The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts!
Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of
... moreBy Jo & Vicky
The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts!
Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of
... moreThe podcast currently has 25 episodes available.
On today's Let's Talk Dog Business episode, Jo & Vicky talk about how brilliant dog trainers are at losing clients. They cover the unconscious ways dog trainers repel clients, explaining how to structure your dog training programs for maximum effectiveness and helping owners to realise that you can help them with far more than their original problem. Including how to see things from a client's perspective and communicate with them effectively.
This episode will stop you from inadvertently turning people away.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘Tell people what you do best. Stop trying to be everything to everyone. ´
‘We need to cover old ground again and again… because that’s got to become a habit in that human.’
‘You cannot market to the same people, for opposite ends of the (pricing) spectrum.’
‘If you don't know your client, well, how can you know what they actually want? ´
SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness
https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness
Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com
Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – managing two successful businesses, pursuing a full-time university degree, and parenting two little ones under four. Each of their homes combined is a lively menagerie, housing five dogs and an abundance of chickens.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts!
Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of owning a dog business, spotlighting inspiring stories of individuals who've seamlessly woven their passion into a profitable lifestyle. Tune in for candid discussions on the human behaviour behind dogs, strategies to attract dream clients, and a behind-the-scenes look at Jo and Vicky's collaborative training ventures. Get ready for client interviews, tales behind the dogs, and insightful perspectives from actual dog owners on what they seek in a trainer. This is your go-to source for navigating the dynamic world where business meets the wagging tails.
On today's episode of Let's Talk Dog Business, we have Michael Accetta, this is an episode you do not want to miss. He is a breath of fresh air, and you will walk away with some amazing tips to start implementing immediately.
Taking a strategic approach to running a dog training business, focusing on operational efficiency, effective marketing, and confident sales strategies is the key to success. Micheal explains how to do all of this, in many cases, using real world examples.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘When you're starting, you got to focus on one thing. ´
‘You are worth more than what you think you are, value your time and access.’
‘You have to start and then fix it later.’
GUEST RESOURCES
https://dogtrainingdone.com/
https://caninebusinessbuilder.com/
SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness
https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness
Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com
Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – managing two successful businesses, pursuing a full-time university degree, and parenting two little ones under four. Each of their homes combined is a lively menagerie, housing five dogs and an abundance of chickens.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts!
Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of owning a dog business, spotlighting inspiring stories of individuals who've seamlessly woven their passion into a profitable lifestyle. Tune in for candid discussions on the human behaviour behind dogs, strategies to attract dream clients, and a behind-the-scenes look at Jo and Vicky's collaborative training ventures. Get ready for client interviews, tales behind the dogs, and insightful perspectives from actual dog owners on what they seek in a trainer. This is your go-to source for navigating the dynamic world where business meets the wagging tails.
On today's episode of Let's Talk Dog Business, find out how you are potentially losing £1000s in your business. Jo & Vicky have put this particular podcast together to help the people who have contacted them recently saying that they struggle when someone rings them to enquire about booking their services.
If you want to know how to convert those phone enquiries into bookings, this is the episode for you. Jo & Vicky explain how not to be too salesy, which puts people off, while still sharing how you can help them. This episode includes invaluable phrases and questions you can adapt and use during your calls.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘You will lose money in your business if you do not get this process right. ´
‘Find out about the client before you decide to work with them.’
‘Every little bit of information you give them should be strategic.’
SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness
https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness
Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com
Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – managing two successful businesses, pursuing a full-time university degree, and parenting two little ones under four. Each of their homes combined is a lively menagerie, housing five dogs and an abundance of chickens.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts!
Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of owning a dog business, spotlighting inspiring stories of individuals who've seamlessly woven their passion into a profitable lifestyle. Tune in for candid discussions on the human behaviour behind dogs, strategies to attract dream clients, and a behind-the-scenes look at Jo and Vicky's collaborative training ventures. Get ready for client interviews, tales behind the dogs, and insightful perspectives from actual dog owners on what they seek in a trainer. This is your go-to source for navigating the dynamic world where business meets the wagging tails.
