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Gila Kurtz is a serial entrepreneur who found her deepest passion in working with dogs and their people. She is a Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Dog is Good, a lifestyle brand for dog lovers.She is the bestselling author of Fur Covered Wisdom…A Dog Can Change the Way You See the World, which quickly became a #1 International Best Seller on Amazon in both the Pet and Self-Help Categories. She has also written for and been featured in Success magazine.Gila is the recipient of several business awards including recognition as one of the top 25 women of influence in the pet industry (2015) by Pet Age Magazine and, most recently, Women of the Year award for Women In the Pet Industry Network (2017).In addition to her role as Brand Ambassador for Dog is Good, Gila is an author, expert storyteller, and compelling teacher who speaks professionally on life lessons, entrepreneurship, building relationships, and parenting strategies… inspired by Dog.https://www.dogisgood.com/FUR-COVERED-WISDOM-EMAIL/To Learn More:https://www.dogisgood.comfacebook.com/dogisgoodinstagram.com/dogisgoodtwitter.com/dogisgoodpinterest.com/dogisgood

“The way a dog shows up in the world is something to honor, pay attention to, and model.” Diane Forster (2:30-2:38) I HAVE TODAY to learn life lessons from my pet. There is no better person to model this intention than Gila Kurtz, a serial entrepreneur who has found her deepest passion in working with dogs and their people. Gila is co-founder and co-owner of Dog is Good, a lifestyle brand for dog lovers, and author of Fur Covered Wisdom: A Dog Can Change the Way You See the World. Gila is also the creator of a transformational program which takes dog owners on a journey of self-discovery through the eyes of their dogs. But Gila didn’t just wake up one day with the passion to do this kind of work. Soon after she and her husband Jon started Dog is Good, the business took off much faster than they expected. Gila found herself scrambling to keep up with its rapid growth. In the midst of this, she also took on the task of training a puppy for Leader Dogs for the Blind to raise awareness and funds for the organization. She struggled to juggle everything and to show up perfectly for it all. While outwardly everything looked good, inwardly she was spiraling downward and fell into a deep depression. One morning she watched her puppy wake up and excitedly grab her toy, tail wagging, and look expectantly at Gila. At that moment, Gila decided that if she could wake up like her puppy for just one day, she would do everything she could to wake up with that kind of expectancy and excitement to start a new day. She surrendered herself to seeking out more life lessons from her puppy. Over the course of a year, Gila notated these life lessons and the actions to take from them and began to see shifts and changes in her life. Ultimately, those lessons from her puppy saved her life and the notes turned into her book and other work she is now passionate about. “Every moment that you are centered, you feel it. It’s a different way of being and there’s an amazing element of peace that occurs.” -Gila Kurtz (20:20-20:35) Gila’s personal course of action to get back to centerline when she becomes aware she is moving away is to center it with her canines. She lives the “I HAVE TODAY way” by being self-aware and having pre-identified strategies to pull her back to where she chooses to be versus allowing the world to affect how she feels and how she will be. She also has a non-negotiable morning routine which includes writing in her journal, doing visualization exercises, meditating, reading, and working out. In this period in humanity when we are more disconnected from each other than we have ever been, Gila has a theory that this deep connection we have with our pets is the result. We seek connection, love, and a sense of peace and well-being, and our pets bring that to us every time we’re with them. “Dogs have gone from the backyard into the bedroom and out everywhere we go.”  -Gila Kurtz (24:25-24:29) Gila invites you to become a part of the Fur Covered Wisdom Community and to check everything out on the Dog is Good website. How to get involved For more information about working with Diane and to gain access to valuable resources visit dianeforster.com. You can contact Diane for coaching information at info@dianeforster.com. To learn more about the EED Process discussed on today’s episode, get Diane’s book, I Have Today.   If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

On this week’s show, we welcome Gila Kurtz for National Walk Your Dog Week. Gila joins Amy and Dr. B. to talk about her website, Dog is Good, and her book, Fur Covered Wisdom: A Dog Can Change the Way You See the World. Gila discusses her background as a professional dog trainer and what inspired her to create Dog is Good. They talk about why Dog is Good is more focused on the messages than the products themselves, and Gila shares some of her favorite messages that customers have latched onto. She also explains how she is able to incorporate fitness into her pet’s life as well as her own and why it is NOT selfish to prioritize your own health so highly. Gila wraps up by talking about one of the most important lessons her dog has taught her. Gila’s book can be purchased at dogisgood.com and wherever books are sold. You can find more about Gila at dogisgood.com.

