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Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace

Candace D"Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation®

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,

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33:19

224: 2,000 emails: Zero Campaigns. Here’s What I’m...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2026/02/22

Is email marketing dead?Well, Candace sure hopes not - because she's been sitting on over 2,000 customer emails from Dante and Dory's for the last 5 months and has done absolutely nothing with them. And as a business coach who sends emails like a well-oiled machine at Pet Boss Nation, that admission is a little uncomfortable to make. But here's the truth: email marketing still delivers an average ROI of $36-$42 for every $1 invested. And 60% of consumers say email influences their

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34:00

223: What Slow Sales Are Really Telling You & How to...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2026/02/14

It's cold. People are sick. Business feels quiet. Sound familiar?Candace is coming to you fresh off 10+ days sick with the flu - three of them completely in bed - and using this slower winter stretch at Dante and Dory's to get honest about what the numbers are really saying. This episode is about what actually happens when sales dip, and what smart pet business owners do instead of waiting it out. She shares: 🙌 Why slow sales aren't a story - they're feedback (and what to do with

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10:08

222: When Your Toddler Wakes You at 3am and You...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2026/02/07

It's 4am and Candace's toddler just woke her up. So instead of lying in bed hoping to fall back asleep, she's recording this episode.Because sometimes leadership shows up tired. Sometimes it's messy. Sometimes you just get it done anyway. In this quick episode, Candace shares: ⭐ Why sometimes responsibility shows up at inconvenient times ⭐ Global Pet Expo announcements - where you can find (and celebrate!) with PBN ⭐ New keynote booking - she's speaking at the ODD Ball (Owners of Dog Daycares

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36:02

221: When Sales Feel Uncertain, Margin Matters More:...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2026/02/01

Right now, some pet businesses are booming. Some are holding steady. And many are feeling like sales have slowed down and they need to make a change.But here's the truth: When revenue feels uncertain, that's exactly when how you manage your money matters MORE than how much money is coming in. In this episode, Candace shares real money decisions she's making at Dante and Dory's - and why being more aggressive with money doesn't mean being reckless! She shares: 🔥 Why passive money management

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34:36

220: Feedback Is A Gift: Mastering Communication in...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2026/01/24

How many times have you corrected the same mistake this month? What if a 3-minute coaching conversation could stop it from happening again and actually make your team stronger?Amy Castro, communication and leadership expert who's been training pet business owners at Global Pet Expo and beyond, shares why communication skills matter just as much as knowing pet nutrition and behavior - and how the right words can cut the drama, stop the misunderstandings, and make your standards stick. She

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40:31

219: From Wearing All The Hats to Staying In Her Zone...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2026/01/18

Why does hiring feel impossibly broken right now? And why are some pet businesses thriving with amazing teams while others can't keep anyone for more than a few months?Meet Pet Boss client Morgan Weber - a recovering Chief Everything Officer who runs both a 13-year pet sitting company AND a growing pet supply store. She went from burned out and constantly hiring to building teams that actually stay - with a thriving culture where people want to work. In this episode, she shares exactly how

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30:24

218: Before You Market Your Business, Build This in...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2026/01/11

Are you trying to build momentum, growth, and sales without a solid foundation underneath you?If hiring feels scary or too expensive, if training lives in your head instead of being documented, if growth feels stressful instead of exciting - it's not because you're doing anything wrong. It's because your foundation is wobbly. In this episode, Candace breaks down the exact framework Pet Boss Nation is teaching clients in 2026 to build their team and systems FIRST - before running ads, doing

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28:15

217: The Future of Pet Business Starts Now (Season 5...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2026/01/04

Welcome to 2026 and a brand new season of the Pet Boss Podcast!After four solid years and 216 episodes, Season 5 is here with a brand new intro and a clear mission: build what lasts. Because if you've been in the pet industry for any amount of time, you know last year felt HARD. There was a lot of retracting, pulling back, and retreating. Costs got higher. Hiring felt heavier. Customers became more cautious. And the energy it takes to run a pet business right now? Intense. But here's the

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18:15

216: Season 4 Finale: A New Year’s Toast to You

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2025/12/28

Happy New Year, Pet Boss! This episode isn't about strategies, checklists, or empire-building.It's about pausing long enough to notice what this year actually asked of you - and what you became in the process. Before we rush into 2026, Candace is raising a glass to honor what was. Behind every pet business is a human who showed up when it would've been easier to coast, quit, or stay quiet. And that alone is worth celebrating. She shares: 🥂 Four years of the Pet Boss Podcast: 216

