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Join the UK's leading and most controversial pet business coach Dom Hodgson, as he goes off the leash and shares the business building secrets that will fix your pet business. If you are a dog trainer, dog walker or a dog groomer then this show will provide the marketing education you need to put your business growth on steroids.
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Wear Wag Repeat: Grow Your Pet Industry Business Online

Tori Mistick | Dog Blogger, Digital Media Expert, Pet Business Coach

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Are you ready to grow your pet business? The Wear Wag Repeat Podcast is where petpreneurs find the actionable marketing tips and support they need to thrive in the long game. Hosted by Tori Mistick, an award-winning digital media expert, Canine Enrichment Specialist, and passionate dog mom, this podcast is designed for those who want to build a lasting, impactful pet business. WHAT YOU GET: - Monthly Expert Interviews: In-depth marketing workshops with industry leaders who share actionable s ...
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In this episode Dom is on the road and sharing my first experience of Edition Dog Live. Here I caught up with my Elite client Pete Stevens, the developer of the Paw Pal app. Pete shares how the Paw pal booking, staffing and invoicing app can help pet businesses better organise your diary, to give owners more time for the important stuff. I also spe…
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It's September, and there's a lot of exciting things coming up this month! Listen to this solo episode with Tori Mistick, founder of Wear Wag Repeat, to learn about pet business strategies and events to grow your impact this month. Topics discussed: Wear Wag Repeat Society's September Blogging Challenge is off to an exciting start! Pet pro members …
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Are you struggling to convert leads into appointments for your doggy daycare or pet business? Wondering how to leverage AI to automate your client engagement and free up your time? Can AI-powered tools really handle inquiries behind the scenes 24/7? Yes they can! And in this follow-on episode, Josh Hightower returns to share how pet business owners…
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Feeling overwhelmed by the constant need to stay on top of client inquiries? Struggling to respond to leads quickly and effectively while managing your daily operations? Wondering how to leverage technology to streamline your pet business and boost bookings? Then you’re in the right place! In this weeks show Josh Hightower joins me to share his ins…
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This question came up on the monthly Hot Seats call in my membership, Wear Wag Repeat Society. How do you know if keyword research for blog posts is really worth it? Can you show an example of a blog post written with keyword optimization and one without? Yes! I happen to have 2 great examples to illustrate this answer and I'll cover them in this s…
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Feeling uncertain about how to scale your doggy daycare without compromising on quality? Struggling to ensure your staff are fully prepared for first-aid emergencies? Wondering if your pricing strategies are truly maximizing profitability? Then you’ve come to the right place as in this episode, Eve Molzhon joins me to share her expert advice on how…
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Do you feel like your blog posts are like a collection you started a long time ago and now they just sit on the shelf and collect dust? Blogging can be discouraging if you’re not seeing traffic and results from your posts. Q3 theme - July interview with Pamela Keniston and solo episodes from me. Our August expert is Caitlin Brown from Sparkles and …
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Feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind of running your pet business? Struggling to find the time for a break, let alone plan your next big move? What if stepping away could actually be the secret to unlocking your next level of success? In this “Postcard from America” episode, I return from my latest trip to the USA with a suitcase full of inspirat…
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August is full of exciting updates for your pet business! After Tori shares a personal update about her dogs Burt and Lucy, she goes into everything you can expect from Wear Wag Repeat this month: Wear Wag Repeat Society: This month’s theme in my membership is profit-focused keyword research! Learn to use keyword research tools and Pinterest resear…
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Have you thought about adding doggy wedding services to your business offering? Curious about what a canine wedding concierge does, and what you would charge for new venture? Do you need to do different marketing for a wedding service, than a regular pet care service? If you would like to offer wedding services, but don't know where to start, then …
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Todays awesome guest is Bill Betts who runs Pet Passion to Profit, a coaching group for dog groomers. Bill used to be a policeman but left the force in 2021 after mental health struggles. Whilst in the force he had been helping his wife Emma out with her busy grooming business A to Z Animal Care. He joined a business accelerator program in 2020 whi…
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In this quick episode of the Wear Wag Repeat Podcast, host Tori Mistick shares a smart strategy to enhance your pet business: turning your frequently asked questions (FAQs) into a blog post. While this seems too simple, there's actually a lot of smart strategy behind this! Episode Highlights: Why an FAQ blog post can improve your search engine rank…
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Does marketing your pet business make your feel overwhelmed and overworked? Are you tired of running ever faster on the social media treadmill, but getting ZERO return? Would you like to learn a better, easier way to market your pet business, that your competitors would NEVER do? Then you are in luck, because in this weeks episode I am sharing five…
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What were the big pet business boosting takeaways that the attendees learned at IMPACT 24? You'll find out in this weeks show, because this is part 2 of the behind the scenes at the Pet Business Success Summit! Tune in to discover; How to Systemize for Success: How speaker Adam Delderfield wowed the crowed with his customer journey map Canine Weddi…
