single platform is crucial for maintaining order and clarity, avoiding chaos and confusion. It's worth taking a moment to contemplate the benefits of investing in these software tools and the positive impact they can have on your business operations.

Let's get started!

Topics & Key Points:

Three software to help with your systems and processes

How you can use A.I. to help with hiring in business 

Systems and processes are the backbone of your business. 

Why you should join the Mastermind

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring.

Why you should have everything in one place for seamless communication and efficiency.

Timestamps:

[01:30] AI hiring group announcement 

[01:48] ChatGPT 

[07:29] ClickUp

[09:32] Slack 

[12:34] What we are talking about in the Mastermind

[13:21] Discount code for hiring with AI for your pet business 

Notable Quotes:

[00:03:44] “Systems and processes are the backbone of your business, right? It should run like a well-oiled machine to make sure everything moves smoothly, that everyone knows what they need to do, and that they have step by step. [00:03:55]

[00:11:17] “When you have problems or breakdowns in your company, I want you to think about it like, is it a people problem? Is it a process problem? And if you kind of consider those that will really help you figure out what you need, but you definitely need everything all in one place. [00:11:32]

[00:02:52] “If you don't understand how to leverage it and it's a mindset shift, then you're going to be terrible at it. And if you don't incorporate it into your business now, I'm telling you, in a year or two from now, you're going to be left behind because your competition will and you just have to learn how to leverage it.” [00:03:08]

Resources:

Podcast: Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast

Join Mastermind

Email Bella: [email protected]

Listen to  Learn How To Never Lose An Employee With Joey Coleman

Mentioned book: Never Lose an Employee Again by Joey Coleman

Code AI 20 for $20 off: jumpconsulting.net/hiringai

Connect with Bella

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Transcript:

Welcome to another episode of Bella in your business. My name is Bella Vasta. And I got some really fun stuff planned for you today, I'm going to give you something that is going to be very easy to take away and start running with whether you're already doing it or you've been thinking about doing it, it's going to help you because it's stuff that I have used in my own business, as well as many of my clients, it's going to be three software's it's going to help you with soft systems and processes. I'm talking a lot about systems and processes right now because that's what we're talking about the mastermind. And I want to open your mind to kind of be thinking about this topic because I don't think it's a topic that most people focus on a lot. When things go bad, or their guilt goes awry. They're like, Oh, my gosh, why are things happening? And sometimes the reason is, because of the systems, the system stunk. Or the systems need better work or your staff or whoever you delegated to, needed to have better systems to follow, and it falls back on you. But that's why we're talking a lot about this today. And our very first software that I'm gonna talk about is chat GPT. And before we get into that, I want to like tell you like, Have you signed up for our awesome, one-week course it starts like this weekend, this weekend, I'm gonna kind of start getting people into it. And then it's gonna be five days next week, Monday through Friday, the 19th to the 23rd of June, we are in 2023 if you're listening to us in the future, Hello, future. And guys, I'm starting this pop-up group. It's called hiring with AI. And it's a five-day pop-up Facebook group that's filled with extensive information on how you can use AI to help with hiring in your business. Guys, if you've ever sat there and wondered like, what do I write for a job post? What do I write for a question? Like a question in my phases to test for organization or communication? If you've ever asked like thought about what should I say in this rejection letter, what should I say in this, I'm offering you the job letter. These are all ways that AI Artificial Intelligence can help you with Now it's really important. And I want to make it clear this group is all going to be about what you can do. And then next in July, in the mastermind, we're making that month all AI. And I've got some pretty heavy-hitter experts coming in for my members. And I'm so excited because we're going to teach them how to leverage it. So it's not just a matter of, you know, typing it in, and then seeing what it spits back out. And that's it, it's a matter of learning how to finesse it. And it's not just chatting GPT. So chat, GBT is a very free open thing. You can Google it right now, and you can use it. But the problem is, is that garbage in equals garbage out. And if you don't understand how to leverage it, and it's a mindset shift, then you're going to be terrible at it. And if you don't incorporate it into your business, now, I'm telling you in a year or two from now, you're gonna be left behind because your competition will. And you just got to learn how to leverage it, you got to learn how to understand it so that you can bring other people in, and it's gonna be so great. So I encourage you to join this group, it's $47. Or you could use the coupon code ai 20. For $20 off for listening to this podcast, just go tojumpcxnsulting.net/hiringai. Okay, so we're, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, scratch that jumpconsulting.net/hiringai. Okay. And then use the code ai 20 for $20 off.

So let's get into it the three software's that can help you create your systems and processes, because we kind of discussed this before, like systems and processes are the backbone for your business, right? It should run like a well-oiled machine to make sure everything moves smoothly, and that everyone knows what they need to do. And they have a step-by-step I kinda put on my IG last week. It's called the mom test if you gave it to your mom, which you know how to do it. And so, let's talk about how the first software pick is chat GPT. So you may have heard it before you may not have heard of before chat. GPT is the AI language. So like, Russian, Spanish, you know, and what happens is it can come out with better versions of versions in December it was 3.5. Right now at the time of the recording, it's 4.0, and 4.5 is on the horizon. But you don't just have chat GPT, because chat GPT is open to almost everyone or you can get a paid version, but it's very, very slow. You can, you can do other things like this other awesome software called Maggi ma G AI. If you want to jump consulting.net forward slash ma G AI, you can go through my partner link, but they use some other models that make it so fast. It is literally in my business, it is the difference between Chachi BT image is like remember, when we used to do dial-up, then we used to have to wait for a very long time for it to do it. Well, that's what kind of chat GPT is becoming. And it's like magic is like the high-speed internet. But regardless of how we're going to use it, I want you to know that it's an interchangeable chat. GPT is a great entry-level. Let's get our feet wet. Let's play with this. I've never done like, I've never used this before kind of thing. So with chat GPT, you could ask for prompts that will help you write your systems and processes. So let's say you needed a standard email response for common customer inquiries, simply chat asked to chat GPT to generate a well-crafted personal template. You can also rely on it to create social media posts or product descriptions, saving you time and effort. Or maybe even redesign the FAQ page for your site. Maybe you want to have an FAQ page, but you're not sure how you should say it in a fun, friendly pet loving tone. You can put in a prompt like chat, GPT, I need help creating a standard email response from common question customer increase like, and then you put it in, and it will give you some feedback, then that's where the finessing starts back and forth. So like I said, in the mastermind in July, we are going to be teaching this, we're not going to be showing you what you can do, we're going to tell you and show you how you can do all of this stuff, I am going to do screen recordings, I'm going to like let it literally if you consider yourself a leader in this industry, then you need to join us in the mastermind in July....