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Mind Your Own Dog Business

142 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratings

Mind Your Own Dog Business, hosted by Dog Business Strategist Kristen Lee, is a podcast focused on dog business entrepreneurs on being unapologetically successful and ready to disrupt their dog training and dog walking businesses. In this podcast, Kristen Lee challenges you to not only transform your business but transform your life while stepping into your real power as a dog business owner. You'll learn cutting-edge, proven 7-figure marketing and sales strategies, luxury branding skills along with mastering your mindset that will smash all the glass ceilings and catapult your dog business to the next level with actionable steps. While allowing sustainable growth without the burnout that’s going to empower you to step into your real, authentic self as a dog trainer, dog walker, or whatever slice of the pet industry you find yourself in. Kristen Lee coaches and consults with some of the most elite dog business entrepreneurs and experts. Her mission is to disrupt the current norm, cut through the noise and empower the incredible women of the dog business to step into the spotlight, reclaim control and transform not only their business but their lives. It's real. It's raw. It's uncensored. It's what the dog business has been waiting for.

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Sobriety & Getting Our Shit Together In Dog Biz School to Serve You Better

March 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

*The following episode contains discussions on topics such as alcohol abuse and trauma that may be triggering some listeners. Please exercise caution and consider your personal experiences and sensitivities before listening. We approach these subjects respectfully and aim to provide insight and support, but we acknowledge that everyone's journey is unique* On this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee and Maggie Christina have a very open and vulnerable discussion of what has b...

How to Get Dog Owners to Do The Work in Your Training Programs - Owner Compliance

March 12, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Great dog-owning clients aren't found. They are created.  In this badass episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Biz, Kristen and Ashley discuss dog trainers' issues with getting their dog owners "compliant" in their training programs.  Because one struggle that's across the board with any dog trainer? Getting owners to "do the work".  Kristen and Ashley cover the steps to creating, yes, creating, awesome fucking dog training clients that want to do the work and actually do it. They outline the...

When Is It Time to Leave A Toxic Job As a Dog Trainer & Start Your Own Biz?

March 05, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Don't postpone your peace because chaos is familiar.  In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee talks to the dog trainers of the industry who find themselves employed by toxic AF employers, whether that is employees of training facilities that do group classes, board and trains, day trains, or even dog training businesses without a facility.  Kristen explains the toxic dynamics that send truly great, experienced dog trainers out of employee roles into business ...

Chasing Quality Programs Instead of Money

February 27, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

"You will be paid in direct proportion to the value you deliver..." This episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, a podcast for dog trainers and dog business owners, delves into the crucial aspect of delivering value in dog training businesses. This episode is a must-listen for dog trainers and dog business owners aiming to optimize their profitability while enhancing their services. Kristen and Ashley stress the importance of redirecting efforts toward providing high-quality training progra...

Hustle Crisis Cycle for Dog Trainers - Breaking Up with Toxic

February 20, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business podcast, Kristen Lee covers the toxic AF Hustle Crisis Cycle that many dog trainers and dog businesses unexpectedly find themselves cycling in and out of, leaving them in financial crisis mode and completely burned out. She covers what exactly the cycle and toxic dynamics are in your dog training business and how throwing more money and effort into marketing your dog training business can throw you further into the cycle. She also covers how...

Money FUCKING MATTERS Dog Trainers - A deep dive into your finances

May 30, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business podcast, the Grassroots Dog Biz School team sits down and talks about finances for dog trainers and dog business owners. Now, in true Dog Biz School style, this isn't just the basic bitch advice of "knowing your numbers" or what accounting software to use. Kristen, Maggie, and Ashely deep dive into the mindset of money with dog trainers, how to financially plan for the lifestyle and business you want as a dog business owner, WHY charging a ...

