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Are you looking for new ways to diversify your pet care offering?
Curious about how to add premium services that cater to a growing trend of dog owners wanting their pets involved in every aspect of their lives?
Is it a struggle to continually grow your business while maintaining a healthy work-life balance?
In this episode, host Dom Hodgson speaks with Tamsin Rogers, owner of Ambleside Dog Walkers and Dapper Dog Weddings (AND the Pet Business Inner Circle marketer of the year!). Tamsin shares how she developed her unique pet care services that go far beyond taking the dog for a walk round the block. From leading premium dog adventure treks in the stunning Lake District to launching a successful dog wedding concierge service, Tamsin shares how she tapped into her niche and turned it into a thriving second business.
You’ll also hear about her journey in balancing business growth with personal time, a struggle many pet care entrepreneurs face, as well as getting a sneak peek at what a full consultation day with Dom looks like…
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Nailing Your Niche: Discover how premium, personalized services can propel your pet care business to new heights.
- Growth Without the Grind: Find out how Tamsin mapped a plan for scaling her business without sacrificing her sanity.
- Collaborative Connections: See how strategic partnerships with wedding vendors helped Tamsin carve out her corner of the market.
- Price with Purpose: Learn why charging what you’re worth is key to boosting your bottom line and building confidence.
- Service Expansion Secrets: Unlock the power of unique offerings like dog wedding concierge to diversify and dominate your market.
Huge thanks to our listeners for tuning in! You can learn more about Ambleside Dog Walkers and Dapper Dog Weddings by visiting amblesidedogwalker.com and dapperdogweddings.com
There are always opportunities to add enrichment activities, training services, and enhanced exercise options to boost income. Need more help with that? Why not reach out and book a consultation form with Dom. Click here to book now.
Remember, the next Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo is happening in Hershey from 4th-7th November. Be the first to find out when the show info goes live by clicking here now
Huge thanks to this week’s show sponsors Pet Resort Hospitality Group
Pet Resort Hospitality Group are building a family of the highest quality Pet Boarding and Daycare brands in North America. If you want to know what the future of your business could look like if you ever want to sell, then reach out to PRHG by going to petresorts.love
To find out more about Dominic Hodgson and his exclusive pet business consulting services go to petbusinessmarketing.com
You can subscribe to the Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine by going to PetBoardingandDaycare.com
Episode Highlights:
[00:51] – Dom introduces Tamsin’s unique dog wedding concierge service and how it ties into her adventure trek business.
[03:57] – Dog News! A deep dive into the rise of luxury pet spending and why dog owners are now splurging more on their pets than their kids.
[13:58] – Tamsin and Nigel tell us how they found their first full consultation day with the Pet Biz Wiz!
[18:13] – Why a full day with Dom trumps talks, masterminds, and podcasts combined…
[22:14] – How the wedding hotspot of the Lake District gave Tamsin the ideal backdrop for her premium dog services.
[23:21] – How collaborating with a local hotel for a doggy wedding event gave Tamsin and Nigel a surge in visibility and clientele.
[26:40] – Tamsin shares her struggle with balancing business growth and personal time, and the plan Dom helped her develop.
[28:11] – The confidence to raise prices: Why Tamsin decided to charge more for her premium dog services.
[33:17] – Tamsin and Nigel recap their day with Dom and how they’ve set their business up for long-term fool-proof success.