073- Heidi and Hope Pet Services
Heidi Lewis, owner of Heidi and Hope Pet Services, joins us to share what moving to a new city and starting a dog walking company is like, what Covid has looked like in Naples, FL and some of her all time favorite resources.
072- Colleen Sedgwick the Pet Nanny Coach
The Pet Nanny Coach, Colleen Sedgwick, joins us to talk all about mindset and mindfulness in the face of adversity. We discuss the importance of delegating tasks and hiring the right people to be more present in the day-to-day operations of your business. Colleen also shares some of her most influential books and must reads as a pet business owner.
071- Dog Days of Summer
Summer is on and so is the HEAT! Join us as we discuss how to make sure you AND the dogs you’re caring for are ready for summer. From signs of heat exhaustion in both humans and dogs, to things to have on hand to treat it, we cover it. Summer time is also a time for fireworks, so what are some of the best practices for caring for pets afraid of loud noises? On our “Ask a Pet Business Coach” segment, Natasha O’Banion answers the question, “How do I balance the new services I added during lockdown with the increasing demand for my original services?”
070- Cat Sitting in London with Michelle Adams
Owner of Chatty Cats Care, Michelle Adams, discusses what it’s like running a cat only care business in London. We have a great discussion about taking moments of stillness and using right now to be energized for the future.
069- Nomad pet care and house sitting with Jen Tserng
What’s it like being a nomad pet sitter in New York City during Covid-19? Jen Tserng joins us to discuss what 2020 has been like for her business and offers advice on the importance of setting prices and planning for the future.
068- Pet care and BLM Pt. 2
This episode is Part 2 of our Black Lives Matter conversation. If you haven’t already, go back and listen to Part 1. Natasha sat down with us to discuss some pretty heavy questions and topics. By focusing on what we can do, in our businesses and personally, we can all work to help everyone feel welcome in the pet care industry and in our world.
067- Pet care and BLM Pt. 1
We share some of our thoughts on recent events and the Black Lives Matter movement. We have a special interview with Natasha O’Banion, owner of Walk with Renzo and Ruby, and Kylie Holliman-Rivera, owner of Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting. They sit down to discuss the BLM movement, what being an ally looks like, and what the pet care industry has to do with it. We end the episode with another “Question with a Pet Business Coach” segment with Natasha!
066- PawsInn with Dennis Nelson
Dennis Nelson got into pet care through purchasing two pet care companies in New York. It was a difficult transition and learning process for him, but one that has fueled a deep passion. Because of his experience in running his business, he wanted a better way for pet sitters to promote their businesses. So he started PawsInn. Join us today as Dennis shares his passion and vision for a great new platform.
065- City Dog Pack with Miguel Rodriguez
Miguel Rodriguez, owner of City Dog Pack, comes on the show to give an indepth look at his dog walking business in New York, why he offered free services in the beginning, and some basic dog training skills all pet care providers should know.
064- Common Client Questions
After some back-to-back meet and greets left us feeling a bit rusty after being closed down for so long, we breakdown some of the most commonly asked new client questions. Additionally, we're so happy to annouce a new segment with Natasha O'Banion, from Start.Scale.Sail. Each week Natasha will address some frequent pet business questions.
063- Eric Curry's Pets
Eric Curry, owner of Eric Curry's Pets, joins us on the show today to share what life as a pet sitter has been like in San Francisco during Covid-19, and a few tips he has for getting business going again in these uncertain times.
062- Specialized Pet Care with Cheyenne Williams
Cheyenne Williams, owner of Shiney Day Specialized Pet Care joins us this week to talk about emergency preparedness and specialized pet care. From planning to practicing, to tools and resources, this is a packed episode!
061- Kitchen Confessions
On this episode, we continue the conversation about lessons from the pandemic, new marketing ideas, and an intro to using a podcast for your business, which we think is a great idea!
060- Sunfire Canines with MacKenzie Hafen
This episode features dog walker Mackenzie Hafen, owner of Sunfire Canines. She discusses how she got started as a dog walker, how Covid-19 has impacted her business, and some of her favorite apps for her business.
059- Scaling Your Business with Natasha O'Banion
Natasha O'Banion, owner of Walk with Renzo and Ruby and Start, Scale, Sail, shares what she's learned about growing her business, including having a strong foundation, goal setting, and the proper protocols to have in place.
058- Lessons from Covid-19
What are some lessons we can take away from how Covid-19 has impacted our business and us personally? We sit down to discuss some of the lessons we're seeing and experiencing. They'll look different for everyone, so let us know what lessons you're taking away from all of this!
057- Community in the face of Covid-19 with Natalie Durack
What can supporting your community and bringing others together look like in a pandemic? Natalie Durack, owner of Happy Hounds Dog Walking and Pet Sitting, joins us on the show to discuss how businesses on the Gold Coast have joined together to support each other in the midst of the chaos.
056- All things cats, with Stacy LeBaron
Cats can sometimes get a bad wrap, especially with those who don't care for them regularly. Stacy LeBaron, host of the Community Cats podcast, joins us to cover why that is, how to care for different temperments of cats, and so much more.
055- Kitchen Confessions
On today’s podcast, we go through some of the changes happening to the pet care industry and how we can stay ahead of them. How can we use this time to make changes to both client and our own behaviors? What are some opportunities in marketing and what about the industry outlook?
054- Covid-19 and Kennels with Zach Shearer
How have kennels been impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic? Zach Shearer joins us this week to discuss his business, how he’s adapted to changes, and his outlook for the rest of 2020.