Join the UK's leading and most controversial pet business coach Dom Hodgson, as he goes off the leash and shares the business building secrets that will fix your pet business. If you are a dog trainer, dog walker or a dog groomer then this show will provide the marketing education you need to put your business growth on steroids.
The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast
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Join the UK's leading and most controversial pet business coach Dom Hodgson, as he goes off the leash and shares the business building secrets that will fix your pet business. If you are a dog trainer, dog walker or a dog groomer then this show will provide the marketing education you need to put your business growth on steroids.
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Recent Episodes
July 17, 2026
Episode 459 – Content Lessons From Lumley Castle: How to Build a Fortress of Trust That Compells Clients to Buy More Pet Services
<p>Are you creating content that actually builds trust… or just chasing likes, views, and followers?</p> <p>Why do some businesses last for centuries while others disappear almost overnight?</p> <p>And what if the real purpose of your marketing isn't visibility, but risk reduction?</p> <p>In this episode, I'm sharing the biggest lessons from our recent Dog Daycare Success Academy immersion event at Lumley Castle, where the theme was Content in the Castle. You'll hear how DDSA members used the event to create stronger content plans, build deeper trust with future clients, and connect with other ambitious pet business owners from both sides of the Atlantic.</p> <p>I also unpack the bigger lesson I took from spending two days inside a 600-year-old castle: longevity doesn't come from staying the same. It comes from evolving, adapting, restoring, and strengthening what matters most.</p> <p>Using lessons from Steven Inalareedi's content training, the history of Lumley Castle, and long-lasting businesses like Kongō Gumi, Lloyd's of London, and The Royal Mint, I explain why every email, review, video, client story, article, and testimonial should become another stone in your fortress of trust.</p> <p>In this episode, you'll discover:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Why Visibility Isn't Enough</strong> – How familiarity creates confidence, but trust is what creates sales.</li> <li><strong>Content as Risk Reduction </strong>– Why your marketing should make prospects feel safer choosing you.</li> <li><strong>The Fortress of Trust </strong>– How reviews, stories, testimonials, and useful content build long-term authority.</li> <li><strong>Why Long-Lasting Businesses Evolve</strong> – What centuries-old organisations teach us about adapting without losing identity.</li> <li><strong>The Real Goal of Content </strong>– Why every post, email, podcast, and video should make someone trust you more.</li> </ul> <p>If you want to join the Dog Daycare Success Academy wait list, head to:<br /> <a href= "https://petbusinessmarketing.com/successacademy">petbusinessmarketing.com/successacademy</a></p> <p>Another huge thank you to our fantastic sponsors PawPal, whose amazing services you can find out more about <a href= "https://pawpal.uk/">here</a>.</p>
July 10, 2026
Episode 458 – The Science of Stopping: Do You Need a Pet Business Mid-Year Reset?
<p>Are you trying to push through the second half of the year on fumes?</p> <p>When was the last time you properly stepped away from the noise of your business?</p> <p>And could pressing pause actually be the thing that helps you move faster when you return?</p> <p>In this episode, I'm sharing a lesson from a recent week away in Menorca with Beth, where we did very little on purpose. No laptop, no emails, no social media, and no heroic "just checking in" nonsense. Just rest, reading, swimming, talking, and a proper reset after a very busy first half of the year.</p> <p>I explain why downtime is not a luxury, but essential business maintenance, and how the best coaches, athletes, and business owners understand the power of planned recovery. From Phil Jackson and the Chicago Bulls to Andy Reid, Steve Kerr, and Carlo Ancelotti, there's a reason elite performers build pauses, resets, and review points into their working rhythm.</p> <p>I also share why we meet every 90 days inside the Dog Daycare Success Academy, and how quarterly immersion events help owners step out of the chaos, clear the noise, and build a sharper plan for the next phase of growth.</p> <p>In this episode, you'll discover:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Why Rest Is Strategy</strong> – How planned downtime gives you the energy and clarity to make better decisions.</li> <li><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> <strong>The Power of the Halftime Reset</strong> – What elite sports teams can teach business owners about stopping, reviewing, and adjusting.</span></li> <li><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> <strong>Why 90 Day Sprints Work</strong> – How quarterly planning creates urgency, focus, and momentum without burning you out</span></li> <li><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> <strong>How to Protect Your Reset Tim</strong>e – Why stepping away from your business should be treated like an essential appointment</span></li> <li><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> <strong>The DDSA Rhythm</strong> – How weekly execution and quarterly immersion events keep owners focused, supported, and moving forward.</span></li> </ul> <p>Another huge thank you to our sponsors PawPal, who's amazing services you can find out more about <a href= "https://pawpal.uk/">here</a>.</p> <p>If you want to join the Dog Daycare Success Academy wait list, head to:<br /> <a href= "https://www.petbusinessmarketing.com/successacademy">petbusinessmarketing.com/successacademy</a></p>
July 3, 2026
Episode 457 – Meet The Pet Accountant: Vicky Clark Shares Why Pet Businesses Need to Get Serious About Their Numbers
<p>Are you winging your accounts and hoping everything is in the right box?</p> <p>Do you know whether you should be a sole trader, limited company, or something else entirely?</p> <p>And could one bad finance decision quietly cost your pet business thousands?</p> <p>In this episode, I'm joined by Vicky Clark, founder of The Pet Accountant and Pet Pro Expo. Vicky works exclusively with pet businesses across the UK, helping groomers, walkers, trainers, boarders, daycare owners, and other pet professionals get their finances, bookkeeping, tax, and business structure properly sorted.</p> <p>We talk about the biggest accounting mistakes pet business owners make, why DIY finances can quickly go wrong, and why copying advice from random Facebook comments is usually a terrible idea. Vicky also shares how The Pet Accountant started almost by accident, why choosing the right business structure matters, and how one client nearly overpaid HMRC by more than £13,000 because her tax return had been completed incorrectly.</p> <p>We also dig into Pet Pro Expo, why Vicky created the event, and why UK pet business owners need more proper business education if they want to stand out, charge more, and build something sustainable.</p> <p>In this episode, you'll discover:</p> <p><strong>• Why DIY Accounting Can Cost You</strong> – How getting figures wrong can lead to huge tax mistakes and missed savings.<br /> <strong>• The Sole Trader vs Limited Company Question</strong> – Why choosing the wrong structure can create expensive problems later.<br /> <strong>• Why Facebook Isn't Your Accountant</strong> – How bad advice from random groups can leave pet business owners exposed.<br /> • <strong> The Value of Proper Business Support</strong> – Why working with people who understand the pet industry makes a real difference.<br /> <strong>• Inside Pet Pro Expo –</strong> How Vicky's business conference is helping UK pet business owners improve pricing, mindset, marketing, finance, and growth.</p> <p>If you want to find out more about The Pet Accountant, head to:<br /> <a href="https://petaccountant.co.uk/">petaccountant.co.uk</a></p> <p>And if you want to grab one of the remaining tickets for Pet Pro Expo, go to:<br /> <a href="https://petproexpo.co.uk">petproexpo.co.uk</a><br /> <br /> Thanks to our amazing show sponsor Pawpal. Find out how Pawpal can make your life easier by going to <a href= "https://www.pawpal.uk">www.pawpal.uk</a></p> <p><br /> <br /> If you want to join Dom's Dog Daycare Success Academy got to <a href="https://www.pet">www.petbusinessmarketing.com</a> click <a href="https://www.petbusinessmarketing.com/">here</a> now</p>
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