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Learn actionable tips from pet industry digital marketing expert Pamela Keniston of Big Paws Marketing. This interview is all about strategically blogging for your pet business to drive traffic and sales. Topics Discussed: Using keyword research and creating pillar posts as the foundation for blog content. The relevance of blogging for different ty…
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It's time to go behind the scenes at the IMPACT 2024 Pet Business Success Summit! You'll hear from the attendees and speakers about the amazing seminars, networking opportunities, the actionable plan they took away, and the 'feel-good' factor that only happens at a Dom Hodgson IMPACT event! Grab your ticket for next years IMPACT by clicking here no…
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July is a big month for online growth in your pet business! Here’s what you can expect from me and Wear Wag Repeat this July: WWR Society: Last chance to join my membership for pet pros until October! It's an unbeatable value at $69/month. Join at wearwagrepeat.com/society Q3 Theme: Blogging and SEO is our focus for the next 3 months. Look forward …
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IMPACT 24 is here which means that ambitious pet business owners from all over the world will make the pilgrimage to the Grand Hotel to enjoy two full days of pet business marketing magic in the wonderful city of Sunderland! It also means the Pet Business Inner Circle marketer of the year will be crowned, so in this weeks show I'm going to share th…
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A lot of pet indsutry business owners, pet influencers and content creators tell me they have an email list but they don't know what to send. Or maybe they haven't emailed their list of pet lovers in a long time and it's feeling a little awkward now. In this short episode, I share 3 email ideas that you can write and send in less than 20 minutes. P…
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We are one week away from IMPACT 24, so I thought I'd share a behind the scenes look at what went down over the last 8 years of my speaker journey. Tune in to hear more from; * My first presentation from my first Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Bootcamp back in 2017 (hear how BAD I was!) * In 2018 I delivered two bootcamps, a dog walkers and a dog t…
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June sees the return of IMPACT - The Pet Business Success Summit, and this year it’s a superhero themed event as Pet Business Owners from all over the world 'Assemble' in Sunderland to learn how to upgrade to 'Superhero' levels of excellence... So, in the coming weeks, as the event of the year gets nearer, Dom will be sharing some behind the scenes…
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Email marketing is a game-changer for petpreneurs! But when it comes to automated emails, many of us are stuck thinking that only means a welcome email sequence. In this episode with copywriter Sara Gillis, we’re taking a look at two powerful types of email sequences that you don’t want to neglect: nurture sequences and launch sequences. These stra…
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We are approaching the half-way point of the year, which means it's time for Dom to conduct a mid-year review of his business. What has been a spectacular success, and what was a phenomenal flop? Did Dom hit his targets or was the first half of 2024 a muddle of marketing mistakes? Tune in to discover; How to build a business around the kind of life…
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Join me, Tori Mistick, for a new solo episode packed with valuable insights and resources to elevate your pet business. In this episode, we’re continuing our Q2 focus on email marketing, a crucial tool for pet pros looking to grow their businesses. Tune in to discover: Personal Updates: Catch up on what’s happening in my life, including my latest h…
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When someone lands on your website, are they greeted with educational information that positions you as an expert, moves them closer to the sale AND makes them feel at ease because they've found the expert they are looking for? If not, then that might explain why your adverts and social media activity aren't converting into sales. Truth is, most pe…
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Feeling stuck on what to email your subsrobers? Not sure if your emails are strategically designed to turn subscribers into customers? I have an idea for you! Not only will this idea help to build trust with your audience and encourage sales, but it will give you more free time this Summer! Listen to this episode of my Short Leash series and let me…
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Do you have a system to track your customer journey? So, new clients, existing clients and lapsed clients all get the right marketing message? Did you know you can automate this process with a CRM system like PetBizSuite? Most pet business owners never experience the freedom that comes when you add automation to your marketing machine, and in this …
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Are you constantly bogged down by repetitive tasks in your pet care business? Do you struggle to keep up with client follow-ups and lead management? Are you desperate to streamline your operations, and free up more time to focus on what truly matters? Today Dom is joined by his business partner, and automation expert Josh Hightower, as they dive in…
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Do you consider yourself an expert pet professional? Have you worked hard to get really good at the thing you do, and is staff training and ongoing CPD education a big deal to you? In short, are you offering a better service than your competitors? Now, the big question...are you charging a lot more than your competitors? If you aren't charging prem…
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In this episode, I’m talking with Deanna Seymour, a branding and content strategy expert. Although she’s not directly in the pet industry, I’m excited to feature experts from beyond the pet world who can provide us with valuable and actionable advice! We discuss how to build a community without relying 100% on social media. If you’re not a fan of s…
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Do you offer a different and better service than your competitors, but struggle to communicate what makes you special? Do you lack the systems and partners you need to take your business to the next level? Are you failing to claim your place as the rightful, respected 'leader' in your canine community? Then tune in and take notes because Dom is abo…
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It might only be May 1st, but I’m getting on people’s calendars for October and November! People are less responsive and more booked up than usual, so consider this your sign to plan ahead! Here’s what you can expect from me this May: Guest Expert episode with content strategist Deanna Seymour (May 8) Wear Wag Repeat Society: Optimise your Welcome …
