Paws And Profits With Karen Laws

By Karen Laws

Are you looking for a way to take your passion for working with dogs into a profit? Welcome the Paws and Profits Podcast where you can where you can have fun doing what you love training d... more

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The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.

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September 11, 2025Creating a Podcast That Converts: A Guide for Dog Trainers
Boost Your Dog Training Business with Podcasts: Insights from David JoyceWelcome to Paws and Profits, the podcast for dog trainers who want to grow their business without losing their sanity—or their passion. I’m Karen Laws, dog trainer, business coach, and your guide to blending your love for dogs with smart business strategies.In this episode, I’m joined by David Joyce, podcast guru and owner of Treblecock Studio. We’re diving into how podcasting can be a game-changer for dog trainers looking to attract dedicated clients who are serious about learning to "talk dog" and connect on a deeper level with their pups.Here’s What You’ll Get:
The no-nonsense tools you need to start a podcast on a budget.
Tips for creating episodes that actually matter to your audience.
How to use podcasts to connect with dog owners who want results (and are willing to pay for them).
Strategies to stand out in a crowded space without wasting time.
The long-term benefits of podcasting as part of your business strategy.
If you’re ready to attract more clients, build trust, and showcase your expertise, this episode is your roadmap. David and I break it down so you can take action.Let’s talk about how to make podcasting work for your business.From first-time podcasters to established creators, David’s commitment to high-quality production ensures your voice is heard—literally and figuratively. David’s expertise will inspire you to take action and create a podcast that works for your business.
Connect with David Joyce:
Website: www.treblecock.ca
Instagram: @treblecock_studio
Facebook: Treblecock Studio
Email: [email protected]
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39min
August 28, 2025Grow Your Dog Training Business with Jamie Savage’s Smart Hiring Tips
Scaling Your Dog Training Business with Smart Hiring — Featuring Jamie Savage!

Feeling stuck wearing all the hats in your dog training business? Wondering when — and how — to start building a real team?This week on Paws and Profits: Unleash Your Inner Intrapreneur, host Karen Laws is joined by Jamie Savage, Interim CEO of Startup Canada and Founder of The Leadership Agency, to break down the exact blueprint for scaling your business by hiring the right people at the right time. Jamie shares powerful, real-world advice that every growth-minded trainer needs to hear.What You’ll Learn:
🧩 How to stand out using measurable success metrics (not just marketing fluff).
🚀 Why scaling your business starts with hiring talent and potential, not just experience.
🗂 How to delegate tasks smartly and structure your team for sustainable growth.
💰 Why financial planning is crucial before you hire — and how to do it without sinking the ship.
🔥 Actionable steps for building visibility, networking wisely, and finding mentorship that actually moves the needle.

If you’re serious about scaling — not just surviving — this episode is your playbook.
👉 Tune in now and get ready to grow your business with confidence and clarity!

🎧 Listen and Learn:
Website: https://ontariodogtrainer.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KarenDogTrainer
LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlawstheontariodogtrainer/You can find Jamie Savage at:
Guest’s Website: https://www.leadershipagency.com
Guest’s Company Website: https://www.leadershipagency.com
Guest’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiehoobanoff/
Instagram: @jamiehoobanoffsavage
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38min
August 14, 2025How to Stand Out in a Crowded Dog Training Market
🎙️ From Ice Skates to AI: How to Build Online Confidence with Colin ScotlandStruggling to transition your dog training biz from in-person to online without feeling like a deer in headlights?This week on Paws and Profits, I’m joined by the brilliant Colin Scotland, marketing strategist and AI expert for purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Colin’s not just here to talk tech—he’s here to help you overcome the fear of visibility, embrace your voice, and harness AI to grow a business that feels like you.Whether you're camera-shy, overwhelmed by digital content, or just plain tired of staring at a blank blog post, Colin lays out a clear, encouraging roadmap.🎯 In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why mindset—not tools—is the first step to showing up online confidently
How to overcome camera fear with Colin’s energy hacks and storytelling tricks
What Google’s E-E-A-T framework means for small business visibility
How to prompt AI so it sounds like you, not a robot from 2012
Why your mess is actually your magnetic marketing message
How to shift from "selling" to deeply serving your people online