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35:23

215: 12 Days of Deals: What's Working, What's Not,...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2025/12/21

There's a promotion that happens around the holidays that's hit or miss for most businesses: the 12 Days of Deals.Candace tried this years ago in Chicago and it NEVER worked. But after learning from thousands of successful retailers, she decided to give it another shot at Dante and Dory's - with a few strategic spins. In this real-time episode, she's sharing on how it's going so far, what she's learned, and what she'd do differently with this promotion at Dante & Dory’s. She shares: 💰

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33:04

214: Parades, Blizzards, and Breakthrough Moments at...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2025/12/14

It's been a month of momentum, mayhem, and massive visibility at Dante and Dory's.Have you ever had a month where you're marching confidently toward progress while also dragging chaos behind you like a determined toddler on a leash? Welcome to small business life. In this Behind Closed Doors episode, Candace takes you through November's slow sales anxiety, December's sudden surge, and all the visibility wins that finally made Dante and Dory's impossible to miss. She shares: 🙌 The moment

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27:26

213: From Icky to Easy: 5 Steps to Selling with...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2025/12/07

It’s officially prime selling season! 🎄The next few weeks are when pet businesses see their biggest boom so what if increasing your revenue has nothing to do with fancy marketing, new customers, or spending another dollar - and everything to do with simple conversations you're already having? This week on the podcast, Candace is sharing: 💰 The Show, Tell, Ask method that engages all senses and increases buying intent 💰 Why selling feels icky (and how to reframe it!) 💰 The two-option close

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30:29

212: You Don't Need More Time - You Need Less in Your...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2025/11/30

In this brutally honest episode, Candace calls herself (and probably you) out for being the bottleneck in your own business. Whether you're drowning in holiday chaos, forgetting things because your brain is full, or catching yourself saying "I'll just do it myself" one more time, this episode will help you get your time, energy, and brain back. She shares: 🙌 The "holiday pressure cooker" reality- why your brain is at full capacity 🙌 Directive vs. collaborative delegation - and when to

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24:59

211: Gratitude as a Superpower: How Thankfulness...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2025/11/23

Before sprinting into the holiday rush, Candace is pausing to share a different kind of episode: a love letter to the people, moments, and lessons that have shaped this incredible year. From the Pet Boss Nation team to her family, clients, and YOU—this gratitude episode is an invitation to reflect on what truly matters. She shares: ❤️ Why gratitude is a form of leadership that keeps you grounded in purpose instead of overwhelm ❤️ How the Pet Boss Nation team stepped up to help her start a

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29:00

210: Pennies, Paychecks, and Lead Magnets: A Pet Boss...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2025/11/15

In this special Q&A episode, Candace shares real conversations from a recent Pet Boss Nation coaching session- tackling the topics keeping pet business owners up at night.From the literal end of U.S. penny production to navigating employee raise requests when budgets are tight, to creating lead magnets that actually grow your business, this episode delivers practical solutions you can implement immediately. She covers: 🙌 What to do now that pennies are no longer being made 🙌 Four

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35:52

209: Midlife Career Change: From Nonprofit Manager to...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2025/11/09

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 - and on that list was becoming a pet groomer. Now she's found her calling as the go-to groomer for the dogs others won't touch at Three Tails Parlor and Pantry. In this episode, we are diving into midlife career pivots, working with difficult

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29:19

208: Six Weeks In: How Education Became Our Secret...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2025/11/02

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 a culture of education has transformed both customer behavior and sales results. Listen to hear: 🙌 Why customers in Galesburg are more willing to switch foods and try new products than at big box stores 🙌 The

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29:51

207: How a Frustrated Employee Became the Berkshires'...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2025/10/25

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 - a business so beloved by the community that it's been voted best pet store multiple times! In this episode, we're diving into how she turned her veterinary background into a competitive advantage, her creative ideas

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37:55

206: From Abandoned Gas Station to Award-Winning Pet...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2025/10/19

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 67% sales growth and recently purchasing her building, Anita's grassroots marketing mastery proves that community connection beats big budgets every time! Tune in to hear: 🙌🏻 The exact grassroots marketing

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21:45

205: [Part 2] Unwrapping Holiday Profits: Creating...

Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace ·

2025/10/11

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 and display magic, Part 2 focuses on the customer experience that keeps them coming back, the biggest pitfalls that cost pet businesses thousands in lost revenue, and your roadmap to make this your best holiday

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