Join the UK's leading and most controversial pet business coach Dom Hodgson, as he goes off the leash and shares the business building secrets that will fix your pet business. If you are a dog trainer, dog walker or a dog groomer then this show will provide the marketing education you need to put your business growth on steroids.
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Wear Wag Repeat: From Passion to Profit in the Pet Industry
Tori Mistick | Pet Business Growth Expert, WWR Society Founder
Ready to transform your pet passion into a thriving business? The Wear Wag Repeat podcast is your roadmap to building a sustainable, profitable pet business without the overwhelm. Hosted by Tori Mistick, digital marketing expert and founder of Wear Wag Repeat Society, each episode delivers actionable strategies specifically for independent pet entrepreneurs who want to stand out online and create meaningful impact. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: 🐾 Monthly Expert Interviews: Deep-dive marketing worksh ...
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Episode 408:The Pet Business Premium Pricing Wake-Up Call: How to Raise Rates and Claim the Crown in your Business.
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19:47Are you the most pet biz expensive in town – or are still pretending premium pricing doesn’t apply to you? BIG MISTAKE my friend! Is your ‘modest’ price actually holding your business back rather than giving it life? You bet it is! And what’s the REAL cost of undercharging in a high-potential, high-pressure industry like pet care? Well, it could be…
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Episode 407: Why Your Dog Daycare Staff Don’t Get Enrichment (And What to Do About It)
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21:33Do your staff really understand what enrichment is - or are they just nodding along and fluffing it? Are your handlers bought into your values, or just clocking in for another day in the play zone? And is your team helping you upsell enrichment - or would they rather do without it altogether? In this episode, I’m fresh off a sun-soaked break in Men…
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Episode 406 - Claim the Crown: How to Run Your Pet Business Like Your Very Own K9 Kingdom
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18:33Ever wondered why most pet businesses stay stuck in the middle while a few rise to the top? What if you didn’t have to “pay your dues” and could skip straight to the front of the line? And what would your business look like if your competitors couldn’t even see you - let alone catch you? In this sun-soaked, cocktail-fuelled episode recorded just be…
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Episode 405 - What’s Working Now: How Smart Dog Daycare Owners Are Driving Their Business Forward
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22:53Are you full of great ideas but unsure which one will actually grows your pet business? Do you keep launching new offers while ignoring the easy wins sitting right under your nose? Are you offering amazing services but suck at selling and making money fro your passion for pets? In this behind-the-scenes episode, I take you inside a week in the life…
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Episode 404 - The Dog Daycare Hiring Playbook with Josh Hightower
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38:03What do you do when your staff quit without warning - and your Indeed ad pulls in nothing but no-shows and duds? Is your hiring process actually attracting the right people - or just weeding through whoever’s left? And how do some daycares seem to have a pipeline of great candidates - while you’re stuck covering shifts yourself? In this episode, I’…
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Episode 403 - Build Your Canine Kingdom: How Eve Molzhon Claimed Her Throne in the Pet Industry (and how you can to at IMPACT 2025!)
