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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Have you ever wanted to write a book? Do you envy pet professionals who achieve author status? Are you REALLY good at what you do, but you struggle to stand out from the crowded competition? Then you are in luck because in this weeks show I'm bringing together four pet business owners who have all written a book to help them grow their pet business…

One of the challenges of running and growing a pet business empire is the constant need to 80/20 your activities so you are always putting most of your efforts into the business critical tasks. And in my coaching and consulting work I spend time helping the business owner identify the crucial activities they SHOULD be concentrating on. Anyway, in t…

This weeks guest is a master instructor in pet first aid, she has written 27 pet books, she is a fear free speaker, and she has the longest running pet podcast in the world. It's the one, the only, Arden Moore! Arden grew up North West Indianna with her three siblings. She graduated with a degree in communications and enjoyed a successful career as…

This week I'm talking to expert dog trainer, awesome podcaster and industry top dog, Nick Benger. Nick spills the beans on his origin story, which involves his dog almost being ran over, he talks about the time he got serious about making dog training a career, and how dog trainers can create a profitable 'lifestyle' business IF they price and mark…

In Episode 334 I'm interviewing marketing expert Josh Hightower, about the changing trends for promoting your pet business in 2024. We chew the fat about online strategies including, essential email marketing updates (which you MUST action soon if you want to ensure your emails keep landing in the inbox), algorithm changes that Josh learned about a…

This weeks guest is the amazing Anjie Coats, a groomer extraordinare and acclaimed rabbit grooming specialist. Anjie grew up as an army brat living wherever her dad was stationed. They finally settled in Masschusettes, where she lives now, and she initially studies to be a neurosurgeon, and for some pocket money she worked part time in a grooming s…

Go behind the scenes as the Pet Biz Wiz lets you sit in on a LIVE goal setting session that will power him through 2024. 2023 was a year of change and pushing new boundaries culminating in five trips to the USA, so this year is about consolidation and collaboration. Dom is building on and developing the relationships he opened last year with strate…

This week I'm talking to the amazing River Lee who runs the Savvy Groomer, a coaching business that helps groomers go from burnt out, broke and broken to healthy, wealthy and happy. River grew up in Rhode Island, where she struggled at school where and felt like an outsider. Being neurodivergent and dyslexic meant she struggled in a traditional lea…

Is your pet business ready to storm into the new year? Do you have a plan of action to achieve success in your pet care business? Or, like most pet business owners, are you winging it and simply 'hoping' for the best? Fear ye not, because in this weeks episode - the final show of 2023 - Dom is sharing a simple success plan that any pet buisness own…

Have you written a letter to Father Christmas telling him what a good pet business owner you have been this year? Have you asked him for all the nice things your pet business needs to be a success in 2024? It would be nice if all we had to do was create a wish list, leave it beside the chimney and wait for the magic to happen, but sadly, that's NOT…

Christmas is careering towards us, but in between decorating the tree, last minute Christmas shopping, and watching re-runs of Home Alone you MUST make some time to plan for 2024. And to help you do that, in this weeks episode I'm sharing a behind the scenes peak at how I am planning for success next year.... Tune in to discover; Why you should hav…

Do you struggle to promote your amazing pet services because you simply suck at selling? Does the mere thought of 'marketing' make you want to hide away and hibernate for the winter? Do you WISH you had a promotional plan that ensures 2024 is your best year yet? Fear not, because in this week's episode, I'm showing you how to create a winning sales…

It's time for Part Deux of the behind the scenes at Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in Hershey! In this episode you'll hear from the brilliant Brian Remo from K9 Resorts, the marvellous Mark Klaiman from Pet Camp, and the Stupendous Stephanie Shipley from Paw and Order. Tune in to discover; Innovative ways to go beyond traditional pet care and create…

This week we are going behind the scenes at Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo, which took place in Hershey earlier this month. This was my third expo of the year, and I had a blast delivering 3 presentations, which were; 1) 11 Ways to Increase Profits Without Raising Prices: where I shared all the different ways you can nudge up profits without adjusti…

This weeks guest is Joe Zuccarello , the President of Paragon Pet School! Joe was born in raised just outside of St Louis, Missouri, where he learned an amazing work ethic from his father who worked in telecommunications industry. At just 12 years old Joe and a friend got a Saturday job cutting grass on for a Homeowners association. One of the trus…

Ever wondered what happens when you work with a pet business coach or marketing consultant? Well, you are about to find out because this weeks show is a behind the scenes sneak peak at THREE of the consultation days I have done this year. I'm mapping out my coaching services and my whole coaching experience, and you'll also get to hear from three p…

This weeks guest is the marvellous Mary Oquendo, who is helping to raise standards in the pet industry through her Pawsitive Educational Training platform. Mary was born and grew up in Yonkers with her three brothers. She went to high school, dropped out of college got pregnant and married at a very young age. She was a stay at home mom for a long …

Get ready for a pet business ghost story, as we identify what scares you silly when it comes to your pet business? In this creepy themed show, Dom shares two defining (and very scary) pet business incidents that left him paralysed with fear and afraid for the future. He also, shares what he did to 'scare-proof' his business for the future... Tune i…

Get ready for part two of my behind the scenes at the International Boarding and Pet Services Associations FLOW Conference! This week I'm talking to another bunch of awesome pet industry movers and shakers. Tune in to discover; Awesome Staffing and Hiring tips from recruitment specialist Joe Latona from WalkerScout. How Amy Hillis won the Industry …

In early October I delivered my How to Disnify Your Pet Business presentation at the International Boarding and Pet Care Services FLOW conference in Orlando, and while I was there I met a bunch of awesome speakers, vendors and attendees... ...and in this weeks podcast, YOU get to meet a bunch of the guys I grabbed an interview with! Tune in to disc…

If you've ever wondered what a truly Disnified doggy daycare looks like, then you need to listen to this weeks guest Gary Khachatryan, the CEO of South Park Doggieland. Gary grew up in Armenia and was fearful of dogs as a child, before moving to the USA when he was 10 years old. He had a number of sales jobs, before working for a fortune 500 compan…

Do you know the fastest way to spread the word about your amazing pet services? It’s to connect and build relationships with other pet businesses, who can connect you with their audience. Collaborations can be very cool and profitable IF you connect with the right people whose values align with yours. This strategy works for doggy daycare owners, d…

Do you run a busy mess of a pet care facility? Do you lack the systems and procedures that are required for success? Are you overwhelmed with where to start because you are always firefighting problems? Then you're in luck, because in this episode I'm talking to pet business coach, consultant and mentor, Phillip Paris, who runs the aptly named Phil…

Did you know there is one marketing skill that will help you in all aspects of your pet business? Well, in this episode you'll find out what that is, because I'm talking to expert copywriter Mike Samuels, whose copy skills are responsible for over 170 million pounds in online sales. Mike is also a real gent and recently attended my Elite Pet Busine…