This week the Handling Business podcast welcomes the amazing Gila Kurtz. A serial entrepreneur who found her passion in helping dogs and their owners, Gila has led an incredible life of ambition and dedication to her businesses. In addition to building a successful dog training business wherever the Navy moved her, she co-founded and co-owns Dog is Good, an award-winning lifestyle brand for dog lovers. She has also authored Fur Covered Wisdom… A Dog Can Change the Way You See the World, a #1 international bestseller in Pet and Self-Help Categories. These days Gila continues to grow her lover for business and pets as her company generates an impressive 7 figures a year. Britt and Gila spend this episode sharing stories of their startup struggles overcome by their passion for dogs, people and entrepreneurship. You’ll discover how Gila was able to create successful brands in a two year time-frame while she moved around for the Navy. You’ll also come away from this podcast with an understanding of the importance of revenue, consistency, and getting your hands dirty with the nitty-gritty of your business. This is a powerful episode chalked full of great tips and tricks from one of the most successful women in the pet industry. Listen now!

A little about our guests. Gila and Jon are married and have been together 27 years. They have a 19 year old daughter, Abby, and 2 fur-babies, a Japanese Chin named Henry (10) and a Labrador Retriever named BOLO (3). Gila’s life and philosophy has been inspired by dog. Live more simply, work more efficiently and play a lot harder. Gila’s commitment to taking a dog’s approach to life resulted in her first book, Fur Covered Wisdom…A Dog Can Change the Way You See the World. Jon is an easy-going, great leader who is committed to his success and the success of those around him. Jon was selected to attend the United States Naval Academy and went on to serve for just over 27 years. At the academy, Jon played baseball…but didn’t get called up by his team, The Angels of Anaheim. Still, he cheers them on every chance he gets and loves attending games. He stays in shape with intense fitness workouts and long distance biking. How did they meet? Gila bought Jon with her Visa card while bidding on bachelors at an auction in 1988. True story. A little about their business. With a military lifestyle and moving every 2 years, Gila always had a sales gig going on. She convinced Jon to adopt a Dalmatian pup and realized she really loved dogs and became a dog trainer. Not just any dog trainer, Gila immersed herself in the science of canine behavior and wherever they moved, Gila’s reputation as the “go to” dog trainer proceeded them…much to the disappointment of Abby, the third human Kurtz in the family. Jon became involved in Dog is Good and upon retiring from the Navy, jumped in with both feet. He has even sworn off his triathlete training to devote time to building Dog is Good. Dog is Good is a lifestyle brand for dog parents, human siblings of dogs and all dog lovers. They manufacture gifts, apparel, and home décor. Their website is filled with products (including a cat is good section for cat lovers) and a fun blog. Dog is Good also supports Dogs on Deployment, a vital military program. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Be very clear on what your strengths and weaknesses are and respect your partner’s strengths. Reading Material Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk - http://amzn.to/2cwnPiH Success Principles by Jack Canfield - http://amzn.to/2cBOtUa Good to Great by James Collins - http://amzn.to/2cRvkjv Special Bonus Link Delicious Frosting! - http://amzn.to/2ciDI93 Get in Touch with Our Guests http://www.DogIsGood.com Facebook/DogIsGood - https://www.facebook.com/dogisgood/ Instagram – DogIsGood - https://instagram.com/DogIsGood Twitter – @DogIsGood - https://twitter.com/dogisgood Gila@DogIsGood.com Jon@DogIsGood.com

Join the WWE Mastermind Gila Kurtz is a Working Woman Entrepreneur and the Founder and Co-Owner of Dog is Good, an award-winning, nationally recognized lifestyle brand for dog lovers.  Renowned for its clever and poignant messaging, the company offers unique gifts, apparel, home décor, and experiences that resonate immediately with dog lovers worldwide.  She is also the author of Fur Covered Wisdom… A Dog Can Change the Way you See the World which quickly became an #1 book in Amazon. In This Episode We Talk About: How she grew her business to 7 figures during a recession Ideas to find what kind of business is right for you Her journey that resulted in her lifestyle brand for dog lovers The importance of coming from a place in the future  Advice about becoming affiliated with associations Dog is Good Exhibitor program Generating profit right out of the gate Resources: Fur Covered Wisdom Dog is Good Profit First Contact Info: gila@dogisgood.com Join the WWE Mastermind

Dog Is Good co-founder Gila Kurtz is a self-admitted overachiever. She earned Teacher of the Year honors in her first year of teaching. She moved five times in the first seven years of marriage to a US Navy Captain and still managed to run profitable home party and gourmet coffee vending businesses. But then she embraced the special power of d-o-g-s and is ready to share how you, too, can enjoy a life worth barking about. Tune into this special Oh Behave Show episode as she shares canine-inspired life lessons plucked from the pages of her new book: Fur Covered Wisdom: A Dog Can Change the Way You See the World (International #1 best-seller on Amazon). Among the doggone-good lessons: Never Walk Alone and Chase Your Dreams. And her inspiration? Her "Happiness Ambassador" Labrador named BOLO (Be on the Lookout). Woof! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Gila Kurtz Guides You on How to Have a Life Worth Barking About in Her Best-Seller: Fur Covered Wisdom on Pet Life Radio