The Pet Boss Podcast

Episode 191 | From Solo Pet Sitter to Building the Largest Pet Network in the Midwest

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What do you do when you realize you can’t help every single dog owner in your city alone? 🤔

You build a network! And that’s exactly what Kristin Holzapfel did with Pampered Pupperino and her incredible organization, Midwest Pet Sitter Affiliates.

Kristin has cracked the code on something most industries struggle with: turning competitors into genuine collaborators through education, strict standards, and authentic relationship building.

Here’s what makes this episode special:

🌟 The exact grassroots strategies Kristin used to find and recruit 70+ professional pet sitters

🌟 How she created a “code of conduct” that prevents client poaching and builds trust

🌟 Her journey from attendee to speaker at the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters conference

🌟 The real challenges of managing both a pet sitting business AND a regional network

If you’ve ever felt isolated in your pet business or wondered how to build genuine professional relationships in your market, this conversation will give you a roadmap for creating the community you’ve been searching for.

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