Podcasts about dogtopia

When you hear the words "Gen Z," what word comes to mind? If you’re over 40, the answer is more than likely dismissive. When you look at the data, though, there’s one word that should come to mind: entrepreneurial. In 2023, a record 5 million new businesses were started in the United States. A massive portion of them were started by Gen Z entrepreneurs. About 50% of Gen Z respondents say they intend to start a business in the next five years. And about half already have side hustles. Yes, many are looking to become content creators or searching for work-life flexibility. But plenty others are starting brick and mortar companies. Like Geth Aguirre. At 19 years old, Geth launched Black Cat Coffee House, on Lafayette’s Northside. Geth was scrappy and resourceful in getting started, sourcing used espresso machines and acquiring excess inventory from another local coffee shop that closed. Within a year, Geth had paid off her first round of business loans and the shop has continued to grow its customer base. Today she has eleven employees and serves up to 200 customers each day. You don’t have to own a business to be a boss. At 21 years old, Kaitlyn Azemar became the youngest general manager in the history of Dogtopia, a national franchise of dog daycare and training centers with 270 locations nationwide. The company offers boarding, training and dog spa services. Kaitlyn trained her first dog at nine years old, a maltese poodle mix named Ragin that she taught 50 tricks. Fast forward a decade, and she left school to get into animal training full time. Kaitlyn uses a special training called LIMA, or least invasive, minimally assertive. The method prioritizes looking for physiological reasons why a dog might misbehave. She maintains a training certification from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. As a boss, Kaitlyn manages a company with 15 employees, many around her own age, whch, as you might imagine, comes with unique Gen Z challenges. Out to Lunch Acadiana was recorded live over lunch at Tsunami Sushi in downtown Lafayette. You can find photos from this show by Astor Morgan at itsacadiana.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing social media for 275 locations might sound like a daunting task, but for Dogtopia, it's a chance to connect with dog lovers everywhere. Toni Teplitsky, Senior Director of Marketing, reveals how her team keeps content fresh, local, and heartfelt—while staying true to their playful brand. From leveraging AI to embracing the power of real, raw storytelling, Toni shares what it takes to stand out in a world full of adorable dog content. Full Episode Details  Dogtopia's social media isn't just about cute dog photos (though there are plenty of those). With 275 locations across North America, Toni and her team have mastered the art of balancing efficiency with heartfelt storytelling. At the core of their success is authenticity. Whether it's showcasing dogs having the time of their lives with “canine coaches,” celebrating local flair with events like Halloween parades, or capturing raw, unfiltered moments of joy, Dogtopia's content feels personal and genuine. It's not about polished perfection—it's about showing the real, messy, lovable lives of dogs and their humans. Recycling content is another key ingredient in their strategy. Instead of constantly churning out new material, Toni's team leans on high-performing posts from the past, giving them new life and introducing them to fresh audiences. As Toni explains, not every follower sees every post, so why not highlight what already works? This approach keeps their message consistent and their content machine running smoothly. With a clever mix of repurposed content, local insights, and emotional storytelling, Dogtopia proves that standing out in the crowded world of dog content doesn't mean reinventing the wheel—it just takes a little creativity and a lot of heart. In This Episode: 2:51 - Tackling social media's constant changes to stay relevant 4:10 - Balancing Dogtopia's corporate brand with local franchise voices 6:12 - How AI helps Dogtopia tweak posts at scale without losing its unique brand voice 7:40 - Creating platform-specific content and why speaking to each platform's strengths is key 8:54 - Feeding the content machine: why UGC and raw, authentic content are outperforming polished professional shoots 11:19 - Ensuring Dogtopia's content breaks through in a sea of dog-focused content online 12:35 - Recycling content: why repetition strengthens your message 14:32 - Making life easier for franchisees: how Dogtopia creates ready-to-use campaign toolkits 16:01 - Messaging that connects with pet parents at every stage, from first-time dog owners to seasoned pros 17:51 - How younger generations are reshaping trends in pet care 20:43 - Smart content strategies for evolving platforms—why “think smarter, not harder” is key 22:40 - The platforms Toni sees the most growth potential in 23:58 - How Dogtopia's foundation supports veterans, students, and adults with autism through the power of dogs 28:23 - Toni's advice for aspiring social pros Resources  Connect with Toni on LinkedIn Visit Dogtopia's Website Follow Dogtopia on Instagram Follow Dogtopia on TikTok Follow Dogtopia on Facebook Visit SocialPros.com for more insights from your favorite social media marketers.

Say it and then do it. That is the mantra for our special Oh Behave show guests Jordan Cerrillo and Gretchen Evans. Tune in as you will discover how Jordan, a Dogtopia regional manager in Wisconsin, said he would and then did complete a 101-mile run over Memorial Day to raise awareness and funds for service dogs to be paired with military veterans. He was joined in the final 10 miles by Gretchen, the Dogtopia Foundation veteran and highly decorated retired Command Sergeant Major. She survived a blast in combat that took away her hearing but is now paired up with a service dog named Rusty and is an in-demand motivational speaker. EPISODE NOTES: The Oh Behave Show Salutes Dogtopia's Jordan Cerrillo and Gretchen Evans

Guest is Logan Paquin Director of Real Estate at Legacy franchise concepts based in Atlanta, Georgia. LFC is the Franchisor of SweatHouz (SWTHZ) which is the fastest growing retail wellness concept in the world and the largest franchise of Dogtopia, which is the fastest growing dog daycare concept in the world. 

On today's episode, Chris and Jenna sit down with a true podcasting veteran, Nathan Peavey, who brings over six years of experience as a podcast booking agent. Nathan has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, agencies, and solopreneurs behind the scenes in the industry. Now, he's not only a co-founder of Let's Chat! Podcasting with Chris but also the host of Podcasters of Podcasting.  We dive into Nathan's journey from barista to podcasting full-time, his love for the Rhode Island food scene, some hot takes on pizza (and trust me, they're spicy!), our shared obsession with horror movies, and so much more. It's a fun, relaxed chat full of great stories and practical advice for podcasters and entrepreneurs alike. So, if you're thinking about starting a podcast or are just curious about what goes on behind the mic, this episode is packed with insights and a few laughs along the way. You won't want to miss it!   Links & Resources: Hey Rhody Media.: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com. Rhode Island Energy: Ready for a no-cost home energy assessment? Visit RIienergy.com/saveathome today. Presented by Dogtopia: Treat your furry friend to daycare, boarding, or a spa day! Enroll now at Dogtopia.com/Warwick.. Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI |@thebay_mag Follow Jenna:  @jennnaaakap  Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Follow Nathan: @letschatpodcasting Listen to Podcasters of Podcasting Follow Nathan: @letschatpodcasting Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody  

This week, Revill and Jenna dive into the world of journalism, food, and more with the incredible Alexa Gagosz. A Rhode Island-based reporter for the Boston Globe, Alexa covers everything from business and housing to healthcare and hospitality. But her true passion shines through in her popular newsletter,  The Food Club, where she dishes out the latest on the Rhode Island restaurant scene. In this episode, Alexa shares her journey into journalism, uncovers some hidden gems in the local food world, and offers insights you won't want to miss. Whether you're a foodie, a journalism buff, or just curious about the latest in Rhode Island, this conversation is sure to satisfy your appetite! Links & Resources: Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Reach out at Mail@HeyRhody.com. Rhode Island Energy – Schedule your no-cost home energy assessment today: RIienergy.com/saveathome Dogtopia offers daycare, boarding, and spa treatments for your furry friend. They'll love the drop-off, and you'll love the pick-up. Enroll today at Dogtopia.com/Warwick. Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI |@thebay_mag Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap  Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Follow Alexa: @AlexaGagosz, Linkedin,  Sign up for The Food Club   

From Nail Technician to Freelance Photographer with Gina Mastrostefano Welcome to the Hey Rhody podcast! In this special episode, Chris hosts alone as he chats with the multi-talented Gina Mastrostefano. Gina is a writer, photographer, and the creative genius behind this month's cover story on cocktails for Hey Rhody. Join us as we explore Gina's fascinating journey from being a nail technician to becoming a full-time freelance photographer. We also delve into the vibrant Rhode Island community, our shared love for pop-punk music, and why Deadpool and Wolverine are considered the ultimate comic book duo. Oh, and did we mention cocktails? Tune in to discover some hidden gems in Rhode Island's food and arts scene!   Links & Resources: Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Reach out at Mail@HeyRhody.com. Rhode Island Energy – Schedule your no-cost home energy assessment today: RIienergy.com/saveathome Dogtopia offers daycare, boarding, and spa treatments for your furry friend. They'll love the drop-off, and you'll love the pick-up. Enroll today at Dogtopia.com/Warwick. Gina's Instagram: Follow her adventures in photography @ginalaurenpvd. Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI |@thebay_mag Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap  Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting This episode was recorded at Conversations Studio book your session today!

