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577: Burnout, Automation, and Private Equity—A Pet Industry Roundtable

577: Burnout, Automation, and Private Equity—A Pet Industry Roundtable

Collin

What does the future of pet sitting and dog walking look like in a rapidly evolving industry? Collin sits down with four industry leaders—Morgan Weber, Doug Keeling, Michelle Kline, and Daniel Reitman—to talk about the changing landscape of pet care. They explore the challenges of economic uncertainty, competition with tech-driven platforms, and the impact of private equity entering the industry. The conversation highlights the importance of balancing automation with personal relationships, professionalizing businesses, and maintaining strong core values. Ultimately, they all agree that the next 30 years of the industry will be shaped by how pet sitters and dog walkers step up today.

432: Listener Mailbag!

432: Listener Mailbag!

Collin

We reached out on social media for your questions, and you responded! On this episode we cover everything asking about client cameras and our long term goals, to getting health insurance and our favorite cartoon pet. Thank you to all who sent in questions! 

412: 4 Lessons From 4 Years of Podcasting

412: 4 Lessons From 4 Years of Podcasting

Collin

We just celebrated four years of podcasting! We can’t believe where the time has gone. What started off as a to share from our experiences quickly turned into a while of showcasing the amazing people working in the pet industry. We’ve been honored to share their stories and learn from the best of the best. We break down four lessons we’ve learned and how they’re impacting our own business, and the importance of tackling big problems.

183: Imposter Syndrome in Pet Care

183: Imposter Syndrome in Pet Care

Collin

Have you ever felt like you weren’t good enough? Do you ever think you don’t belong or that you’ll be found out as a fake and a fraud? Imposter syndrome in the pet care industry is the result of many factors, both internal and external. We break down what those reasons are and some practical ways to start overcoming imposter syndrome. Natasha O’Banion answers, “How do I combat the fear of losing it all?”

173: Investing in People

173: Investing in People

Collin

Why is it important to invest in the people around us? How does it benefit us? We focus on community not for the benefits that come from it, but from a selfless mindset and motives. We share why investing in your clients helps them connect with, and believe in, your business. We also discuss what it means to grow your community and give them the most value possible in all we do.

131: Privacy in Online Marketing

131: Privacy in Online Marketing

Collin

Modern technology and social media have made marketing as easy as a click of a button, but that sometimes comes with a price. We discuss privacy in online marketing, what to consider before buying targeted ads, and what it means for small businesses in a hyper connected world. Natasha O’Banion answers, “How do I make the most out of first mover advantage in my area?”

093- One Year Podcast Anniversary

093- One Year Podcast Anniversary

Collin

Today's episode is our one year celebration! We dive into listener questions, from our background to some podcasting basics. Thank you so much for all of your support. We appreciate you going on this journey with us! Natasha also joins us to answer the question, "Do we really need insurance?"

083- Customer Reviews

083- Customer Reviews

Collin

On today’s episode we talk all about reviews! If you’re in business long enough, you’re bound to get a bad one. How do you handle that kind of feedback and how do you even define what a bad review is? We discuss all of that and more. Plus, on this week’s “Ask a Pet Biz Coach” segment with Natasha O’Banion, she answers the question, “How do you hire people, while still making money for yourself and how do you hire the right people.”

046 - Kitchen Confessions

046 - Kitchen Confessions

Collin

On this weeks Kitchen Confessions, we share some tips on working from home if you’ve never had to do it before and what it’s like running a business with your significant other.