Get your shit together as a dog trainer: Ditch The Basic B** Dog Training Program Models & Upgrade Everything

May 22, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee & Ashley Emig sit down and have the must-have conversation about dog training models. You know, the traditional dog training program styles of board and trains, private sessions, group classes. They dive deep into how they keep dog trainers stuck, bored, burnout, and consistently need a rotating door of new dog training clients to make it work. They also cover dog training fusion programs, what they are, and how they're ...

Get your shit together as a dog trainer: Employees - Hiring, Managing & Firing

May 20, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee & Emily Nolan sit down and have a brutally honest conversation about getting your shit together when it comes to hiring in your dog training business because getting your shit together when it comes to bringing in employees isn't as easy as posting a job, hiring, and throwing someone into an onboarding process.   It's nuanced as fuck and can wreak HAVOC on any dog business when you don't have the systems in place for hir...

Get your shit together as a dog trainer: Sustainability & Money Mindset

May 19, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this episode of The Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee and Ashely Emig, a Dog Biz School student coach, talk about getting your shit together when it comes to sustainability as a dog trainer and business owner. Because, at the end of the day, we, as the dog training industry and dog training business owners, need to focus on sustainability when it comes to running a dog training business without wanting to burn everything down in a few years. We also cover money mindset as ...

Get your shit together as a dog trainer: Money & Finances

May 19, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee covers getting your shit together when it comes to money and finances as a dog trainer and dog business owner.  Everyone wants to make 6 or 7 figures, but what does making all that money actually mean? Because if you’re shit with making 5k a month, imagine the fuckery with having a massive influx of cash  Making more money as a dog trainer won’t solve all your problems, especially if you’ve had/have money-related issues...

Roses are red, violets are blue, puppies suck, how are you?

May 18, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Guess who is back, back again. Mind Your Own Dog Biz is back again. Hello to all of our amazing, patient listeners. The team is back in the air with some fresh, hot, steaming piles of the best dog business information out there. But first. Tea. We mean updates on what's new, what's been going on behind the scenes, and what's to come. The Get Your Shit Together Webinar --- a live session with the Dog Biz School Team, Tuesday, May 24th @ 5 pm EST.  REGISTER USING THIS LINK. https://us02web...

Ready to start a dog training membership or subscription program? Start here first.

October 18, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Attracted to creating a subscription-based dog training membership model for your dog training business? Then, we need to talk. Like, now. In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee and Maggie Christina discuss in-depth the most popular dog training concept that's making its rounds to dog training business owners: Membership based dog training and subscription-based dog training model.  And what's not to love about these newfound, low-input, max passive-income ...

The force-free trainer's guide to the business of board & trains with Maggie

October 04, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen and Maggie have a conversation about the business of board and trains and how more force-free dog trainers should be offering board and trains to their services to leverage and grow their business.  Let's get this clear and not twist the episode's title; it's NOT a conversation on methodology or training camps, but an honest conversation on why many force-free, R+ trainers shy away from a board and train option when they can...

The force-free trainer's guide to the business of board & trains with Maggie

October 04, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen and Maggie have a conversation about the business of board and trains and how more force-free dog trainers should be offering board and trains to their services to leverage and grow their business.  Let's get this clear and not twist the episode's title; it's NOT a conversation on methodology or training camps, but an honest conversation on why many force-free, R+ trainers shy away from a board and train option when they can...

Not giving up when everything sucks & life keeps throwing hard shit your way- Ashley E's story

September 20, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen sits down with the badass Ashely Emig of Lil Rascal's Dog Training, based in Asheville, NC & Southeastern PA. Over the last year, Ashley has seen some shit and gone through some heavy shit in her personal life and business life after a series of events. Events that would bring most dog business owners to their knees and make them throw in the towel. Ashely shares her story and journey of this transitional part of her life as she ...

Not giving up when everything sucks & life keeps throwing hard shit your way- Ashley E's story

September 20, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen sits down with the badass Ashely Emig of Lil Rascal's Dog Training, based in Asheville, NC & Southeastern PA. Over the last year, Ashley has seen some shit and gone through some heavy shit in her personal life and business life after a series of events. Events that would bring most dog business owners to their knees and make them throw in the towel. Ashely shares her story and journey of this transitional part of her life as she ...

