Running a pet care business can be so independent that we get used to working without much connection to other owners. As the DogCo Business Summit begins, I’m sharing why bringing people together matters to me beyond the visibility or business opportunities a conference creates.
In this short episode, I talk about the community gap I see among pet care business owners, how meeting in person can deepen relationships we’ve built online, and why those connections have become such a meaningful part of my own experience with DogCo. My encouragement is simple: get out of your comfort zone and spend time with people who understand your day-to-day life, share your goals, or are further ahead on the path you want to take.
🧠 Key Takeaways
- Independent work can make it easy to overlook the need for community
- The value of an industry event goes beyond its immediate business return
- Digital community and in-person connection can support each other
- Spending time together can deepen relationships with fellow owners and teammates
- Those relationships are worth nurturing throughout the year, not just during a conference
- Seek out people who understand the day-to-day realities of your business
- Make time for owners who are further ahead or working toward similar goals
- Getting out of your comfort zone is part of making meaningful connection a priority
🚀 Join Me at the DogCo Business Summit
As this episode goes live, we’re kicking off the 2026 DogCo Business Summit. If you’re not joining us this year, I hope to see you in 2027. Keep an eye out for next year’s event and make room for time with people who understand what you’re building. Learn more about the Summit 👉 dogcosummit.com
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