In this episode, Jo & Vicky are joined by Kim Brophey, they will be talking all things L.E.G.S, but not in the way you may expect. She shares her journey from running her behaviour centre to launching her world-renowned L.E.G.S course, teaching, consulting and presenting. Kim has recently launched a new online education centre to reintroduce Applied Ethology to the industry.
She talks about dealing with imposter syndrome, online bullying, being at the helm of two huge businesses and getting back to enjoying a more balanced life.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘The model is burnout, bleed yourself dry. It's a self-destroying martyrdom kind of profession.’
‘We are making more of an impact one human being at a time … they are then going to start treating their other humans in their lifestyle differently .’
‘Forget the ego system, join the ecosystem.’
GUEST RESOURCES
https://www.familydogmediation.com/
SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness
https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness
Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com
Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/
KELLY DUNBAR MENTORSHIP
https://mailchi.mp/c3b471796d88/kelly-dunbars-more-than-mentorship-membership-inquiry
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – managing two successful businesses, pursuing a full-time university degree, and parenting two little ones under four. Each of their homes combined is a lively menagerie, housing five dogs and an abundance of chickens.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts!
Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of owning a dog business, spotlighting inspiring stories of individuals who've seamlessly woven their passion into a profitable lifestyle. Tune in for candid discussions on the human behaviour behind dogs, strategies to attract dream clients, and a behind-the-scenes look at Jo and Vicky's collaborative training ventures. Get ready for client interviews, tales behind the dogs, and insightful perspectives from actual dog owners on what they seek in a trainer. This is your go-to source for navigating the dynamic world where business meets the wagging tails.
In this episode, Jo & Vicky discuss why winging it with no plan, isn´t any good for anybody. They both share what motivated them to start a dog training business. Vicky explains how losing focus on her why led to her winging it which created problems for her and her business. Jo & Vicky discuss why that happens and how to completely avoid that situation.
They also discuss how having a clear why and goals makes running your business so much easier and helps you to grow. Jo & Vicky also explain exactly how their business coaching service works.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘I wanted to play my part in preventing the problems that people relinquish their dogs in rescue for. ´
‘If I hadn't concentrated on understanding what that why was, then I wouldn't have been able to grow the business in the way that I did.’
‘Never ever think that if you start having targets that are financial, that that is going to take away from your clients because it won't.’
SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness
https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness
KELLY DUNBAR MENTORSHIP
https://mailchi.mp/c3b471796d88/kelly-dunbars-more-than-mentorship-membership-inquiry
Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com
Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – managing two successful businesses, pursuing a full-time university degree, and parenting two little ones under four. Each of their homes combined is a lively menagerie, housing five dogs and an abundance of chickens.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts!
Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of owning a dog business, spotlighting inspiring stories of individuals who've seamlessly woven their passion into a profitable lifestyle. Tune in for candid discussions on the human behaviour behind dogs, strategies to attract dream clients, and a behind-the-scenes look at Jo and Vicky's collaborative training ventures. Get ready for client interviews, tales behind the dogs, and insightful perspectives from actual dog owners on what they seek in a trainer. This is your go-to source for navigating the dynamic world where business meets the wagging tails.
In this episode, Jo & Vicky are joined by Andrew Hale, a human behaviourist who switched to specialising in the behaviour of other animals, in particular dogs. He, Jo & Vicky discuss, in-depth, how to take care of your wellbeing while working in the dog industry.
Andrew explains why the damaging behaviour patterns he sees in those who work in the industry develop and what to do about them. This episode is packed with practical advice you can use to build your self-esteem, avoid burnout, ensure that you get to do the work you love and truly help your clients.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘People talk about finding ways to believe in yourself. Actually, I think the first thing is to find ways to be yourself, ´
‘Burnout, compassion, fatigue, and imposter syndrome, they're all kind of connected.’
‘The more our purpose is about our mission, the better.’
‘You cannot be empathetic and compassionate to others. If you're not compassionate, with good boundaries yourself.’
