Playing the Long Game with Pet Blogging: Caitlin Brown of Sparkles and Sunshine Blog
Grow Your Pet Business with Tori Mistick
Release Date: 08/14/2024
Top 3 Marketing Trends for Your Pet Business in 2026 (Stand Out From AI)
Grow Your Pet Business with Tori Mistick
Ready to grow your pet business in 2026? In this short, actionable episode, Tori Mistick is breaking down three marketing trends petpreneurs need to pay attention to right now... especially if you want to stand out in a world full of AI-generated content! You’ll learn why live streaming is one of the few truly AI-proof marketing tools, how video podcasting boosts discovery on YouTube and Spotify, and why getting clear on your “why” builds stronger community, trust, and long-term growth. If you’re a pet business owner who wants to stay visible, relevant, and human in 2026, this episode...
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A Fresh Start to the Year: New Podcast Name, Same Mission
Grow Your Pet Business with Tori Mistick
Wondering where I’ve been on this podcast feed? I’m back today with a quick check-in and some exciting updates. In this short episode, I share what I’ve been working on lately. Mainly, launching my limited-series podcast Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick, a deep dive into the science behind enrichment, and how reconnecting with my “why” led to new opportunities in my business. You’ll also hear why this podcast is getting a refreshed name — it's now called Grow Your Pet Business with Tori Mistick — and what you can expect from future bite-sized episodes focused on what’s...
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3 Launch Trends You Need to Try Before 2026
Grow Your Pet Business with Tori Mistick
If you’ve ever launched something for your pet business and heard nothing but crickets, you're not alone! I’m sharing three launch strategies that are actually working in 2025. These are based on what I’m seeing work in real time, not just in my own business, but in the petpreneur community too. You’ll hear why old launch tactics just aren’t cutting it anymore, and how to warm up your audience, use micro launches, and tell your story across multiple platforms to get better results without burning out. I also share an update about the new podcast I’m launching for pet parents on...
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Life After Lucy: Reconnecting with the Mission of Wear Wag Repeat
Grow Your Pet Business with Tori Mistick
After an unexpected break, I’m back on the mic with a deeply personal update. In this solo episode, I’m sharing why I’ve been away from the podcast—and what’s ahead for Wear Wag Repeat. Losing my sweet Lucy earlier this summer reshaped everything for me. So I’m opening up about that experience, what it taught me, and how it’s inspired me to return to my original mission: helping pet parents live their best life with their dogs. I’m also giving you a look at what’s next for the podcast, why I’m adjusting my content balance, and how I’ll continue supporting...
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Are You Wasting Time? My Exact Batching Workflow: Part 1
Grow Your Pet Business with Tori Mistick
Wondering 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 petpreneurs. Whether you're creating podcasts, email newsletters, or affiliate content — there’s a smarter way to do it, and I’m showing you how. You’ll learn: ✔ How I use Google Docs + AI like ChatGPT to plan my content ✔ The affordable tools...
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A Simple System to Make Instagram Work For Your Pet Business in 2025
Grow Your Pet Business with Tori Mistick
Feeling 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 create all your Instagram posts — no more daily scrambling. I walk you through a realistic, repeatable batching system tailored for petpreneurs who want more time with their pups and less stress online. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ How...
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Automate These 3 Things In Your Pet Business TODAY
Grow Your Pet Business with Tori Mistick
Feeling 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 social media content like a pro — these tips will make your biz run smoother, so you can spend more time doing what you love (like snuggling your pup). 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ Why every petpreneur needs a welcome email...
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This Pet Biz Community is a Game-Changer!
Grow Your Pet Business with Tori Mistick
Wondering 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’s a movement. You’ll get access to: ✔ Personalized support for your pet business ✔ Our deep resource library full of marketing lessons, templates & swipe files ✔ Monthly coaching and hot seat brainstorming...
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Wasting Hours in Your Inbox? Declutter with My 3-Step System
Grow Your Pet Business with Tori Mistick
Is 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 you want the actual email templates and swipe files I use, they’re ready for you inside the — along with support from 35+ petpreneurs just like you! Fetch 3X Email Subscribers FREE Workshop: 🎧 Press play and start...
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Skip the Big Pet Trade Shows – Do This Instead!
Grow Your Pet Business with Tori Mistick
Are 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: ✔ Why major trade shows are designed for vendors and retailers—not content creators ✔ The reality of making brand deals at these events ✔ How to assess if attending aligns with your business goals and budget ✔ The networking opportunities...
info_outlineDo you feel like your blog posts are like a collection you started a long time ago and now they just sit on the shelf and collect dust?
Blogging can be discouraging if you’re not seeing traffic and results from your posts. Q3 theme - July interview with Pamela Keniston and solo episodes from me. Our August expert is Caitlin Brown from Sparkles and Sunshine Blog. I’ve known Caitlin for years and I’m always so impressed by the perseverance she has to keep creating fun, engaging and helpful content. Caitlin creates a lot of content and she’s a data nerd as much as I am, so I’m excited to share this conversation with you. Everything we discuss applies to bloggers like us and pet business owners who use blogging as a marketing strategy.
We share advice on playing the long game when it comes to your blog content and why it’s so important to write helpful content that serves your audience. If you’re putting a lot of effort into these posts, they should still be relevant a year or two from now. Or even 10 years later, like some of my most popular blog posts!
We touch a bit on keyword research, but if you want to learn more about that go listen to last month’s episode for a deeper dive. If you’re in my membership, WWR Society, we also have several lessons including screen share videos on how to find the right keywords to blog about.
OK… bit finally, Caitlin and I also talk about Pinterest on this episode. We are both big believers in Pinterest because it continues to drive a ton of traffic to our blogs. If you need help with Pinterest, make sure you’re on my email list so I can let you know when Pinterest for Petpreneurs Live is happening. Pinterest works a lot like Google, you need to give it time for momentum to build. When we do the live round of my Pinterest course we’ll be focusing on pinning winter content.