Episode 367 - The Pet Care Enrichment Summit Preview Show
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
Release Date: 09/13/2024
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
Ever 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 behind the scenes of not one, but two mastermind meetings. In the beautiful city of Annapolis, I hosted my first ever USA Elite mastermind meeting where you’ll get to hear from members like Kim from Fetch Dog Resort, Kim and...
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Are 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 share the strategies they’re using to fix common hiring headaches in the pet industry. First up is Joe Latona from WalkerScout, who outlines the five crucial pieces every pet business owner needs in place to build a high-performing team. From...
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Are 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 can use to scale their operations while keeping control, profitability, and sanity intact. We uncover what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to growing a sustainable, high-profit pet business such as expanding to multiple locations,...
info_outline Do you want to offer more stand out services and be known as the 'top dog' pet care providor in your town?
Do your services lack that something extra special you feel you need to add, so you can charge higher priced services?
Then you need to learn how to schedule, structure and sell enrichment activities.
Enrichment is the key to unlocking the next phase of your business growth, which is why you should grab a ticket to upcoming pet care enrichment summit.
Today I chat to my Elite client and pet biz buddy, Tim Jackson, to preview the show and explore the transformative power of enrichment in the pet care industry.
Tim also gives us a sneak peak into the presentation he is delivering next week at the summit, which is about the five pillars of enrichment, and he shares his strategies for getting staff excited and engaged with new enrichment programs—key for any pet care facility looking to stand out.
I also dive into my own personal journey, explaining how enrichment revolutionized my dog adventure business and helped me to deliver better services for both pets and their owners.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Enrichment Evolution: How incorporating enrichment can help doggy daycare
owners, pet sitters, and dog walkers leap ahead of the competition.
Staff Engagement Tips: Learn how to get your team excited and on board with your enrichment program.
Insider Summit Preview: A sneak peek at the incredible presentations and insights Iined up for the Virtual Enrichment Summit.
Maximizing Client Value: Find out how to charge more by offering engaging,
enriching experiences for the dogs in your care.
The Power of Learning: Why continuous education, like the Enrichment Summit, is the key to staying ahead in the pet care world.
Industry Networking: Discover how this virtual event brings together pet care pros from across the globe to share game-changing ideas.
Don’t miss out!
Head over to enrichmentsummit.com to grab your ticket and get access to life-changing tips for your business.
A huge shoutout to our amazing show sponsor PACCC (Professional Animal Care Certification Council) you can find out more about PACCC, and apply to join by clicking here now.
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If you run a seven-figure plus pet business and want to book a private consultation with Dom in 2024, then email Beth on [email protected]. Explain what you need help with, tell me a bit about your business, and if I think I can help, if I think we're a good fit, and if I'm excited by the project we'll book a call to discuss further.
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