All tagged core values

581: Driving Success Through Core Values with Amy Munns

How do you build a pet care business that stands the test of time while staying rooted in your core values? Amy Munns, owner of Leash 4 Lease, shares how she has successfully grown her company over 24 years by focusing on honesty, reliability, and professionalism. Through the challenges of balancing a team, client relationships, and evolving industry standards, Amy stayed true to her mission: providing high-quality pet care with a personal touch. She leveraged her values to guide decisions during difficult times, like the COVID-19 pandemic, and even turned those moments into opportunities to serve her community through initiatives like a pet food drive. By embracing open-mindedness, trusting her instincts, and empowering her team to shine, Amy has built a business defined by passion and purpose. Her story reminds us that staying authentic, even in the face of challenges, is the key to building a business you truly love.

527: Cars and Culture with Morgan Weber

Ever wondered how company culture influences business decisions? In this episode, Morgan Weber, CEO and founder of Lucky Pup Adventures, shares how her commitment to a caring company culture led to providing company cars for her team. She discusses the impact this decision has on employee safety, well-being, and client trust. Morgan also delves into the importance of aligning actions with core values and how this shapes every aspect of her business. Tune in to learn how intentional culture-building can drive meaningful changes in your company.

457: The Art of Compassionate Leadership with Ruby Ballesteros

What does leadership mean to you? πŸ’ͺ Ruby Ballesteros, owner of RubyReds Pet Care, discusses her transition from a corporate background to pet sitting. Ruby emphasizes professionalism and leadership, and stresses the importance of viewing and presenting yourself as a business owner first, rather than just being a pet lover. She highlights her military background as influential in shaping her values and practices. Ruby also speaks about the art of building strong, trust-based relationships with clients, going beyond mere services, to ensure their complete peace of mind.

357: Empowering Empathy with Stephanie Castro

What does it mean to be empathetic in our business? Showing empathy allows you to connect with nervous clients. It also helps both clients and staff feel like they are understood and are not alone. Stephanie Castro, owner of Stay Home Pet Sitting, joins the show to share why the words we use help clients see the value in our business. She also explains how she’s growing her company culture, and what it means to make hard decisions.