Do you have loads of ideas but struggle to focus on the one that will grow your business? Well, you aren't alone, most pet business owners suffer from exactly the same problem and many never find an answer. In episode 35 Dom and Alex share the secret to achieving a laser like focus on the most profitable business building activities. For more pet business advice grab a copy of the pet business bible, Walk Yourself Wealthy from Amazon NOW!
Jan 05, 2019•20 min•Ep. 35
Seriously, how was it for you? 2018 is drawing to an end so Dom thought it would be a good idea to look back over the year and discuss what went well AND what went sh!t in 2018. Alex and Dom both wrote books but they also severely screwed up some their marketing methods. Get the full lowdown in Episode 34 of the podcast. Don't forget to sign up to Dom's 33 ideas at www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/33ideas
Dec 28, 2018•26 min•Ep. 34
It's December the 21st and Dom and Alex are feeling festive in front of a crackling log fire. As its the time of the year for giving, Dom has a special Christmas gift for you dear listener, a 24 carrot business lesson for you today. This magical marketing tip, if you are wise enough to listen AND take action on it will make you shed loads of money next year...For more awesome pet business marketing tips grab a copy of Walk Yourself Wealthy, available from Amazon or Audible.
Dec 21, 2018•23 min•Ep. 33
So, what happens when you throw 18 pitbulls, dressed up in Christmas outfits, into a bar and feed them alcohol? That’s NOT the start of a rude joke, it’s what happened last weekend when the PBIC Christmas party landed in Bakewell. You are about to get the skinny from UK's leading pet businesses about how they are marketing their way to higher profits. Don't forget to grab a copy of Walk Yourself Wealthy from Amazon!
Dec 13, 2018•25 min•Ep. 32
Imagine pouring your heart and soul into writing a book and then someone leaves a review which describes it as 'Short, unsurprising and pretty useless'. You'd be gutted wouldn't you? So, why was Dom so delighted and how does he use this bad review to help him build his business, more importantly how can you use bad reviews to build your business? Find out in episode 31 NOW. For a FREE copy of the 'short, unsurprising, and pretty useless book go to www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/freecopy
Dec 07, 2018•22 min•Ep. 31
A big problem you might have in your business is dog owners in your town simply don't know that you can help them. So, you might be a dog trainer but they don't contact you to help fix their dog because they think you only do classes. Or you might be a dog walker and they don't call you because they think you only do group walks and they own a reactive terrier. You can fix this by putting more relevant content out there, and in this weeks episode we give you the low down on exactly how to do tha...
Nov 30, 2018•25 min•Ep. 30
Doms is balls deep bingewatching G.L.O.W. on Netflix. G.L.O.W. being the Glamorous Ladies of Wrestling. And in between the spandex, sequins and suplex slams there are many amazing marketing lessons you can learn and steal to and implement in YOUR pet business, check out episode 29 and see for yourself! For more business and marketing advice check out dom free 33 ideas at www.mydogssuperhero.com/33ideas
Nov 23, 2018•18 min•Ep. 29
Dom's latest dog training book Worry Free Walks has arrived, which you can buy from Amazon, Kindle Store or Audible. In this episode you will discover why Dom writing so many books and how YOU can write a books to grow your pet business. To grab the book from Kindle NOW go here https://amzn.to/2QKS2dd
Nov 16, 2018•23 min•Ep. 28
Once upon a time a dog walker called Dom ran a dog adventure business. But then he became an author, did less much exercise and grew a nice fat ass from sitting around all day. Then he got so sick of being tubby, he joined a gym and this is the story of how I overcame the fear of joining a gym. For more business advice go to www.mydogssuperhero.com/33ideas
Nov 08, 2018•24 min•Ep. 27
This is a SPECIAL EDITION of the show because we are LIVE and UNLEASHED, behind the scenes at the recent Dog Trainers business bootcamp! Why did dog trainers from all over the UK gather in Sunderland and what marketing secrets did they learn? Listen to the podcast to find out...to get the bootcamp recordings go to www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/dogtrainersbootcamp
Oct 30, 2018•22 min•Ep. 26
There are no guarantees in life or business. E.g. I couldn’t guarantee or tell you how much money you will make by starting email marketing but I know that 'follow up' works, and I know email is way more effective than fucking around on Facebook. One thing I CAN guarantee is if you don’t try anything new in your marketing then you will experience very similar results and continue to be pissed off with your lack of progress. That's why 'planning for profit' is the topic Alex and I are rapping abo...
Oct 25, 2018•23 min•Ep. 25
One of the best feelings you ever have is opening a box that contains the first copies of a book you have wrote.It’s surreal.You’re like; ‘Finally, it’s here’,‘Did I really do this?’,and ‘Fuck, I wrote a book!’All at the same time.You feel different and you are treat different too.Truth is, there are loads of reasons to write a book but surprisingly being a bestseller isn’t one of them. Find out how a book can transform your pet business fortunes by checking out episode 24 of the show. www.mydog...
Oct 18, 2018•25 min•Ep. 24
Dom's sister got married recently by the same priest who pulled off an awesome promotional coup when he met the pope a few years ago. Whilst in the Vatican, he used an amazing guerrilla marketing technique that got him on TV AND saved my football club from relegation. To find out what he did ad how you can use it to grow your pet business then tune in NOW. For more pet biz advice go to www.mydogssuperhero.com33ideas
Oct 12, 2018•22 min•Ep. 23
Most pet businesses have no personality at all.They have no story, no opinions, and they have no spine. This means they end up beige, boring and banal pet businesses that blend into the crowd. And you can’t stand out from the crowd by being one of the crowd. In todays episode Dom and Alex show you how to 'build your pet business brand' WITHOUT getting a new logo or a branded hoodie. For more FREE pet biz marketing advice go to www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/33ideas...
