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380: The Pet Business Owner Toolbox

380: The Pet Business Owner Toolbox

Collin

What tools does it take to build a business? As the business owner, you need to be equipped with the right tools to grow and run a successful business. We break down 10 tools we think every pet business owner should have in their tool box, and why they help you run a better business. Everything from organization and policies, to mindsets and personal development are needed, but you get to decide how they’re implemented for you. The best tools are the ones you know how to use and fit how you work.

292: How to Handle Inflation as a Pet Business

292: How to Handle Inflation as a Pet Business

Collin

How are you handling inflation and high gas prices? Prices on everything continue to rise and businesses are feeling the pinch more and more. Unfortunately, most economists aren’t seeing any bright spots in the future. So how do we tackle these concerns and make sure our businesses continue to operate and provide us a living? We break down four things you should be considering in the days and months ahead to make sure you’re positioned to weather the storms.

278: 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Brand

278: 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Brand

Collin

Do you have a strong brand for your pet business? Why should we be concerned about it? Our brand is being built as we operate our business so the process of strengthening our brand is purposefully steering it to better position our business in the market. We share 5 ways to start building a stronger brand today. Plus, Natasha O’Banion with Automated CEO answers, “Should I take business and marketing classes?”

274: Stress and Anxiety as a Business Owner

274: Stress and Anxiety as a Business Owner

Collin

What do you stress about? As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate. Stress and anxiety can be a big part of running a business, but they don’t have to be! Use it as a tool to propel your business forward instead of it holding you back. We discuss the difference between fear and anxiety, some common stressful situations, and how we can start overcoming the anxiety they induce. Then, Natasha O’Banion answers, “How do I avoid paying payment processing fees?”

239: Looking Forward to 2022

239: Looking Forward to 2022

Collin

With 2021 almost behind us, it’s time to look ahead into 2022. What do you want to accomplish? What do you want your business to look like? In this episode, we discuss what next year looks like for pet care. We encourage you to take your answers from your annual business review and look ahead to making 2022 your best year. More than simply setting goals and objectives, it's about looking for areas to invest in your business, like marketing and finances, or conferences and education. The most important place to invest? Yourself! Then, Natasha answers, "What's your favorite technology in your business?"

090- Knowing Your Worth

090- Knowing Your Worth

Collin

We share responses from last week’s episode and discuss knowing your worth. We take a holistic approach to understanding that you are valuable and your business provides a value to your clients. Natasha O’Banion answers the question, “How do you know when to delegate and actually stick to it?”

068- Pet care and BLM Pt. 2

068- Pet care and BLM Pt. 2

Collin

This episode is Part 2 of our Black Lives Matter conversation. If you haven’t already, go back and listen to Part 1. Natasha sat down with us to discuss some pretty heavy questions and topics. By focusing on what we can do, in our businesses and personally, we can all work to help everyone feel welcome in the pet care industry and in our world.

032 - Opportunities and Resiliency

032 - Opportunities and Resiliency

Collin

A LOT has happened since last week. On this episode we cover some of the opportunities out there in pet care, the importance of community in times like these, and what being a resilient pet care provider looks like.