In this podcast episode I talk about the impact that Momofuku Ando had on not only the Japanese economy and the food industry, but how his 6 key words ( phrases) can be applied to the pet industry.

1. Ramen Noodles: Unlocking Business Innovation and Globalization with Momofuku Ando (00:00 - 07:20)

2. Achieving Success Through understanding Momofuku Ando (07:20 - 15:00)

3. His 6 Keywords for Taking Your Pet Business to the Next Level (15:00 - 18:21)

The Cup O Noodles Museum

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the PetBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help!

Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.

PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!

“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!

This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!

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Welcome to a new podcast series at the PetBizHIVE! Growth-minded pet business owners are always looking for great new services that will improve lives in their community.

My new Revenue Streams Series will help you with some ideas about services that you might be interested in adding on - from some of the industry's leading creatives!

This week I am talking with Julie Frederick of The Pet Sitter of Boise and her new adventure with Cozy Cat.

Hear how Julie Frederick was able to succeed in a pet-sitting service, grow it to include over 50 employees, then how she branched into brick-and-mortar with the Cozy Cat Hotel.

1. The Pet Biz Hive: Interview with Julie Frederick on Her Luxury Cat Boarding Facility - The Cozy Cat Resort (00:00 - 06:38)

2. No Parking Needed! The Five Year Journey to Opening a Brick and Mortar Cat Boarding Facility (06:39 - 12:40)

3. Finding a Place for a Cat Boarding Service: Lessons Learned and Luck Gained (12:41 - 18:53)

4. Creating a Home-Away-From-Home: A Look Into a Cat Hotel Facility (18:53 - 25:13)

5. Building a Pet Sitting Business: The Cost and Time Involved (25:13 - 31:28)

6. Managing an Autonomous Petsitting Team: Understanding Time Scheduling and Employees (31:29 - 37:21)

7. The Challenges of Starting a Pet Business and How to Overcome Them (37:21 - 42:05)

Links talked about in this episode:

The Pet Sitter of Boise

Cozy Cat Resort

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the PetBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help!

Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.

PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!

“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!

This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!

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Creating and growing a team in business can be a beneficial and advantageous step, however it also requires a certain level of organization and management skills. Making the transition from individual brand to collective team carries both pros and cons- an individual focus relies on individual progress while a team-based approach requires delegation of tasks and the need to manage a group of people. The best approach as you start to make that transition is to focus conversation around a "we" rather than an "I" or "me" sentiment, and take time to develop a detailed plan of divided responsibilities as you grow your team. Companies should also strive for a balance between control and independence, and invest in their people and operations to ensure they have the capability to successfully grow and progress.

1. Transitioning Your Brand from Solo to a Team (00:00 - 07:24)

2. Transitioning Your Business from You to a Team: Challenges and Steps to Consider (07:24 - 14:56)

3. Balancing Control and Delegation in the Pet Business: How to Transition to a Team and Build Saleable Value (14:57 - 20:32)

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the PetBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help!

Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.

PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!

“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!

This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!

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This podcast provides insights on harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation to boost customer communication in the pet business industry. It outlines the key takeaways regarding using AI for blogging, marketing, and software integrations. It also discusses using Chat GPT models, GPT-3, Copy AI, and Canva along with others, to quickly generate content. Additionally, the podcast highlights how to customize content with a brand voice and local data, as well as tips for creating engaging content, using keywords, and utilizing paid versions of the software.

1. Using AI for your Pet Business: A Conversation with Robert Strickland (00:00 - 06:37)

2. The Blurring of Lines: AI in Our Lives (06:38 - 12:14)

3. Using AI to Rewrite Client Conversations and Content for Digital Marketing (12:15 - 18:53)

4. Stay on Top of Blogging and GPT: Improve Your Rankings and Find Success (18:53 - 24:59)

5. Making the Most of Chatbot Content: Utilize Paid Versions and Double-Check Output (25:00 - 31:34)

6. Powerfully Engaging Content for Your Website (31:34 - 37:57)

7. Making Your Website More Engaging & Attracting Clients with Chat GPT & Jasper (37:57 - 44:10)

8. The Benefits of Automation for Pet Businesses (44:11 - 51:26)

9. The Beauty of Automation: Personalizing the Customer Journey (51:27 - 57:42)

10. Get To Know Robert, AI Expert and Pet Business Guru (57:43 - 01:02:42)

Links talked about in this podcast:

Robert's business website Away & Home Pet Care

Next level Pet Businesses Facebook Group

Replay of Unleashing AI in Your Pet Business: Transform Your Blogging Strategy

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the PetBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help!

Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.

PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!

“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!

This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the PetBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help!

Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.

PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!

“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!

This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

Here are links to our panel members

Sarah Macdonald with Sarah's Pet Sitting Cheshire, CT

Doug Keeling with Bad to the Bone Pet Care Jacksonville, FL

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the PetBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help!

Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.

PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!

“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!

This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

This podcast outlines key takeaways for businesses looking to increase customer interaction and engagement via event marketing leveraging email marketing strategies. Strategies include using AI to develop show-stopping subject lines, segmenting email lists, incentivizing referrals, sharing success stories and testimonials, and formatting stories as narratives. Additionally, the article suggests inviting email subscribers to pet events, building relationships, and increasing brand awareness through email campaigns. By taking these steps, businesses can create effective and successful marketing strategies.

1. The Perfect Pet Event Follow-up: Leveraging Email Addresses to Grow Your Pet Business (00:00 - 07:17)

2. Unlock the Power of Email Marketing for your Pet Business (07:18 - 14:31)

3. Nurture Your Prospects for Pet Business Success Using Email Marketing (14:33 - 20:49)

Here are the links features in this episode:

BenchmarkONE is the CRM Option that is discussed (affiliate link)

FREE AI Masterclass on June 29th at 6pm CST REGISTER NOW!