We fucking dare you: be the most EXPENSIVE dog trainer in your area

August 30, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Be the most expensive dog trainer in your area. Why you Should be the most Expensive Dog Trainer Dog trainers chronically undercharge, yet they overdeliver. Unless you are in it for charity, you have to get real with your money. In general, price and quality are inversely related. You either get a great price or great quality. Not both. And clients know this!  In today's episode, Kristen is joined by Emily for an insightful discussion on pricing for dog training, what to charge, and how y...

Outdated AF dog biz marketing tactics

August 15, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

5 Outdated Marketing Practices You Should Ditch When it comes to marketing, times are changing. Keeping up with these changing marketing trends is especially important for pet business owners or dog trainers. Marketing ain't easy and isn't an instant gratification project.  In today's episode, Kristen sheds light on outdated marketing practices you should ditch asap. She dives into marketing strategies that when scraped off will save you time, energy, and money, and provides you with pragm...

Prepping your dog training biz for a recession

August 02, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee talks about recessions and how to prepare your dog business for a recession. All we've been hearing lately from the news is inflation and recession. It's anxiety-inducing and dreadful, and we're all living it now. Here's the thing: the more knowledge and prep you can do, the better off you'll be as a pet business owner. Because economic recessions are part of life, we'll all face one (or two or three) at some point in ou...

Prepping your dog training biz for a recession

August 02, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee talks about recessions and how to prepare your dog business for a recession. All we've been hearing lately from the news is inflation and recession. It's anxiety-inducing and dreadful, and we're all living it now. Here's the thing: the more knowledge and prep you can do, the better off you'll be as a pet business owner. Because economic recessions are part of life, we'll all face one (or two or three) at some point in ou...

Is it time to fire that toxic dog owner client? These are your signs...

May 03, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business podcast, Kristen Lee talks about the signs that it's time to fire that toxic dog owner client.  Yep. Even if you've been putting it off. For a moment, dog peeps, it would be an ideal world that every dog-owning client that comes to your dog training and pet business is the motherfucking ideal, perfect, dream client. Oh, the dog trainer business land of perfect clients that do everything you prescribe them in your dog training program, tha...

How She Did It: Her 45k MONTH in Dog Training Sales

March 22, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

Dog Biz School is open for enrollment starting March 27th! Apply today. In this fucking badass episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee sits down with Hannah Richey, dog trainer and owner of Western K9 CA, an elite dog training company on the West Coast.  Hannah (a Dog Biz School student) shares HOW she closed over 45k in dog training sales in Feb. A month, notoriously "slow" for the dog training industry. What's even better than closing 45k in sales? She reignited he...

6+ Figures As A New Dog Trainer, Healing Trauma, & Catastrophic Injuries - Ruth's Story

March 08, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Dog Biz School is Open for enrollment starting March 28th! 6 + Figures As A New Dog Trainer, Healing Trauma, & Catastrophic Injuries - Ruth's Story In this episode, Kristen Lee sits down with Ruth Smith Hayter of AZ-Dogs and Dog Biz School's students. Ruth is a complete badass, and it's an honor to share her story with our listeners of the Mind Your Dog Business podcast. Ruth shares her story of starting, yes, starting a dog training business at the beginning of the pandemic, experiencing...

Bonus Episode: 3 Signs That You Need To Raise Your Dog Training Prices & Rates Now

March 03, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.27 MB

Welcome to this bonus episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast. This is a follow-up episode from Charging More For Dog Training - The 2022 Conversation For Dog Trainers. This quick episode is for the dog trainers stuck in dog business decision purgatory about raising their prices. S Kristen Lee walks dog trainers and dog business owners through the three signs it's time to raise their prices. You might not be aware of these, but we got you. ** Dog Biz School is open for enrollmen...

