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519: From Keywords to Community: Building Better SEO for Pet Care with Mikaela Vargas

How can pet businesses stand out in an increasingly competitive digital landscape? In this episode, Mikaela Vargas, owner of Pet Marketing Unleashed, dives into the world of SEO and how pet care professionals can use it to grow their businesses. She emphasizes the importance of writing organically and using firsthand experience to create content that resonates with both users and search engines. Mikaela also highlights the value of local SEO, internal linking, and building relationships with local businesses for backlinks and reviews. By focusing on user experience and staying consistent across platforms, pet businesses can elevate their online presence and build a stronger community.

493: Seeking Genuine Engagement Over Vanity with Kate McQuillan

Are you engaging with the right clients? Kate McQuillan, owner of Pet Sitters Ireland and Pet Business Owners, emphasizes the importance of market research and understanding your audience. She highlights how local content can drive meaningful engagement and how a consistent blogging strategy can significantly impact business growth. Kate stresses the value of genuine customer engagement over vanity metrics and the need for efficient operations to meet client expectations.

464: Minimizing Distractions

What grabs your attention? At times, our focus is hijacked by external forces, such as notifications or phone calls, or internal, as we attempt to fill time or divert our thoughts from the task at hand. We discuss the impact of these distractions and share insights into how these constant pings disrupt focus and productivity. We offer strategies to manage and minimize such distractions and highlight the need for strategic time management to improve efficiency and reduce overwhelm.

435: Beyond Design: Navigating Today's Digital Landscape with Pet Marketing Unleashed

What makes a personal website? Dive deep with Mikaela Vargas, Founder of Pet Marketing Unleashed, as she unravels today's web dynamics on this podcast episode. Discover how AI is reshaping content creation, why SEO is becoming more human-centric, and the art of efficient website tinkering. Ever wondered how to keep your site fresh without a complete overhaul? Mikaela's got you covered. She shares everything from optimizing client onboarding to evading common web pitfalls.

386: Embracing The Hard Work

Every day we do work that both directly and indirectly makes us money. The dog walks, grooming, pet sitting visits, and training are all pretty straightforward in that when we perform those tasks, we get paid for them. But what about the other work? How do we find the motivation to keep doing it, and doing it well, even when we don’t get paid directly for doing them?

308: Why You Need More Editing in Your Life

What does it mean to live a well edited life? Why is it so important in your business? Editing comes in three main categories; time, ideas, and projects. As business owners, we’re constantly creating and adding things to our plate. We discuss how to step back and begin making edits to the things we make, the ideas we have, and our calendars, so we have more of what we actually want. Natasha O’Banion answers the question, “How do I be more productive?”

307: Workflows and Productivity with Doug Keeling

What does it mean to be productive? How do we get work done, other than the pet care? Doug Keeling, owner of Bad to the Bone Pet Care, joins the show to share his workflows in his business. Whether you decide to use technology or pen and paper, the first step is writing your ideas and projects down so you have a place to reference it later. From communications to implementing new ideas, Doug shares how important it is to have a review system. When you know how you work, you’re better able to get feedback and stay on track to make sure you’re accomplishing your goals and objectives.

264: Writing Copy That Works

What is copy writing for your business and what makes it work to get clients? Copy writing is more than just ad copy, as it includes all of the written materials you create. Producing consistent copy that works isn’t easy, so in this episode, we discuss how to attract clients through your messages. From using familiar language, to being crystal clear, a little planning (and maybe some help!) will ensure you build trust and authority. Then, Natasha answers, “What is a good reset for my personal and business life?”

240: Being a Pet Detective with Arden Moore

Do you see yourself as an investigator? What about an educator and writer? We think you should, and Arden Moore agrees. Arden has a lifetime of not only educating but also communicating difficult topics, and encourages us to take those seriously. She shares how to ask good questions, and how the right question can save you time. She also gives tips on writing and the importance of self-editing what we create.

211: The Power of Blogging with Ali Smith

How do you connect with your ideal clients? One of the best ways is blogging. Ali Smith, owner of Rebarkable, shares her story of blogging as a way to turn her business into a high value machine. She gives tips on what makes a good blog, getting over the fear of imperfection, and how to repurpose your blog. Ali discusses how to reach quality clients and having peace of mind in business.

046 - Kitchen Confessions

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.