Digging Into the Pet Industry™

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As you plan for 2023 and take a look back at all that your business has accomplished in 2022, remember the positives.  In this episode, Nancy, Founder and President of American Pet Professionals, discusses how to not let disappointment or sudden changes throw us off course.  She digs into how we can manage our expectations when it comes to our pet business goals for the new year. 

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We all strive to understand our dogs better. In this episode, Liz Murdoch of Talking With the Dogs goes into detail about how pet parents can strengthen the bond they have with their pets, how animal communication may have more scientific evidence than many of us realized, and how animal communication has made a difference in the service dog industry.

You can learn more about Liz and what she does here:

www.talkingwiththedogs.com

 
Download your 2023 Pet Events Calendar here:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/peteventscalendar/

Learn more about American Pet Professionals:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/

Connect with Nancy Hassel on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhassel/

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How can your pet fly safely with you when you travel via an airline? In this episode, Dr. Nelva Bryant shares how she works with airlines and pet parents to develop the best airline pet travel practices to ensure that pets arrive safely.

She tells us about what to do and what to avoid to successfully prepare your pets for safe air travel.

You can learn more about Dr. Nelva Bryant, DVM, MPH and When Pets Fly here: https://whenpets.com/

Download your 2023 Pet Events Calendar here:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/peteventscalendar/

Learn more about American Pet Professionals:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/

Connect with Nancy Hassel on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhassel/

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Peggy Rose Hoyt of Animal Care Trust USA joins us to discuss the growing trend of including pets in personal estate planning. So, how do you set up a trust for your pets? Peggy maps out not only the steps we need to take but also the specific details that we need to think about when planning for our pet's future.

 You can learn more about Peggy and Animal Care Trust USA here:

www.ACT4pets.org 

www.HoytBryan.com 

Download your 2023 Pet Events Calendar here:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/peteventscalendar/

Learn more about American Pet Professionals:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/

Connect with Nancy Hassel on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhassel/

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Why is an online presence so important for pet businesses, especially pet service providers? Hector Ocasio of Pet Connect Business answers this question and more, while sharing how you can easily build a website and/ or mobile app for your pet business with Pet Connect Business.

You can learn more about Hector and Pet Connect Business here: https://petconnectbusiness.com 

Download your 2023 Pet Events Calendar here:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/peteventscalendar/

Learn more about American Pet Professionals:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/

Connect with Nancy Hassel on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhassel/

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If you haven't done so yet, please follow or subscribe to our podcast! We have many solo episodes here on the podcast with ideas, tips and information about pet businesses and the pet industry. And many more incredible pet industry professionals in future episodes. If you're not following the podcast you will miss out on valuable information. Follow now!

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 So many pet business owners are overthinking their TikTok strategy.  Are you? Find out in this episode as Nancy Hassel, Founder and President of American Pet Professionals digs in and shares how you can simplify your TikTok strategy while still seeing growth and driving traffic to your pet business both locally and online. 

Grab our TikTok Hooks & Ideas Workbook here to help you get started:
https://stan.store/americanpetpros/americanpetpros_store/page/81123

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Submit a pet event for our Pet Events Newsletter:
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Grab your calendar here: 2023 Pet Industry Events Calendar!

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So, how does animal communication work, and how can it help high-powered CEOs? How can it help veterinarians deal with the emotional toll of their work? In this episode, Jill Lauri from Healing With Animals discusses how she guides people through emotional challenges with their pets and helps distraught pet parents navigate illness, aging, grief, and loss.

You can learn more about Jill here:

www.HealingWithAnimals.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilllauri/

Download your 2023 Pet Events Calendar here:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/peteventscalendar/

Learn more about American Pet Professionals:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/

Connect with Nancy Hassel on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhassel/

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If you haven't done so yet, please follow or subscribe to our podcast! We have many solo episodes here on the podcast with ideas, tips and information about pet businesses and the pet industry. And many more incredible pet industry professionals in future episodes. If you're not following the podcast you will miss out on valuable information. Follow now!

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Let's dig into how to host your own pet event for your pet business.  Whether you're looking for fresh pet event ideas or looking for pointers on how to plan and promote a successful pet event, this episode is for you!

Planning the Purrfect Pet Event - the course!
http://www.purrfectpetevents.com/

200+ Pet Event Ideas Ebook:
https://stan.store/americanpetpros/americanpetpros_store/page/55552

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Submit a pet event for our Pet Events Newsletter:
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Grab your calendar here: 2024 Pet Industry Events Calendar!

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If you haven't done so yet, please follow or subscribe to our podcast! We have many solo episodes here on the podcast with ideas, tips and information about pet businesses and the pet industry. And many more incredible pet industry professionals in future episodes. If you're not following the podcast you will miss out on valuable information. Follow now!

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Why are credit card processing fees so high? If you've ever wondered this while taking payment for the pet products or services that you offer, Mark Sage and Jeff Shavitz have the answer. Mark and Jeff's company, Merchant Advocate, does the sleuthing to find out and help reduce the cost of accepting credit cards by working with your current credit card processor. Helping pet business owners save money that they didn't know they could be saving.
 
To learn more about Merchant Advocate and what they do, visit:
 Merchantadvocate.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/merchant-advocate/

Download your 2023 Pet Events Calendar here:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/peteventscalendar/

Learn more about American Pet Professionals:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/

Connect with Nancy Hassel on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhassel/

Support the show

If you haven't done so yet, please follow or subscribe to our podcast! We have many solo episodes here on the podcast with ideas, tips and information about pet businesses and the pet industry. And many more incredible pet industry professionals in future episodes. If you're not following the podcast you will miss out on valuable information. Follow now!

Music: "You Can Do More" by lemonmusicstudio

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Why is saying thank you so important in the pet industry? In this episode, Nancy Hassel, Founder and President of American Pet Professionals, discusses why showing our appreciation is so important and how we can say thank you in different and meaningful ways.

For our full blog post on Saying Thank You  go to:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/why-saying-thank-you-is-important-for-your-pet-business/

Download your 2023 Pet Events Calendar here:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/peteventscalendar/

Learn more about American Pet Professionals:
https://americanpetprofessionals.com/

Connect with Nancy Hassel on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhassel/

Support the show

If you haven't done so yet, please follow or subscribe to our podcast! We have many solo episodes here on the podcast with ideas, tips and information about pet businesses and the pet industry. And many more incredible pet industry professionals in future episodes. If you're not following the podcast you will miss out on valuable information. Follow now!

Music: "You Can Do More" by lemonmusicstudio