“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
Who’s escaping to sunny Orlando in a few weeks?! ☀️ Yup, the pet industry’s biggest party is just around the corner, and Candace and the team can’t wait to hang with you at Global Pet Expo 2025 (March 26-28!) This episode is dedicated to all
The Pet Boss Podcast’s first-ever live virtual audience recording?! Yes, please! In this milestone celebration of 100,000 downloads, Candace brought together a room full of passionate pet professionals to reflect on our latest podcast series, “Fall in Love with Your Pet Business.” Retailers, groomers, pet
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