If you are a pet business owner who struggles to stand out from the competition then this weeks episode will show you how to cast off the cloak of invisibility and make your services shine! Alex and I lay out how to turn your pet business into a beacon of brilliance that outshines (and makes more money) than any of your inferior competition. To get our help join the Stand Out in Seven Days Pet Business Challenge at www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/petbizchallenge...
Apr 02, 2021•23 min•Ep. 155
You love dogs, you love helping people and you are desperate to make an IMPACT in your community with your amazing service, so how do you do that? The answer will shock and surprise you... and in todays episode of the podcast Alex and I share how to you can break out of the rut you are in and be a force of positive change in your dog owning community! Join our free Stand Out in Seven Days Pet Business Challenge to find out exactly how to do this www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/petbizchallenge...
Mar 26, 2021•31 min•Ep. 154
There’s never been a better time to quit the rat race and start your own pet business ... but where do you start? With a business plan of course! However, you don't want to follow the usual business plans that tell you to look around and see what everyone else is charging and do something similar. That's how you end up with a rubbish pet business. You need my tried and tested Ultimate Pet Business Plan, and in todays episode I'll show you how to stand out from the competition, attract affluent c...
Mar 19, 2021•30 min•Ep. 153
Today I'm talking to Dan Reitman, the CEO and founder of Dans Dog Walking and Pet Sitting. Dan quickly realised he could make as much from dog walking as he could as a Vet Tech, so his business began. Inquiries soon rolled in, so he quit his job, within 8 months has his first hire which grew to 45 employees and a million dollar turnover by 2020. Dan's story and enthusiasm will inspire you to reach higher with your pet business goals. To start your dog walking business journey go to www.growyourp...
Mar 06, 2021•43 min•Ep. 152
This weeks guest is Waggs n Wuffs founder Lynn Lloyd. Lynn started her dog walking business in. She worked hard, got some amazing clients, hired staff, won awards, AND built an amazing reputation. When the pandemic hit she knew she knew she needed to re-tool with her marketing. Find out how she reduced clients, increased prices and made the business leaner, more profitable, and more fun! Go to www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/challenge to join my 7 day dog walkers business challenge
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 151
Happy Birthday to US! Alex and I have a bumper 150th show in store (with special guests).We gas about why I started the podcast, we reminisce about our favourite episodes, we talk about the amazing guests we've had along the way,I share how we easily came up with 150 podcast ideas, AND there's a serious look at why you need to thoroughly enjoy YOUR pet business journey including the highs and lows, cos when you run your own business I guarantee there'll be lots of both. www.growyourpetbusinessfa...
Feb 19, 2021•44 min•Ep. 150
You've done all the courses, you've read all the books, you've created a Facebook page and now the distressed dog owners in your town are going to beat a path to your door, right? WRONG! It would be nice if this did happen but unfortunately life don't work like that, for dog trainers or anyone else. To have a successful dog training business you need marketing systems, but where to start? Well, in this weeks episode I share five BIG FAT Marketing mistakes almost all dog trainers make. Go to www....
Feb 15, 2021•18 min•Ep. 149
Are you sensible or silly pet business owner? Are you a seminar junkie who sticks your had in the sand and ignores difficult marketing decisions? If so then todays episode will show you why every business decision you put off is costing you BIG STYLE! Alex the video guy and I shoot the shiz about the good and bad decisions we've made with money and marketing. Get your fix here! Dog Trainers go to www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/topdollardogtrainer
Feb 05, 2021•25 min•Ep. 148
Becky Mitchell wanted to work with dogs since she was a little girl growing up in Plymouth, and set up Beckys Walkies in 2010. To improve her knowledge she embarked on a dog training journey that added behavioural and training services. This led to her working long hours 7 days a week and almost burning out. Becky shares how she streamlined the services, increased prices, took on a staff member, and niched down to fearful dogs, all during the pandemic. www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/dtchallenge...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 147
Hannah's dog Kobie inspired her to become a dog trainer, and after she tooled up her training knowledge she sensibly started figuring out how to market those skills, which led her to PBIC Diamond. She shares how putting her personality into her marketing has helped create deeper connections with her tribe, AND how hit she swiftly and successfully switched to online training when lockdown hit. You can do the same thing by signing up for my free 7 day Pro dog trainers challenge www.growyourpetbusi...
