Did you know that sharing your origin story can transform your pet care business?

Would you like to know how sharing your story can be the secret weapon that helps you stand out from the ever growing competition?

When you share how your business journey was birthed, and where your passion for pets was born, it creates strong client connections with local pet parents who only want to their dog looked after by your business.

In this episode of the Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast, host Dom Hodgson delves into the importance of origin stories, and why successful business, and successful people, always have a memorable origin story.

We hear the inspiring personal story of Sanam Karanukar, a dog trainer from Mumbai, and learn how despite being in a car accident in 1995 that left her paraplegic, she was able to run a home-based dog boarding facility for over 20 years.

We also catch up with Allison, Henry and Kristen as they share the origin story of their doggy daycare business, Scouts Honor.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The Scouts Honor Origin Story – How dog trainer Kristen doorstepped Allison and Henry, which birthed a dream doggy daycare business.
• The Magic of Storytelling: Why your origin story is crucial to help you connect with perfect clients who are aligned with your values.
• Inspiring Indian Dog Trainer: How a life-changing accident sparked the creation of a successful home-based dog care business.
• From Assistance to Empowerment: The role of assistance dogs in shaping Sanam’s pet care journey.
• Phone Prank Dating Success! How Sanam met her husband through phone pranking, and how they got into dog training together, and built a business.
• Creating a Homely Environment: How Sanam has crafted a unique, comfortable space for pets without traditional kennels.
• And much, much more…

Tune in for an inspiring episode that highlights how sharing your business journey can help you map out a more successful future.

Thanks to this week’s guests Allison, Henry and Kristen from Scouts Honour, you can find out more about their award winning business by clicking here

Also, huge thanks to Sanam Kuranaker, you can follow Sanam on Instagram at @perfectpoochmumbai

If you need a business development consultant to help you create a marketing plan for the next phase of your business growth then Dominic Hodgson can help. To find out more about Dom’s pet business consulting services go to petbusinessmarketing.com

You can subscribe to the Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine by going to PetBoardingandDaycare.com

Episode Time Stamps:

• 01:01 – Coming up this week on the show…
• 02.09 – Dog news – The USA Gymnastics team therapy dog
• 06.45 – Why you need to tell your business story
• 12.09 – Scouts Honor origin story
• 18.47 – Dom’s dog training origin story
• 20.40 – Meet Sanam Karanukar
• 22.17 – How Magic the assistance dog inspired Sanam to take up training
• 29.48 – Why dogs need more than two walks a day
• 32.46 – Dog trends in India
• 39.38 – How Sanam does online training consults
• 45.59 – How to connect with Sanam
• 46.18 – Coming up on next week’s show…

Are you planning to start or purchase a pet care facility but unsure about the legal steps involved?

Want expert advice on building a solid foundation for your business?

In this episode of the Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast, host Dom Hodgson chats with Peter Tanella, an attorney specializing in pet care businesses. Peter shares essential legal insights on creating a robust business plan, selecting the right business entity, and conducting due diligence.

He emphasizes the importance of building a team of professionals to guide you through the complexities of starting or buying a pet care facility. This team might include a lawyer, a banker, an accountant and a business consultant.

What will this team of all the talents do, and how do you go about assembling such a team?

You’ll find out in episode 25…

Tune in to learn about:

• Ultimate Team Assembly: Discover the must-have professionals to build a rock-solid foundation for your pet care business.
• Blueprint to Success: Unveil the secrets of crafting a business plan that guarantees growth and stability.
• Entity Selection Secrets: Learn the crucial differences between business structures and which one suits your needs best.
• Due Diligence Deep Dive: Master the art of thoroughly investigating potential business opportunities to avoid costly mistakes.
• Pitfall Prevention: Identify and dodge the costly common traps that new pet care business owners often fall into.
• Zoning Mastery: Unlock the intricacies of zoning laws and permits to ensure your facility’s compliance and success.
• Don’t Mix Family and Business: Why it can be a mistake to rely on family members and friends who say they can help with legal issues.
• Ongoing Legal Support: Understand the importance of maintaining a strong legal relationship for continual business growth.

