Happy New Year, Pet Boss! This episode isn’t about strategies, checklists, or empire-building.
It’s about pausing long enough to notice what this year actually asked of you – and what you became in the process.
Before we rush into 2026, Candace is raising a glass to honor what was. Behind every pet business is a human who showed up when it would’ve been easier to coast, quit, or stay quiet. And that alone is worth celebrating.
She shares:
🥂 Four years of the Pet Boss Podcast: 216 episodes, nearly 150K downloads, streamed in 83 countries
🥂 Top episodes of 2025 (hint there’s a theme)
🥂 Behind-the-scenes at Pet Boss Nation
🥂 Plus exciting news: Someone’s having a baby!
This year stretched you. Tested your patience, leadership, confidence, and creativity. And yet you’re still here – still showing up for customers, caring deeply about your team, and choosing this work even on hard days.
So here’s the toast: To the owners who kept going even when it was messy. To the leaders learning as they lead. To the businesses that didn’t just survive but evolved. May you remember that progress counts even when it’s quiet.
Thank you for listening, for being part of this community, and for doing the important, meaningful work of running a pet business that truly makes a difference.
Happy New Year. See you in 2026 with Season 5 of the Pet Boss Podcast!
Mentioned on the Show
- Episode 192: How to Add $150,000 in Revenue with Just an 8×10 Space (Joe Zuccarello)
- Episode 200: Celebrating for 200th episode with Rodney Habib
- Episode 171: Why You Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Ignore AI for Your Pet Business
- Episode 163: Making Social Media Less of a Chore and More of a Customer Magnet
- Episode 164: Building a Pet Biz Empire with Zero Business Background with Alina McCue
- Episode 162: Three Profit-Boosting Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
- Pets+ Magazine columns
- 2026 Pet Boss Planner
- Dante and Dory’s Pet Emporium
