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Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace

By: Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation®
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 This is a podcast for the local pet business owner. Get foundational business tips mixed with the latest secrets of what’s working now, especially in this challenging world. Hear honest conversations from industry peers working the streets of Main Street, where dog business is BIG business. So, if you’re a pet supply store, grooming salon, dog daycare, boarding facility, pet sitter or dog trainer - we welcome you! What really sets this show apart from others in this space is that your show host, Candace D’Agnolo, the CEO & Founder of Pet Boss Nation® - has started, scaled and sold successful pet businesses in almost every niche of the pet industry. Not only that, but her business had multiple locations, a team of 30 people, and annual revenue hitting multiple 7 figures. What this means for you is that you’ll get a holistic approach from someone who’s been on your biz journey from start to finish. Intrigued? Press play.© 2025 Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • 191: From Solo Pet Sitter to Building the Largest Pet Network in the Midwest

    191: From Solo Pet Sitter to Building the Largest Pet Network in the Midwest
    Jul 6 2025
    What do you do when you realize you can't help every single dog owner in your city alone? 🤔 You build a network! And that's exactly what Kristin Holzapfel did with Pampered Pupperino and her incredible organization, Midwest Pet Sitter Affiliates. Kristin has cracked the code on something most industries struggle with: turning competitors into genuine collaborators through education, strict standards, and authentic relationship building. Here's what makes this episode special: 🌟 The exact grassroots strategies Kristin used to find and recruit 70+ professional pet sitters 🌟 How she created a "code of conduct" that prevents client poaching and builds trust 🌟 Her journey from attendee to speaker at the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters conference 🌟 The real challenges of managing both a pet sitting business AND a regional network If you've ever felt isolated in your pet business or wondered how to build genuine professional relationships in your market, this conversation will give you a roadmap for creating the community you've been searching for. Transcript Show Notes Join Us Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Free Pet Industry Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Read our Blog⁠
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    32 mins
  • 190: The Messy Truth About Opening a Pet Business (Behind Closed Doors)

    190: The Messy Truth About Opening a Pet Business (Behind Closed Doors)
    Jun 29 2025
    Ever wondered what it REALLY takes to open a brick and mortar pet business from scratch? Spoiler alert: It's messy, magical, and takes about 3x longer than you think it will! 😅😅 In this raw, unfiltered episode of our Behind Closed Doors series, Candace pulls back the curtain on the wild ride of building Dante & Dory's Pet Emporium. This is the real story of what happens between "great idea" and "grand opening." What you'll discover in this candid update: 🎯 Why everything takes 3x longer than anyone tells you (and how to stay sane anyway) 🎯 The Facebook Marketplace strategy that's saving THOUSANDS on fixtures and displays 🎯 The art of decision-making when you're trying NOT to be everything to everyone Plus, you'll get the play-by-play on everything from HVAC nightmares to bakery case finds, and why gold spray paint has become a life saver! If you're planning your own expansion, considering a brick and mortar move, or just need a reminder that entrepreneurial overwhelm is totally normal, this episode will make you feel less alone and more inspired to keep pushing forward! Transcript Show Notes Join Us Online Find us on Facebook Join our Free Pet Industry Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Read our Blog
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    30 mins
  • 189: Stop Spinning, Start Wining: Your 3-Step Framework for Q3 and Q4 Domination

    189: Stop Spinning, Start Wining: Your 3-Step Framework for Q3 and Q4 Domination
    Jun 22 2025
    Feeling like you're not where you thought you'd be halfway through 2025? 💪 Take a deep breath. You're not alone, and more importantly - you're not behind. This isn't just another "rah-rah, you got this!" pep talk. This is a strategic reset session designed to help you transform the next six months into the most profitable, purposeful stretch your pet business has ever experienced. In this power-packed episode, you'll discover: 🎯 Why comparing your behind-the-scenes to everyone else's highlight reel is killing your momentum (and what to do instead) 🎯 The mindset shift that turns "failures" into valuable business intelligence 🎯 How to conduct a realistic business health check without spiraling into overwhelm The episode gets real when Candace's accountability partner calls mid-recording to prove the power of having someone in your corner who will lovingly call you out on your goals! ⁠Transcript⁠ ⁠Show Notes⁠  Join Us Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Free Pet Industry Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Read our Blog⁠
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    33 mins
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love your energy and patience for buisness owners. You keep it real. will be listening in.

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Been waiting for Pet Boss Nation to come out with a podcast because Candace is the best pet biz coach out there! Can’t wait to listen to the first episode!

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