Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace
This is a podcast for the local pet business owner. Get foundational business tips mixed with the latest secrets of what’s working now, especially in this challenging world. Hear honest conversations from industry peers working the streets of Main Street, where dog business is BIG business. So, if you’re a pet supply store, grooming salon, dog daycare, boarding facility, pet sitter or dog trainer - we welcome you! What really sets this show apart from others in this space is that your show host, Candace D’Agnolo, the CEO & Founder of Pet Boss Nation® - has started, scaled and sold successful pet businesses in almost every niche of the pet industry. Not only that, but her business had multiple locations, a team of 30 people, and annual revenue hitting multiple 7 figures. What this means for you is that you’ll get a holistic approach from someone who’s been on your biz journey from start to finish. Intrigued? Press play.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 203
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
200: Rodney Habib, Planet Paws Media, Celebrates Our 200th Episode: Wise Tips And Untold Stories For Your Pet Business Success
What better way to celebrate 200 episodes than with the man who revolutionized pet health education?!Rodney Habib, founder of Planet Paws and co-author of The Forever Dog series, shares his incredibl…
00:49:52 |
Sun 07 Sep 2025
199: Building a Pet Destination: Products, Platforms, and Partnerships (Behind Closed Doors)
As Dante & Dory's approaches their grand opening, Candace is sharing the behind-the-scenes decisions that are shaping her new pet destination.
This episode dives deep into the practical side of bu…
00:44:04 |
Sun 31 Aug 2025
198: Pet Boss Showdown: Live From SUPERZOO Las Vegas
Ever wondered what happens when you put three pet business owners on stage with rapid-fire business scenarios and let a live audience judge their answers?
Pure magic! 🎯
This special episode was…
00:36:31 |
Sun 24 Aug 2025
197: The Dock Diving Weekend That Almost Wasn't (And How It Became Better Than Ever)
What happens when an 8-year partnership suddenly explodes and threatens your biggest community event just months before it's supposed to happen?!
Meet Kim Loper, owner of Harbor Pet and creator of…
00:36:02 |
Sat 16 Aug 2025
196: From Generic to Branded: The Private Label Strategy Every Pet Business Needs
Tired of watching customers scan your products and find them cheaper online?
This episode is your game-changer! We're sharing a special recording from one of our exclusive Pet Boss Nation Lunch & …
00:34:45 |
Sun 10 Aug 2025
195: Why Pet Business Managers Need Community Too: A Live Retreat Recording
Have you ever wondered what pet business managers really need to succeed? 🧐
In this unprecedented live recording from Pet Boss Nation's first-ever manager retreat, 12 incredible pet business manag…
00:32:51 |
Sun 03 Aug 2025
194: 5 Hard-Won Lessons from 7 Months of Building a Pet Business (Behind Closed Doors)
Ever feel like your business projects are taking FOREVER? 🕐
You're not alone! In this candid Behind Closed Doors update, Candace shares the 5 game-changing lessons that have emerged from 7 months …
00:25:50 |
Sun 27 Jul 2025
193: REPLAY: Candace's Q4 Survival Guide for Pet Business Owners
🎄 Christmas in July Special: Q4 Planning Replay! 🎄
Candace has been there– in the thick of the busiest time of the year, watching the days quickly slip by on the calendar without any promotions or e…
00:28:33 |
Sat 19 Jul 2025
192: How to Add $150,000 in Revenue with Just an 8x10 Space
Ready to unlock a revenue stream that can't be replicated online? 💰
Meet Joe Zuccarello, who's spent 40+ years in the pet industry managing everything from 250-employee luxury pet resorts to coach…
00:32:19 |
Sun 13 Jul 2025
191: From Solo Pet Sitter to Building the Largest Pet Network in the Midwest
What do you do when you realize you can't help every single dog owner in your city alone? 🤔
You build a network! And that's exactly what Kristin Holzapfel did with Pampered Pupperino and her incre…
00:31:30 |
Sun 06 Jul 2025
190: The Messy Truth About Opening a Pet Business (Behind Closed Doors)
Ever wondered what it REALLY takes to open a brick and mortar pet business from scratch?
Spoiler alert: It's messy, magical, and takes about 3x longer than you think it will! 😅😅
In this raw, u…
00:30:02 |
Sun 29 Jun 2025
189: Stop Spinning, Start Wining: Your 3-Step Framework for Q3 and Q4 Domination
Feeling like you're not where you thought you'd be halfway through 2025? 💪
Take a deep breath. You're not alone, and more importantly - you're not behind.
This isn't just another "rah-rah, you …
00:32:40 |
Sun 22 Jun 2025
188: From Garage Grooming to 8-Week Waitlist: A Small Town Success Story
Get ready for one of the most emotional and inspiring episodes we've ever recorded! 🥺💪
Paige Thompson's story isn't just about business growth - it's about honoring a mentor's legacy, finding stre…
00:24:16 |
Sun 15 Jun 2025
187: The Event Strategy That Makes This Pet Cafe the “Starbucks for Dogs”
What happens when a seasoned pet sitter loses her business during COVID but refuses to give up on her passion for pets?
Meet Patty Dill, who pivoted from 18 years of pet sitting to building Doggi…
00:25:48 |
Sun 08 Jun 2025
186: Pet Boss Unhinged: Wild Stories from the Pet Business Trenches
Ever think your pet business experiences are totally unhinged? Think again! 😂😅
In this episode, Candace alongside Amanda from the Pet Boss Nation team dive headfirst into the wildest, most outrage…
00:32:30 |
Sun 01 Jun 2025
185: From Concept to Creation: Dante & Dory's Brand Journey [Behind Closed Doors Series]
Ready to peek behind the curtain of some serious brand magic? 🎨✨
This episode of our Behind Closed Doors series takes you deep into the psychology and strategy behind creating the Dante & Dory's P…
00:39:20 |
Sun 25 May 2025
184: 30 Money-Making Ideas in 30 Minutes to Supercharge Your Pet Business Profits
We're almost halfway through 2025... how are your sales looking? 👀
In this episode, Candace delivers 30 powerful money-making ideas in just 30 minutes – the perfect shot of inspiration for any pet…
00:33:47 |
Sun 18 May 2025
183: Brand Brilliance: How a Small-Town Pet Boutique Created Marketing Magic
Want your pet business to stand out from the big box stores? 🏆
In this episode, Candace welcomes Kristen Hawkins, owner of "Pup" (a super neat dog boutique) in Carl Junction, Missouri - and a Pet Bo…
00:27:44 |
Sun 11 May 2025
182: Tariff Impact: What Every Pet Business Owner Needs to Know NOW
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 yo…
00:37:10 |
Sun 04 May 2025
181: Building a Team That Actually CARES About Your Business [Behind Closed Doors Series]
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 w…
00:32:17 |
Sun 27 Apr 2025
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