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543: Trust is the Ultimate Asset in Pet Care with Dan Reitman

543: Trust is the Ultimate Asset in Pet Care with Dan Reitman

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Ever wondered what it takes to build unwavering trust with clients in the pet care industry? Dan Reitman, owner of Dan’s Pet Care discusses into his journey of building a trusted pet care brand. Dan shares his evolution from a solo dog walker to managing a large-scale business that includes daycare and kennel-free boarding, emphasizing the importance of maintaining client trust throughout. We explore his challenges in deciding when to keep things in-house versus partnering, as well as his commitment to ensuring high standards of care in an increasingly competitive industry. Dan also opens up about overcoming personal and business-related fears, pushing himself to learn and grow continuously. This conversation is a deep dive into why trust remains the ultimate asset in pet services and how it can drive sustainable success.

531: Building Community Through Shelter Partnerships with Austin Tuck

531: Building Community Through Shelter Partnerships with Austin Tuck

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Ever wondered how your pet care business could make a bigger impact on the community? In this episode, Austin Tuck, owner of Tuckered Out Dog Walking, shares how she transformed her business by partnering with a local shelter through a unique sponsorship program. Austin explains how transitioning from pet sitting to daily dog walking helped reduce burnout while allowing her to focus on creating meaningful community partnerships. Her field trips for dogs offer enrichment beyond the standard walk, benefiting both pets and owners, while the shelter program boosts adoption rates and strengthens her team's connection to their work. Listen in to learn how Austin's approach to community involvement is making a difference for her business, her staff, and shelter dogs.

145: Building Your Community with Lyndsay Shackelford

145: Building Your Community with Lyndsay Shackelford

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Growing community has become increasingly more important over the past year. While it may look different for each of us the principles of connecting with a broader group of people and cultivating relationships remain the same. Lyndsay Shackleford, owner of dogs of charm city, joins The show to talk about what it means to be a community focused business.