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://dogcc.org
Socials - @DogCentredCare
https://caninearthritis.co.uk/
SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness
https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness
Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com
Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/
KELLY DUNBAR MENTORSHIP
https://mailchi.mp/c3b471796d88/kelly-dunbars-more-than-mentorship-membership-inquiry
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – managing two successful businesses, pursuing a full-time university degree, and parenting two little ones under four. Each of their homes combined is a lively menagerie, housing five dogs and an abundance of chickens.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts!
Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of owning a dog business, spotlighting inspiring stories of individuals who've seamlessly woven their passion into a profitable lifestyle. Tune in for candid discussions on the human behaviour behind dogs, strategies to attract dream clients, and a behind-the-scenes look at Jo and Vicky's collaborative training ventures. Get ready for client interviews, tales behind the dogs, and insightful perspectives from actual dog owners on what they seek in a trainer. This is your go-to source for navigating the dynamic world where business meets the wagging tails.
In this episode, Jo & Vicky are joined by Hannah Molloy to talk about how to find your purpose and why character development is important for growing your business. Hannah is a qualified animal behaviourist who with her team has trained 10,000 dogs in 10 years and featured in the TV show Puppy School. Today, she is a government advisor, author, and the creator of a dog body language qualification.
Hannah shares how she built her business and the role that grace, manifestation, her faith and giving back have played in her life and success.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘For me, changing the world looks like people being kinder to their dogs. ´
‘What you define as success, if you are growing, will continually shift.’
‘Use social media, don´t let social media use you.’
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.amplifiedbehaviour.com
Socials - @amplifiedbehaviour or @thehannahmolloy
Hannah´s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Whats-My-Dog-Thinking-Understand-ebook/dp/B08DXZ6MK1/
Strength Finders - https://www.amazon.co.uk/StrengthsFinder-2-0-Upgraded-Discover-Strengths/dp/159562015X
SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness
https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness
Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com
Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/
KELLY DUNBAR MENTORSHIP
https://mailchi.mp/c3b471796d88/kelly-dunbars-more-than-mentorship-membership-inquiry
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – managing two successful businesses, pursuing a full-time university degree, and parenting two little ones under four. Each of their homes combined is a lively menagerie, housing five dogs and an abundance of chickens.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts!
Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of owning a dog business, spotlighting inspiring stories of individuals who've seamlessly woven their passion into a profitable lifestyle. Tune in for candid discussions on the human behaviour behind dogs, strategies to attract dream clients, and a behind-the-scenes look at Jo and Vicky's collaborative training ventures. Get ready for client interviews, tales behind the dogs, and insightful perspectives from actual dog owners on what they seek in a trainer. This is your go-to source for navigating the dynamic world where business meets the wagging tails.
In this episode, Jo & Vicky are joined by Sarah Whitehead, an internationally renowned canine behaviour and trainer, speaker, and author. She started working in the industry 35 years ago when only Barbara Woodhouse talked about dog training. At that time, hardly anyone had heard of positive reinforcement clicker training.
Sarah talks about what working in the industry was like. She, Jo & Vicky discuss how to manage the fact that working as a dog trainer is so stressful and how to reduce your stress levels. Sarah also reveals a really interesting new dog business model which anyone can start providing.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘From the outset, go, this is what I want to do, and this is what I don´t and be really comfortable with that. ´
‘We need to make it much easier for people and be much more professional.’
‘Invest in yourself, invest in your business…it will avoid burnout.’
GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES
https://sarahwhitehead.com/
https://sarahwhitehead.thinkific.com/
SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness
https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness
Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com
Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/
KELLY DUNBAR MENTORSHIP
https://mailchi.mp/c3b471796d88/kelly-dunbars-more-than-mentorship-membership-inquiry
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – managing two successful businesses, pursuing a full-time university degree, and parenting two little ones under four. Each of their homes combined is a lively menagerie, housing five dogs and an abundance of chickens.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts!
Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of owning a dog business, spotlighting inspiring stories of individuals who've seamlessly woven their passion into a profitable lifestyle. Tune in for candid discussions on the human behaviour behind dogs, strategies to attract dream clients, and a behind-the-scenes look at Jo and Vicky's collaborative training ventures. Get ready for client interviews, tales behind the dogs, and insightful perspectives from actual dog owners on what they seek in a trainer. This is your go-to source for navigating the dynamic world where business meets the wagging tails.
