Follow along as Kara Brothers demonstrates how to make happy birthday cookies for dogs. She shares her tips and techniques for mixing up rockin' hard frosting, and uses natural fruit and veggie powders for coloring, and adds sprinkles for decoration. Kara emphasizes the accessibility of dog treat baking and encourages creativity in decorating. She also discusses the drying times of different types of icing and frosting. She demonstrates how to make the flames for the candles using natural orange icing that's a combo of beetroot and turmeric powders. Kara also shares her packaging process for the cookies, including adding stickers and a desiccant packet. The cookies are beautifully packaged and are ready to be sold at YOUR dog treat booth - Kara

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00:00 Introduction and Happy Birthday Cookies for Dogs

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Any recipes mentioned in the video are not meant as a meal replacement. They are treats and meant to be given occasionally.  While all recipes mentioned are dog safe, please check with your veterinarian before introducing any new foods to your dog, as individual dogs may have allergies. 

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Maximizing May: Dog Treat Business Strategies & Celebrating Special Days

Kara Brothers hosts this episode of Pawsitive Profit focusing on guiding dog treat business owners through their entrepreneurial journey. The episode dives into vaious responsibilities of a dog treat business owner, while also narrating a personal anecdote about a bear invading Kara's dog treat supplies. It progresses into highlighting the importance of being part of dog treat communities for support and sharing experiences. The bulk of the episode is dedicated to outlining significant days in May relevant to dog treat businesses, including ways to mark each day with specific promotions, social media content ideas, and how to engage customers. Themes range from highlighting specific breeds like Chihuahuas to raising awareness about puppy mills and celebrating holidays such as Mother's Day and International Dog Day. Kara emphasizes the importance of being prepared for each event to capitalize on business opportunities and engage the dog lover community effectively.

00:00 Welcome to Pawsitive Profit!

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In this episode of Pawsitive Profit, Kara explores the concept of work-life balance, or 'bake-life balance,' tailored for home-based dog treat bakers. This session covers expert tips and strategies to help bakers thrive in their business without compromising their personal life. Key advice includes setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, delegating tasks, staying organized, and learning to say no. Kara emphasizes the importance of creating a dedicated working space, utilizing time management tools like MeisterTask, and harnessing the power of delegation to achieve more efficient and satisfying work dynamics. Through personal anecdotes and practical solutions, Kara guides dog treat bakers toward maintaining balance and wellbeing in both their professional and personal lives.

00:00 Welcome to Pawsitive Profit: Finding Work-Life Balance for Dog Treat Bakers

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This episode of Pawsitive Profit, hosted by Kara Brothers, provides an in-depth guide for starting an all-natural dog treat business. It covers the entire process, from understanding the initial investment and navigating regulatory requirements to emphasizing the importance of planning, market research, and developing a strong brand identity. The show highlights the advantages of being your own boss, offering flexible work schedules, and how baking skills can set you apart in the market. It also touches on the importance of choosing wholesome ingredients for the health benefits of dogs, and the rewarding aspects of building community and customer relationships through events and social media engagement. Additionally, it emphasizes the value of creating a strong online present with professional websites like Shopify and utilizing social media for brand awareness. She concludes with encouragement for listeners to pursue their dreams of starting a dog treat business by joining supportive communities for further tips and guidance.

00:00 Welcome to Pawsitive Profit: Starting Your Dog Treat Business

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Budget Friendly Finds for Dog Treat Bakers!

Join me as I venture into a Dollar Tree with my Daughter in Law to discover items useful for your dog treats business! I share my experience and findings such as doggie crowns, brownie pans for baking, and charming notions perfect for decorating. The inspirations for this window shopping trip was inspired by suggestions from the Dog Treat Baker Facebook group, aiming to explore budget-friendly options for dog treat baking and parties.

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00:00 Welcome to the Dollar Store Adventure!

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In this episode, I'm sharing comprehensive guidance for dog treat business owners on how to leverage April's unique and fun holidays to enhance their content and product strategy. I detail the creation of a content calendar focusing on dog-centric holidays, like Dog Appreciation Month, and offes tips on preparing for various holidays by suggesting innovative treat designs, social media post ideas, and specialized cookie cutters for holidays like National Hug Your Dog Day, Banana Day, Earth Day, Alien Day, Pretzel Day, among others. Additionally, I'm dishing al the info on eco-friendly packaging, engaging with community, and efficient use of resources to create themed treats that could excite both dog owners and their pets, emphasizing the importance of planning and community interaction for business growth.

00:00 Welcome Back & Exciting Projects Ahead!

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This episode of Pawsitive Profit guides novice and seasoned dog treat entrepreneurs through successful product launches. I'll teach you a comprehensive strategy encompassing understanding the market, product development, building buzz, pre-launch preparation, launch day splash, and post-launch strategies. You will learn how to research your target market and competition, develop a unique selling proposition, and use social media and email marketing to generate excitement. This episode also covers innovative ways to gather market insights and the significance of customer feedback and loyalty programs post-launch. The importance of strategic planning and persistence is key in achieving business success.

00:00 Introduction to Launching New Dog Treats

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In this episode of Pawsitive Profit, Kara interviews Dr. Shannon Alford and Megan Shumpert from Clemson University's Agricultural Service Laboratory to discuss the importance and process of guaranteed analysis for dog treats. Dr. Alford shares her background and role at the Clemson Ag Service Lab, where she leads teams conducting animal feed testing, while Megan talks about her work analyzing nutritional and elemental contents in animal feeds and plant tissue, including dog treats for proper labeling in South Carolina. They explain the process of performing guaranteed analysis, which is essential for meeting state regulatory requirements for dog treat labeling. The importance of testing for moisture, fats, fibers, and other elements is highlighted, as well as how to properly sample and submit treats for analysis. They also address FAQs from dog treat bakers, including how to handle treats with different moisture contents, the impact of ingredients on guaranteed analysis, and guidelines for packaging and shipping samples to the lab.

00:00 Welcome to Pawsitive Profit: A Special Episode

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