Transforming Your Dog Training Business (and life!) with Employees

March 01, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this episode, Emily Nolan sits down with Kristen Lee. She talks about how hiring the right people in your dog training business and life is an absolute game-changer for dog trainers, along with not just hiring to "fit a need" but hiring to create leaders and developing leadership teams to support you.  Emily shares her journey as an employee to the owner that inherited a dog training team and learned to be a leader while rebuilding a world-class team. They also talk about: The learning...

Charging More For Dog Training - The 2022 Conversation For Dog Trainers

February 22, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

In this spicy episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business podcast, Kristen Lee talks about the case for charging more for dog training services. Yes, spicy, because having a substantial price increase can create a bit of controversy across the dog training industry peeps.  Because if it's 2022 and you haven't increased your dog training program prices and services across the board, we need to discuss, like now.  Kristen Lee covers: The ETHICS, yes, the ethics behind having higher prices as ...

Road to Redemption & Healing: Jayme's Story & Cautionary Tale

February 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

In this powerful and emotional episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee sits down with Jayme Vika of Jayme Vika Dog Training. Jayme shares her personal story of overcoming a toxic dog business and personal relationship that bankrupted her emotionally, spiritually, and financially to almost the point of no return.  Jayme shares how a personal relationship turned business relationship in dog training, while outside appearances looked like the "perfect power couple" was filled with t...

Road to Redemption & Healing: Jayme's Story & Cautionary Tale

February 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

In this powerful and emotional episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee sits down with Jayme Vika of Jayme Vika Dog Training. Jayme shares her personal story of overcoming a toxic dog business and personal relationship that bankrupted her emotionally, spiritually, and financially to almost the point of no return.  Jayme shares how a personal relationship turned business relationship in dog training, while outside appearances looked like the "perfect power couple" was filled with t...

From Teacher & PT Pet-Sitter to Full Time Dog Trainer: How She Did It

January 18, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee sits down and talks with Heather Law, from Heather Law Dog Training in South Central, PA.  Heather shares her story of how she went from career education and part-time side hustler as a pet sitter to a full-time, profitable dog trainer. She made the challenging transition twice: one from a petsitter to a dog trainer and then FT teacher to FT Dog Trainer. Heather shares her challenges in two difficult transitions and how...

How We Did As A Dog Business Coaching Company: 2021 Review

January 04, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Biz Podcast, Kristen Lee gives a full year in review for Dog Biz School in 2021.  2021 was an exciting year for everyone in the pet dog training industry. Seriously. The pet dog industry exploded with massive growth and opportunities for those who survived 2020. 2022 is setting up to be, well, extra interesting for sure based on our forecasts and data here in good ol' dog biz school. More to come on that in January.  2021 was a massive level up for ...

Facebook Broke - A Conversation About Digital Ownership & Control for Pet Pros

October 12, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

In this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee talks about  October 4th, 2021, the day that Facebook "broke."  The day that many dog trainers and dog walkers realized that they didn't have control of some of the platforms and technologies they heavily rely on. It left many dog trainers, dog walkers, and other pet pros wondering what would happen if our main content & lead generation channels one day bit the dust?  During this episode, Kristen Lee reminds all pet pros what they ...

Let's Start A Riot With Your Content While Being Accessible with Klarissa Simpson

October 05, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this no-holds-barred episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business podcast, Kristen Lee sits done with the amazing dog trainer and advocate Klarissa Simpson from Mobile Mayhem Dog Training.  Klarissa is here to share with you, the listeners of Mind Your Own Dog Business, about using your dog training content as a platform for disruption, awareness to inspire change in the pet business industry.  They share what inspires them to be vocal, their journey around this, and how the pet dog indust...

How to Become Unf*kwithable as a Pet Pro

September 28, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

In today's episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee talks about becoming unfuckwithable as a dog trainer, dog walker, or any pet professional in today's pet industry.  What is being Unfuckwithable? When you are a person who is truly at peace with yourself, the way you do biz. Nothing anyone says or does bothers you. Confident. Unapologetically you. Living life and running your dog biz on your terms on your rules and being a bold ass building your empires while fueling ...

