Synopsis
Join Jamie Damato Migdal for a weekly look at the business of working with pets. She'll be talking to industry professionals, animal advocates, thought leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs about how they live and work with, and for, companion animals. The pet industry is booming, and there are tens of thousands of jobs available across all sectors of the market. Jamie will be talking to everyone from CEO's of multi-million dollar national chains to mid-life career changers; animal welfare volunteers and professionals to independent business owners to get their professional and personal perspectives on the passion that drives them to work in the pet industry.
Episodes
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Pets Mean Business - Episode 13 Kristin Buller: Bringing Clinical Training to the Problem of Special Needs Pets
15/08/2015 Duration: 42minJamie talks to Kristin Buller, MA-LCSW, about the field of veterinary social work, how behavior problems in pets can impact the lives of owners, and what kinds of multi-disciplinary treatments are proving to be the most effective support for both pets and owners. Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Kristin Buller: Bringing Clinical Training to the Problem of Special Needs Pets on Pet Life Radio.
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Pets Mean Business - Episode 12 Mary Margaret Callahan: Animal Assisted Therapy and the Power of the Human-Animal Bond
08/08/2015 Duration: 40minJamie talks to Mary Margaret Callahan of Pet Partners about the difference between service and therapy animals, the future of animal assisted intervention, and the training and standards needed for the safe and effective use of therapy animal teams in the community. Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Mary Margaret Callahan: Animal Assisted Therapy and the Power of the Human-Animal Bond on Pet Life Radio.
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Pets Mean Business - Episode 11 Rusty Sproat: Disrupting the Pet Insurance Paradigm
31/07/2015 Duration: 31minJamie talks to Rusty Sproat about how a deep understanding of other industries and a passion for animals can combine to create innovative, user-friendly technologies meant to enhance the relationship between pets and owners everywhere. Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Rusty Sproat: Disrupting the Pet Insurance Paradigm on Pet Life Radio.
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Pets Mean Business - Episode 10 Fetching a Franchise
21/07/2015 Duration: 35minJamie talks to Carolyn Alonzo, owner of Fetch! Pet Care Chicago, about the process and benefits of becoming a franchise owner, and how to determine if the franchise model is right for you. Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Fetching a Franchise on Pet Life Radio.
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Pets Mean Business - Episode 9 Shawna Schuh: On the Power of Women and Networking in the Pet Industry
07/07/2015 Duration: 38minShawna Schuh talks to Jamie about the importance of timing and finding the right audience when starting a business, as well as the ways in which having a strong network of passionate professionals and mentors can help take your company and career to the next level. Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Shawna Schuh: On the Power of Women and Networking in the Pet Industry on Pet Life Radio.
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Pets Mean Business - Episode 8 Garret Tadlock: Using Technology to Make the Lives of Pet Owners and Businesses Better
29/06/2015 Duration: 34minGarret Tadlock, founder of PawLoyalty, talks to Jamie about the challenges, risks, and rewards of starting a tech company in the pet space. If you’ve ever thought about starting your own pet-centric company, this podcast has great advice and insights about startup process. Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Garret Tadlock: Using Technology to Make the Lives of Pet Owners and Businesses Better on Pet Life Radio.
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Pets Mean Business - Episode 7 Kristen Levine: Living Happier and Healthier Through Pets
21/06/2015 Duration: 35minJamie talks to Kristen Levine about connecting with pet lovers through product and business development, and how to be innovative and true to oneself while creating a career that fits your life. Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Kristen Levine: Living Happier and Healthier Through Pets on Pet Life Radio.
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Pets Mean Business - Episode 6 Jessica Abernathy: Caring for Pets into Business Success
10/06/2015 Duration: 32minJamie talks to Jessica Abernathy about founding, managing, and growing multiple businesses, as well as the importance of networking and creating a community within the pet space. Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Jessica Abernathy: Caring for Pets into Business Success on Pet Life Radio.
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Pets Mean Business - Episode 5 Chicago Pet Friendly Real Estate Helps People with Pets Find Forever Homes
28/05/2015 Duration: 35minJamie talks with Jason Feldman of Chicago Pet Friendly Real Estate about developing a niche market helping people find the right pet-friendly property while giving back to the community at the same time. Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Chicago Pet Friendly Real Estate Helps People with Pets Find Forever Homes on Pet Life Radio.
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Pets Mean Business - Episode 4 Concierge Catering for You and Your Dog
21/05/2015 Duration: 39minJamie and social entrepreneur Dustin McAdams of PupJoy talk about how someone with an extensive traditional business and marketing background can build a company that creates joy in an innovative and socially conscious way. Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Concierge Catering for You and Your Dog on Pet Life Radio.
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Pets Mean Business - Episode 3 Kathy Santo - Turning Dog Sense into Dollars
09/05/2015 Duration: 34minThis week on Pets Mean Business, Jamie chats with Kristin Ludwig, founder and managing director of The House of Nubs, a not-for-profit organization that helps to build resiliency in children through the stories of rescued animals. Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Kathy Santo - Turning Dog Sense into Dollars on Pet Life Radio.
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Pets Mean Business - Episode 2 A Bird Lover Creates Resiliency in Kids
02/05/2015 Duration: 36minThis week on Pets Mean Business, Jamie chats with Kristin Ludwig, founder and managing director of The House of Nubs, a not-for-profit organization that helps to build resiliency in children through the stories of rescued animals. Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - A Bird Lover Creates Resiliency in Kids on Pet Life Radio.
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Pets Mean Business - Episode 1 Can an Animal Welfare Hero Call Herself an Entrepreneur?
26/04/2015 Duration: 56minJoin Jamie Migdal for the first episode of Pets Mean Business! Her guest is Sue Sternberg, who is a legend in the dog training, canine behavior, and shelter animal worlds. Jamie and Sue have an informative, thought-provoking, and sometimes controversial conversation ranging from the definition of the term 'entrepreneur' to the state of shelters and rescue animals today. Questions or Comments? Email Jamie at jamie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Can an Animal Welfare Hero Call Herself an Entrepreneur on Pet Life Radio.