715: Starting Over and Growing Stronger with Meagan Cervini

What happens when an unexpected opportunity takes you across the world—and then brings you back again? Meagan Cervini shares her journey from managing dog daycares in Canada to helping launch a facility in Dubai, and ultimately building her own business back home. She reflects on the lessons learned from different work environments and how they shaped her approach to client care and team building. Through challenges, self-doubt, and growth, Meagan developed a business rooted in relationships and trust. This episode highlights the power of experience, resilience, and doing things your own way.

Main topics:

• International pet care experience
• Transitioning into business ownership
• Building strong client relationships
• Overcoming fear and self-doubt
• Team growth and hiring challenges

Main takeaway: "I'm allowed to be scared, but I'm not going to let that fear take over my decisions."

Starting something new in your business will always come with fear. The question isn't whether you feel it—it's what you do with it.Meagan Cervini shared something powerful: you're allowed to be scared. That feeling doesn't mean you're making the wrong decision—it means you're stepping into something that matters.

The key is not letting that fear control your next move. Growth in pet care (and in life) often looks like moving forward even when you're unsure. Every new client, new hire, or new opportunity comes with uncertainty. But those are also the moments that shape your business the most.

You don't need to eliminate fear—you just need to lead through it.

About our guest:

Meagan Cervini is the owner of Meagan's Paw Squad, a dog walking and pet sitting company based in Ontario, Canada. With over 16 years of experience in the pet care industry, she has worked in boarding facilities, managed dog daycares, and even helped launch a pet care facility in Dubai. Meagan brings a relationship-focused approach to her business, prioritizing communication, trust, and personalized care. She continues to grow her team while maintaining a strong connection with both clients and their pets.

Links:

https://meaganspawsquad.com

https://www.instagram.com/meaganspawsquad/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553555017851

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