{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino","title":"89. Big Box Retail vs. Independent Pet Stores with Megan Stoll","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2166,"description":"In a landscape inundated with endless options when it comes to shopping for your pet’s needs, discerning pet parents are seeking guidance now more than ever. In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Megan Stoll, who founded her own distribution company Wigglebutt & Co, after experiencing first hand the challenges of working with big pet distributors. She uses Wigglebutt & Co, and her shop, Pet Power Studio, one of the nation's pioneering pet stores dedicated exclusively to fresh food, to shine a light on small batch brands with big hearts who put pets before profits. Together, Angela and Megan dive into the complexities of the pet distribution industry, highlighting the importance of supporting local independent pet shops and shedding light on the challenges faced by small manufacturers in an industry dominated by big business.\nEpisode Recap: \nThe Importance of Independent Pet Stores\nWhat’s wrong with the pet industry distribution system?\nChallenges of working with distributors\nPutting profits over pets\nBringing distribution back to a regional level\nChallenges of being a small manufacturer\nImpact of big distributors on small business\nSupporting independent pet retailers\nHow the pet food industry is harming your pets\nImportance of education and prevention\nBenefits of shopping small local pet stores\nSupport your educated, knowledgeable local pet shop owners\nThe marketing power of big brands\nCompanies changing formulas, changing sourcing, for profit\nLack of transparency for CBD companies\n\n\nEpisode Resources\nWigglebutt & Co\nFollow Wigglebutt & Co, and Pet Power Studio on Instagram\nFollow Megan Stoll on Instagram\nHave a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at Carter@yournaturaldog.com \nAngela Ardolino\nCBD Dog Health\n\nNote: Like all discount codes, they don't last furever!\n\nFollow Your Natural Dog on Facebook and Instagram and if you want to see what Angie (our founder) is up to, follow her on Facebook ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hQTYNN7Jy3D3R2-x-ysWDodZEKOLf7oa59rZrkCS3gA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3NDY3LzE2NzI3/NzU2OTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}