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Are you worried you are undercharging for your pet services? Are you struggling to pay staff, and invest in your business because your margins disappearing due to rising costs? Are you just starting out in the industry and don't have a clue what to charge? Most pet business owners set themselves up for a difficult business journey, because they fai…
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The Short Leash is my monthly short episode designed to reel you back in to focus on one action that can make an impact in your pet industry business. Repurpose one of your welcome sequence emails as an email blast to your whole list of pet lovers Repurpose a"Secret Sauce" or "Brand Story" email from your welcome sequence as a "Reintroduce Myself" …
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Do you have rules your life AND your business by? Are you ruthless about enforcing these rules and do you communicate them to your clients? Most pet business owners have no rules (and no spine) so they end up making bad decisions that negatively impact their future growth and mental health. After 13 years in the industry Dom has created a non-negot…
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In this solo episode, I take a step back in 2 ways! One step back in strategy and also a step back in time... you'll see what I mean! If you haven't started an email list yet, the best time to start one is TODAY. First, you need an email service provider. My favorite ESP is ConvertKit (that's my affiliate link). Next, I'm sharing 6 of my favorite p…
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Does your website sucks and you don’t know how to fix it? Are you sick of running ever faster on the social media treadmill trying to promote your business, and it’s exhausting? Do you need to add automation to your business, but are you crap with technology and don't know where to start? Then it's time to tune in to this weeks special episode whic…
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On this episode, I’m talking with Kerrie Fitzgerald of Ecommerce Society. I’ve known Kerrie for years and I love a chance to get on the line with her and talk about digital marketing. Today’s conversation is full of actionable advice. Kerrie explains the five emails that you need to send to new subscribers when they join your email list. These five…
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Is your pet business website a waste of digital space, that FAILS to bring in new clients? Every few years do you spend thousands on a brand new shiny website, but your results NEVER improve? Is your website failing to attract and convert ideal clients, and are you clueless about what a 'good' website should look like? You aren't alone... Most pet …
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Hear what's happening for petpreneurs this April in Wear Wag Repeat: Kicked off the quarter with K9 in 90 goal planning workshop Course Creator Mastermind is underway! Wear Wag Repeat Society now OPEN with Q2 Email Marketing theme April Podcast Guest: Kerrie Fitzgerld on setting up email automations, email funnel creation, creating customer superfa…
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This weeks guest is expert reactive dog trainer, Nick McMechan. Nick grew up near Edinburgh where spent a childhood walking, or being walked by, his own and his neighbours dogs. He graduated from university, and after a number of different jobs ended up in retail. During this time he got into dog training as a hobby, and this led to him competing i…
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The Short Leash is my monthly short episode designed to reel you back in to focus on one action that can make an impact in your pet industry business. Sign up for the FREE K9 in 90 Workshop on April 1: https://wearwagrepeat.com/k9in90/ Get the accountability you need to reach your goals for the next 90 days in Wear Wag Repeat Society. Enrollment op…
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Is your pet business website a waste of time? Is it merely a collection of pretty pictures and pixels, that is failing to convert website visitors into clients? Is a lack of structure on your homepage sending website visitors into the arms of your competitors? You aren't alone. Most pet business websites DON'T do the job they were designed for, whi…
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What does financial freedom mean to you? Is it the same as financial independence? In this solo episode, Tori shares: How to define these terms Stats about women's financial independence How she defines values-based financial independence 4 steps you can take to create more financial independence in your pet business and your life. This is part of …
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Most dog trainers struggle to get and keep clients, so they end up with a revolving door of customers that leads to a feast and famine business with no stability or structure. This eventually leads to overwhelm, burnout and a low income operation, that does little more than pay for their dog training seminar habit. That is definitely NOT the kind o…
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Did you ever think that you could raise $10,000 or even $20,000 for a local animal rescue? My guest on this episode, Jessica Wasik of Bark and Gold Photography, has helped dozens of photographers create calendar contests that raise money for pets in need while also marketing their businesses. Topics Discussed: 1. Tori and Jessica discuss creating c…
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's the early bird ticket offer for Dom's flagship event of the year, IMPACT 24! The Pet Business Success Summit. Over one magical weekend in June, the worlds leading pet business coach, Dom Hodgson himself, will share the Seven Super Hero traits that will take your business from ordinary to extraordinary. Superpow…
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In this solo epsiode, I share what's happening this month in our Q1 MONEY theme, what steps you need to take after the Meta outage this week and I share a personal update. Topics Discussed: What's new in my life - lots of quilting and learning Italian! March Guest Expert Interview with Jessica Wasik of Bark & Gold Photographs drops March 13th Wear …
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Do you struggle to stand out from the ever growing competiton? Are you tired of unsuccessfuly promoting your service on the social media hamster wheel? Would you love to discover a better (and secret) way to connect with dog owners in your town? Then you are in luck because this weeks episode is a pet business newsletter special, and I'm speaking t…
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