Ready for franchising, funding, and emotional intelligence? ? We’re bringing you the best of the best on all three of those topics!  This episode features Adrian Archie, founder of petNmind, the first Black franchisor in the pet industry, AND a Camp Pet Boss speaker. Candace and Adrian discuss his journey from pet lover to innovative business owner, and how emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in entrepreneurial success. They covered all of this and more:  ? Adrian's journey from athlete and aspiring veterinarian to pet industry innovator.  ? The concept behind petNmin ..read more

What's the wildest, biggest thing that you could make possible for your pet business and your life?  What's important to you?  How do you want to spend your time?  THOSE are the end goals we’re pursuing inside the Pet Boss Mastermind, and after a year since launching, we can’t wait to pull back the curtain and show you the progress our members have made (and will continue to make, since many of them are STAYING for the next cohort!)  As applications open for the next round, Candace offers a behind-the-scenes look at what makes this program so transformative for pet busin ..read more

From a single store ➡️ to a 20-location pet business empire.? Could this be your future? In this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast, Candaces sits down with Teresa Miller, the visionary founder of Treats Unleashed, President of IndiePet, and Camp Pet Boss featured speaker! Teresa reveals her journey of building a pet business powerhouse across Missouri, offering a treasure trove of insights for pet entrepreneurs at every stage.  In this episode, you'll learn: ? How Teresa grew Treats Unleashed from one location to 20 over 22 years. ? The challenges of expanding from 1-3 stores and beyond ..read more

We just wrapped up an 8-week Money Marathon in the Pet Boss Club®, which is something Candace has been wanting to do for a while because– Money talk is DAUNTING! ? But it’s necessary! You have to face your money problems head-on if you want to address them, and as suspected, the Money Marathon was a HUGE success with so many big wins. In this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast, Candace shares some of the biggest takeaways from that recent 8-week money marathon with our Pet Boss Club members. She even shares some direct clips from those Zoom calls that will be very eye-opening and relatable!&nb ..read more

How does one go from a 6-year-old’s dream to a thriving business with products in over 300 retail locations, including Target? Well, this dynamic mother-daughter duo can tell you! In this episode, Candace got to chat with Ava and Ina Dorsey, ⅔ of the team behind Ava’s Pet Palace, the company Ava started when she was just 8 years old! In this episode, you’ll learn:  ? How Ava's Pet Palace grew from 6-year-old Ava’s drawing to a successful pet treat company. ? The behind-the-scenes of running a business as a family and how the Dorsey family manages decision making together.  ? What ..read more

Immediate sales and profit? YES, PLEASE.  The financial side of your business might cause you anxiety to think about, but it’s a critical piece to your growth, so we’re facing it HEAD ON, Pet Boss! Our guest today is Lynn Switanowski of Pet Retail Helper, and she is here to whip your inventory and profit planning into shape so that you can have a PROFITABLE business. And not two years from now! You can take actionable steps right now to see more immediate results. Lynn has over 30 years of experience in this industry, and today, she’s sharing as much information as we could fit in one ..read more

How does one go from a 6-year-old’s dream to a thriving business with products in over 300 retail locations, including Target? Well, this dynamic mother-daughter duo can tell you! In this episode, Candace got to chat with Ava and Ina Dorsey, ⅔ of the team behind Ava’s Pet Palace, the company Ava started when she was just 8 years old! In this episode, you’ll learn:  ? How Ava's Pet Palace grew from 6-year-old Ava’s drawing to a successful pet treat company. ? The behind-the-scenes of running a business as a family and how the Dorsey family manages decision making together.  ? What ..read more

How does one go from a 6-year-old’s dream to a thriving business with products in over 300 retail locations, including Target? Well, this dynamic mother-daughter duo can tell you! In this episode, Candace got to chat with Ava and Ina Dorsey, ⅔ of the team behind Ava’s Pet Palace, the company Ava started when she was just 8 years old! In this episode, you’ll learn:  ? How Ava's Pet Palace grew from 6-year-old Ava’s drawing to a successful pet treat company. ? The behind-the-scenes of running a business as a family and how the Dorsey family manages decision making together.  ? What ..read more

There are FIVE Saturdays in June… but what does that mean to you?! That’s one extra Saturday opportunity to run a successful promotion in your pet business, and today you’re going to learn exactly how to do that! ? In this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast, Candace opens the door to the world of promotions, specifically focusing on the powerful "Fifth Saturday Sale" concept (which many of our Pet Boss Club members have seen great success with!) You’ll learn:  ? The importance of having a robust promotional calendar for your pet business so you can be the talk of the town AND stand out in ..read more

Ready to meet Candace’s GLOBAL pet biz friends? ? In this episode, Candace went from fangirling these business owners on social media to connecting with them and finally got to sit down and interview her now friends, Charly and Larry Pruden, the powerhouse couple behind Pawdega – the first international online pet wellness store that's taking the world by storm.  Charly and Larry, currently located in Dubai, share their incredible journey from concerned pet parents to influential voices in the holistic pet health space. With a passion for helping pets thrive and a commitment to carrying ..read more