Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace

By: Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation®
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  • This is a podcast for the local pet business owner. Get foundational business tips mixed with the latest secrets of what’s working now, especially in this challenging world. Hear honest conversations from industry peers working the streets of Main Street, where dog business is BIG business. So, if you’re a pet supply store, grooming salon, dog daycare, boarding facility, pet sitter or dog trainer - we welcome you! What really sets this show apart from others in this space is that your show host, Candace D’Agnolo, the CEO & Founder of Pet Boss Nation® - has started, scaled and sold successful pet businesses in almost every niche of the pet industry. Not only that, but her business had multiple locations, a team of 30 people, and annual revenue hitting multiple 7 figures. What this means for you is that you’ll get a holistic approach from someone who’s been on your biz journey from start to finish. Intrigued? Press play.
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  • 177: The Survival Guide for Uncertain Economic Times

    177: The Survival Guide for Uncertain Economic Times
    Mar 30 2025
    Candace welcomes a retail LEGEND on this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast! 🙌 Bob Negen of WhizBang! Retail Training has decades of experience helping thousands of retailers succeed. Today, he's sharing the exact formula for not just surviving but THRIVING (and growing your business strength!) when customers seem scarce. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode: 🌟 The four P's mindset framework that will change how you respond to business challenges 🌟 Why focusing obsessively on sales numbers can sabotage your emotional well-being (and what to keep an eye on instead) 🌟 How to make the most of every customer interaction when traffic is down 🌟 The "Piña Colada Principle" for creating irresistible reasons for customers to visit your store 🌟 Why responding to stress with action always beats sitting in worry 🌟 How to approach vendor relationships during challenging times to create win-win partnerships 🌟 The key difference maker between retailers who will grow stronger through challenges versus those who won't make it Whether you're worrying about tariff impacts, changing consumer behaviors, or anything that feels a little rocky at the moment, this episode delivers a mindset reset and practical action steps to help your pet business weather any storm. Transcript Show Notes Join Us Online Find us on Facebook Join our Free Pet Industry Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Read our Blog
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    44 mins
  • 176: Writing a Pet Business Plan [Behind Closed Doors Series]

    176: Writing a Pet Business Plan [Behind Closed Doors Series]
    Mar 23 2025
    What’s a business plan, and do you need one?! No matter what stage of business you’re in, if you don’t have a concrete business plan mapped out, let’s get to work! 💪 Candace recently got back into business planning mode to secure funding for her newest venture– Dante & Dory’s, a pet retail destination opening soon in Galesburg, IL! This podcast series, Behind Closed Doors: Building a Pet Destination, takes you behind the scenes of EVERY step of Candace’s journey. In this update, she’s spilling the tea on how she crafted a 20 page business plan to wow the banks and get REAL about what her business goals are. You’ll hear more about: ✔️ Candace’s secret AI weapon that helped her both dig deep to create her business plan AND do it a lot faster than she did 20 years ago ✔️ Why it's a better idea to go to the bank with a business plan rather than some notes on a napkin ✔️ Details on the sections you should include in your business plan, like financial projections, for example (and what these look like in Candace's plan!) ✔️ How Candace is already building a customer list and buzz WITHOUT having her branding finalized ✔️ How Candace is prepping her Dante & Dory's team before their doors are even open ✔️ And so much more! Whether you're just starting out, planning to expand, or considering a business refresh, you'll want to take notes from this one! Your business plan will serve as the foundational document for all your future business decisions. Transcript Show Notes Join Us Online Find us on Facebook Join our Free Pet Industry Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Read our Blog
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    38 mins
  • 175: How Astro Loyalty is Making Pet Retail Easier & More Profitable.

    175: How Astro Loyalty is Making Pet Retail Easier & More Profitable.
    Mar 16 2025
    Ever wonder how successful pet stores manage all those loyalty programs and manufacturer deals without completely losing their minds? This episode will show you how! Astro Loyalty offers a tech solution that's transforming this process for retailers and getting better and stronger with each passing year! Candace sat down to chat with Kat Carbonaro, Marketing Director at Astro Loyalty, and got a full insider's look at the platform that's helping independent pet retailers compete with the big boxes (and generating over $1.5 BILLION in sales in 2024 alone! Yes, you read that right! 🤯) In this episode, you'll hear more about: 🐾 Why Candace is 100% making Astro Loyalty one of her first commitments for her new store Dante and Dory's 🐾 The shocking amount of time pet retailers waste managing paper coupons and loyalty programs manually (Kat has direct experience with 2 AM nights doing this!) 🐾 How the Share the Love Adoption Program is creating incredible customer acquisition opportunities for retailers while also supporting new pet parents 🐾 Game-changing marketing automation features that bring customers back through your door without you lifting a finger 🐾 Real success stories from retailers who are using Astro Loyalty to create memorable experiences and build lasting customer relationships If you are on the fence about using Astro Loyalty, you WON'T be after hearing this (and the good thing is, it's crazily affordable, especially given the ROI!) Listen in to learn MORE about this tool if you're already using it, and exactly what you're missing if you're not. Transcript Show Notes Join Us Online Find us on Facebook Join our Free Pet Industry Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Read our Blog
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    41 mins

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love your energy and patience for buisness owners. You keep it real. will be listening in.

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Must listen for pet biz owners!

Been waiting for Pet Boss Nation to come out with a podcast because Candace is the best pet biz coach out there! Can’t wait to listen to the first episode!

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