The Business of Pet Care (Audio)
The Business of Pet Care is a program dedicated to the business side of the pet care industry, hosted by Dara Forleo, founder of The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. With over two decades of experience in the field, Forleo shares her expertise in managing pet care businesses—from grooming salons to mobile services and specialty boutiques. Each episode offers practical strategies for entrepreneurs and professionals in the sector, covering topics such as pricing, team management, digital marketing, and regulatory compliance. The program also features interviews with experts and case studies that illustrate how to overcome common challenges and seize opportunities in the pet care market. The Business of Pet Care is a valuable resource for anyone looking to start or grow a business in the pet care industry, offering tools and advice grounded in Dara Forleo’s experience and success in the field.
Episodes
In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with Eve Molzohon, founder of Dog Handler Academy and a pet care business owner with more than two decades of experience, to explore why structured staff training is essential for safer, more consistent pet care operations. Eve shares how years of running dog daycare, boarding, and training facilities and solving real operational challenges led her to develop a...
The Business of Pet Care (Aired 08-08-26) Rethinking Dog Grooming: Behavior, Stress & Whole-Dog Care
In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with Sasha Riess, co-founder and CEO of Pure Love and Harmony and founder of the Pure Love and Harmony Institute, to examine why modern dog grooming should go beyond coat care and consider behavior, stress, nutrition, and the human-dog relationship as interconnected parts of canine wellbeing.
Chapters
- (00:00:01) - Introduction and Meeting Sasha Ree...
Pet surrender often begins long before an animal reaches a shelter. In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with BJ Adkins, founder of Animal Angels Foundation and author of The Shift to Prevention, to examine how early intervention can help keep pets and families together during financial, housing, medical, and behavioral challenges.
Chapters
- (00:00:01) - Introduction to Animal Angels F...
In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with racehorse trainer Rachel Sells of RLS Racing to reveal what it actually takes to operate a professional Thoroughbred racing stable while keeping the horse at the center of every decision.
Rachel explains that her approach to owners begins with a clear principle: she advocates for the horse first, building her business through honesty, trust, and word-of-mo...
What does it take to build a pet business that can actually grow, scale, and create lasting impact? In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with Wayne Hartley Jr., registered veterinary technologist, groomer, entrepreneur, and founder of multiple pet industry ventures, to explore why community, collaboration, education, and strong business systems are essential for the future of pet care.
In this forward-thinking episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo welcomes Michelle Huie, Founder and CEO of Shop.Pet, to explore how independent pet businesses can increase revenue without the costs, inventory, and complexity of traditional retail.
Michelle shares how her platform empowers groomers, trainers, veterinarians, pet sitters, daycare operators, and other pet professionals to create personalized online store...
In this heartfelt episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo welcomes Kate Titus, canine mobility specialist, author, and founder of A Loyal Companion, for an in-depth conversation about one of the most important and emotional topics in pet care: helping dogs maintain mobility, independence, and quality of life after injury, illness, or aging.
In this inspiring episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo welcomes KJ McGlinn, President of KJ Media, founder of PurrCon, media personality, and community-building expert, for a powerful conversation about why the most successful pet businesses don't grow through promotion alone they grow by creating community, connection, and belonging.
In this eye-opening episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with Marcy Lambert, founder of Marcy’s Pet Kitchen, to uncover what’s really hiding behind the labels, marketing claims, and buzzwords dominating today’s pet treat industry.
Inspired by her own dogs' struggles with allergies, digestive issues, and food sensitivities, Marcy built a brand focused on limited-ingredient, functional tre...
In this deeply moving episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo explores one of the most emotional and least understood areas of the pet industry: end-of-life care for beloved pets. Joined by Mike Harris, Founder, President, and CEO of Pet Passages, and Andrea Dunadie Harris, Vice President, the conversation reveals how a personal loss inspired a nationwide movement to bring dignity, transparency, and compassion to pet ...
In this inspiring and globally relevant episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with Jessica John, founder of PetSwag Pet Grooming Academy in India, to discuss the future of professional pet grooming and the challenges facing the industry worldwide.
In this groundbreaking episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo explores one of the most unconventional and emotionally-driven ideas emerging in the modern pet industry: live virtual cat experiences designed to support emotional wellness and human connection.
Chapters
- (00:00:01) - The Business of Pet Care
- (00:02:39) - Paw Vibe Zone: The World's Cat on Zoom
- (00:11:02) - The Cat Video Experience
- (00:14:11) - Ho...
In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo explores one of the biggest struggles facing pet professionals today: how to market a business consistently while still running it day to day. Joined by Bobbie Abdallah, founder of Cold Noses News, the conversation focuses on why many talented pet professionals struggle with communication.
In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo takes a deep dive into one of the most critical and often overlooked factors in business success: leadership mindset and emotional awareness.
Joined by Dr. Jennifer Edwards, leadership coach, speaker, and former veterinary practice owner, the conversation explores how leadership goes far beyond strategy. It’s about how leaders think, react, communicate, and show up...
In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo explores a powerful but often misunderstood aspect of business growth: how storytelling and public relations shape authority, visibility, and long term success.
Joined by Mary Tan, founder of Whisker Media and a former broadcast journalist, the conversation reveals why getting attention isn’t about promotion it’s about telling the right story in the right way...
In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo dives into the difference between simply staying busy and actually building a successful, sustainable business in the pet industry.
Joined by Nancy Hassel, founder and president of American Pet Professionals, the conversation focuses on the habits, decisions, and blind spots that often determine whether a business grows or stalls.
Chapters
- (00:00:02) - The B...
In this eye opening episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo dives into a critical and often overlooked side of the pet industry: risk, legal protection, and the emotional realities behind grooming businesses.
Joined by Kristina Michelle Weigand, founder of Honest to Dog Grooming, this conversation reveals what truly happens behind the scenes of grooming salons and why many businesses are far more vulnerable than they ...
In this powerful episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo uncovers a side of the pet industry that is often misunderstood: the emotional and psychological world behind dog behavior. Joined by Stephanie Barger, owner of Canine Zen and a certified separation anxiety trainer and behavior consultant, this conversation challenges everything we think we know about training dogs.
What if what looks like disobedience is actual...
In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo takes viewers inside one of the most misunderstood yet powerful tools in modern pet business strategy: email marketing. Joined by Aven Tedros, founder of Magia and a specialist in email marketing for the pet industry, the conversation explores how businesses can transform simple email lists into systems that build trust, loyalty, and long-term revenue.
In this forward-thinking episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with SEO specialist and community builder Britt Kascjak to unpack what visibility really means in today’s AI-driven digital landscape. As the pet care industry continues to grow into a multi-billion-dollar market, the question becomes clear: are pet businesses evolving as quickly as the technology shaping how customers find them?
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