The Pet Business Hiring Podcast

How to Run Your Pet Business Remotely! - Ep. 29

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: http://pawsitivehiringcourse.com/pawsitivehiringcourse.com [http://pawsitivehiringcourse.com]  Learn More About Critter and save 20% off your first 3 months with my code DTDG20 here: https://www.critter.pet/ [https://www.critter.pet/] Having your business continue operating successfully while you're on vacation is a dream for many of us, so in today's episode I tell you the story of how I went from a solo pet sitter to eventually have a team that runs totally without me. To see more about my team structure and how I manage my business remotely, watch this video: https://youtu.be/2gGgGx8IG_g [https://youtu.be/2gGgGx8IG_g] Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ [https://dougthedogguy.co/] Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring [https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring] https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ [https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/]  Follow me 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/ [https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/] Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com [doug@badtothebonepetcare.com]  Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug [https://www.timetopet.com/doug] Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ [https://petsit.com/] Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ [https://flpetassociation.org/] Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

How Smart Pet Businesses Use Data to Grow Faster | Jordy McNamara - Ep. 28

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: http://pawsitivehiringcourse.com/pawsitivehiringcourse.com [http://pawsitivehiringcourse.com]  Learn More About Critter and save 20% off your first 3 months with my code DTDG20 here: https://www.critter.pet/ [https://www.critter.pet/] What happens when a tech professional starts a dog walking business and realizes the pet care industry deserves better software? In this episode of the Pet Business Hiring Podcast, I sit down with Jordy McNamara, founder of Care by Critter and the creator of Critter, a powerful new platform designed specifically for pet care businesses. We discuss Jordy's unique journey from the tech world to pet care, what he learned while building a dog walking company, and how those experiences inspired him to create software that helps pet businesses better understand their data, improve client retention, automate marketing, and scale more effectively. Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy [https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy] Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ [https://dougthedogguy.co/] Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring [https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring] https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ [https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/]  Follow me 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/ [https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/] Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com [doug@badtothebonepetcare.com]  Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug [https://www.timetopet.com/doug] Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ [https://petsit.com/] Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ [https://flpetassociation.org/] Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

The Fastest-Growing Pet Sitting Business I've Ever Seen! w/ Morgan Allen - Ep. 27

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: http://pawsitivehiringcourse.com/pawsitivehiringcourse.com [http://pawsitivehiringcourse.com]  Morgan Allen has grown K9's in Camo Pet Care faster than any other pet business I have seen in my 12 years in the pet care industry! In this interview, we dig into how Morgan has grown her pet sitting and dog walking business from 0 clients to a bustling business with 5 employees in less than 9 months! Learn More About Morgan Allen Here: https://k9sincamopetcare.com/ [https://k9sincamopetcare.com/] https://www.facebook.com/k9sincamopetcare/# [https://www.facebook.com/k9sincamopetcare/#] https://www.instagram.com/k9sincamosierravista/ [https://www.instagram.com/k9sincamosierravista/] Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy [https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy] Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ [https://dougthedogguy.co/] Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring [https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring] https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ [https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/]  Follow me 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/ [https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/] Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com [doug@badtothebonepetcare.com]  Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug [https://www.timetopet.com/doug] Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ [https://petsit.com/] Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ [https://flpetassociation.org/] Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

How to Price Pet Sitting & Dog Walking - Ep. 26

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: http://pawsitivehiringcourse.com/pawsitivehiringcourse.com [http://pawsitivehiringcourse.com]  There are a lot of factors that go into figuring out how much to charge for pet sitting and dog walking, and as you'll see in this episode, my thought process has changed a lot on this over the years. Watch my how to guide on pricing here: How Much to Charge for Dog Walking & Pet Sitting: https://youtu.be/RGDZp4dflBM [https://youtu.be/RGDZp4dflBM] Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy [https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy] Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ [https://dougthedogguy.co/] Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring [https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring] https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ [https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/]  Follow me 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/ [https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/] Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com [doug@badtothebonepetcare.com]  Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug [https://www.timetopet.com/doug] Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ [https://petsit.com/] Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ [https://flpetassociation.org/] Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

Hiring & Leadership Lessons from 30+ Years in the Pet Industry w/ Matthew Kutas - Ep. 25

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: http://pawsitivehiringcourse.com/pawsitivehiringcourse.com [http://pawsitivehiringcourse.com]  In this episode of the Pet Business Hiring Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Kutas to talk about his 30 years of experience hiring, leading, and building teams in the pet industry. We dive into the realities of managing people, what separates strong employees from weak hires, the biggest hiring mistakes pet business owners make, and how leadership changes as your company grows. Whether you're a solo pet sitter preparing to make your first hire or already managing a growing pet care company, this episode is packed with practical advice and long-term perspective from someone who has seen the industry evolve over the last three decades. Learn More About Matthew Kutas Here: https://petbizpeople.ca/ [https://petbizpeople.ca/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582738785338 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582738785338] Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy [https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy] Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/ [https://dougthedogguy.co/] Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring [https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring] https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ [https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/]  Follow me 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/ [https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/] Send me an email: doug@badtothebonepetcare.com [doug@badtothebonepetcare.com]  Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/doug [https://www.timetopet.com/doug] Save $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ [https://petsit.com/] Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026: https://flpetassociation.org/ [https://flpetassociation.org/] Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.