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DogCo Secrets

Ready to scale your pet care business? Practical advice you can implement easily and quickly to 10x the growth of your business, musings on the current state of the pet care industry, and all the tips and tricks I"ve learned from coaching over 200 companies in the last two years.

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15:17

If You're Stuck at Last Year's Revenue | Ep. 89

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/02/16

If you’re looking at your numbers and thinking, “Why am I at the same revenue as last year?” this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, I walk through what it actually means to be “stuck” in your pet care business and how to diagnose the real reason growth hasn’t happened yet. January was strange for many companies, unexpected weather, seasonal slowdowns, and discouragement can easily distort how we interpret performance. So instead of reacting emotionally, I want to help you get

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8:26

How to Reset Your Mindset for Success | Ep. 88

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/02/13

There comes a point in your entrepreneurial journey where the problem isn’t effort, intelligence, or ambition; it’s the loop you’re stuck in.In today’s episode, I talk about mindset in a way that feels different than how I would have approached it years ago. This isn’t about hype, positivity, or forcing yourself into a better mood. It’s about understanding how mindset quietly shapes behavior, how behavior compounds over time, and how to reset your internal framing when you feel overwhelmed,

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24:18

Learning Resiliency & Confidence with Rebecca...

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/02/09

This is one of those episodes that reminds me exactly why I do this work.In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend, colleague, and now team member Rebecca Thompson from Skyline Pet Care - https://www.skylinepetcarehtx.com/ - Rebecca shares her real, unfiltered growth journey over the last year, including what it looked like to stay emotionally resilient, lean into community, and keep showing up even when things felt overwhelming.If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually possible in a

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4:10

Delaying Tough Decisions Is Your Bottleneck | Ep. 86

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/02/06

Growth rarely stalls because you don’t want it badly enough. It stalls because there’s a bottleneck you don’t want to face.In today’s Hot Take episode, I talk about why businesses get stuck at the same revenue level, the same problems, and the same frustrations, and how the theory of constraints offers a much more useful way to think about growth. Instead of constantly pushing toward the next shiny goal, I explain why real progress comes from identifying and dismantling the single biggest

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13:44

If 2026 Had a Rough Start, This One's For You | Ep. 85

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/02/02

If 2026 has had a rough start for you, this episode is your permission to slow down, reset, and change the trajectory before the year gets any further away from you.In today’s episode, I talk honestly about why the start of February can feel like one of the hardest inflection points of the year, especially if January didn’t go the way you hoped. Whether it’s weather-related revenue hits, unexpected cancellations, team challenges, or simply feeling behind on your goals, I share three

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11:55

First 30 Days of 2026 Check In | Ep. 84

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/01/30

Thirty days into a new year is one of my favorite moments to pause, reflect, and get honest about how things are actually going.In today’s episode, I walk through a 30-day check-in for 2026 and share the questions I ask myself at this point in the year to make sure I’m moving in the direction I intended. Whether your year has started exactly how you hoped or already taken a few unexpected turns, this episode is meant to create space for reflection, clarity, and course correction.If you’ve

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19:34

Why Employees Quit (And How to Keep Them Longer) |...

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/01/26

Employee retention is one of the most important and most misunderstood levers in a pet care business, and it’s often the hidden reason growth feels harder than it should.In today’s episode, I break down why employees quit and what you can realistically do to keep them longer. I share the three most common reasons I see staff leave pet care companies and the specific areas I recommend focusing on if retention has become a bottleneck in your business.If you’re frustrated by turnover,

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9:25

5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Became an Entrepreneur...

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/01/23

When I first became an entrepreneur, there were a lot of things I didn’t understand yet, things that only come into focus after you’ve carried the weight of the business for a while.In today’s episode, I share five lessons I wish I had known earlier in my entrepreneurial journey. These are not tactical shortcuts or growth hacks, but hard-earned truths that have shaped how I lead, make decisions, and care for myself as a business owner.If you’re early in your journey, I hope this gives you

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29:24

Understanding Key Bottlenecks: Hiring & Retention...

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/01/19

Hiring and retention are the biggest bottlenecks I see in pet care businesses today, and they’re also the areas where small changes can unlock massive growth.In today’s episode, I’m joined by my good friend Doug Keeling, and we dig deep into what actually breaks down when companies struggle to grow their teams. Doug shares his personal journey from solo pet sitter to leading a 30-person team, and the hard-earned lessons that eventually led him to specialize in hiring and retention.If you’ve

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6:39

I Want You to Win This Year | Ep. 80

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/01/16

In this Hot Take episode of the DogCo Secrets Podcast, I’m getting very honest and very direct, because I genuinely want to see you win this year.I walk through three core mindsets that I believe must shift if you want to see real growth in your business. These are patterns I see over and over again with smart, hardworking pet care owners who care deeply about what they’re building, but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated by a lack of momentum.Everything I share in this episode comes

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7:28

How to Assess Opportunity in Your Current Market |...

