Doug Poindexter, President of World Pet Association, started in the pet industry in 1969 working for a local independent retailer. By the time Doug left to open his own store in 1980 named Doug's Animal House. The small independent store grew t
Niki Tudge is the founder of The DogSmith, Americaâ??s only Force Free Dog Training and Pet Care Franchise, where she developed her proprietary methods of training dogs and their owners. As well as being incredibly effective, her techniques pro
Is pet marketing dead? Do pet products sell themselves? What are the 5 tips for selling more pet products? John Cullen will answer these questiona and more in our interactive podcast interview. Join us!
PetPR is an innovative public relations and marketing agency that specializes in pr for the pet industry. Join pet PR pro Jessica Schulz as she shares the latest PR tactics that won't break your budget.
Thinking of becoming a groomer? Tera Teng heads up the Western Dog Grooming School and claims that grooming grads can often make $50,000 a year or more! Join us forbthis interactive podcast interview.
Colette Fairchild, trade show director for HH Backer will talk about the highlights from the recent HH Backer show in Chicago and look ahead to profitable trends for 2012.
Leslie is frequently sought after as an expert in pet business marketing and has been featured in articles in Pet Business Magazine, Pet Style News, Pet Product News International, Entrepreneur Magazine, and more. Leslie also is author and cont
Meet Niki Tudge, the founder of The DogSmith, a national Dog Training, Dog Walking and Pet Care Franchise operating out of Florida that is now offering deferred franchise fees on select Franchise Territories nationwide.
Joey Pomerenke has launched an online business setting other people up in the pet business with online pet stores that carry thousands of items. Come learn how they're grabbing pet etailing by the tail.
Super Pet Expo is one of the largest consumer trade shows aimed at pet lovers. Meet Eric Udler, the man behind the curtain and learn how shows like these can help your business grow.
Muttmart.com is an online pet supply retailer that's been around since 2002. We'll be speaking with Justin Hertz, the founder, and learn how he keeps his business growing in the face of stiff competition.
Product rep and pet supply expert Vicki Lynne Morgan, owner of the Animal Brands pet product rep firm, will join us to discuss Guerilla Marketing techniques. Vicki is a frequent speaker at the Backer Trade Shows so you won't want to miss this
Jill Gizzio, the founder of the Shop By Breed concept and owner of DogToys.com, CatToys.com and RetailPets.com will discuss how to grow your business through referrals and acquisitions.
Great Eastern Pet Supply distributor, Bob Rayve, discusses the ins and outs of drop shipping and some of the trends rolling through the pet supply industry.
Susie Atherton, named the 2006 -2007 Pet Product News Retailer of the Year will share her thoughts on how to maximize profits from your existing customer base.