🔥 Whether you’re toeing the digital waters or ready to rocket across the rink, this one will spark your courage and get you moving.👉 Tune in now and start skating like you mean it.Learn more:
Website: ontariodogtrainer.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KarenDogTrainer
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karenlawstheontariodogtrainer/You can find Colin Scotland at:
Website: colinscotland.com
Company: colinscotland.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/colinscotland#DogTrainerBusiness #OnlineMarketingForTrainers #AIForEntrepreneurs #KarenLaws #PawsAndProfits #DogTrainerPodcast #SmallBusinessMindset #CameraConfidence #EATSEO #BuildYourVoice
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50min
July 23, 2025Overcoming Video Fear: Live Marketing Tips for Dog Trainers
Are you putting off live video because you “have a face for radio” or dread the tech headaches? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not stuck.In this episode of Paws and Profits: Unleash Your Inner Intrepreneur, I’m joined by live video marketing expert Ian Anderson Gray. We tackle the fear, fuss, and false starts that hold dog trainers and solopreneurs back from using video to grow their business.Ian shares how live video can build trust faster than anything else online—and how even introverts (yes, including him!) can show up with confidence, without chasing perfection.🎯 Here's what you’ll learn:
How to shift your mindset from self-conscious to service-focused

Why perfectionism is killing your momentum—and what to do instead

How to turn one live video into a podcast, social clips, and more

Tools Ian recommends to make going live easy—even if tech isn't your thing

Why your audience wants your mistakes (yes, even barking dogs and mic flubs)

How to create 5 types of engaging video content using Ian’s BLAST method

🎬 If you’ve been hiding behind the scenes, it’s time to step out and be seen. This episode will give you the clarity, confidence, and tools to finally hit “Go Live.”👉 Listen now and start showing up like the pro you are.Website: https://ontariodogtrainer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenDogTrainer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlawstheontariodogtrainer/🔗 You can find Ian Anderson Gray at:
Website: https://iag.me
Company: https://seriouslysocial.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianandersongray/#LiveVideoMarketing #DogTrainerBusiness #SmallBusinessGrowth #VideoConfidence #PawsAndProfits #KarenLaws
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40min
July 03, 2025 Matt Diamante
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43min
June 12, 2025Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Building Media Relationships as a Dog Trainer with Bakari Savage
Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Building Media Relationships as a Dog Trainer with Bakari SavageStruggling to get noticed by the media — or worse, feeling invisible when you try?
You’re not alone, but it’s fixable.This week on Paws and Profits: Unleash Your Inner Intrapreneur, Karen Laws sits down with CP24 journalist and co-anchor Bakari Savage to reveal how dog trainers and entrepreneurs can build powerful media connections that turn exposure into growth.
Bakari shares real-world insights that will help you stop spinning your wheels and start getting seen.In this episode, you’ll discover:
🎯 How to create media pitches that actually get answered.
💬 Why social media practice makes perfect for live TV.
🤝 How to build genuine relationships with journalists (no smarmy networking needed).
🚀 Why collaboration — not competition — accelerates your visibility and success.
📺 Action steps to ace your first (or next) live appearance like a pro.
🔥 How to keep your messaging sharp, clear, and confidence-driven.

Bakari’s insights will help you step up your game, whether you’re pitching your first segment or building your brand online.Connect with Bakari Savage
Website: bksavage.com
Instagram: @bakarisavage
LinkedIn: Bakari Savage
Ready to grow your reach and get your story heard?
👉 Tune in now — and start building the media connections that will change your business.
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26min
June 04, 20254 Days. 1 Tribe. Unlimited Growth: Inside the DTTA Spring 2025 Summit 💥
Can you really transform your confidence, clarity, and dog training business in just four days?If you’ve ever felt isolated in your journey as a dog trainer—or unsure how to level up your skills and business without burning out—this episode is your wake-up call.This week, Karen recaps the Spring 2025 Dog Trainer TRIBE Summit, a powerhouse in-person event for members of the Dog Trainer Training Academy. This wasn’t just a workshop. It was a full-on transformation—professionally, emotionally, and practically.Hear what happened when a group of like-minded, driven dog trainers came together to connect, collaborate, and walk away changed.🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why building a like-minded community is the antidote to imposter syndrome
How client role-play unlocks a trainer’s ability to teach with confidence
The simple mindset shift that turns leash chaos into calm communication
Why understanding breed drives matters more than obedience drills
How mentorship accelerates both skill and self-belief
The magic behind structured social time (and why it belongs on your agenda)

Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro, this episode will light a fire under your plans for growth.👉 Listen now, and find your people.🔗 Resources:
Website: https://ontariodogtrainer.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenDogTrainer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlawstheontariodogtrainer/🎙️ No guest this week—just real, raw reflections from the TRIBE. But if you’re interested in joining our next summit, stay close!#DogTrainerLife #DogTrainerCommunity #DogTrainingBusiness #PawsAndProfits #KarenLaws #DTTASummit #MentorshipMatters #ProfessionalDogTrainer
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36min
May 29, 2025The #1 Tool to Prevent Dog Bites in Families
🎙️ Teaching Kids to Respect Dogs—One Sticker at a Time with Lesley ZoromskiDo you ever worry that kids in your home—or your clients’ homes—just don’t get dogs?In this week’s episode of Paws and Profits, Karen sits down with educator, trainer, and nonprofit founder Lesley Zoromski to talk about the massive (and preventable) gap in how children interact with dogs. From her early days as a teacher to launching Kids-n-K9s, Lesley shares how she’s helping families decode canine body language—starting in classrooms and homes across the country.Discover how her interactive book Stop, Look & Paws became a national resource, and why her new children’s book about adopting a rescue dog might be the next must-have for your training toolkit.🔑 Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why kids often trigger dogs—and how to teach them safer habits

How to turn educational tools into a revenue stream for your training biz

What makes a good family-dog match (beyond “cute and fluffy”)

How to partner with shelters and schools to expand your impact

Why empathy, not just obedience, is key to safer households

The top 3 questions to ask families before they adopt a rescue dog

🎧 Whether you're a pro trainer, educator, or parent—this one’s loaded with insight and practical steps to protect dogs and kids alike.👉 Tune in now and make education part of your training legacy.Find Karen Laws at:
Website: https://ontariodogtrainer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenDogTrainer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlawstheontariodogtrainer/You can find Lesley Zoromski at:
Website: https://www.dogsindetail.com/
Company: https://www.kids-n-k9s.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesley.zoromski/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesleyatdogsindetail/

#dogtraining #dogtrainerpodcast #kidsanddogs #familydogtraining #caninesafety #karenlaws #pawsandprofits #dogtrainingtools #stoplookandpaws
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54min
May 12, 2025From Burnout to Brain Games: Kyla Denault on Building Joyful, Profitable Dog Businesses
Are you running on fumes trying to build your dream dog business—but wondering if it’s even sustainable?This week on Paws and Profits, I’m joined by Kyla Denault, founder of Easy Breezy Dog Training and creator of Brain Games for Your Dog. Kyla gets real about entrepreneurial burnout, reinvention, and what it actually takes to create a profitable, passion-filled business in the pet industry.From cage-free boarding to bestselling books, Kyla shares her journey from overworked solo operator to creative powerhouse with multiple income streams—and how she learned to make joy her bottom line.In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why burnout hits harder in heart-centered businesses (and what to do about it)
How Kyla used her corporate skills to build a thriving dog training brand
How to turn enrichment into education, engagement—and revenue
Why passive income is never really passive (but still worth building)
How to design a dog business that matches your lifestyle and values
Actionable tips to start monetizing your ideas without burning out again

If you’re ready to reimagine what success can look like—and hear from someone who’s walked the talk—this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Tune in now and start building a dog business that fuels your bank account and your spirit.

Links:Karen’s Website: ontariodogtrainer.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KarenDogTrainer
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karenlawstheontariodogtrainer/You can find Kyla Denault at:
Website: easybreezydogs.com
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54min

FAQs about Paws And Profits With Karen Laws:

How many episodes does Paws And Profits With Karen Laws have?

The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.