Michael joins us to talk about his first cruise line experience with Virgin Voyages and his favorite aspects of the trip, getting the Magic back at Disneyland and becoming Magic Key holders, Orlando and Tampa food spots including the hot Japanese food scene, and of course Chewie, his and Genesis adorable Shihpoo and his adorable adventures at Dogtopia of Orlando. 

More on Scott Metzer Scott Metzer is a professional cartoonist whose works appear on greeting cards, in magazines and social media outlets. He specializes in capturing cats, dog and other types of pet humor. Learn more by visiting www.metzgercartoons.com.  More on Jordan Cerrillo and Gretchen Evans Jordan Cerrillo is the regional manager for Dogtopia in Eau Claire, WI and Woodbury, MN. Gretchen Evans is a retired Command Sergeant Major and Dogtopia Foundation ambassador. Learn more at www.dogtopiafoundation.org.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regardless of our external circumstances, such as our upbringings, educations, or professions, we all have an internal capacity to achieve great things in our own lives and the world around us. To unleash this “inner genius,” however, it's crucial to believe in its existence and develop the desire and motivation to reach the goals that we set for ourselves.  Nicknamed the “One Minute Mentor,” Peter Thomas is a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist who has made significant strides in real estate and business. He founded Century 21 Real Estate Canada, and is growing his Dogtopia business to be the top dog daycare and boarding brand in North America. Beyond business, Peter leads Thomas Pride International, investing in innovative ventures with a positive community impact. His philanthropic efforts include the Todd Thomas Foundation and the Thomas Foundation, supporting children's mental health and education. Peter champions values-based living and leadership through the LifePilot program, and has also authored several books, including his latest, “The Dream Factory: A Proven Formula to Turn Your Dreams into Reality!” As our guest in Episode 194 of The MINDset Game® podcast, Peter shares the following: Why it's important to get clear on your values, and then strive to set and accomplish goals – beginning with small goals before expanding to more ambitious ones – that align with your values The power of surrounding yourself with people whose skills and talents complement your own, while also being cautious about which advice from others you choose to follow The value of seeking mentors – which may include channeling the intuitive guidance of great figures throughout history whom you admire – to help encourage you in the process of harnessing your genius potential  To hear more from Peter Thomas, follow him on social media (@peterhthomas_ on Instagram and Peter H. Thomas on LinkedIn and Facebook), or look for one of his books.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

This session shares my conversation with Kerry Sequoia-Begs, the General Manager of the new Dogtopia franchise opening in the Franklin Village Mall Plaza on June 17, 2024. We met at the new location on Thursday, June 6, 2024. We talk about The Dogtopia approach to doggy day careOpening June 17, normal hours 7 days from 7 Am to 7 PMArrange a meet & greet for your dog to assess and plan for introduction to the daycareOther services available, check out the website for details and pricingThe recording runs about 10 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Dogtopia Franklin Village475 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038Phone = 508-964-3695Email -> franklinvillage@dogtopia.com Dogtopia Franklin Village web page -> https://www.dogtopia.com/massachusetts-franklin-village/ -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Ryan Muhlbauer got into the pet boom before it was booming. He opened his first Dogtopia in 2017 and has since grown to a second location. Interestingly, he owns the real estate on his second Dogtopia location. Ryan talks with us about how he pulled off owning the dirt and why owning the real estate is an important part of his scaling strategy. He also shares secrets he's used to scale his multi-unit operation including how implementing EOS was a game-changer.

Peter Thomas is an internationally renowned mega-entrepreneur and motivational speaker. He is Chairman Emeritus of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), and the author of five groundbreaking books. Peter discusses why it's so important to orient our life around our values, and the seeds of genius that exist in all of us. 

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Meet Jamie Weeks, a dynamic entrepreneur who's not afraid to make waves in the franchising industry. With a remarkable portfolio of 140 Orangetheory fitness studios and plans to launch 60 Dogtopia franchises, Jamie recently stepped into the entrepreneurial arena with his own brand, Sweathouz. In this deep dive into the archives, the Wolf revisits how Jamie managed to cultivate a thriving company culture while maintaining a multitude of businesses.  Then, Jamie shares insights about how a pivotal private equity deal catapulted him from 12 to 140 locations and how risk-taking played a central role in his recipe for achieving resounding multi-franchise success.  Plus, can the Wolf handle Jamie's intensive interview process? Tune in to find out!   Follow Jamie:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdubtweetz Website: https://www.lfcbrands.com   Follow The Wolf:  Newsletter: https://workweek.com/brand/the-wolf-of-franchises/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewolfoffranchises Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf Website: https://www.krokit.com   Are you a future franchise entrepreneur? Find all of the tools you need to launch, operate, and expand your franchise empire with the platform created by The Wolf himself, Krokit.com.   And if you've enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I'd be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!   Buzz Franchise Brands is a multi-brand franchising company currently operating four service brands: Pool Scouts pool cleaning franchise, Home Clean Heroes residential cleaning franchise, British Swim School swim instruction franchise, and Grand Illuminations outdoor lighting franchise.    Our mission is to enable people to realize their dreams; we encourage you to learn more about us and our brands at BuzzFranchiseBrands.com.

Looking to invest in the perfect pet franchise? Prepare for a deep dive into the world of pet franchises and investment opportunities in 2023! In this episode, we'll leave no stone unturned as we delve into extensive financial details, growth prospects, market trends, and franchise-specific insights for the top 5 contenders: Woof Gang Bakery, Pet Supplies Plus, Dogtopia, Petland, and Wild Birds Unlimited. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of each franchise's initial fees, total investment costs, support systems, and what sets them apart in the pet industry. Don't miss this chance to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to make informed investment decisions for the year ahead. Tired of your job? Thinking of starting or buying a business? Take our Biz Quiz to filter through over 10,000 business opportunities today! https://www.vettedbiz.com/quiz-test/ Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ #PETFranchises #FranchiseFindings If you are looking for more information, you can connect with us through our networks:  https://www.vettedbiz.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/vettedbiz/  https://www.facebook.com/vettedbiz 