In this episode, Jo & Vicky talk about dog training from a client's perspective. They are sitting down with Jess Bolton, who is an author, podcaster and content creator who mostly works on Instagram. Through these mediums, she has been telling the story of Jess her very anxious 10-year-old whippet and their new anxious dog Otto. Sharing her experiences and those of other owners of anxious pets.
Jess explains how specialist trainers have helped her and her husband to understand their anxious dogs. Enabling them to help both dogs, while looking after their own mental health.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘She's worried about leaving the house, meeting new people and being anywhere near the edge of her comfort zone. ´
‘With anxious dogs, you have to go straight to the professionals and get yourself some really robust support.’
‘Manage those expectations up front.’
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.worriedwhippet.co.uk/
Worried Whippet by Jess Bolton - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Worried-Whippet-Book-Bravery-Bolton/dp/1400242126
https://www.instagram.com/worriedwhippet/
Brave Little Podcast - https://shows.acast.com/brave-little-podcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@worriedwhippet
SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness
https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness
Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com
Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/
KELLY DUNBAR MENTORSHIP
https://mailchi.mp/c3b471796d88/kelly-dunbars-more-than-mentorship-membership-inquiry
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – managing two successful businesses, pursuing a full-time university degree, and parenting two little ones under four. Each of their homes combined is a lively menagerie, housing five dogs and an abundance of chickens.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts!
Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of owning a dog business, spotlighting inspiring stories of individuals who've seamlessly woven their passion into a profitable lifestyle. Tune in for candid discussions on the human behaviour behind dogs, strategies to attract dream clients, and a behind-the-scenes look at Jo and Vicky's collaborative training ventures. Get ready for client interviews, tales behind the dogs, and insightful perspectives from actual dog owners on what they seek in a trainer. This is your go-to source for navigating the dynamic world where business meets the wagging tails.
For this episode, Jo & Vicky are joined by the very intriguing Caroline Griffith who is known as The Spiritual Dog Trainer. She is the founder and owner of Canine Flow, which is a way of understanding, training, and being with dogs that is unlike any other. It is a unique spiritual approach that strengthens your connection with your dog and others.
Caroline explains how she learned to do this and how you can do the same. She shares the details of what people learn in her retreats. Including, using hypnotherapy, the Fibonacci sequence, nutrition, and the law of attraction to connect with, help, heal, and train dogs. Invaluable skills that are very much in demand.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘All of my dogs have been not just teachers, but way showers towards a different way of being. ´
‘When we are working with dogs, we are working really with our heart space.’
‘Get into the mind space of your potential client.’
GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES
https://canineflow.com/
https://www.facebook.com/canineflow/
https://www.facebook.com/LoveWoofandWonder/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnFk5tfT8Cx-43uqJanT1aA
Oracle dog cards - https://canineflow.com/resources/heart-deck
https://canineflow.com/insights/how-the-fibonacci-sequence-relates-to-dog-training
SOCIALS
https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness
https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness
https://www.caninebusinessacademy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/
KELLY DUNBAR MENTORSHIP
https://mailchi.mp/c3b471796d88/kelly-dunbars-more-than-mentorship-membership-inquiry
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – managing two successful businesses, pursuing a full-time university degree, and parenting two little ones under four. Each of their homes combined is a lively menagerie, housing five dogs and an abundance of chickens.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The ultimate hub for dog business enthusiasts!
Join hosts Jo and Vicky as they unravel the entrepreneurial journey within the canine realm. This podcast delves deep into the business side of owning a dog business, spotlighting inspiring stories of individuals who've seamlessly woven their passion into a profitable lifestyle. Tune in for candid discussions on the human behaviour behind dogs, strategies to attract dream clients, and a behind-the-scenes look at Jo and Vicky's collaborative training ventures. Get ready for client interviews, tales behind the dogs, and insightful perspectives from actual dog owners on what they seek in a trainer. This is your go-to source for navigating the dynamic world where business meets the wagging tails.
The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.