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16:04What can a self-proclaimed Midwest trailer park kid teach you about building a million-dollar pet business empire? What’s the right way to go from garage-grooming to a full-blown dog daycare dynasty? And how can hiring a VA finally give you back your time and sanity? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by special guest and keynote speaker of Impact …
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Episode 402 - Fix Your Prices, Fix Your Pet Business: Dom's No BS Guide to Charging More
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17:59Are you unknowingly sabotaging your profits with outdated pricing? What’s the real cost of keeping your fees just a little higher than your competitors’? And how can a smarter pricing strategy unlock growth, better clients, and a better life? In this episode, I reflect on some of the most common pricing problems I've tackled recently - from daycare…
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Episode 401 - Scripting Success: How to Plan, Prioritise and Grow a Pet Biz That Runs Like Clockwork
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22:59Can you really write the script of your own success story in the pet business world? What would happen if you planned a whole 12 months ahead instead of just 12 days? And how much progress (and profit) are you leaving on the table by winging it month-to-month? In this solo episode, Dom reflects on his time at the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in La…
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Are You Wasting Time? My Exact Batching Workflow: Part 1
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21:41Wondering how to batch your content and save time in your pet business? In this episode, I’m sharing the exact systems and tech setup I use to record and edit 4 podcast episodes in just one sitting! Plus, more ideas for content you could be batching BEYOND social media. This is part 1 of my mini-series all about automating and batching for petprene…
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Episode 400 - The Secret to Bullet-Proof Business Confidence
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15:43A short, sweet but very special (400th) episode this week. See, I debated putting together a big montage of past show clips, but in the end I decieded to share an intimate moment from behind the scenes at the recent Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo... You’ll hear two inspiring stories from AJ and Lynnie, staff member and owner of Positively Perfect in…
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A Simple System to Make Instagram Work For Your Pet Business in 2025
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20:09Feeling overwhelmed by Instagram in 2025? In this episode, I share a simple batching strategy that will save you HOURS of time and finally make social media work for you... not the other way around. This is based on my real experience coming out of social media management retirement for a client this year! Imagine sitting down just once a month to …
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Episode 399 - Behind the Scenes Stateside with Dom: One Week, Two Masterminds, Unlimited Pet Business Opportunities
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29:31Ever wondered why the top business owners in any industry attend a mastermind every quarter? How can stepping into a hot seat in front of fellow owners change your business perspective? And what surprising lessons do you learn when you stop working in the business and start working on it? In this episode, I’m bringing you along for a unique peek be…
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Automate These 3 Things In Your Pet Business TODAY
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17:05Feeling overwhelmed by all the to-dos in your pet business? In this episode Tori Mistick walks you through 3 simple automations that’ll save you HOURS each week — and help you grow your pet business. Ask yourself, "how easy can it be?" From crafting a strategic email welcome sequence, to sending automatic customer reminders, and scheduling your soc…
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398 - Pet Care Staffing Summit Secrets: Smarter Hiring, Stronger Teams, Better Business!
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29:59Are you hiring with confidence or just simply hoping for the best? Do you ever worry what would happen if your whole morning crew called in sick? Can you use automation to attract better staff and save your sanity? In this episode, I’m sharing highlights from the first ever Pet Care Staffing Summit - a game-changing event for dog daycare, boarding,…
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This Pet Biz Community is a Game-Changer!
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20:33Wondering what it’s really like inside the Wear Wag Repeat Society? In this behind-the-scenes tour, I’ll show you exactly what happens when you join my petpreneur community. From one-on-one coaching calls ☕️ to weekly Voxer office hours 📲, monthly implementation calls 💻, and promotional member spotlights 🌟 — this Society isn’t just a membership, it…
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Episode 397 - How to Be Your Dog's Superhero: Behind the Scenes at a Book Club Discussion with Jamie Engerdahl
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30:51Something different in this weeks special episode, where I’m the guest - not the host! Amazing dog trainer Jamie Gerald invited me to join her international dog trainer book club to talk about my very first book, How to Be Your Dog’s Superhero. What followed was a fantastic discussion about why real connection beats control, and how playing with yo…
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Wasting Hours in Your Inbox? Declutter with My 3-Step System
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18:51Is your inbox draining your time, energy, and focus? In this episode, I’m walking you through my 3-step system to declutter your inbox — without aiming for perfection (just sanity!). You’ll learn how to set up a simple folder system, build healthy boundaries with inbox check-ins, and use time-saving templates that do the heavy lifting for you. 🐾 If…
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Episode 396 - Stop the Pet Biz Payroll Bleed: How to Slash Labour Costs and Boost Profitability with Sean Felty
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23:51Could your staffing costs be draining your profits? How do you scale pet care services without multiplying mistakes? What’s the easiest way to increase profitability without adding more clients? In this episode, I sit down with Sean Felty from Greenlin Pet Resorts - owner of six busy facilities and founder of Next Tree Strategies - to talk about ho…
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Episode 395: Why a Better Team Means Bigger Profits In Your Pet Business
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26:49Do you want a pet business that makes money without running you into the ground? What’s the difference between a business that grows efficiently—and one that just gets busier? And how can better systems set you free while boosting your bottom line? In this episode, I’m joined by Josh Hightower, who shares how pet business owners can create a scalab…
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Episode 394: Pet Care Staffing Summit Preview: How to Fix Your Pet Care Hiring Problem
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23:17Are your staff stuck at a dead end with no room to grow? Could a simple enrichment tweak transform your team’s motivation and retention? What if the key to attracting A+ hires was hiding in plain sight on your website? In this special Pet Care Staffing Summit preview episode, I’m joined by two fantastic guests -Tim Jackson and Joe Latona - who shar…
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Skip the Big Pet Trade Shows – Do This Instead!