What's one of the few franchise markets that continues to grow year after year in customer spend? Hint: it's furry, and it has four legs. Over 90% of people view their pets as family— meet the one franchise looking to make a splash in the pet health and wellness space.  Jacob Lee, franchisee to Scenthound, chats with the Wolf about why he chose to pursue the pet grooming business and how Scenthound's membership-based model is redefining the way we think about the traditional pet grooming payment structure.  Then, he and Wolf discuss why franchise location is one of the most critical aspects of franchising and how to narrow down the best sites for your franchise.   0:00 Intro/Background 6:11 Considering Career Paths 10:35 Narrowing Down the Search 15:16 Dogtopia vs. Scent Hound 20:33 Competition  22:48 The Scent Hound Model 29:00 Franchising Lessons   Are you a future franchise entrepreneur? Find all of the tools you need to launch, operate, and expand your franchise empire with the platform created by The Wolf himself, Krokit.com.   Follow Scenthound: https://franchise.scenthound.com   Follow Jacob:  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Jacoblee295 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-lee-9803a480/ Email: jlee@scenthound.com   Built by hospitality for hospitality. Empower your employee experience by using Harri to build, manage, engage, and retain your team.    Don't you think it's time to utilize a platform designed to elevate your greatest asset— your employees?   Visit Harri.com to learn more.   And if you've enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I'd be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast.    Thank you so much!   Check out The Wolf's newsletter and YouTube channel.   Stay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf  

This week Scott and Frank talk about...among other things...A Coup of Commercials, Hydrogen Calculators, Dogtopia Dreams, Blood Breakthroughs, Galactic Science Fair, Tree Planting Triumphs and Amazon Awesomeness in their continued hope that Humanity Might Make It. Humanity Might Make it is a fun and easy-going podcast created by two lifelong friends, Scott and Frank. Talking about all things under the sun...and trying to work out each week if humanity will make it...or not. They try to take the positive approach and really want to believe that...Humanity Might Make It!! Please send questions, answers, reasons humanity might make it, and all other whatevs to Scott & Frank's super high-tech email below. humanitymightmakeit@gmail.com https://humanitymightmakeit.simplecast.com/ https://www.coombas.com/

Meet Jamie Weeks, owner of more than 100 Orangetheory franchises and about to launch his own brand. The secret to his success? Risk taking.  Jamie is a big personality and a phenomenal success. With 140 Orangetheory boutique fitness studios in his portfolio, and in the process of building 60 Dogtopia franchises, he's also launching his own, Sweathouz. The Wolf and Jamie talk about building an incredible culture despite having hundreds of businesses, how a private equity deal launched him from 12 to 140 locations, and why taking risks is at the heart of his approach to building a vastly successful business. As well as hearing the wisdom behind owning multi-unit franchises, there'll be a lot of  laughs and you'll get to listen to Jamie putting The Wolf through his patented interview process. This is one you won't want to miss. Follow Jamie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-weeks-712543221 (linkedin.com/in/jamie-weeks-712543221) Check out https://workweek.com/brand/te-wolf-of-franchises/ (The Wolf's newsletter) Stay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf (https://twitter.com/franchisewolf)

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Peter Thomas has been a serial entrepreneur for more than four decades, specializing in franchising and real estate development. Peter is recognized as one of North America's leading developers and lenders of his time. He has developed billions of dollars in real estate projects, from hotels, multi-unit apartments and condominiums to golf courses. Peter is the past Chairman and Founder of Century 21 Real Estate Canada Ltd., founded Samoth Capital Corporation, a Canadian public real estate company now known as Sterling Centrecorp Inc., and developed the Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Thomas also recently stepped down as Chairman of Dogtopia, a dog daycare, boarding and grooming franchise across North America and is currently Chairman Emeritus. He is also an investor in the Canadian, Seattle and Colorado Dogtopia regions. Thomas Pride, his private holding company, is still actively involved in the real estate market. They provide bridge financing for developers to acquire multi-unit apartments and also acquire multi-family apartment projects built in the 70's and 80's that are over 100 units. They renovate the apartments and put them back on the market. Another recent venture is Urban Communities with a mission to improve people's lives through the development and redevelopment of sustainable communities, creating value for residents, stakeholders, and society. They are developers, investors, managers and visionaries and call this “Profit with Purpose”. For his philanthropic contributions, in 2002 Thomas founded LifePilot, a not for profit organization that teaches values based living and leadership workshops to business owners, students, prisoners and individuals. In 2008 the Todd Thomas Institute for Values Based Leadership was established at Royal Road University in Victoria BC. Peter is also the Chairman Emeritus of the Entrepreneur's Organization, Chairman of the Thomas Foundation in Canada and the Todd Thomas Foundation in the US, and recently became Chairman of the GSEA's in Canada. He has also authored many books including two bestsellers: “Never Fight with a Pig” and “Be Great.”   Self Sabotage... we all do it. If you aren't happy with your life, you are self-sabotaging. It's time to get unstuck. Are you making the money you want? Are your relationships what you desire them to be? Is your health where you want it? If not, you are sabotaging yourself. Pat Pearson, M.S.S.W. author, and psychotherapist has found what you create in life is largely determined by what you think you deserve. This podcast focuses on the psychology of stopping self-sabotage and the recovery process of truly creating the life you want and deserve! Do you find yourself procrastinating? You have that report due at noon but you feel compelled to clean your office before sending it. That is a form of procrastination. Procrastination is one of the most common forms of Self-Sabotage. Do you find yourself chronically worried about things that might or might not happen, but eventually never do? What is holding you back from quitting your job, taking a big career leap, or even taking time to rest by traveling and taking vacation time. That can all be attributed to chronic worry. That chronic worry can impact your productivity and overall happiness leading to self-sabotage. Substance abuse, and stress eating can all be considered self-sabotage. It is a journey to recover from these habits but you don't have to spend your life consumed by substance abuse, procrastination, and stress eating. Build your tolerance, with each episode, Author Pat Pearson, MSSW breaks down walls and assists in recovery.    Dive in to her book with five proven strategies for getting "unstuck" at work, in relationships, and in life. Regardless of what your self-sabotage outlet is, procrastination, chronic illness, substance abuse, chronic worry, stress eating, recovery is just around the corner. Pat Pearson can now  not only be invi

This week, Liz sits down with CEO and President of Dogtopia Enterprises Neil Gill to discuss how he got into the world of franchises. Neil shares the challenges of turning a branded concept into a national brand with local operators with enough strength behind it to become a booming success. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman

Location, Location, Location-What does this Really Mean? Interested in Franchise Ownership? Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise. Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com Mobile: 847-970-8765 Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com Dan Wirtz, Founder Windsor Realty Group Dan Wirtz founded Windsor Realty Group in 1996 with an eye towards bringing a deeper level of sophistication to the commercial real estate category. Windsor specializes in custom, targeted solutions for retail, office and industrial clients. Through its proprietary, “Right People, Right Markets, Right Real Estate” approach, Dan and the Windsor team have helped dozens of clients in over 350 cities across North America find successful solutions for their businesses. Windsor's client list includes an impressive array of many well‐known brands, including Massage Envy Spa, Orange Theory Fitness, TrueREST, The Joint, European Wax Centers, Amazing Lash Studios, Alloy Personal Training, Michelin Tires, Moe's Southwest Grill, Cookie Cutters, Classic Rock Coffee, Island Wing Company, Dogtopia, Brand Energy and Infrastructure, AppleOne Employment, Bahama Bucks, Tropical Smoothie Café, Metro PCS, Rock N Roll Sushi, State Farm, and HR Block. Topics/Questions: How do I go about looking for real estate? What are the tools I can use? What is a good site? What is a good deal? How long does the process take? What are the steps in finding real estate? What items can I negotiate? Where should I look?      The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting. Franchise Business Radio hosted by: Pam Currie, Founder Franchise Intellect, Inc Made possible in part by: Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com Also made possible in part by: Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city FranServe, visit https://franserve.com/ To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com To view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });

Today we continue our series of interviews in partnership with Webb School of Knoxville. Each student in the Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Design Thinking course will interview a local entrepreneur. In this episode, Garrett Webb ‘22 interviews Jeremiah Webb, Franchise Owner of Primrose School and Dogtopia.