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/01/12

If this year is going to be different in your business, it has to start with clarity, not guesswork. I’ve found that grounding your goals in the local context of your business is one of the most effective ways to build momentum at the start of the year.In today’s episode, I walk through how to assess real opportunity in your local market. Too often, business owners focus first on competitors, pricing, and what everyone else is doing. In this conversation, I explain why that’s the least

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8:35

The Number One Leadership Lesson I Learned in 2025 |...

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/01/09

In this Hot Take episode, I reflect on the single biggest leadership lesson I'm taking from 2025 into 2026 in leadership: the power of clarity.After returning to building a team following time as a solo founder, I'll share an honest look at what changed between an early hiring misstep and a year of rapid, healthy growth at DogCo. With a growing team and expanding responsibilities, I'll breaks down why clarity, context, and intentional onboarding are not optional leadership skills, but

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38:30

How a Single Promotion Drove $40,000 in a Single Day...

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/01/05

In this episode of the DogCo Secrets Podcast, I sit down with Dan Reitman, owner of Dan’s Pet Care, to unpack a Facebook post he shared in my community that deeply resonated across the pet care industry.What started as a message to dog walkers and pet sitters working through Thanksgiving turned into a powerful conversation about conviction, sales, mindset, and how tools like AI can help service-based businesses grow without sacrificing integrity.Dan shares the real story behind a Black

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10:10

Your 2026 Strategic Plan: How to Make This Year The...

DogCo Secrets ·

2026/01/02

We are officially stepping into a new year, and in this episode, I want to talk about how to make 2026 a year that actually feels different. Not just busier, not just louder, but more intentional, more impactful, and more aligned with what you really want from your business and your life.I walk you through three specific shifts I believe make the biggest difference for entrepreneurs, especially pet care business owners who are scaling and carrying a lot of responsibility. These are changes

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25:04

Reflecting on 2025 - Wins, Losses, & Hopes for Next...

DogCo Secrets ·

2025/12/29

2025 stretched me, refined me, and clarified what actually matters. In this episode, I am reflecting out loud on the wins I am proud of, the areas where I fell short, and the lessons I am carrying into 2026 as a founder, coach, and human. If you are closing out a demanding year and thinking deeply about how you want to grow next, this conversation is for you.This is not a highlight reel. It is an honest look at health, momentum, leadership, systems, and what it really takes to build

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8:16

Top 3 Moves for Increasing Profit in 2026 | Ep. 74

DogCo Secrets ·

2025/12/26

In today’s Hot Take Friday episode, I am sharing three specific, tactical things I want you to focus on next year if your goal is to increase profit in your pet care business. These are not abstract ideas or long-term theories. These are levers you can actually pull, starting now, that I see move the needle for companies over and over again.I am talking about labor costs, recurring service models, and before and after hours fees, and I am being very direct about where I see businesses

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29:52

Automate with Intention with Robert Strickland | Ep. 73

DogCo Secrets ·

2025/12/22

Automation is not always about doing more faster. It is about getting your time back so your business can actually support your life.In this episode, I sit down with my friend, mentor, and DogCo automation expert Robert Strickland to talk about how pet care business owners can use systems, AI, and intentional automation to reduce burnout, reclaim time, and scale sustainably.Robert shares his journey from corporate process work to building and scaling a multi-state pet care business, and how

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9:26

7 Figure Ambitions? This One Is For You | Ep. 72

DogCo Secrets ·

2025/12/19

If you have the ambition to grow a seven-figure pet care business, I want to share a few ways I would encourage you to start operating right now, even if that level still feels far off.In today’s Hot Take episode, I break down three core behaviors I consistently see in companies that successfully scale past the seven-figure mark. This is not about chasing growth for growth’s sake. It is about learning to think long term, to build the right systems early, and to prepare your business for

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25:59

Designing Your Dream Business with Angela Watts | Ep. 71

DogCo Secrets ·

2025/12/15

What if your business could support your life instead of consuming it?In this episode, I sit down with Angela Watts to talk about what it really looks like to intentionally design your role inside your business, rather than letting the business dictate every hour of your time. Angela shares her full journey from early hustle, burnout, and chaos to building systems, leadership, and a role that protects her energy while supporting real growth.This is an honest conversation about

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8:07

Helping Your Team Survive Holiday Shifts | Ep. 70

DogCo Secrets ·

2025/12/12

The holidays are here, and if you run a pet care company, you already know this season can feel like a beautiful mix of gratitude, chaos, logistics, and stress. In today’s Hot Take episode, I am breaking down the most effective ways I have found to support your team during the busiest and most emotionally loaded weeks of the year. This is one of the most important leadership topics we cover inside DogCo because the way you show up for your staff during the holidays has a ripple effect on

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