618: Building a Self-Strengthening Business
In this episode, we explore what makes a pet care business stronger over time. Using the example of Corten steel—designed to strengthen through exposure—we discuss how intentional systems and experien...
4 Aug 202524min
617: Building a Community Pet Store That Sticks with Morgan and Austin Weber
What happens when pet sitters take the leap into retail? Morgan and Austin Weber, owners of Lucky Pup Adventures, share how they purchased and now run Woofs and Waves, a beloved community pet store in...
30 Juli 20251h 6min
616: The Bankruptcy of Wag!: What It Means for Us
Wag!, one of the largest gig economy pet care platforms, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is undergoing a rapid restructuring. This episode explores the deeper issues behind Wag's financial col...
28 Juli 202520min
615: Boundaries, Budgets, and Burnout with Rachelle Steele
Are you treating your pet sitting like a real business? In this episode, Rachelle Steele of Loving Arms Pet Services returns to share how she transitioned from a hobbyist mindset to confidently leadin...
23 Juli 20251h 9min
614: How to Listen Instead of React
Business owners often feel compelled to defend every policy and decision. We share a recent incident that brought that into sharp focus. We explore why learning to observe rather than react is a skill...
21 Juli 202534min
613: Transitioning from Full-Service to Specialty with Mandi Fleitz
Have you ever wondered if your business could thrive by serving just one type of pet? In this episode, Mandi Fleitz, owner of Durham Cat Company, talks about her bold decision to transition from runni...
16 Juli 202557min
612: 13 Years, 13 Lessons: What We've Learned as Pet Sitters
Over the past 13 years, we've built, paused, and rebuilt our pet sitting business across multiple cities and life stages. In this episode, we share the lessons that have shaped how we operate today—fr...
14 Juli 202538min
611: Partnerships that Support Felines and Their Owners with Dr. Ashlie Saffire
Are pet sitters and veterinarians really on the same team when it comes to caring for cats? In this episode, Dr. Ashlie Saffire, feline specialist and President of the Feline Veterinary Medical Associ...
9 Juli 202548min