First, why are the animals we share our lives with called pets?  Where did that word come from? The word first entered the English language in Scotland and Northern England around 1500 and pet meant a spoiled child or a favorite. Ah, that's probably where the expression teacher's pet comes from. Hear how it evolved to mean beloved animal companions.   Are you considering daycare for your dog?  Wondering how to find one that your dog will love and also relieve your mind that you've left it in safe hands for the day? Or maybe you want to know what is the big deal about it is and why to spend the money at all on daycare when your dog seems fine staying at home.  My guest is Neil Gill, the CEO and president of Dogtopia, the leading provider of dog daycare in North America and he will answer these questions and give you an insider's view into the world of doggie daycare.   This week's creature feature is rather macabre and creepy. But it's fitting as Halloween is just past, and it could also be an Easter story as well. Here is a story about a dog, I'm calling, Never Say Die. Another mention of a cat being “resurrected” caught my eye.  October just ended and you have a few more days as a new month starts, to win our promotion and receive 3 months of free pet food. Just leave a comment about one of our 100th episodes on either the show page at www.raisingyourpaws.com or on our Facebook page. We'll randomly select 2 winners from the comments.  Make sure you get your comments in before November 15, 2021.  Good luck.  Our new producer is Talk North. The largest sports, outdoor, and lifestyle podcast network in the upper Midwest. Check them out at Talknorth.com. You'll find this podcast there as well. Additional Resources for the show.  Source for story about where word pet comes from:  “Pet Nation” by Mark L. Cushing.  Dogtopia's website. Press Release about the Partnership between NutriSource Pet Foods and Dogtopia.  The reading program Neil Gill talked about in the show. Sit, Stay, Read.  The autism organization Neil Gill talked about in the show: Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. Source for the stories about pets that cheated death: “Amazing But True Dog Tales” by Bruce Nash and Allan Zullo, complied by Muriel MacFarlane and “Pet Nation” by Mark L. Cushing.

First, why are the animals we share our lives with called pets?  Where did that word come from? The word first entered the English language in Scotland and Northern England around 1500 and pet meant a spoiled child or a favorite. Ah, that's probably where the expression teacher's pet comes from. Hear how it evolved to mean beloved animal companions.   Are you considering daycare for your dog?  Wondering how to find one that your dog will love and also relieve your mind that you've left it in safe hands for the day? Or maybe you want to know what is the big deal about it is and why to spend the money at all on daycare when your dog seems fine staying at home.  My guest is Neil Gill, the CEO and president of Dogtopia, the leading provider of dog daycare in North America and he will answer these questions and give you an insider's view into the world of doggie daycare.   This week's creature feature is rather macabre and creepy. But it's fitting as Halloween is just past, and it could also be an Easter story as well. Here is a story about a dog, I'm calling, Never Say Die. Another mention of a cat being “resurrected” caught my eye.  October just ended and you have a few more days as a new month starts, to win our promotion and receive 3 months of free pet food. Just leave a comment about one of our 100th episodes on either the show page at www.raisingyourpaws.com or on our Facebook page. We'll randomly select 2 winners from the comments.  Make sure you get your comments in before November 15, 2021.  Good luck.  Our new producer is Talk North. The largest sports, outdoor, and lifestyle podcast network in the upper Midwest. Check them out at Talknorth.com. You'll find this podcast there as well. Additional Resources for the show.  Source for story about where word pet comes from:  “Pet Nation” by Mark L. Cushing.  Dogtopia's website. Press Release about the Partnership between NutriSource Pet Foods and Dogtopia.  The reading program Neil Gill talked about in the show. Sit, Stay, Read.  The autism organization Neil Gill talked about in the show: Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. Source for the stories about pets that cheated death: “Amazing But True Dog Tales” by Bruce Nash and Allan Zullo, complied by Muriel MacFarlane and “Pet Nation” by Mark L. Cushing.

Location, Location, Location-What does this Really Mean?Interested in Franchise Ownership?Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.comMobile: 847-970-8765Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comTo learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.comDan Wirtz, FounderWindsor Realty GroupDan Wirtz founded Windsor Realty Group in 1996 with an eye towards bringing a deeper level of sophistication to the commercial real estate category. Windsor specializes in custom, targeted solutions for retail, office and industrial clients. Through its proprietary, “Right People, Right Markets, Right Real Estate” approach, Dan and the Windsor team have helped dozens of clients in over 350 cities across North America find successful solutions for their businesses. Windsor's client list includes an impressive array of many well‐known brands, including Massage Envy Spa, Orange Theory Fitness, TrueREST, The Joint, European Wax Centers, Amazing Lash Studios, Alloy Personal Training, Michelin Tires, Moe's Southwest Grill, Cookie Cutters, Classic Rock Coffee, Island Wing Company, Dogtopia, Brand Energy and Infrastructure, AppleOne Employment, Bahama Bucks, Tropical Smoothie Café, Metro PCS, Rock N Roll Sushi, State Farm, and HR Block.Topics/Questions:How do I go about looking for real estate?What are the tools I can use?What is a good site?What is a good deal?How long does the process take?What are the steps in finding real estate?What items can I negotiate?Where should I look?The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.Franchise Business Radio hosted by:Pam Currie, FounderFranchise Intellect, IncMade possible in part by:Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.comAlso made possible in part by:Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.cityFranServe, visit https://franserve.com/To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.comTo view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com

Visit this show online at www.growthforce.com/podcast.  Follow us on social! Twitter: www.twitter.com/GrowthForce  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/growthforce  Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrowthForce  In the world of doggie daycare, the COVID shutdown should have been an economic disaster. With everyone now working from home, it seems inevitable that daycare services would decrease in demand. But that wasn't the case for Kathy Miller, President of Dogtopia - South Bay. In fact, her company not only weathered the storm but actually doubled its profits during the pandemic. In this episode, she shares the story of the pivot that made it all possible. We discuss: The giveback business model Going after the right customers Strategies for finding passionate employees Having a family plan, in addition to a business plan Sponsoring a service dog Learn more about the service dog program by emailing Kathy at kathy.miller@dogtopia.com or by visiting dogtopia. com/torrance-south-bay.    For more episodes like this one, find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website . Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Path to Profit in your favorite podcast player.

