Episode 392 - Dom’s Five Step Guide to Pet Business Glory
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
Release Date: 03/14/2025
Episode 440: What’s it Really Like Working with Dom Hodgson? Hear directly from the owners inside my Mastermind.
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
Ever wondered what a consultant such as myself could really offer to your business? Have you worked with a coach previously and think they’re all the same? And how do other business owners move from “thinking about growth” to actually implementing it? In this episode, I’m fresh back from Orlando after an incredible IMPACT 2026 where I handed the mic to the people whose opinion on my services matter most — my coaching clients. Rather than me telling you what my coaching, Elite Mastermind, Accelerator programme, or the brand-new Dog Daycare Success Academy can do for your business,...
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Episode 439: Behind the Scenes at IMPACT 2026, The Disnify Your Pet Business Success Summit
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
What really happens when you get 60+ ambitious pet business owners in a room together and get to work? Can two days away from work genuinely change the direction of your business? And why do so many owners leave events like IMPACT 2026 with clarity – and the action plan – they’ve been chasing for years? In this episode, I’m recording LIVE from Orlando after an incredible week that included a mastermind meeting, theme parks of both the Disney and Universal varieties, and — most importantly — IMPACT 2026: How to Disnify Your Dog Daycare. After months of preparation, ticket pushing,...
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Episode 438: Disney Money-Making Lessons You Can Plug Into Your Dog Daycare: Upsells, Perks, and Selling What Clients Actually Want
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
Is “luck” really holding your pet business back — or are you simply missing the right systems and opportunities? What can Disney teach you about making more money while creating better client experiences? And how can small tweaks to your offers dramatically increase client spend, loyalty, and retention? In this episode, recorded while I’m preparing for IMPACT 2026, I’m continuing my deep dive into business and marketing lessons from the House of Mouse. Using real examples from Disney parks, hotels, and dining experiences, I break down how world-class businesses maximise customer...
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Episode 437: Disney Business Secrets: Lessons Dog Daycare Owners Can Steal from the Happiest Place on Earth
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
What can a theme park teach you about building a more profitable, memorable, and sellable pet business? Why do some companies create loyal fans while others struggle to hold attention? And how can small experience-driven details dramatically increase client loyalty and lifetime value? In this episode, I’m deep in preparation mode for IMPACT 2026 and heading back to Orlando, which means Disney is front and centre in my thinking right now. So, I’m sharing some of the biggest marketing and business lessons I’ve picked up from my visits to Walt Disney World — and how these same ideas can...
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Episode 436: Why Live Events And Real Client Connections Create the Strongest Pet Business Brands
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
What separates pet businesses that are simply “good” from those people talk about, remember, and proudly recommend? Why do LIVE (in-person) experiences build deeper trust than any advert, post, or email ever could? And in an increasingly automated (and ai obsessed) world, how can you still creates real connection with your clients? In this episode, I’m just hours away from the early-bird deadline for IMPACT 2026, and I’m joined by my Enrich U partner, Elite Mastermind member, and IMPACT speaker, Tim Jackson. Together, we dig into one of the most powerful — and most overlooked —...
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Episode 435: The Fast Pass: How to Leapfrog Your Dog Daycare Competition and Build A Premium, Destination Brand.
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
Do you feel like you’re doing everything “right” — yet still progress in your pet business is slow and frustrating? What if business growth didn’t have to be a long, slow climb, but a sprint to the top of the pile? And what would change if you could skip the line and position your pet business at the front of the pack? In this episode, I’m back at my desk after a busy few weeks of travel, meetings, and event planning to share a simple but powerful idea: the Fast Pass. Borrowed from theme parks like Disney and Universal, a Fast Pass lets you bypass the queue and get where you want...
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Episode 434 - Takeaways from the Dog Daycare Elite Mastermind in Austin, Texas
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
What actually happens when ambitious pet business owners step away from their facilities and into a room built for growth? How do these businesses move faster in three months than others do in three years? And what changes when you stop trying to solve problems alone and start tapping into collective experience? In this episode, I’m back home at Town Farm after a whirlwind trip to the U.S., sharing behind-the-scenes audio and reflections from our first Elite Mastermind of 2026 in Austin, Texas. You’ll hear directly from members as they walk out of the room admittedly tired, fired up,...
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433: Pet Business Perspective - How Looking Back Can Help Power Your Future Success
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
When was the last time you actually stopped to look at how far you’ve come in your business? What would change if you judged progress over three or five years — not the last three months? And how different would your goals be if you truly believed the next chapter could be bigger than anything you’ve built so far? In this episode, I check in from the middle of the Caribbean, recording from a cruise ship en route between speaking engagements in the U.S. Sharing travel chaos stories, football fandom, and my own evolution as a business owner, we explore why most entrepreneurs underestimate...
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Episode 432: Inside a Real Consultation Day with Dom Hodgson: How One Day of Strategy Can Save Years of Wrong Decisions
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
What actually happens during a full, in-person pet business consultation day with Dom Hodgson? How does Dom spot hidden opportunities, fix leaks, and uncover an entirely new growth path in a single day? And how can one focused conversation save you years of trial, error, and frustration? In this first episode of 2026, I give you rare, behind-the-scenes access to a real consultation day I did with Adam Delderfield (PBIC Marketer of the Year) and Stella Seminerio. Rather than theory or tidy case studies, you’ll hear raw audio recorded at the end of an intensive strategy day — capturing...
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Episode 431: Dom's Big Pet Biz Lessons of 2025: Are You Growing a Pet Business or Building a Life You LOVE!
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
What happens when you build a successful pet business… but forget to build a life around it? Why do so many hardworking pet professionals stay busy, stressed, and tired — even when the business is technically “doing well”? And how can you stop reacting to the year ahead… and start designing it on purpose? In this end-of-year episode, I hit pause between Christmas festivities to reflect on what 2025 really taught me about business growth, and also about my energy, downtime, leverage, and clarity. For me this was a year filled with travel-heavy months and packed event schedules...
info_outlineAre 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 future-proofed business. I recently attended a mastermind, where I mapped out the next steps for my own business - focusing on what I enjoy, what actually works, and what needs to change.
I also dive into why in this digital age we live in, offline marketing is more powerful than ever, and how one simple switch helped a coaching client double his daycare bookings without spending a penny on ads.
You’ll also learn why a referrals are the easiest way to clone your best clients, but only if you build a system that makes it effortless for happy clients to send high-quality leads your way.
Then I dive into my favourite topic… how to attract affluent clients who are happy to pay premium prices - and why most pet business owners are marketing in the wrong places.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Offline Marketing is Underrated – Social media isn’t enough. Direct mail, networking, and referrals bring in better clients.
- Referrals Shouldn’t Be Left to Chance – A structured referral system makes it easy for happy clients to bring in new business.
- Not All Clients Are Created Equal – Stop chasing bargain hunters. Attract premium clients who value and pay for top service.
- Taking Action Beats Consuming Information – Learning is useless without action. Implement strategies instead of just collecting ideas.
- Build a Business You Enjoy – Avoid burnout by focusing on profitable, enjoyable services that fit your long-term goals.
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