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21:31Are major pet industry trade shows like Global Pet Expo and SuperZoo worth attending as a content creator or small pet business owner? In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of these big events, why I'm skipping them, and what I'm doing instead to grow my business and make meaningful industry connections. What You'll Learn in This Episode:…
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Episode 393: The 2025 Pet Care Staffing Summit is on! Fix Your Hiring Nightmares Once and for All
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17:19Are you tired of posting job ads only to hear crickets… or worse, getting flooded with unqualified applicants who disappear after two shifts? Why does it seem like every other business is poaching the best employees while you’re stuck with a revolving door of unreliable hires? And most importantly—what can you do to fix it? The hiring crisis in pet…
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Can Pet Owners Find You? A Visibility Audit for Petpreneurs
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18:35Are pet parents and customers struggling to find your business? In this episode of Wear Wag Repeat, I'm walking you through a self-audit to boost your pet business’s visibility and lead generation. This simple exercise will help you clarify your message, optimize your social media, and ensure your website is working for you—not against you! What yo…
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Episode 392 - Dom’s Five Step Guide to Pet Business Glory
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18:57Are you relying too much on social media to attract clients? What’s the secret to getting the best customers to refer you to their friends? And how can you ensure your business evolves in a way that keeps YOU profitable and happy? In this episode, I share the next five pet biz rules that will help you build a more profitable, stress-free, and futur…
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Episode 391: Simple Pet Business Sales Secrets with Adam Delderfield
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24:33How do successful entrepreneurs make BIG breakthroughs in their pet business? More to the point, are you getting the help you need to elevate your thinking (and your vision, for where your business will go next?) See, for Dom this week has been all about helping others to move forward, AND I've been getting some help with my business challenges too…
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Episode 390 - Elevating Your Dog Daycare Business with Eve Molzhon
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31:11Are you struggling to keep up as your pet business grows? Worried that hiring more staff will lead to more headaches, not more profit? Curious about the strategies top pet business owners use to scale with confidence? In this episode, I sit down with Eve Molzhon from Dog Handler Academy to break down the game-changing strategies pet business owners…
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The Power of Collaboration: How Working Together Raises the Quality Of The Pet Industry
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21:27At a recent wine tasting, I heard this: “The best winemaker shares his knowledge with other winemakers. This raises the knowledge, innovation, and quality of the wine from their region.” And it got me thinking—this is exactly the mindset we need in the pet industry! Too often, petpreneurs feel like they need to guard their expertise. But in reality…
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Episode 389 - The Game-Changing Power of a Pet Business Mastermind
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23:35Are you working harder than ever but still not seeing the results you want? Have you moved on from 'best practices' and now need some new, innovative growth strategies? Wondering how some pet business owners scale with ease while others stay stuck? Curious if a mastermind could be the secret to unlocking your full potential? In this episode, I brea…
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388 - Swipe Right for Pet Biz Success Success: How to Woo, Win, and Wow Your Pet Care Clients
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21:31Are you still in love with your pet business - or has the spark started to fade? How can you make pet owners fall head over heels for your services and choose YOU over the competition? And what can some of the greatest romantic movie moments teach you about standing out, marketing your services, and attracting dream clients? In this special Valenti…
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5 Love Languages of a Thriving Pet Business
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14:34You've heard of the 5 love langaues... Well, did you know your pet business has a love language, too!? And if you’re not speaking it the right way, you might be stutning your growth. In this short and sweet Valentine’s Day-themed episode, I’m breaking down The 5 Love Languages of a Thriving Pet Business—and how you can use them to attract more clie…
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Set Yourself Up for a Successful Month: Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Time