Have your pup's medical history ready to go Any good daycare will require proof of vaccinations ahead of time. They'll also want to know if your pet has been neutered or spayed by the time they're one year old, says Ryan Getwright, owner of Philly Dog School in Philadelphia, Pa. While daycares are unable to check if you are using flea and tick preventative care, they expect that you are, he says. If you don't have your dog on a flea and tick regimen now, start before you bring him to daycare. Ask about safety certifications While the daycare is not a vet, the attendants should know how to respond to health emergencies and how to provide basic first aid to your four-legged buddy. The Red Cross offers these certifications, says Getwright, and your daycare should always have one person on duty who is first aid and CPR certified. Look into cleaning protocols Your dog is at a higher risk of illness with so many pets in close proximity, says Jakob Hunt, vice president of operations and human resources for Dogtopia, a daycare chain with 30 locations in the United States. Because of this, you want to make sure the daycare has strict daily cleaning procedures in place. At Dogtopia, the playrooms are spot cleaned throughout the day, and then thoroughly cleaned during your dog's nap time, says Hunt. If something like kennel cough—which is equivalent to the human cold—is identified, the attendants will take even bigger precautions. “The sick dog will be placed in lockdown so the other dogs won't get sick,” explains Hunt. “Then all the rooms are cleaned. We try to contain the illness as best we can by limiting the amount of times attendants can go from room to room and dipping their shoes in a bleach mixture before they can leave a room.” Another tip: Check to see if the daycare has floor-to-ceiling walls. Since the majority of illnesses are airborne, half walls and chain-link fences won't stop them from spreading, explains Hunt. Prepare for an evaluation Before you sign on the dotted line, daycare attendants should give your dog an in-depth assessment without you present. “Just like at children's daycare, you won't be there during the day,” says Hunt. “We need to see how your dog will react without you there. It's our chance to learn as much about your pet as possible so we can give him the best care while you're at work or away.” While every dog daycare will have a different assessment format, a good one will look for some of the following things: how your pup responds to a dog crate, what parts of his body he doesn't like to have touched, and how your pet gets along with other dogs of different energy levels, temperaments, genders, and sizes. Attendants should take detailed notes to share with you afterward and to keep in your dog's file. But remember: Daycares aren't training facilities. “Your dog may be a wonderful pet, but he may not be a good fit for open play,” explains Hunt. “If that's the case, we'll recommend you socialize your dog and enroll him in training, and then come back in six months to get reevaluated.” Practice, practice, practice Daycare is basically an indoor dog park, so Getwright suggests bringing your dog to the outdoor version before you consider daycare. “If your dog doesn't like it, he won't enjoy it here,” he says. It's also a good way to see how your dog interacts with other animals. “Many dogs who have never been in open play don't know dog language,” says Hunt. “But when they hang around other dogs for a few days, they begin to learn it.” Then, when dogs approach your pooch in the daycare, he'll know the proper way to react. Ask about what's included Some dog daycares operate on an a la carte basis, says Hunt. Want Rufus to go on a walk? That'll cost you an extra $10 a day. Want Baxter to be petted throughout the day? That'll cost you $7. Those small additions add up to a big price tag. Ask the daycare manager what is included in the daily fee. Many places will accommodate your wishes for no extra charge. Ask what a typical day is like Schedules vary dramatically from daycare to daycare. Some are very structured, while others are looser. Choose a facility with a daily timeline that best suits your dog. However, make sure there's plenty of time for both play and relaxation included. “If you don't allow for rest, dogs get clumsy or grumpy because they're tired,” says Hunt. And they will get tired. Daycares should encourage dogs to play with one another under supervision for the majority of the day. Some facilities will offer indoor miniature jungle gym equipment for your dog to climb up and slide down. Some smaller daycares will take dogs for walks in small groups. “Your dog will be active and busy. He'll burn calories, he'll run around,” says Getwright. “He'll be wiped out when he gets home.” Inquire about meals Since both food allergies and food aggression in dogs are common, daycares should take precautions at chow time. Some facilities, like Philly Dog School, don't allow dog food at all. Dogs are given plenty of water throughout the day. Others, like Dogtopia, feed pets two to three times a day. However, the dogs have to eat in individual crates. Afterward, the attendants clean the room and make sure there are no leftover pieces of kibble lying around before the dogs are let out for playtime again. Learn what amenities are provided Many daycares allow owners to remotely check in on their pooches. Dogtopia has cameras in every room so you can watch Fido playing, eating, or napping on your phone or your computer, while Philly Dog School has an Instagram account you can follow so you can get a peek of his daily activities. Other chains boast movie theaters, spas, and theme days for events like March Madness. Figure out what additions are most important to you and your dog before making your final decision. Jill Fanslau SHARE:   Published: December 21, 2016  Up NextHow To Make Your Garage Pet-Friendly Make sure your garage is a safe place for four-legged family members. Previous YouTube's Funniest Dog Videos Of 2016 YouTube's Funniest Dog Videos Of 2016

In this Modrn Business episode, we chat with the CEO & President of Dogtopia, Neil Gill. We discuss some exciting new technology they will be implementing in the next year, how they are uniquely positioned to take advantage of the booming pet services market and why it's the perfect time to invest in the brand as well due to the "puppy pandemic"! Join our VIP text club: https://inboundtxt.com/t/8xJ7Bd0 - Send guest / topic recommendations. - Connect with us - Become a franchisee. We can connect you with a brand you are interested in OR an expert broker to find the right brand for you. - Join now for a chance to win $250 (visa gift card giveaway) Get registered for Springboard Or Young Conference: www.franchisors.com

She Went from uncertainty to Increasing Customers 35% & Revenues by 30% On this Queen of the week, Susan Perlman, owner of Dogtopia South Chandler, and a Queen in the Get Sh!t Done Tribe, will walk you through… How she shifted her business model. How she increased customers by 35% by changing her selling approach. How she increased revenues by 30% by shortening the sales cycle Join the F*ck 4% Movement: shegetsshitdone.com/join

Roshni Baronia is talking to Heather Legge who is the founder of Envision Success Inc and author of Lead With Moxie. Since 2006, Heather has worked with hundreds of small business owners and leaders in larger organizations including First National Bank, Salvation Army, Cresa, Fidelity, Dogtopia, Farmers Insurance, YMCA, WineStyles, etc.  She specializes in strategic leadership, communication skills and productivity behaviors.   Heather is a “recovering perfectionist,” data nerd, red wine lover, and has a love/hate relationship with running(!).  She lives in the Heartland with her husband. https://www.envisionsuccessinc.com/about/heather-legge/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/envisionsuccess/   ----------------------------------------- Do you want to crush your sales goals this year? Get your hands on the Personal Sales Planner for Solopreneurs which will help you plan, track, and make consistent progress with your 30-60-90 day sales actions. Grab your comprehensive sales growth tool here bit.ly/psp-37

Roshni Baronia is talking to Heather Legge who is the founder of Envision Success Inc and author of Lead With Moxie.Since 2006, Heather has worked with hundreds of small business owners and leaders in larger organizations including First National Bank, Salvation Army, Cresa, Fidelity, Dogtopia, Farmers Insurance, YMCA, WineStyles, etc. She specializes in strategic leadership, communication skills and productivity behaviors. Heather is a “recovering perfectionist,” data nerd, red wine lover, and has a love/hate relationship with running(!). She lives in the Heartland with her husband.https://www.envisionsuccessinc.com/about/heather-legge/https://www.linkedin.com/in/envisionsuccess/ -----------------------------------------Do you want to crush your sales goals this year? Get your hands on the Personal Sales Planner for Solopreneurs which will help you plan, track, and make consistent progress with your 30-60-90 day sales actions. Grab your comprehensive sales growth tool here bit.ly/psp-37

Neil Gill, CEO and President of Dogtopia Enterprises has spent more than 35 years in franchising with international brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Brinker International and more than 11 years at Gloria Jean's Coffees International as CEO, opening more than 1,000 stores across 39 countries.He has experience in taking franchise brands through IPOs and worked in a variety of sectors from on-line education, weight loss, bakery and Asian tea. Neil has a love of franchising and the entrepreneurial spirit it enables in everyone involved.

Neil Gill is CEO and President of Dogtopia Enterprises, the dog daycare company providing the utmost in quality care through its focus on socialization, exercise, and education. Neil has spent more than 35 years in franchising with international brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Brinker International and more than 11 years at Gloria Jean's Coffees International as CEO, opening more than 1,000 stores across 39 countries. He has experience in taking franchise brands through IPOs and worked in a variety of sectors from on-line education, weight loss, and bakery. We talk about the concept of the “dogification of the human”, his vast experience in franchising, the shifts in the dog and human relationship, and more.   Interviewed by Mortimer Singer.

Hosts Bill McBain and Dr.Tiffany Rennick talking about Puppy 101 and Dogtopia.The Urban Zoo is brought to you by VCA Canada and is hosted by Dr. Tiffany Rennick and Bill McBain every Wednesday at 1 p.m. EST.

In this new Modrn Business podcast, we chat with Partner & VP of Franchise Development of Dogtopia, Alex Samios! We discuss the booming pet services sector, some of Dogtopia’s differentiators, how they plan to take advantage of the billions of real estate space that’s newly available, what they look for in a Dogtopia franchisee, why Alex feels the pet services space is poised for explosive growth and exciting initiatives for the rest of 2021.

