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520: Finding Opportunities in a Changing Economy

520: Finding Opportunities in a Changing Economy

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Have you ever attended an economic outlook presentation? In this episode, we share insights from a recent local presentation that highlighted key economic trends affecting pet care businesses. We discuss how inflation is increasing price sensitivity among clients, making efficiency and added value services crucial. We also emphasize the importance of focusing on stable sectors like healthcare and education to maintain a consistent client base. Understanding and adapting to the local economy is essential for thriving, even in uncertain times.

346: What’s in Store for 2023?

346: What’s in Store for 2023?

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What’s 2023 looking like? The economic outlook is shaping up as a mixed bag. We walk through ways to stay nimble as a business, through planning and staying open to new opportunities. We also share how we’ve been approaching planning for 2023 and why it’s critical to take a wholistic approach that takes both your personal life and business into account. 

261: F.I.R.E. with Jen Tserng

261: F.I.R.E. with Jen Tserng

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Jen Tserng joins the show again to discuss how to have an investing mindset and what it means to make saving money fun. From setting budgets to raising prices, taking a wholistic approach to our financial health is really what sets us up for success. Regardless of whether you want to retire in 10 years, or 30, it takes understanding your numbers and financial discipline to execute the plan.

127: Tax Talk with Mike Jesowshek

127: Tax Talk with Mike Jesowshek

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This year has had a lot of things to distract us and keep us busy. However, tax time is right around the corner and there are many things we should be doing before the end of the year. Mike Jesowshek, owner of JETRO and Associates, discusses the three things every business should be doing right now and how EIDL and PPP loans impact our taxes.

058- Lessons from Covid-19

058- Lessons from Covid-19

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What are some lessons we can take away from how Covid-19 has impacted our business and us personally? We sit down to discuss some of the lessons we're seeing and experiencing. They'll look different for everyone, so let us know what lessons you're taking away from all of this!

028 - Streamlining Your Business

028 - Streamlining Your Business

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We discuss some business basics everyone should have in place as a pet care professional. We then dive into some of the major areas to focus on when streamlining and making your processes more efficient. From intaking new clients, to paying your bills, there always seems like there are things to improve on. However, at the end of the day, focusing too much on wringing out every last drop of efficiency can actually make you less efficient! So remember that you know the work that has to get done and trust those around you.