Business Partnerships In The Dog Biz Industry

September 21, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business podcast, Kristen Lee sits down with two highly successful women in the dog training industry, Emily Nolan (our favorite repeat guest) and her dog training business partner Danielle Kharman. Emily and Danielle are business partners and co-own together a 7-figure dog training business. They've built a world-class dog training team, facility while running an incredible (and BUSY!) dog business operation as business partners. During this tran...

Business Partnerships In The Dog Biz Industry

September 21, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business podcast, Kristen Lee sits down with two highly successful women in the dog training industry, Emily Nolan (our favorite repeat guest) and her dog training business partner Danielle Kharman. Emily and Danielle are business partners and co-own together a 7-figure dog training business. They've built a world-class dog training team, facility while running an incredible (and BUSY!) dog business operation as business partners. During this tran...

Step Backs + Heart Attack Scares - Where The F&ck Have I Been?

September 14, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Trigger Warning: Mental health, self/body shaming, emotional dumping & suicidal ideation.  In this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee is back and ready to share WHAT THE FUCK happened over the last six months and the journey of complete burnout with mental/physical depletion despite everything looking shiny and pretty outside.  During this very candid and open episode, she talks about how survivor mode due to burnout can start to overrule your thought patterns, create a com...

Being Married to A Dog Trainer: A Couple's Journey with Ashley & Ruben

April 13, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

In this episode, Kristen Lee sits down with Ashley McClung of Carpe Diem Dogs and her husband, Ruben Rojas, to talk transparently about Life as an entrepreneurial married couple - but with different businesses. The Life of a married/long-term relationship isn't an easy one - but when two entrepreneurs get together and share their lives, it can be even more challenging.  Both Ashely and Ruben are badass, successful business owners and serial entrepreneurs. Ashely is a forester turned profess...

Bitches LOVE Unapologetic Boundaries

April 06, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this badass episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee talks about setting unapologetic boundaries as a dog trainer, boundaries as a dog walker, and yes, boundaries as a pet sitter.  If you're going to be a POWERFUL, no-fucks-given CEO of your dog business, you're going to need to set and uphold some firm boundaries. Not just in your client relationships but in every aspect of your life.  What you'll learn in this episode: What healthy boundaries are How to set bou...

Putting Your Big Branding Panties On with Kaila Piepkow of Dox Design

March 16, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

In the 80th, yes, 80TH episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business podcast, Kristen Lee sits down with the leading dog business branding agency Dox Design and its founder, the amazing Kaila Piepkow.  Kaila joins Kristen to talk about all things visual branding in the pet industry and for pet professionals and why branding for dog businesses is overdue for branding revolutions.  What you'll learn in this episode: Why dog trainers, dog walkers, pet pros branding goes much deeper than logos, c...

Putting Your Big Branding Panties On with Kaila Piepkow of Dox Design

March 16, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

In the 80th, yes, 80TH episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business podcast, Kristen Lee sits down with the leading dog business branding agency Dox Design and its founder, the amazing Kaila Piepkow.  Kaila joins Kristen to talk about all things visual branding in the pet industry and for pet professionals and why branding for dog businesses is overdue for branding revolutions.  What you'll learn in this episode: Why dog trainers, dog walkers, pet pros branding goes much deeper than logos, c...

If Everyone Likes You, You're Doing It Wrong

March 09, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

In this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee talks about how if everyone likes you as a dog biz owner, you're doing it wrong.  Is there anything wrong with wanting to be liked? No. Not at all. It's okay that you want to be liked. Being kind and empathetic is a powerful human quality; plus, if you are a genuinely kind person, it also gives you an advantage in connecting with dog owners, potential clients, and overall being a badass and successful dog trainer, dog walker.  Now,...

