From a single store ➡️ to a 20-location pet business empire.
Could this be your future?
In this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast, Candaces sits down with Teresa Miller, the visionary founder of Treats Unleashed, President of IndiePet, and Camp Pet Boss featured speaker!
Teresa reveals her journey of building a pet business powerhouse across Missouri, offering a treasure trove of insights for pet entrepreneurs at every stage.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Teresa grew Treats Unleashed from one location to 20 over 22 years.
The challenges of expanding from 1-3 stores and beyond.
Why Teresa chose organic growth over franchising.
How Teresa balances wholesale treat production with retail operations.
Teresa’s involvement in small business advocacy and the IndiePet organization.
Teresa’s perspective on the future of independent pet retailers.
And MORE (wow, we covered a lot in this one!)
Whether you’re dreaming of your first store or eyeing your tenth, Teresa’s story is a masterclass in scaling a pet business with purpose and passion. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the pet industry’s most successful entrepreneurs and get a sneak peek at what Teresa will be sharing at the upcoming Camp Pet Boss event!
Meet Teresa Miller:
In 2002, Teresa started Treats Unleashed. Since then, it has grown organically from 1 store to 20 locations between St. Louis and Kansas City, MO. They offer pet supplies, self-wash, grooming, local delivery, an online store with auto-ship, personalized nutrition planning, a bakery, AND wholesale of those bakery treats!
Teresa is the current President of IndiePet, the Independent & Neighborhood Pet Retailer Association. She actively promotes women-led companies and Mastermind programming for early-stage women entrepreneurs, and works with the National Retail Federation.
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