This week on 'Everything Under the Sun', it's all about protecting our pets this fall and winter! Host, Dean DeVore is joined by Lorraine Rhoads, Environmental Biologist at Dogtopia and Dr. John Griffiths from VCA Metgzer Animal Hospital with advice on how to keep your dogs and cats safe this holiday season. Then, Dean is joined by Meteorologist, Bill Deger to talk about this weekend's weather. Plus, a look ahead to the Thanksgiving Day forecast! It's all this week on 'Everything Under the Sun'! Download the new AccuWeather app today, available now in the App Store on iOS and in the Google Play Store - https://accuweather.onelink.me/dZpv/49183895 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Howdy Hey! Welcome to episode 26 of Disney Assembled. In this week's episode, we were honored to have a conversation with Rachel Kaplan. Rachel is one of our most supportive friends, and has a great story about how her love for Disney helped her overcome many challenges in her life, and serve as a platform to bring more kindness and good into the world. You can find Rachel online on Instagram @littlerayray18, and her blog can be found at www.Disneylifelessons.com. In addition, she has authored 4 books: Growing Up with a Disability, Snowball's Winter Wonderland, The Adventures of Smokey, and The Magical World of Dogtopia. All of which can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Lulu.  If you enjoy the show, please consider subscribing and giving us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. We would really appreciate it!! If you do, we might even read your review in a future episode. Want more Disney Assembled content? Have a Disney Dad Joke of the Week for consideration? Have an idea for a future episode? Follow and shoot us a message on our socials: @DisneyAssembled on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or email us at disneyassembled@gmail.com. We also have a YouTube channel! Please subscribe so we can finally get our name in the url. If you really love Disney and want to go the extra mile to support us, please consider becoming a Disney Assembled patron on Patreon. For the price of a cup of coffee, you can help us out, get access to patron only content, and get a shout out on our show. Visit us on Patreon for details. Finally, people love our logo! If you want to show us some extra love and help us out, please visit our Disney Assembled store to purchase some excellent Disney Assembled merch. See you real soon! Troy & Mimi :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/disneyassembled/message

It's no surprise that pet adoption is up during the pandemic. With families at home, having a new furry friend in the house sounds ideal. Our hosts chatted with Jen McCain from Dogtopia, a leading international dog daycare and spa franchise, so you don't bite off more than you can chew.

Nothing translates love in business more than its collaborative environment with its team and customers, and where value is truly served in all sides. Unmistakably exhibiting that in his company is Neil Gill, the CEO and president of Dogtopia, the nation’s leading franchise of dog daycare, boarding, and spa facilities that offer your dog a loving experience focused on trust, safety, and transparency. In this episode, he sits down with host, Steve Farber, to talk about his fresh approach to vision, mission, and values, which he calls the Dogtopia-isms. He breaks down each of the Dogtopia-isms that helps build a culture of alignment and guide the company to deliver love and value to everyone involved—from the team to the customers and their pets. Listen in on this great conversation that could help you build a business founded on purpose, trust, accountability, tenacity to never give up, and, ultimately, love. After all, it is in these qualities that businesses can truly thrive alongside the people that matter most to them. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Love Is Just Damn Good Business community today:stevefarber.comSteve Farber LinkedInSteve Farber InstagramSteve Farber TwitterSteve Farber FacebookLove Is Just Damn Good Business YouTube

We've seen many businesses step up to help out our front line workers, and Dogtopia is one we can add to the list!  They're offering free doggy daycare to the dogs of frontline workers. With the details, Sue and Andrew are joined by Dogtopia owner Dylan Richards.

In this episode of the donothing podcast, I chat with John Anderson, a lifelong business strategist and entrepreneur. Listen and learn John’s smart business advice on achieving your goals, his struggles with addiction, and why perseverance is the key to a full, successful life at any age.  John also shares how we can all enjoy the second half of life with even more passion and purpose than the first through his recently published book Replace Retirement: Living Your Legacy in the Exponential Age and in his coaching business. For the past 20 years, John has coached CEOs and executive teams in developing clear, measurable goals underpinned with structures and insights to achieve both professional and personal success. John’s entrepreneurial spirit has guided much of his professional life starting in the office furniture industry where he built, then sold, a leading office furniture dealership.  He was the first coach to work with Verne Harnish of Gazelles Inc., which is considered one of the leading executive coaching organizations. John is also active in corporate speaking and coaching, and has equity in a variety of entrepreneurial companies including The CEO Advantage, Dogtopia, VizBe, Exponential Advisor, and more. In this episode, you’ll also learn: John’s advice on building healthy habits How John motivates himself to stay physically fit What John’s father taught him about perseverance The importance of goal-setting  What lessons John learned from his addiction struggles How John started his career as an entrepreneur Why we need to rethink retirement How to plan the next chapter of your life Tips on finding value, passion, and purpose after retirement And so much more! Enjoy my great conversation with John Anderson! Connect with John & Replace Retirement Website: www.replaceretirement.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnanderson12 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ReplaceRetirement   John’s Recommended Resources The Power of Beliefs in Business, by Ari Weinzweig https://www.zingtrain.com/web0816   The Strangest Secret, by Earl Nightingale https://amzn.to/2OKGBTV   The Obstacle Is the Way, by Ryan Holiday https://amzn.to/3bueGBy   Into Thin Air, by Jon Krakauer https://amzn.to/2SsEKEc   Scaling Up, by Verne Harnish https://amzn.to/38nhVsE   Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., by Ron Chernow https://amzn.to/2w4X1jv   Traction: Get Grip on Your Business, by Gino Wickman https://amzn.to/31JANzx Make This Your Year of Positive, Mindful Leadership! Discover why more leaders are practicing mindfulness at the workplace. Join Rob and the donothing team at the 2020 donothing Leadership Retreat in the Colorado Rockies! Experience extraordinary leadership-focused events including the exclusive MindTravel SilentHike with Murray Hidary, meditation teachings with expert instructors, opportunities to connect with other like-minded leaders, and so much more!Get out of your comfort zone and take the most rewarding leadership challenge of your life! Learn more at www.donothingbook.com/retreat. Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: twitter.com/robddube   Instagram: www.instagram.com/robddube YouTube: bit.ly/2FYdckW Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   donothing Podcast Subscribe to the donothing podcast to discover simple, practical tips and tools from mindful, high-performing leaders that you can implement in your leadership philosophy today.  www.donothingbook.com/podcast   Buy the donothing book (now available as an audiobook, too!) amzn.to/2y9N1TK

Norm introduces you to Dogtopia, at third location of dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise at 1224 Dundas St E, Mississauga and is owned and operated by Mississauga resident Jorge Ralli. Ralli, originally from Argentina, decided he wanted to leave his IT job behind to work for himself and thought Dogtopia was the perfect fit.