Jan 22, 2021•53 min•Ep. 146
Today I'm joined by my good friend Alex the Video guy who has just bought a house. Exciting times! We chew the fat about when is the right time to buy AND more importantly for your pet business when is the right time to 'move' on to better clients. Also featured in this episode is a £415 new years eve takeaway, Dom and Beths rags to richer story, advice on how you can make 3 times more then your competition, and a god damn barn owl! Go to; www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/lockdownbundle...
Jan 15, 2021•30 min•Ep. 145
This week I'm joined by my good friend Phil Agostino who specialises in Executive Body Transformation, which is helping business owners and professionals to look great, live longer and perform better. Phil kindly shares the ups and downs of his business story, and some incredibly useful fitness tips that will help you build a fitter body and a fitter, more profitable pet business. For more tip and advice go to www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/lockdownbundle
Jan 08, 2021•54 min•Ep. 144
This weeks guest went from pet shop worker to professional groomer, and then travelled the work perfecting his craft. After a stint in the states he came home, and began touring the U.K with his popular dog grooming seminars. This led to him authoring a book, developing his own line of grooming products AND this year he stars as a judge in the upcoming Pooch Perfect T.V. Show. He's also a very generous and passionate pet pro. Dive in! www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/33-ideas...
Jan 01, 2021•46 min•Ep. 143
Like many pet business owners Ryan Donovan did a lot of different jobs before starting his business like painting houses, worked in retail, he delivered flowers AND (this is a first for the show) for a number of years worked as a pastor. Then a year after of struggling to exercise their own dog, Ryans wife Leanne suggested they start a dog walking business, so Vancouver Dog Walkers was born. You'll discover how Ryan grew and staffed the business, why he wrote a book and how he coped during the p...
Dec 24, 2020•40 min•Ep. 142
Step into Santa Hodges secret grotto, and discover the 12 days of pet bizmas! These are the 12 pet business building secrets that will help you smash the sh!t out of your 2021 business goals. You'll unwrap why you need to avoid the 11 lemmings leaping and the 8 whinging pet pros, AND how 10 Regular Clients, 6 passive incomes streams-a-laying and 3 Step follow will bring you untold success next year. To grab the xmas biznis bundle go to www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/lockdownbundle...
Dec 18, 2020•43 min•Ep. 141
Like many pet professionals, Jen Tserng didn't set out to start a dog business. She actually started dog walking to help bring in pocket money while she was at medical school. Then when she was offered an unpaid internship in NYC she turned into a nomadic dog walker, saving on extortionate rent fees by pet sitting her way through school. This is an interesting and unusual pet business that will appeal to any pet-prenuer with a sense of adventure! Don't forget to grab my 33 ideas at www.growyourp...
Dec 12, 2020•42 min•Ep. 140
Prior to launching Edition Dog Jennifer Dow was employed as a youth worker, psychology and criminology lecturer and also ran a series of car magazines and events with her husband. A lifelong passion for dogs bubbled to the surface and resulted in the creation of Edition Dog Magazine, a trusted resource for dog owners who need help, advice and some confidence building from experienced expert writers. Find out what skills you need to launch a magazine that suits dog owners and pet professionals, a...
Dec 04, 2020•44 min•Ep. 139
Sarah Stevens has been a groom, a childminder, a busy mum, a teaching assistant to starting a dog walking business on the side to taking the leap to launch a doggy daycare with husband Pete, and now also employs three other family members. Sarah hit rock bottom when she missed out on a holiday of a lifetime because she was rushing around like a busy idiot and couldn't find her passport in time! Find out how she turned things round and built a thriving family pet business.
Nov 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 138
HELP! I'm not good enough! We've all had that sinking feeling when imposter syndrome makes you doubt your skills and you feel like a fraud.....BUT, what if you genuinely aren't good enough? What to do when you realise you don't possess the 'real life' skills to move your pet business forward? First up don't panic, this happens to everyone (even Dom) It's crucial you IGNORE the motivational 'gooroo' who tells you are good enough and instead follow the lesson in this weeks show. www.growyourpetbus...
Nov 20, 2020•24 min•Ep. 137
In this weeks show my good pal Alex the Video guy shares why he has created a special 'Rec the Lockdown' series of short films. It's a classic example of how you step up, show up and be of service to your community when they most need help. This is exactly what my PBIC Pitbulls did during the first lockdown. When you help others you help yourself and this will help Alex grow his business this year, next year and beyond. To get help for your pet business during the pandemic go to www.growyourpetb...
