In this episode, we're not just talking about products, sales or marketing, we're talking about how to make people's and pets lives better. I absolutely love that today's guest said that one of her favorite resources is the dog park - I know that I get most of my news, shopping tips, recipes and dog momming advice from my park friends so that advice is on point and so authentic. You're going to love this conversation, let's dive right into it!

On this episode, I'm talking to an artist who's taken her creative skill set and combined it with business experience in a variety of industries to create a successful pet brand. Style and design are at the core of everything she does, but operations, hiring, and accounting are necessary components that she's figured out through trial and error and with the help of a support network. Listen until the end to hear all about her dog's obsession with Chewbacca! Let's dive in!

(00:00) Intro (00:30) Introducing Sarah Rowe(02:40) What was Sarah's path that led her to Lion and Wolf(08:08) How does sourcing help Sarah with her textile printing(9:29) How she manages her time between operations and creativity(14:43) What are the qualifications when hiring a seamstress(17:10) How her business grows organically(24:57) Hear about Sarah's dog Pheiff(27:08) Where to find Sarah Rowe

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I'm so excited to bring you this interview with a dog harness designer based in Paris, France. Her lifelong passion for dogs and history with some unique rescues inspires the collection that's all handmade in Germany with 100% vegan materials. I think you'll be so inspired by the passion she has for dogs and how that translates into a really unique and fun product.

(00:00) Intro (00:29) Introducing Jennifer Schwientek(02:11) How Jennifer was inspired and started PetitVoyou(05:12) What Jennifer's dog Santana was a part of her process(14:56) How she came up with the different styles and types(17:33) How she got the word out in only 2 years(19:50) Where PetitVoyou is being carried(22:56) Hear about Jennifer's two current puppies(28:31) Where to find Jennifer Schwientek

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In today's episode, we're talking about a much-requested topic - Kickstarter! Today's guest has a live Kickstarter campaign that already been successfully funded and continues to gain support. Hear about how she prototyped her design with the help of her mom's sewing skills and then found a manufacturer when she was ready to produce at scale. Of course, you'll also want to hear about her rescue dogs who inspired the product and this entrepreneurial venture.

(00:00) Intro (00:29) Introducing Gretchen Dill of Muttruk(04:06) Gretchen Dill's Inspiration for making her new product design(15:13) What led Gretchen to crowdfund this project on Kickstarter(17:22) What have you learned about the crowdfunding process(19:48) Tips on making a good video for Kickstarter(21:38) How to get the interest of the crowd(24:06) The backstory of how Phoenix and Lander came into Gretchen's life(27:27) Where to find Gretchen Dill

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One of the best ways to market your online store is to have customers who already love you singing your praises to their friends. In this episode, I'm going to walk you through how to set up a rewards program for your online shop. I'll cover various apps you can use to build it, things to consider when structuring your program and how to get the word out about it.

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