Josh McLane is a blue belt from Robson Moura and the owner of Dogtopia of Westchase, a dog daycare located in Tampa, Florida. He talked about being passionate about your business; he shared the struggles that he and his wife found at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey. My takeaway from the interview came when he shared about finding your strengths and focus on it, which inspired me to title this episode FIND YOUR STRENGHT. Stick around for my final thoughts after the interview when I share with you my experience with the book Josh recommended. Stay tuned right after jiu-jitsu tribe's message. OSS! Gustavo Dantas Itunes – https://tinyurl.com/y45kymp4 (https://tinyurl.com/y45kymp4) Google Plus – https://tinyurl.com/ydetberf (https://tinyurl.com/ydetberf) Stitcher – http://tinyurl.com/y52f5u6z (http://tinyurl.com/y52f5u6z) The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/vrajqt8 (https://tinyurl.com/vrajqt8) 

A fragmented industry has no real major players that dominate the industry. There are few barriers to entry, and it allows you to become a disruptor—someone who comes in and shakes things up. If you implement a platform that does a better job of meeting demand, you could be well on your way to becoming a power-player in the market.  Alex Samios is the VP of Franchise Development with Dogtopia, the fastest growing franchise in the Pet Industry. Alex boasts over 25 years in the industry with experience on every side of franchising, from franchisee to franchisor. He shares his wealth of knowledge in this episode of Franchise Secrets. Outline of This Episode [0:35] Alex Samios of Dogtopia joines me [1:35] His background in franchising [4:15] Pet grooming to Health and Wellness [5:45] The purchase of Dogtopia [8:40] Acquiring a brand: Day one [12:30] Building a dream team [14:50] humanization of the dog  [16:55] What is Dogtopia? [23:35] Real estate and construction [34:30] Managing a changing industry [37:55] The concept of emotional Intelligence [40:00] Sales process of the emerging brand [45:35] Alex’s final advice Growing emerging franchises Alex got his start working with Papa Johns as a franchisee. In 4 short years, he had grown to 34 franchise locations. After 11 years in the pizza business, he was ready for the next thing. He knew he enjoyed the emerging franchise world and launched his own franchise, which he grew and sold 6 years later.  4 years ago, the investment group he is a part of purchased the Dogtopia franchise. At the time, it consisted of 26 locations. The founder wasn’t at a point where they could continue to grow the franchise. Alex and his fellow investors knew they could take this franchise and help it become a key player in the industry.  To hear their growth projections and how he made it happen, check out the episode! What does acquiring a brand look like? When you acquire a brand, there is an immediate level of distrust that must be overcome. They let the entire leadership team go and began to implement proper support for their franchise. Alex and his team went out into the field and built trust by spending time just listening to the franchisees.  They are constantly improving their model to better serve their franchisees and customers.  To do that, they wanted to source a leadership team that served the business. Their current CEO has 40 years of experience in franchising. The next closest comparison to their industry is childcare. Dogs have become humanized—they’re our babies, right? They found that sourcing their team from the childcare industry was the best fit for their company’s growth and culture.  Building a dream team in a fragmented industry A fragmented industry can be tough because there are so many small players (Rover, Dog Vaycay, etc.). There’s a lot of competition in the space. One way to combat the competition is by building a business with systems and processes in place, with great people, and a great sales process. Once your business establishes itself as a key player that’s scalable, you begin to disrupt the industry. In their case, they needed to hire people with a love of dogs paired with a love of sales.  80% of Dogtopia’s revenue is their daycare service for dogs. They also offer boarding and spa services. If a customer were to bring their dog for a trial run and anything happened to their beloved pet, their business would be lost and they’d blow up social media. That’s why it’s important to build a dream-team of well-trained staff who are emotionally intelligent and love what they do. Alex and I talk more details about Dogtopia and the concept of emotional intelligence—keep listening! What new franchisees don’t consider: Real Estate and construction Franchisees buying into the brand (any brand, really) need to deal with real estate sourcing and construction. For those new to the industry, they don’t realize how long of a process this can be. Alex mentioned that executing a lease can take up to 6 months, permitting up to 3 months, and 3 months to build out the space. Local laws and permitting have to be taken into consideration in this type of business. In this area, Dogtopia offers unparalleled support to its franchisees. For an extra fee, they will handle the process from finding the real estate to the complete build-out. But for every single grand opening of one of their locations, they send out a support team to assist with the opening for 10 days. This is unheard of in the industry! To hear more about this successful franchise and how Alex Samios led its growth, listen to the whole episode! Resources & People Mentioned Dogtopia Franchising Rover Connect with Alex Samios LinkedIn Dogtopia Connect With Erik Facebook LinkedIn

Episode 274: The Guardians are known animal lovers. So it was with extreme joy that we welcomed Nicole Odom, owner of Dogtopia in Charlotte. Listen to us wax poetic about puppies and geekdom! At Dogtopia, they believe in safe socialization, exercise and education for your furry child. Their dog daycare centers provide the utmost in […]

Ryan is credited with bringing the first Escape Room to Minnesota, and is now the owner of Dogtopia in Bloomington. He shares how his life led him to entrepreneurship, and his Top Three Tips if You'd Like to Be an Entrepreneur.

Ryan is credited with bringing the first Escape Room to Minnesota, and is now the owner of Dogtopia in Bloomington. He shares how his life led him to entrepreneurship, and his Top Three Tips if You'd Like to Be an Entrepreneur.

Founded in 2002, Dogtopia is the nation’s leading franchises dog daycare, boarding, and spa facilities offering an experience focused on trust, safety and transparency. With an emphasis on education, exercise and socialization for dogs, pet parents have the assurance of leaving their beloved furry family members in the hands of highly trained professionals in an environment created with the well-being of dogs in mind. Each facility averages between 3,000–10,000 square feet and is specially designed to provide dogs and pet parents with the best experience while creating an environment that is ideal for your pup. With over 100 locations across North America, the brand continues to expand through franchising with successful entrepreneurs. Key Takeaways: [0:18] Today’s episode of Franchise Euphoria is brought to you by IndyFranchiseLaw.com, a leading resource in the franchise space. Head over to IndyFranchiseLaw.com learn more! [0:59] Josh introduces today’s guest, Neil Gill, the CEO and president of Dogtopia. [2:34] Josh welcomes Neil to Franchise Euphoria. [3:03] Neil gives a brief overview of his business background, which is layered with involvement in several franchise systems. The he discusses what led him to create the Dogtopia concept. [6:46] Neil shares that 74% of millennials are dog owners, and this individual is who Dogtopia targets. [9:02] When Neil came back to the US after he came out of retirement, he recognized that pet care was a growing sector. [10:40] While Neil believes that you can teach anyone to sell in the restaurant industry, he has found that in the lead generation business, you have to find individuals who can provide a level of service that is more innate. [12:23] Neil and Josh discuss the art of closing the deal in business culture. Neil remarks his original sales team was “afraid of the ask.” However, in the lead generation business, this is the key to success. [15:21] Dogtopia is the only brand in the US that specializes in dog daycare services. [17:42] Dogtopia focuses on three services for the dogs they care for: socialization, education, and exercise. [20:38] The Dogtopia philosophy surrounds the idea that they are creating better canine citizens and therefore give back to the community. [21:37] Neil explains how their dog training programs can actually benefit children who are learning to read with a program called Sit, Stay, Read. [23:43] Dogtopia currently has 115 locations and another 250 in the pipeline to open. [26:47] At the level of growth Dogtopia is at, the franchise team can be very selective about the type of franchisees they bring into the system. [30:08] If you want to learn more about Dogtopia, visit www.Dogtopia.com/franchising. [31:00] Thanks for listening, and please, reach out to Josh anytime through email at josh@franchiseeuphoria.com. If you enjoyed this interview, please leave us a review on iTunes.   Mentioned in This Episode: josh@franchiseeuphoria.com www.franchiseeuphoria.com www.indyfranchiselaw.com www.Dogtopia.com www.Dogtopia.com/franchising www.Dogtopia.com/success

There are few things that unite people more than a shared love of animals. This is especially true in Forsyth County, and it’s one of the big reasons why Halcyon is not only dog-friendly but dog-encouraged! So on this month’s show, we are shining a light on trailblazers who are making a difference through their dedication to animals. First, host Adam Schick welcomes FurKids CEO & founder Sam Shelton to discuss the inspiration behind opening Georgia’s largest no-kill animal shelter and some of the life-saving stories that keep her and her team motivated (1:18). Plus, Dogtopia owner Kim Musso explains her entrepreneurial beginnings and what led her to conquer both child and animal care in Forsyth County (23:55) Subscribe NOW to make sure you don’t miss an episode and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @HalcyonForsyth. Also, if you think you may know a trailblazer within the Forsyth County community, leave us a note on Facebook and you might hear them on a future episode.

