Boss Your Business: The Pet Boss® Pod...

This is a podcast for the local pet business owner. Get foundational business tips mixed with the latest secrets of what’s working now, especially in this challenging world. Hear honest conversations from industry peers working the streets of Main Street, where dog business is BIG business. So, if you’re a pet supply store, grooming salon, dog daycare, boarding facility, pet sitter or dog trainer - we welcome you! What really sets this show apart from others in this space is that your show host, Candace D’Agnolo, the CEO & Founder of Pet Boss Nation ® - has started, scaled and sold successful pet businesses in almost every niche of the pet industry. Not only that, but her business had multiple locations, a team of 30 people, and annual revenue hitting multiple 7 figures. What this means for you is that you’ll get a holistic approach from someone who’s been on your biz journey from start to finish. Intrigued? Press play.

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097: Building a Brand with a Pet Industry Boss:...
In this episode, Candace interviews Basel Nassar, a serial entrepreneur whose passion for pets and innovation led him to establish Boss Nation Brands.
33 min
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096: The Balancing Act of Pet Business Ownershi...
Work and life naturally mesh. It’s just the way it is! But that doesn’t mean one area of your life has to be negatively impacted by another. It’s all about building the foundations that allow you to ride the waves with grace, flexibility, and resilience!
31 min
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095: Self Care Isn’t Selfish: Tips for Avoiding...
This episode is a labor of love, and we hope you use it to formulate a self care plan that extends well beyond September! Take care of yourself– and we’re here to help when you need it.
32 min
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094: Ketchup, blood, or dog poop?: 6 Customer E...
There are business lessons ALL around us in our day-to-day lives. Think about it– as a consumer, there are times you’ve been WOWed when a business goes above and beyond, and there are other times… when you’re just flat-out disappointed. Ready to build your amazing and intentional customer experience? Then get ready to listen and learn from this episode!
33 min
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093: SuperZoo 2023: New Themes, Lessons, & Oppo...
This episode is NOT about trends as much as it is about the SuperZoo experience and why nothing can beat going to such an amazingly huge and impactful event in the pet industry.
38 min
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092: Highlights from Pet Business Bootcamp: Sur...
This fourth and FINAL highlight is all about creating a WOW-factor experience that keeps your customers coming back again and again! Think about it– the businesses that offer you a great experience and surprise you with something *extra special* are the ones you’ll always go back to, right?! How are you recreating that for your customers?
17 min
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091: Highlights from Pet Business Bootcamp: Sea...
Part of your marketing is making an offer when the time comes– so don’t be afraid! Figure out what your irresistible offer is NOW, and you’ll be prepared when the time comes.
15 min
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090: Highlights from Pet Business Bootcamp: 15 ...
For now, we wanted to bring you a highlight reel– which was really tough to narrow down because we covered SO much amazing information throughout the week! This second highlight covers building your email list and keeping new potential customers coming in with lead magnets! You’ll learn: ✨ Why you MUST be growing your audience in more places than social media. ✨ Why automating a lead generation process is a MUST for every business. ✨ 15 different types of lead magnets and which platforms to build them on! Mix and match the ones that work for YOUR business. ✨ And so much more!!
22 min
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089: Highlights from Pet Business Bootcamp: Mar...
You’ll learn: ✨ The NUMBERS behind pet ownership in the United States and how this data affects your marketing plan. ✨ Pet ownership habits withing each generation- Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers. Who is your ideal customer, and how should you be communicating with them? ✨ How to assess your marketing to reach multiple generations and ensure the long-term success of your business. ✨ How purchase decisions are made and influenced despite which generational group your ideal customer is in. ✨ And so much more, with special appearances from the Pet Boss Nation team!
23 min
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088: The 3 Powerful Pillars You Need to Reach Y...
W hat if you knew where to focus your time and attention? What if you could pinpoint all the moving parts of what makes up a successful business and list out tangible steps to conquer each of those parts?
