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Beckler & Seanna talk about odd dog names, the GOAT of tables & the carnivore diet.
Beckler & Seanna talk about giant sodas, table tennis, and the GOAT of chairs. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about an EV conspiracy, toad nicknames, and disappearing. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about road widening, vipstick, and convenience store height markers. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about diet foods, loyalty programs, and some Stupid Friday Shit. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about tough guys, Hutterites, and play FMK with summer activities. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about a time share scam, poor political messaging, and the modern Tom, Dick, or Harry. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about little-known bylaws, a funny injury, and disappearing influencers. **
When they strip away the “build a 7-figure empire” noise, most dog trainers realise that they just want a business that feels good to run. One that lets them actually help dogs and people. Today, we sit down with Josh Beckler from K9 Optima to discuss what a genuinely “small but mighty” dog business looks like when you design it around joy, not ego. Josh shares why he walked away from a high-pressure corporate career and dreams of a big dog training centre to build a lean, behaviour-focused business that he loves working in. You'll hear how rescue stories and humour, not polished obedience tutorials, built his audience and how training live for hours online keeps him sharp. We also talk about compassion fatigue, feeling guilty when you're not studying or marketing, and the pressure to launch courses and memberships before you're ready. Together we explore how to set boundaries, create seasons of focused work without burning your life down, not typical dog training industry advice. KEY TAKEAWAYS Specialising Beats Doing Everything: Dropping services that drain you and doubling down on the training you love is often the quickest way to achieve better results. You're In The People Business: Those "marriage counsellor" moments are all part of the job, they help you to understand and connect. The dog only changes if the human does, so you need that connection. The Formats You Use Online Should Fit Your Nervous System: If live streams and pressure switch you on, use them; if they fry you, choose slower formats like pre‑recorded video, email or written posts instead. Boundaries Are a Powerful Anti‑Burnout Tool: Deliberately ring‑fence time for family, rest and life. If you don´t your business will quietly swallow every moment. Passive Income Needs Real Depth: Courses, communities and books only work long‑term when they're built on lots of real experience. Personal Brand Beats Being a Polished Guru: Your opinions, humour and quirks are asset. Sounding like yourself in a sea of AI‑slop enables the right people to find and trust you. BEST MOMENTS “The small is me. The mighty is my wife that keeps me on track to do things.” “People are so sceptical, seeing all the AI s**t everywhere, not knowing what to believe.” “Don't worry about sounding smart and throwing all the terminology around.” “Being as mindful about planning the family activities as you probably are at planning your business is the answer.” ABOUT THE GUEST Book Link The Infinite Approach: Modern Dog Training & Polyvagal Insights https://a.co/d/07bJwDw8 The K9 Optima Community https://www.k9optima.com/offers/DjZK7Bn2/checkout You can also find everything in one place at www.k9optima.com SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness www.caninebusinessacademy.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity Let´s Talk Dog Business Strategy Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-Talk-Dog-Business-Strategy/dp/1068791705 Email: hello@caninebusinessacademy.com ABOUT THE HOSTS Jo Moorcroft and Vicky Davies are dog behaviourists, business strategists, and co-founders of Canine Business Academy—the UK's go-to hub for dog professionals who want more than just a logo and a dream.With a combined passion for dogs and business done properly, Jo and Vicky have helped hundreds of canine professionals build sustainable, profitable businesses rooted in real impact.
Beckler & Seanna talk about lip chap, smiling for photos, and owning long-last animals.**
Beckler talks about revealing swimsuits, forest management, and chats with a dog musher for Career Day. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about hated characters, Global Calgary, and chat with a shepherd for Career Day. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about abrasive voices, adults-only spaces, and chat with a Benishead superfan. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about smart urinals, boasting realtors, and Seanna's latest accident. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about jaywalking, college rock, and AI data centres. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about ethnic baseball, a Rogers radio conspiracy, and Seanna's aggressive Uber driver. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about Willy Wonka, Butts Wigglin', and how long humans can last in certain situations. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about missing jewelry, posthumous releases, and play FMK with rides. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about redneckin', wedding seating charts, and Seanna's dad's latest pants mishap. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about a Canadian cheezies mystery, hunting humans for sport, and asking permission to marry. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about redneckin', midlife crises, and big old buildings. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about a very generic business, rich kid camps, and The Sandlot. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about a region that wanted to separate FROM Alberta, minor hockey culture, and the busiest airport. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about Chicago, the Stampede tent noise controversy, and how to grow taller. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about sirens, fictional father figures, and play FMK with sports venues. **
Beckler talks about AGLC's liquor price hike, staying calm during a tornado, and reactions to his coyote video. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about coyotes, drive thru-accents, and the story behind a very famous song. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about national anthems, middle class parents, and the Albertan Megan Fox. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about comedy in music, gym lockers, and bold new looks.
Beckler & Seanna talk about meditation & mosquitos, World Cup jerseys, and how Beckler is about to be rich. **
Beckler & Seanna discuss a rare condition that apparently used to exist, some referendum controversy, some strange neighbor behaviour and more.
Beckler & Seanna talk about helmets, audio logos, and do a deep dive on Home Alone. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about wombs, long hugs, and vacation darts. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about working songs, medicine on the menu, and CBC's blunt rotation. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about bollards, bikini baristas, and old-timey names. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about graduation, Water Not Coal, and the next body trend. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about why you're still single, emo kids, and do a deep dive on Forrest Gump. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about silent auctions, a rare problem involvling single women, and an hilarious etymology. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about vacation songs, community service, and the top 10 first jobs. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about mermaids, Christian dating, and a couple of stinker songs. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about Dunkin' Donuts, the ugliest sports, and Beckler's driving dilemma. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about gongs, name changes, and wide faces. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about music festival names, types of aliens, and Seanna's strange new talent. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about heavy water, the separatism referendum, and play Good Band Name Bad Band Name with Logan. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about an idea for vehicles, the next $5 bill, and the GOAT of vegetables. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about hats at the table, crazy deals, and Seanna's new diet. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about nicknames for Meg, young mullets, and trendy sobriety. **
Beckler talks about expensive lunches, kidney stones, and revenge. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about the ice cream truck, driving the speed limit, and the GOAT of lost items. **
Beckler & Seanna talk about Mrs. Doubtire, Jackass stunts, and a Quebec-Alberta alliance. **