Free Sales Funnel Series 4-part video training

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the PetBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help!

Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.

PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!

“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!

This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

This podcast discussed the benefits and best practices of running a successful business, featuring two pet business owner's stories of success in the pet care industry. Mary and Jessica share key takeaways on how to ensure efficiency and growth in a business, including cross-training staff, hiring additional employees, creating an administrative role, focusing on having a people-centered leadership style, and leveraging staff skillsets. They also discussed setting goals and the importance of staying passionate about your work, as well as strategies for organic growth. These strategies can help pet business owners reach success.

1. Growth & Support: How Two Pet Business Owners Reached the 250K-500K Revenue Level (00:00 - 05:48)

2. Mary's Transformation of Her Business Model for More Time with Family (05:49 - 11:00)

3. Next-Level Administrative Positions Needed (11:02 - 16:19)

4. Delegating Social Media Responsibilities to At-Home Mom Employees (16:19 - 21:32)

5. Creating Effective Social Media Strategies for Business Growth in the 250-500K Revenue Range (21:33 - 26:48)

6. The Impact of Decisions in Building a Business (26:48 - 32:06)

7. Making the Leap: What I Learned About Career Growth in the Pet Industry (32:07 - 37:54)

8. Setting Goals for the Pet Business: Doubling Revenue by 2028 (37:55 - 43:08)

9. Dreaming Big: Growing a Dog Care Business that Exceeds Expectations (43:08 - 48:58)

10. Realizing the Opportunity to Overcome Limitations and Succeed in Business (48:59 - 54:17)

Here are links to our panel members

Mary Neale of Pampered Pet Sitting Cherry Hills, NJ

Jessica Barry of RCO Pet Care Oxford, CT

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the PetBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help!

Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.

PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!

“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!

This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

This article provides insight for pet businesses on creating a successful booth at a pet event or a trade show. It is essential to focus on branding and use banners and colorful items to attract people. Additionally, it is helpful to use creative swag items like window clings to draw attention and to provide items of real value to prospects. Pet businesses can collaborate with other pet businesses or local pet rescues to get more exposure, nurture customers, and help increase sales.

1. The Perfect Pet Event Marketing Guide (00:00 - 06:51)

2. Harnessing the Power of Events: 6 Tips for Maximizing Your Pet Business Presence (06:52 - 14:17)

3. Gathering Prospects and Growing Your Pet Business: Tips for Pet Events (14:17 - 20:08)

Links for this episode:

4Imprint for promotional products

D-Lux for Rescue My Pet window clings

Duracard for Home Alone cards

Sales Funnel Free video series

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the PetBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help!

Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.

PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!

“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!

This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

Welcome to the Pet Business Revenue Series! There are challenges at every level of pet business growth but no one knows just what to expect at any phase until they get there. Everyone's business is unique but there are some common themes that appear at each level. The Pet Business Revenue Series is a 5-week series with panels of pet business owners at each level sharing their experiences, wins, and challenges.

This week's podcast panel focuses on pet businesses in the 100-250K revenue range. This podcast provides insights into the different strategies that business owners in the pet industry can utilize to become successful. It focuses on the areas of networking, boundaries when making investments, staffing, marketing strategies, and using technology.

1. Introducing the Panel of Pet Business Owners with Revenue Between 100K and 250K (00:00 - 06:19)

2. Writing SOPs to Streamline Business Processes (06:19 - 12:49)

3. Creating Procedures for Your Business: Capturing Information and Creating an Ever-Changing SOPs Document (12:49 - 17:44)

4. The Challenges of Common Sense in Business (17:45 - 24:21)

5. Project Focus on Growing Dog Walking Business with Medical Industry Clients (24:21 - 30:26)

6. Biggest Wins and Challenges of Dog Walking Businesses (30:26 - 36:21)

7. The Biggest Wins in Pet Business: Setting Boundaries & Growing Revenue. (36:21 - 42:00)

8. Learning from Mistakes and Taking Control: Tips for Starting a Pet Care Business (42:01 - 47:03)

9. Uncovering the Benefits of Employees and Software for Better Pet Care (47:04 - 52:49)

10. Exit Stragegy: Moving Away from Your Business in Five Years (52:49 - 58:03)

11. Developing a Succession Plan: Setting Up for Semi-Passive Income (58:03 - 01:03:13)

12. Creating a Repeatable Business for Serving the Community (01:03:14 - 01:04:29)

Here are links to our panel members

Maris Miller with House of Paws Pet Care in Eureka, MO

Jill Boone with Creature Comforts of Columbia, MO

Kimberly Layman of Kimberly's Kritter Care in Charleston, SC

Hey there 👋 I’m Janie Budnick - Host of the PetBiz Podcast and founder of the PetBiz University™, including the PetBizMBA® Business Accelerator and the PetBizCRM™ Relationship Manager solution. No matter how far you are down the pet business path from START to FREEDOM I we are here to help!

Friend, your entrepreneurial dreams can 100% be a reality – but, let me tell you, it’s so easy to get discouraged when you’re starting out or in the messy middle. There are so many things to learn.

PetBiz University is the one place where you can get the support and education you need for your stage of entrepreneurship!

“I love finding out about the strategies, tips, and cool people in our industry at the PetBiz Podcast!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!

This helps us support the amazing pet industry and provide more education and resources to pet business owners. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode you heard!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. we add new interviews weekly, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!