What Our Coaching Team Wants You To Know

March 02, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this solo episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee shares insider information from the Dog Biz School team coaches on what they wish EVERY dog trainer, dog walker, petsitter knew when running their dog businesses successfully.  Kristen covers the top areas in business: the secret sauce to the Dog Biz School team of eight.  Why should you listen to what they have to say? Our organization of commanding badass dog biz entrepreneurs dedicated to the growing and shiftin...

There Will Always Be Someone Cheaper, Don't Let It Be You

February 23, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dig Business Podcast, Kristen Lee lays it down on why having low and cheaper rates for your dog training; dog walking services are doing more harm than good when it comes to your business.  She covers the common reasons why many dog trainers and dog business owners, in general, feel the pressure, yes, the pressure to undercharge and undervalue their services, undermind their inherent value as a professional and service matter expert when it comes to the ...

The Soul Of Branding: One Dog Training Couple's Journey

February 09, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee sits down with the power couple Brittany and Andrew Gleason of Dog Savvy Training + Development. Brittany and Andrew are complete badasses when it comes to running a wildly successful dog training business.  Brittany and Andrew speak about their experiences through the transformational brand elevation process and share their insights on how deeply impacted they were not just as a dog training business but also as a couple in their r...

The Soul Of Branding: One Dog Training Couple's Journey

February 09, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee sits down with the power couple Brittany and Andrew Gleason of Dog Savvy Training + Development. Brittany and Andrew are complete badasses when it comes to running a wildly successful dog training business.  Brittany and Andrew speak about their experiences through the transformational brand elevation process and share their insights on how deeply impacted they were not just as a dog training business but also as a couple in their r...

The 8 New Rules Of Marketing For Dog Businesses

February 02, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

In this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee breaks down the New Rules Of Marketing For Dog Businesses: 2021 Edition.  The dog business landscape has shifted dramatically and continues to change, morph by the week. Dog owner consumer behavior is an entirely different game, and if you haven't updated your marketing strategy as a dog trainer, dog walker, now is the time to make these shifts using the new rules.  During this episode, after each rule, Kristen will deep dive into ...

You're A Damn Good Dog Trainer... But What About The Art Of Training Owners?

January 26, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

In this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee sits down with Dog Biz School founder and 20-year dog training veteran Maggie Christina on what it takes to be a damn good facilitator and educator to your dog-owning clients. Sure, you're a great freaking dog trainer with the best hands-on dog training skills and handling; but educational systems are you using as a dog trainer to transfer that knowledge to the dogs' owners.  We've all heard it before: "It's not about training the ...

You're A Damn Good Dog Trainer... But What About The Art Of Training Owners?

January 26, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

In this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee sits down with Dog Biz School founder and 20-year dog training veteran Maggie Christina on what it takes to be a damn good facilitator and educator to your dog-owning clients. Sure, you're a great freaking dog trainer with the best hands-on dog training skills and handling; but educational systems are you using as a dog trainer to transfer that knowledge to the dogs' owners.  We've all heard it before: "It's not about training the ...

Dog Business Challenges & Opportunities: 2021 Edition

January 19, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee breaks down the upcoming challenges for dog business owners in 2021 and beyond.  During this episode, after each challenge and dog biz disruptor, she outlines the unique opportunities each one has; that dog trainers and dog walkers can use and capitalize on them for the way they run their businesses. Meaning, dog trainers and dog walkers shouldn't feel like they do not control these external challenges and use them as catalysts.  C...

Dog Business Challenges & Opportunities: 2021 Edition

January 19, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee breaks down the upcoming challenges for dog business owners in 2021 and beyond.  During this episode, after each challenge and dog biz disruptor, she outlines the unique opportunities each one has; that dog trainers and dog walkers can use and capitalize on them for the way they run their businesses. Meaning, dog trainers and dog walkers shouldn't feel like they do not control these external challenges and use them as catalysts.  C...