Tune in for expert legal advice and practical tips on building a successful pet care facility from the ground up.

Huge thanks to Peter Tanella for guiding us through the legal minefield. You can connect with Peter and his team by clicking here

Big thanks to this week’s show sponsors Pet Resort Hospitality Group.

Pet Resort Hospitality Group are building a family of the highest quality Pet Boarding & Daycare brands in North America. If you want to know what the future of your business could look like if you ever want to sell, then reach out to PRHG by going to petresorts.love

If you need a business development consultant to help you create a marketing plan for the next phase of your business growth then Dominic Hodgson can help. To find out more about Dom’s pet business consulting services go to petbusinessmarketing.com

You can subscribe to the Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine by going to PetBoardingandDaycare.com

Episode Time Stamps:

• 01:01 – Coming up on this week’s show…
• 01.53 – How Pet Resort Hospitality Group can help you sell your business
• 02.40 – Meet Peter Tanella – Pet Care Business Lawyer
• 03.30 – Peter’s Journey into the pet care space
• 05.55 – Legal advice for start-ups
• 08.23 – Choosing the right business entity
• 16.30 – How time pressure can delay projects and kill deals
• 20.57 – How long a typical start-up can take
• 24.44 – Why Peter loves start-ups and acquisitions
• 26.49 – Peter’s contact details
• 28.05 – Catch up with Rebecca Shipman from Barkleigh Productions
• 30.15 – Article overview from the latest issue of PB&D Magazine
• 37.44 – How to get your copy of Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine

Are you dreaming of creating the perfect pet care facility but unsure where to start?

Are you struggling to figure out the complexities of construction, financing, and zoning for your new facility?

Then you are in luck because this weekDom is joined by Jeff Adney from TWC Construction.

Jeff shares invaluable advice on planning and building a pet care facility, emphasizing the importance of involving key partners early. Also, why you need to be flexible with your vision, and why attending trade shows like the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo is a great place to speak to experts, and hear real life experiences from other facility owners.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• Build a Team, to Help You Build: The key partnerships you need to open to fill the critical roles of bankers, accountants, and lawyers who are integral to your projects success.

• Patience and Preliminary Planning: Discover why construction is such a lengthy process that requires patience, planning and realistic expectations.
• Future Proof Your Facility with Flexible Spaces: The benefits of designing multi-use spaces to adapt to changing needs and maximize utility.

• Financial Strategies: Navigating the financial landscape to secure funding and manage costs.
• Concept to Completion: Jeff’s lays out the whole blueprint from the first questionnaire to cutting the ribbon on opening day.
• Trade Show Insights: How attending the expo can help you find the perfect construction expert, and you’ll gain knowledge, network with pet care build out newbies.
• Simple Mistakes to Avoid: Common pitfalls in construction projects and how to avoid them.

Plus, Dom shares a promotional plan for how you can leverage all the excitement around the 2024 Olympic games in Paris, later this month.

Huge thanks to Jeff Adney from TWC. You can connect with Jeff and the team by clicking here

Thanks to this week’s amazing show sponsor Pack Pro.

PackPro provide Comprehensive, affordable, and efficient daycare staff training for your pet boarding and daycare facility, to find out more about how they can help you empower and support your team by creating playgroups that are safe, productive and fun to manage, go to PackPro.com

To find out more about Dominic Hodgson and his exclusive pet business consulting services go to petbusinessmarketing.com

You can subscribe to the Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine by going to PetBoardingandDaycare.com

Episode Time Stamps:

• 01:58 – Dog News: Meet Wild Thang, the ugliest dog…
• 04.44 – How to do Olympics themed promotions to boost profits
• 09.06 – How Pack Pro training can help train your staff members
• 09.38 – Meet Jeff Adney from T.W.C.
• 12.23 – Why pet care builds take SO long…
• 19.25 – When to reach out to a construction company
• 23.20 – Why it’s best to start small and build out
• 29.48 – How lack of finances can kill your dream facility
• 32.18 – The process you’ll go through, start to finish
• 36.43 – Jeffs contact details…