Oct 04, 2018•21 min•Ep. 22
Do you struggle to stand out from the competition and are you failing to reach the income heights your skills deserve? You need to learn the lesson of the Lobster which Alex and I discuss in Episode 21 of the podcast. We also yak about the new Jordan Peterson book, '12 rules of life' and how you can use some of those rules to transform your pet business. Get Dom's 33 ideas to grow your business fast at www.mydogssuperhero.com/33days...
Sep 28, 2018•19 min•Ep. 21
Last month I took his youngest son Toby to the Edinburgh Fringe where we watched musicals, comedians and strange bubble magicians. I also learned some awesome marketing lessons which you can use to make your pet business 'uncopyable' to your competition. For more pet business tips, go to www.mydogssuperhero.com/33ideas
Sep 16, 2018•22 min•Ep. 20
What a difference 20 years make. When I left school I wanted to be a tap dancing singer (like Bruce Forsythe). And if he hadn't followed his passion then Alex 'the video guy' might have been Alex the 'journalist' guy. But that was then and this is now, and if you are a pet business owner is crucial you get well 'schooled' in marketing. To find out where to start check out todays episode. If you are enjoying the podcast then sign up for the 33 ideas that will grow your business fast at www.mydogs...
Sep 14, 2018•24 min•Ep. 19
How do you clients 'discover' you? A lot of my best clients come through my books 'How to Be Your Dog's Superhero' and 'Walk Yourself Wealthy'. Now, you may not have a book yet, but there are lots of ‘authority’ pieces of content that you could and should put put there to help new clients discover you. And Dom and Alex share what they are in this weeks episode. Enjoy!
Sep 07, 2018•18 min•Ep. 18
Once upon a time there was dog walker who knew nothing about dogs. His business was shit and he was scared he would lose a dog. That dog walker was me and you can find out how I fixed that problem and become a superhero dog trainer by checking this special storytelling episode of the show...
Aug 31, 2018•21 min•Ep. 17
Have your ever wondered why the best, most talented and knowledgeable pet professionals aren't the ones who make the most money. Hmmm, its a puzzler alright. Until you realise that the success of your business is not just based on how many dog training seminars you go to, there is another skill you must master, and Dom shares exactly what that is in episode 16....
Aug 24, 2018•19 min•Ep. 16
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Aug 17, 2018•19 min•Ep. 15
It's a little known fact that before Dom became a superhero dog trainer and pet biz wizard, he actually used to sell fags to cornershops! To learn how he went from deathsticks to dog training (and never regretted it for a moment) you need to check out episode 14 of the show. Then go to www.mydogssuperhero.com/33ideas for more pet business marketing tips.
Aug 10, 2018•21 min•Ep. 14
Alex 'the video guy' Wardle is back from a round the world trip (well three countries anyway) and in this episode he shares some of the business building tips he picked up on his travels.
Aug 01, 2018•23 min•Ep. 13
Why does Dom have such a boner about the 'Tour de France', and what marketing lessons can you learn to help you grow your business? Find out in Episode 12 of the only podcast that helps you make more money with less stress and fewer headaches. If you like this podcast then you will love a copy of the pet business bible, 'Walk Yourself Wealthy' which you can get at www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com
Jul 27, 2018•21 min•Ep. 12
In this special episode of the podcast we are live from the recent Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Dog Walkers Bootcamp. Bootcamp attendees got to ask Dom ANYTHING about his business and as usual he delivers in his honest, unvarnished and uncompromising way.. For more pet business and marketing tips go to www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com
Jul 20, 2018•23 min•Ep. 11
Why do some pet businesses struggle and others are able to start from nowhere, leapfrog the competition and position themselves at the top of the tree, where they attract the best clients and quickly build an amazing reputation? It's because they have no regard for the 'pecking order' that exists among current businesses in your town. And in episode 10 Dom and Alex share how you can 'be more chicken' and jump to the top of the pecking order with your business, so you can make more money from you...
Jul 10, 2018•23 min•Ep. 10
Have you ever help your camera phone up to your face with the intention of talking about your specialized dog skills, only you freeze up and stammer your way through a rubbish video which you end up deleting? Well today Dom Hodgson and video 'expert' Alex Wardle share the secrets to confidently using video to 'put yourself out there!' For more business tip go to www.mydogssuperhero.com/33ideas
Jul 06, 2018•24 min•Ep. 9
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Jun 29, 2018•21 min•Ep. 8
Today Dom is a talking dating and shares the story of how he and Beth (his wife) fell in love over a tray of magnum ice creams. Not really! She actually though he was a complete arsehole but by following up and taking her slowly through the know, like and trust process. Which is exactly what you need to do to get more great customers in your business. To get Dom's FREE 33 ideas to grow your business go to www.mydogssuperhero.com/33days...
Jun 21, 2018•20 min•Ep. 7
Do you feel confused how to market your pet business? Should you Instagram it, be a Facebook Fan or (God forbid) trumpet your wares on Twitter? Well it may want to take Dom's advice, and instead research some of old fashioned 'boring' ways to put yourself out there. We also rap about; [*] Why you might not need to go on another dog training seminar. [*] How to get new ideas from old books. [*] How you can help more people by getting good at marketing. [*] Why you need to walk a day in your prosp...
Jun 15, 2018•18 min•Ep. 6