Nov 13, 2020•35 min
This week I'm talking to my good friend Jane Arden, who shares her inspiring business journey from very humble beginnings to now being an expert dog trainer, author, speaker, successful business owner and inventor of the Smartpup Box! It hasn't been an easy ride though and in this honest and open chat, Jane shares the blood, sweat, tears, mistakes, mishaps and key action points she learned along the way. To grab your lockdown recovery bundle go to www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/lockdownbundle...
Nov 06, 2020•51 min•Ep. 135
Do spooky spirits give you the shivers, or does blood, needles, small spaces or the dark make you fill your pants like a toddler whose had too many rusks? Course not! Well, did you know the pet business journey has more fearful and anxious moments than a Scream boxset! In this Halloween Special I'm sharing the five levels on the pet business scare-o-metre so you can see exactly where YOU are, and more importantly, how you can make the breakthrough to the next level!
Oct 30, 2020•27 min•Ep. 134
Do you want to know the easiest, best and fastest way to get on in life? (That includes business or anything else you crave success with?) It's to put some skin in the game. See, talk is cheap and it's easy to simply 'say' you are serious about growing your pet business. There's a MASSIVE difference between being a 'freebie seekers' and someone who has invested cold, hard cash in their personal development. I share how investing in my dog training and my marketing smarts has supercharged my prog...
Oct 26, 2020•20 min•Ep. 133
Do you ever lie awake at night worrying about the money your pet business makes? Does tax planning turn you off and would you rather pick up dog poo than look at a spreadsheet? Fear ye not pet biz owner, cos this week Dom is joined by his accountant Lorraine Ellison of Simply Additions. Lorraine shares how you end the headaches and stress you feel about money, so you can take control of your finances to leave you wealthier, healthier and happier! www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/33-ideas
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 132
How did dog trainer Annie Grossman go from teaching dog training classes in her living room apartment, to opening a School for the Dogs in New York City that included a puppy kintergarden, day school dog classes, a school dog yard run AND a store! Well, it wasn't easy, she had to contend with sky high real estate prices, a fire and then covid! Get the full inspirational story by checking out episode 131 of the show! www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/33ideas
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 131
Tracey Oliver had the idea to start a dog business over a curry and a glass of wine (I approve of this kind of planning!) She got Cozy Canines off the ground while she had some time off from her main employed job, and worked to a deadline where she HAD to make a certain amount of money, by a certain date IF she was to turn her dog walking dream into a reality. Find out how she embraced premium pricing and paper and ink marketing so she could leave her job and build her dream business. www.growyo...
Oct 02, 2020•56 min•Ep. 130
Growing a pet business is bloody hard work! You need websites, leaflets and a social media presence but you don't know how to be interesting! You know you need to increase prices but you don't know how without losing clients. And you may need to take on staff but you don't know where to start! Well, in this weeks episode Dom shares how you can get all the answers in one complete, Dog Walkers 'Business in a Box!' wwwgrowyourpetbusinessfast.com/bizbox
Sep 25, 2020•43 min•Ep. 129
Do you ever feel like giving up, that your pet business will never take off or that you just aren't cut out to be a business owner? If the lockdown left you listless and you are worried about the upcoming recession, then this episode of the show will put a rocket up your butt and give you the boost you need to keep going. Alex the Video Guy is back and we have a plan to help you adapt and keep going,m even when you don't feel like it. For more help go to www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/33-ideas...
Sep 18, 2020•33 min•Ep. 128
This week I'm going stateside and interviewing Colin and Meghan Funkhouser who run a family pet business in Missouri and they also produce the excellent Pet Sitter Confessional Podcast. They originally started a pet sitting business while studying their masters degrees in Texas, then they moved back home to be nearer family and started again from scratch. Dicover how they used online and offline marketing to build a family centered pet business. for more help growing a pet business grab a place ...
Sep 11, 2020•53 min•Ep. 127
This week I'm talking to long-time PBIC member, 'The Collie Coach' Tam Wilson, who runs the award winning Born 2 Run Pet Care (a business that inspired me when I was setting up in 2011). Tam shares an inspiring, entertaining rollercoaster of a pet business story that saw her overcome relocating to a new town, loads of competition and running her pet business as a single mum, to create an award winning dog adventure business. Enjoy and then sign up for my dog walking business building challenge a...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 126
