What do you do when you’re over 50, comfortable in your career, and suddenly the world turns upside down? Meet Stacy Maly-Rodgers, who spent 20+ years in nonprofit management in St. Louis until COVID gave her the push she needed to tackle her bucket list
Six weeks into opening Dante and Dory’s, and we have realized something unexpected: it’s not the products, prices, or location driving success – it’s how we are teaching! In this Behind Closed Doors episode, Candace shares what’s really happening on the floor and how building
What happens when you’re tired of following someone else’s playbook and decide to create your own? Meet McKenna Burzimati, who went from being the frustrated employee with great ideas that weren’t valued to building the Berkshires’ first and only barkery and boutique – Roxie’s –
What happens when a real estate professional spots a gap in the market and decides to fill it herself? Meet Anita Freund, who transformed an abandoned Shell gas station into Portage County’s award-winning pet boutique in just two years. From self-funding her startup to achieving
We are back this week with Part 2 of our Unwrapping Holiday Profits masterclass! 🙌🏻 This is the continuation of Candace’s SUPERZOO presentation that dives deep into execution, avoiding critical mistakes, and your complete action plan for Q4 success. While Part 1 covered inventory strategy
Can you believe it? Christmas is less than 100 days away! 😅😅 55% of pet owners buy holiday gifts for their pets – that’s a MASSIVE opportunity. And with millennials and Gen Z as the largest pet-owning demographics, the spending potential is huge! This extra
Today is an extra special treat! We’re sharing the behind-the-scenes process of getting on local radio to announce the grand opening of Dante and Dory’s Pet Emporium, plus the complete radio interview from WGIL in Galesburg, Illinois. This episode is perfect timing as we officially
What if the secret to building a thriving pet business isn’t about having the most locations, but creating the most welcoming experience? Sheila Spitza of Wet Nose in Geneva, Illinois, proved exactly that when she transformed her business from three locations into one award-winning 8,650
With Neighborhood Pet Store Day around the corner and Q4 event season in full swing, this episode couldn’t come at a better time! Maddie Shutts from the Pet Boss Team and Modern Companion shares her first-ever trade show presentation from SUPERZOO, packed with real-world strategies
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