610: The Trap of Loving What You Built Too Much
Have you ever clung to a system simply because you built it? In this episode, we explore the IKEA effect—how emotional investment in our creations can unintentionally sabotage our pet care businesses....
7 Juli 202544min
609: Love 4 Dogs, Love for Community with Maricella Sauceda
What does it take to start over and succeed in pet care—twice? After moving from Los Angeles to Canada, Maricella Sauceda launched Love 4 Dogs Pet Services from scratch, building it into a thriving so...
2 Juli 20251h 2min
608: Why You Shouldn't Skip Your Mid-Year Review
How is your year going—really? In this episode, we share why doing a mid-year review is essential for personal and business clarity. We explore common reasons pet business owners avoid this process, f...
30 Juni 202526min
607: Sustainability, Stress, and Success with Wendy Mackay
What does building a sustainable pet care business look like? Wendy Mackay, founder and owner of Pet Sitters Nelson, shares her 20-year journey from backpacking traveler to thriving business owner, of...
25 Juni 20251h 5min
606: The Power of Both/And Thinking
In today's pet care world, it's easy to fall into false choices — between daycare and in-home care, solo sitters and teams, enrichment and exercise, and more. But these false dichotomies often lead to...
23 Juni 202527min
605: Innovate & Elevate: Pet Care Synergy with Ines McNeil
What happens when dog training meets pet sitting? Ines McNeil, APDT Chair, dives into how the pet care industry can benefit from cross-disciplinary collaboration. She explores innovative training meth...
18 Juni 202557min
604: Marketing Pet Sitting in a Modern Experience Economy
How should pet sitters adapt as client expectations shift? Camp Bow Wow is celebrating 25 years as a market leader in daycare and boarding. Their recent brand refresh and national pet parent survey of...
16 Juni 202526min
603: The Mission of Midwest Pet Sitter Affiliates with Kristin Holzapfel
What does local collaboration mean in 2025 and beyond? Why should pet sitters care about it? Kristin Holzapfel, founder of Midwest Pet Sitter Affiliates, joins us to share her journey of building a th...
11 Juni 202552min