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27:26Let’s make February the month you take back control of your time. Start small, commit to one shift, and see how much better things feel. And if you need a community that helps you grow your pet business without overworking, my membership is here for you. Wear Wag Repeat Society: https://wearwagrepeat.com/society Episode Overview: February is a shor…
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387 - The Big Dog Daycare Biz Bootcamp Breakdown: Lessons, Laughs, and Serious Levelling Up
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27:52What happens when you put some of the most ambitious dog daycare owners in one room for two days? What business breakthroughs did attendees walk away with—and how can you apply them to your own pet business? Why premium pricing, memberships, and storytelling are the secret sauces to a thriving pet business? In this special episode, Dom Hodgson take…
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New Problem-Solving Opt-In Freebie for Petpreneurs
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17:06Want to have tons of people signing up for your opt-in freebie? You need to give them something that solves a problem! Listen to this episode to hear about a new freebie I created last week that immediately got tons of sign ups with zero promotion. PLUS... tell me what freebie I should create for pet pros like you. Here's the options: 3-Day Profit …
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Episode 386 - Pet Biz Bootcamp Secrets: Building a Premium Pet Business That Stands Out
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42:03What’s the secret to running a pet business that clients rave about? How do you charge premium prices and attract the best clients? And why does stepping away from your business sometimes lead to the biggest breakthroughs? In this episode, I take you back in time to the highlights of my 2018 Bootcamp, packed with game-changing strategies to help yo…
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My 2nd Best Piece of Advice for Petpreneurs
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27:21Are you ready to embrace change in the social media landscape? This week, I share my 2nd best piece of advice for growing your pet industry business. Discover how diversifying your marketing presence can shield you from the ding dongs running our social platforms and keep those dream clients rolling in! Don't depend solely on one social media platf…
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Episode 385 - How to Scale a Pet Business - Five Simple Steps to Success
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26:59What if you could finally stop being the bottleneck in your own business? How do you go from being hands-on, and worried about every little detail, to stepping back and still running a well-oiled machine? What do you need to turn your family pet business into a wealth generating machine? In this episode, I share the five crucial steps to building a…
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My Dog's Cancer Diagnosis Inspired My 2025 Word of the Year
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21:01Do you have a word of the year that inspires your pet business or your life with your pets? My word of the year for 2025 is inspired by hard times I'm currently going through with my dog Lucy. It's important for me to be present and not try to multitask. By living my word of the year, I'm already seeing positive impacts on my stress level and how m…
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Episode 384 - How to Increase Pet Care Profits with Experiencial Enrichment Upsells
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24:41Are you sick and tired of dealing with penny pinching PITA customers who complain about your prices? Do you recognise that dogs need more than just a safe place to stay, but do you struggle to convince clients they should invest in enrichment upsells? Would you love to be able to attract affluent clients who value premium, personalized pet services…
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Episode 383: How to Train Your Dog with Love and Science with Annie Grossman
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35:47What if you could transform your dog training methods with simple, science-backed techniques? How do operant and classical conditioning help you become a more effective trainer, handler, walker or groomer? And why are those first few training sessions so crucial to building trust and achieving long-term success? In this episode, I’m joined by Annie…
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382: Dom and Eve's New Year Pet Business Planning Session: Lessons Learned, Mistakes Made, and Our Big Plans for 2025
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37:39What happens when you hire someone just like you - but can’t coach them? How can you ensure that you learn from this years mistakes, so you don't repeat them in 2025? In this festive episode, I’m joined by the amazing Eve Molzhon, founder of Dog Handler Academy, as we reflect on our big lessons from 2024, and give a sneak peak into some of the exci…
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381: Elite Mastermind Reflections: How the Top Pet Business Owners are Prepping for 2025
