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The Passion Behind Healthy Pet Austin Food Stores with Trevor MacKellar
In this episode of the Furbabies Podcast, Stephanie Goodman interviews the founder and owner of Health Pet Austin food stores, Trevor MacKellar, about his journey in opening and expanding Austin's premier pet food store. Trevor shares some of his passions for pets, pet rescue, and what makes Healthy Pet Austin different from the big box pet stores. Find out more info at http://HealthyPetAustin.com
ABOUT HEALTHY PET
Trevor MacKellar and Chris Jabbori opened the first Healthy Pet location in Austin, Texas, at the Shops at Arbor Trails, in June of 2012. The duo has worked tirelessly to make each Healthy Pet location so much more than a simple pet supply shop. Healthy Pet aspires to be a resource for the community, whether it’s by hosting an animal adoption event or by educating pet owners about the best nutrition for their pets.
Healthy Pet offers a wide selection of premium pet products at various price points, specializing in holistic and all-natural pet foods. Healthy Pet is continuously researching and stocking only premium-quality products that the staff would give to their own pets. All three Healthy Pet locations boast Do-It-Yourself Dog Washes, so customers can enjoy clean pets without making a mess at home.
Grateful for the warm Texas welcome for the first three locations, Healthy Pet is proud to announce its fourth location, Healthy Pet Galleria, is set to open in Bee Cave in January 2020. From Arbor Trails and Lakeline Mall to downtown Austin and, now, the Galleria, Healthy Pet is happy to call Texas Hill Country its newest home.
Trevor has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and a no-quit work ethic. He got his start in the pet industry at just 16 years old, working at a pet store in his home state of Michigan. He started out sweeping floors but quickly rose through the ranks to manager, honing his customer service skills and pet knowledge along the way. When faced with the opportunity in 2012 to open his first store in Austin, Texas, with his business partner, Chris, he jumped at the opportunity. Whether he’s educating customers on the importance of diet for a pet’s health--one of his favorite parts of the job--or overseeing one of the many events Healthy Pet hosts, Trevor has completely immersed himself and Healthy Pet in the Austin community. An extension of that community includes the Healthy Pet employees. Trevor loves that Healthy Pet is able to offer many young adults their first jobs, teaching them life-long skills regardless of where their career paths may lead; he finds it equally as rewarding to cultivate a positive work experience for long-term employees, some of whom have been with him since the beginning.
While he would like to think most people remember him for his great customer service and extensive pet nutrition knowledge, he knows he’s mostly famous for being Biggie’s dad. While he moved to Austin with Biggie in tow, Trevor has added to his pack since his arrival. Christybeth, daughters Hadley and Harper, cat Little Dipper and Golden Retriever Gibson now make Austin home for Trevor.
Tune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv.
Got a question or suggestion for Stephanie and the show? Book a call with Steph at TalkWithStephanieGoodman.com
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By Stephanie GoodmanIn this episode of the Furbabies Podcast, Stephanie Goodman interviews the founder and owner of Health Pet Austin food stores, Trevor MacKellar, about his journey in opening and expanding Austin's premier pet food store. Trevor shares some of his passions for pets, pet rescue, and what makes Healthy Pet Austin different from the big box pet stores. Find out more info at http://HealthyPetAustin.com
ABOUT HEALTHY PET
Trevor MacKellar and Chris Jabbori opened the first Healthy Pet location in Austin, Texas, at the Shops at Arbor Trails, in June of 2012. The duo has worked tirelessly to make each Healthy Pet location so much more than a simple pet supply shop. Healthy Pet aspires to be a resource for the community, whether it’s by hosting an animal adoption event or by educating pet owners about the best nutrition for their pets.
Healthy Pet offers a wide selection of premium pet products at various price points, specializing in holistic and all-natural pet foods. Healthy Pet is continuously researching and stocking only premium-quality products that the staff would give to their own pets. All three Healthy Pet locations boast Do-It-Yourself Dog Washes, so customers can enjoy clean pets without making a mess at home.
Grateful for the warm Texas welcome for the first three locations, Healthy Pet is proud to announce its fourth location, Healthy Pet Galleria, is set to open in Bee Cave in January 2020. From Arbor Trails and Lakeline Mall to downtown Austin and, now, the Galleria, Healthy Pet is happy to call Texas Hill Country its newest home.
Trevor has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and a no-quit work ethic. He got his start in the pet industry at just 16 years old, working at a pet store in his home state of Michigan. He started out sweeping floors but quickly rose through the ranks to manager, honing his customer service skills and pet knowledge along the way. When faced with the opportunity in 2012 to open his first store in Austin, Texas, with his business partner, Chris, he jumped at the opportunity. Whether he’s educating customers on the importance of diet for a pet’s health--one of his favorite parts of the job--or overseeing one of the many events Healthy Pet hosts, Trevor has completely immersed himself and Healthy Pet in the Austin community. An extension of that community includes the Healthy Pet employees. Trevor loves that Healthy Pet is able to offer many young adults their first jobs, teaching them life-long skills regardless of where their career paths may lead; he finds it equally as rewarding to cultivate a positive work experience for long-term employees, some of whom have been with him since the beginning.
While he would like to think most people remember him for his great customer service and extensive pet nutrition knowledge, he knows he’s mostly famous for being Biggie’s dad. While he moved to Austin with Biggie in tow, Trevor has added to his pack since his arrival. Christybeth, daughters Hadley and Harper, cat Little Dipper and Golden Retriever Gibson now make Austin home for Trevor.
Tune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv.
Got a question or suggestion for Stephanie and the show? Book a call with Steph at TalkWithStephanieGoodman.com