The Pet Boss Podcasts

The tariff situation is changing rapidly, and it’s already affecting your pet business – whether you realize it or not! 📊 In this episode, Candace breaks her silence on this complex topic to give you the straight facts about what’s happening with tariffs, how they

Tired of having to micromanage or do it all yourself because your team “just doesn’t get it”? 🙄 In this special “Behind Closed Doors” episode about Dante & Dory’s, Candace pulls back the curtain on what it REALLY takes to build a team that’s as

“Where ARE all the good employees?!” 🧐 If you’ve ever asked yourself this question (especially lately), this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast is exactly what you need! Candace welcomes Joe Latona of Walker Scout, a specialized recruiter who focuses exclusively on the pet industry.

Candace just returned from Global Pet Expo 2025 in Orlando and this episode is a full insider breakdown of the experience! 🌴 After attending over 15 shows over her 22-year career, Candace calls this one of her absolute FAVORITE Global Pet Expos ever – but

Getting a bank loan for your pet business doesn’t have to feel like solving a mystery! 💰 In this episode, Candace brings in Jacqueline Pait, a specialized lender from Live Oak Bank who works with pet care businesses nationwide. Unlike traditional banks that might put

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

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

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

Imagine showing up to your grooming job one day only to be met by the landlord of the building telling you to get out… That’s what happened to our guest on this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast. But don’t worry! Karissa Surprenant, owner of

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