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28:09Are you ready to wind down from a busy year—but not sure how to switch off? Want to know how some of the top pet business owners are preparing to crush 2025? Curious about the wins, struggles, and strategies behind their success stories? In this special holiday episode, I reflect on a transformative 2024 and share exclusive snippets from my Elite U…
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Episode 380 - Your 2025 Pet Care Golden Key: Why Enrichment is the Future of Doggy Daycare
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46:13Are you ready to turn the dreaded January slump into a booming start for 2025? Do you struggle to sell enrichment activities - or wonder if clients will pay for them at all? Want to learn how enrichment add-ons can transform not just your daycare profits but also improve your staff morale, and help you attract more affluent clients? In this special…
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Yes! Introverted Pet Pros Can Be Great at Networking with Stacy Pong
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34:51In this episode, I’m talking with super-connector Stacy Pong. It’s a funny story… we met through a virtual networking event, and I found out that she’s a networking expert and even runs a membership about it! So it felt like it was meant to be for her to be the final podcast guest to wrap up the networking and collaboration theme of this quarter he…
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Episode 379 - What is Happening at the Dog Daycares Business Bootcamp?
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37:17Have you started mapping out your 2025 pet business battle plan? Wondering what it really takes to attract affluent clients who are happy to pay top dollar? Have you planned out your conference season calendar, but don't want to see the same old speakers churn out presentations you've heard a hundred times? Then tune in because this week I’m sharin…
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December: Dreams, Deals, and Wrapping Up 2024!
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12:50In this solo episode, Tori Mistick shares all the exciting plans and updates to serve your pet business in December, the final month of Q4 and our Networking and Collaboration theme! Here’s what’s happening: What’s Coming Up in December 2024: WWR Society Lesson Focus on crafting an action plan for your dream partnerships and collaborations in 2025.…
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Episode 378: How to Add a Scent Space (and HUGE Profits) to Your Dog Daycare Business
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37:19Have you heard of scent spaces? They’re the hottest new trend taking doggy daycares by storm - and for good reason. These small but mighty rooms are turning unused spaces into revenue-generating, behavior-calming, tail-wagging goldmines. In this episode, Dom Hodgson reveals how scent spaces can transform your daycare into the talk of the town. Join…
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Episode 377 - How To Use Live Events to Build Loyalty and Boost Your Pet Business, with Eve Molzhon
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36:13Tired of digital overwhelm and craving real-world connections? Wondering how use live events to create loyalty that no Facebook campaign ever could? In this episode, I dive into the power of live events - whether they’re community open houses, themed daycare activities, or professional expos like the ones we’ve been attending. I share the lessons I…
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Episode 376 - How Enrich University Provides a Premium Priced Pet Care Blueprint
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49:30Are you struggling to attract affluent clients who are willing to pay what your services are worth? Wondering how to position your daycare as the go-to premium provider in your town? Curious about how enrichment can transform your business and build loyalty? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of the Enrich University launch and share the…
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Liz Wilcox: Turn Your Emails into Money-Making Connection Machines
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36:53In the span of 5 years, Liz Wilcox grew and sold a successful blog, got bought out of her second company, and built the third into a multiple six-figure businesses where she teaches entrepreneurs to simplify the whole “email marketing thing”. She’s best known for her 4500+ user email marketing membership (I’ve been a member for 3 years), her 20 Min…
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Episode 375: Behind the Scenes at the Hershey Expo: Enrichment, Experiences, and What It Takes to Stand Out
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26:31In this special episode, I’m coming to you live from the Hershey Lodge, home of the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo. I'm joined by one of my Elite mastermind members, Tim Jackson, who is also my Enrich U partner and pet care pioneer. Together we share the buzz from the expo floor, the excitement surrounding our brand new enrichment program, and the l…
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