29 min
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087: 3 Success Mindset Must-Haves For Pet Busin...
In this episode, we’re hitting reset on your MINDSET, which is something you definitely have to get in order to be able to handle everything business ownership throws your way.
18 min
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086: Ask Candace: Clear Messaging, Exiting Your...
If you could ask Candace one question relating to your business right now and get feedback… what would you ask? Well on top of the MANY free resources we offer pet pros at Pet Boss Nation®, like this podcast and our highly recommended blog, we also offer a way for you to submit questions to Candace and have a chance at hearing them answered!
32 min
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085: Is Your Pet Business Ready For a Business ...
Business owners make mistakes– and Candace made them once too. Making those mistakes and turning them around to become WINS is what led her to become a business coach in the first place.
26 min
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084: 6 Ways to Increase the Lifetime Value of Y...
This is the final episode of a four-part series where I teach you how to find more potential customers, get them to buy, and then… keep them coming back again and again!
25 min
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083: Your Customers Are Looking– Now Get Them B...
In this episode, we’re talking about CONVERSION– turning those lookers into raving fan buyers. Conversion is a BIG concept, but within this episode, we’ll break it down into the KEY things you need to think about.
28 min
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082: Your Customers Aren’t Hiding– You Are! 3 R...
It’s traffic, conversion, and retention… and it all plays a part in making more money in your pet business! Luckily, this episode marks the start of a deep dive into all three!
39 min
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081: Find and Keep More Customers by Conquering...
More customers = more money in your pocket, business growth, and pushing you toward the business you’ve always dreamed of.
28 min
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080: Baby Steps to Business Success: Candace's ...
YES, Candace was able to step away and focus on being a new mama for 110 days! But the ability to have time off from Pet Boss Nation® did not necessarily come easily. There was lots of prep work involved, and a WHOLE lot of trust in her team, who she had to set up for success.
45 min
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079: Candace’s $300K Investment: How Will Commi...
Investing in yourself is single-handedly one of the best things that you can do for your own peace of mind, your future, and your pet business.
32 min
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078: The Recipe for Pet Bakery Success from an ...
If you’ve ever thought about starting (or adding) a pet bakery, then you’ll 100% want to sit, stay, and take notes during this episode!
38 min
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077: How to Partner with Rescues, Gain New Cust...
Have you ever partnered with local animal rescues in your business? If it didn’t go as planned– this episode is a MUST listen. And even if it did, there’s something for you too! Today’s guest is Alison Schwartz, the owner of All Pets Considered in Greensboro, North Carolina. Want to know why Alison is our go-to person on this topic? Because on top of running a successful multi-location pet supply store, she also runs an equally as successful rescue called Doxie by Proxy.
43 min
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076: 3 Solutions to the Challenges of Today’s E...
Our guest in this episode, Alysa Slay, is not only a long-time Pet Boss Club® member and all-around awesome human, but she’s also the mastermind behind Camp Dogwood– an overnight camp for dogs and their humans (craving s’mores now?! So are we.)
39 min
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075: The 3 Secrets to Success Revealed by a Pet...
Jen Havens of Two Dogs Pet Services & The Real Life Dog is a Pet Boss All Star for a GOOD reason… She has started TWO pet industry businesses over the years–one pet sitting business that has served over 30 different species and one in-person and virtual dog training business.
38 min
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074: Behind the Scenes: Meet the Pet Passionate...
You know Candace D’Agnolo, the CEO and founder of Pet Boss Nation® (and the host of this podcast!) But how about you meet the team behind the scenes helping her to deliver the best and most supportive pet industry community out there?!
26 min
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073: Think Like a Pet Intuitive & Discover What...
Do you trust your intuition as a pet business owner? You will trust it even more once you master active listening as a skill! Liz Murdoch is an animal communicator who has the conversations with pets that most people would love to have. She receives messages that give pet parents valuable information about their pets’ wants…
35 min