Episode 68 - 🎙️ Riding the Waves of Change – A Pet Entrepreneur’s Reality Check

Show Notes

It’s just Carly on the mic for this one, and she’s getting real about what it’s like to run a pet business in the middle of change. If you’ve ever felt the pressure of training new staff, managing a small team, or just trying to keep it all together, this episode is for you.

 How to keep your team (and yourself) sane during transitions

 Why clear communication is the secret sauce to smooth operations

 Tech tools that actually make life easier (not harder!)

 The truth about trade shows—are they really worth it?

 Avoiding burnout when your to-do list never ends

 How to stay positive and keep moving forward, no matter what

If you’re in the trenches of pet entrepreneurship, grab your coffee, hit play, and let’s talk about navigating change without losing your mind. 

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Creators and Guests

Host

Carly Patryluk

You may know Carly, of House of Paws in Regina, Saskatchewan, from TikTok, where she's amassed over 50,000 followers marketing her pet boutique. She built her business in the midst of the global pandemic, and has found a ton of creative ways to scale her business and engage with her local community.

Host

Sherry Redwine

Sherry, from Odyssey Pets in Dallas, Texas, has been in the industry for 20 years. She has experience in everything from aquatics, to grooming, to boarding, and even retail and has expanded her business to over 10,000 square feet.

What is Pet Shop Girls with Sherry (Odyssey Pets) and Carly (House of Paws) - A Podcast for Independent Pet Pros?

Welcome to The Pet Shop Girls. This show is for independent pet pros who want to learn about cool ideas to help their businesses make more money. Each week, hosts Carly and Sherry are sharing tips about marketing, growing and managing a team, how to avoid common mistakes, up-and-coming trends in the pet industry, and so much more.

Sherry, from Odyssey Pets in Dallas, Texas, has been in the industry for 20 years. She has experience in everything from aquatics, to grooming, to boarding, and even retail and has expanded her business to over 10,000 square feet.

And you may know Carly, of House of Paws in Regina, Saskatchewan, from TikTok, where she's amassed over 150,000 followers marketing her pet boutique. She built her business in the midst of the global pandemic, and has found a ton of creative ways to scale her business and engage with her local community.

Running a pet business can be lonely, but you don't have to do this alone. Join the Pet Shop Girls each week for the podcast that's guaranteed to make you sit, stay, and beg for more.