Gordon and Kelley are visited by Nick Losciuto and Molly of Dogtopia. Later, This Day in History. Dogtopia: https://www.dogtopia.com/

Gordon and Kelley are visited by Nick Losciuto and Molly of Dogtopia. Later, This Day in History. Dogtopia: https://www.dogtopia.com/

With one business failure under her belt, Stacey Brown Randall knew when she started business #2 she had better do things different or she’d end up working for Corporate America for the rest of her life. That wasn’t an option she was willing to accept. Her first business was an HR consulting firm, with clients that included KPMG, Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated, Snyder’s Lance, Ally Bank, and BDO USA With the launch of business #2, she cracked he code on how to generate referrals without asking. In her first year as a business coach she hit 112 referrals and continues to generate triple digit referrals every year since. She has helped hundreds build their own referral generating plans and has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, Shining Mentor magazine and NAWBO One, the publication of National Association of Women Business Owners. She has also been featured on numerous TV, radio and podcast shows including WBTV in Charlotte, WHNZ Tampa Bay, Voice America Business Radio, Real Estate Rockstar Radio. Stacey is the host of Roadmap to Grow Your Business podcast. Stacey is the author of Generating Business Referrals Without Asking and has taught her “no asking” referral strategy to hundreds of companies, including: Bank of America, Wells Fargo Advisors, Sun Trust, Ameriprise Financial, Mass Mutual Carolinas, Carroll Financial, HM Properties, Dogtopia, International Minute Press, Learning Rx, O’Connor Insurance Associates, and Keller Williams. She is in the business of coaching, training, and consulting small business owners, solopreneurs, and business development professionals on how to grow their business through referrals without asking or paying for them. She has a Master’s in Organizational Communication, and lives in Charlotte with her husband and three kids. For more information, see www.GeneratingBusinessReferrals.com or www.StaceyBrownRandall.com.

We are meeting with Kim Musso…Kim started to notice that everyone in her neighborhood seemed to be a dog owner, which got her wheels turning. After doing a little research, Kim recognized the endless potential of the booming $70 billion-dollar pet industry. With her son and daughter embodying her same entrepreneurial spirit, Kim and her family decided to embark on a new family venture and open a Dogtopia.  Dogtopia is a provider of dog daycare and boarding and is opening franchises all over the United States. Customers can drop their dog off at Dogtopia and let him/her spend the day socializing with other dogs, running around and burning off plenty of pent-up energy. Kim Musso has been with Primrose Schools for 21 years. Kim started out as an assistant in the Franchise Department and worked her way up to Director of Franchise Recruitment. In 2012, she joined her husband Mike in owning a Primrose School in Alpharetta, Georgia.  In Part Two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.  

Back for a second time, Stacey Brown Randall will share with us how we can generate referrals easier.  By following her 5 simple steps we will take control of our referral generation. Stacey Brown Randall is a three time entrepreneur, author of Generating Business Referrals Without Asking, and host of the Roadmap To Grow Your Business podcast. Stacey has taught her “no asking” referral generation strategy to hundreds of companies including Bank of America, Real Living Real Estate, Dogtopia, Mass Mutual, and more. She is a wife to one, mom to three, and champion of the entrepreneurial dream for all. Today's show is sponsored by Audible.com. Audible.com is a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth.

Who let the dogs… in? With over 70 locations, Dogtopia is leading the dog daycare sector and continues to strengthen their stake in the 70 billion dollar pet industry. In this episode, we get to know Jesse Stiles, Vice President of Real Estate at Dogtopia. We’re learning about their real estate “sweet spots”, plans for expansion, and how they “treat every day like it's the most exciting day ever!”

From small town Iowa to the big city, Ryan Muhlbauer brings his passion and drive to every thing he does including owning two local businesses (EscapeMSP and Dogtopia of Bloomington). He sat down with Geoff to talk about pursuing passions, hard work and what happiness means to him. 

Obesity in cats and dogs and how diet pet foods work; Dogtopia, doggy daycare; call for participants for new canine behavior study

Chris and Brian sit down with Nicole Odom, Owner of Dogtopia of Charlotte and Partner at Out of the Ether. Dogtopia offers Daycare, Boarding and Dog Spa options for pet owners here in the Charlotte area. Whether you need a place for your dog to stay while you're away or you just want to pamper your pup with spa baths, nail trims and more, Dogtopia is the place you need to go. Out of the Ether is a brand strategy and website development firm comprised of a writer, designer, and strategist team with many decades of experience building brands, crafting narratives, and developing strategies that get audiences to take action. Nicole shares some of her personal story and talks about how she got into the doggy day care business. She talks about how she leveraged the skills she learned there to take on another opportunity with Out of the Ether. We talk about social media, marketing strategies and how business owners and entrepreneurs can stay on top of all the marketing and branding developments out there. www.thejoneszones.com www.dogtopia.com/charlotte www.outoftheether.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/undisputedawareness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/undisputedawareness/support

“Our goal is to create the most exciting day ever for dogs, while providing pet parents peace of mind that their dogs are in the hands of a trusted authority,” - Neil Gill, President & CEO, Dogtopia The old saying is, You can't teach an old dog new tricks." Well, instead of tricks, it's new tips at Dogtopia, as explained by the brand's President & CEO, Neil Gill on this week's edition of Franchise Today. Listen to Gill share his thoughts on making a great brand even greater with co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto. The Dogtopia leader also shares how under his leadership several new initiatives have been executed including: employing an environmental biologist, implementing dog-safe cleaning products and programs, requiring a dedicated, CPR-trained health and safety officer to be on staff at all locations and creating an 11-step facility tour to foster complete transparency among pet parents. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes.

Host Marie Hulett talks with Christy Thom, the Executive Director of Dogtopia about some amazing new things in the pet world and a special event coming up a little later today in Santa Ana. And after our halftime break, Jenelle Godges will share how she and her bridesmaids designed a bridal shower that literally went to the dogs!  

We are excited to meet with Mike Schlegel, VP of Development with Dogtopia.  Dogtopia is the premiere provider of dog daycare and boarding and is now opening franchises all over the US! Customers can drop their dog off at Dogtopia® and let him spend the day socializing with other dogs, running around and burning off plenty of pent-up energy.  In part 2 we are meeting with franchise expert and author Dr. Robert Needham.

In this Encore Presentation of Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto, was joined by Amy Nichols, CEO and Founder of Dogtopia, a full-service dog day care, spa and boutique franchise. An avid participant within Social Media, especially Twitter, Amy shared her thoughts and insight about using Social Media on a national scale and at local levels for the benefit of all within the Dogtopia franchise organization. In addition, Paul and Amy discussed how Social Media may be utilized as an effective extension of Public Relations efforts.  

Amy Nichols is the founder and CEO of Dogtopia, a fast growing franchise dog daycare, overnight stay, and training facility. Her company has excelled at using social media, joint venture partnerships, and other low or no cost methods to create big events at their locations. In this interview she shares with us how small, medium, and large pet businesses can use events to draw huge crowds and convert those potential customers into paying customers. Also learn effective ways for using auto-responders to educate and entertain your clients and prospects to sell to people when they are ready to buy. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Time to Party with Ty Brown

Franchise Today Host, Paul Segreto, is joined by Amy Nichols, CEO and Founder of Dogtopia, a full-service dog day care, spa and boutique franchise. An avid participant within Social Media, especially Twitter, Amy shares her thoughts and insight about using Social Media on a national scale and at local levels for the benefit of all within the Dogtopia franchise organization. In addition, Paul and Amy will discuss how Social Media may be utilized as an effective extension of Public Relations efforts.