Episodes

  • Pets Mean Business - Episode 53 Holly Ganz + Kari Goodman: Data, Science, and the Beauty of Poop

    Pets Mean Business - Episode 53 Holly Ganz + Kari Goodman: Data, Science, and the Beauty of Poop
    May 24 2018
    Dustin talks to the founders of AnimalBiome about the science and engineering behind their DNA testing platform that helps people improve their pets' gut and overall health through cutting edge diagnostic tools and therapeutic applications.

    More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Holly Ganz + Kari Goodman: Data, Science, and the Beauty of Poop on Pet Life Radio.
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    21 mins
  • Pets Mean Business - Episode 52 Julianna Carella: Hemp Wellness for Pets

    Pets Mean Business - Episode 52 Julianna Carella: Hemp Wellness for Pets
    Jan 4 2018
    Dustin talks to Julianna Carella, CEO of Treatibles, about the use of hemp-based nutraceuticals for pet wellness. They discuss the difference between therapeutic and psychoactive compounds, the legal issues and research surrounding these remedies, and how phytocannabinoids can be used to manage pain, anxiety, and other chronic conditions in pets.

    More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Julianna Carella: Hemp Wellness for Pets on Pet Life Radio.
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    32 mins
  • Pets Mean Business - Episode 51 Randy Jensen: Social Shopping For - and With - Your Pets

    Pets Mean Business - Episode 51 Randy Jensen: Social Shopping For - and With - Your Pets
    Dec 18 2017
    Dustin talks to Randy Jensen about Pop Box (the first and only gift shop dedicated to subscription boxes as gift ideas) and how they are offering retailers and pet owners a more immersive and interactive way to shop for online- and subscription-only products that pets - and their people - will really love!

    More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Randy Jensen: Social Shopping For - and With - Your Pets on Pet Life Radio.
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    23 mins
  • Pets Mean Business - Episode 50 Mardi Larson: PR, Products, and Helping Pets In Need

    Pets Mean Business - Episode 50 Mardi Larson: PR, Products, and Helping Pets In Need
    Dec 6 2017
    Jamie talks to Mardi Larson, Senior Director of Consumer, Charitable and Corporate PR at PetSmart, about how public awareness and great news stories help drive better overall pet care and extend the outreach/funding of the PetSmart Charities (which grants more money to directly help pets in need than any other welfare group in North America). Bonus: fun holiday products!

    More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Mardi Larson: PR, Products, and Helping Pets In Need on Pet Life Radio.
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    49 mins
  • Pets Mean Business - Episode 49 Tina Johnson: The Importance of Being Nimble

    Pets Mean Business - Episode 49 Tina Johnson: The Importance of Being Nimble
    Nov 13 2017
    Dustin talks to Tina Johnson about how American Dog got started from a military/tactical gear manufacturing company and grew thanks to a Kickstarter campaign and their commitment to keeping jobs in the USA. They also talk about the importance of smart design and nimble responses in maintaining great vendor relationships, which helps the company stay strong regardless of the economic climate.

    More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Tina Johnson: The Importance of Being Nimble on Pet Life Radio.
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    24 mins
  • Pets Mean Business - Episode 48 Jamie + Dustin: Business updates and industry trends | Holiday 2017

    Pets Mean Business - Episode 48 Jamie + Dustin: Business updates and industry trends | Holiday 2017
    Oct 30 2017
    In this special edition of Pets Mean Business, co-hosts Jamie Migdal and Dustin McAdams discuss industry trends and some tactics pet businesses can consider to capture a bigger market share going into the holidays and year-end. They also talk about ways entrepreneurs can protect their well-being and avoid overwhelm during this busy season. Bonus: FetchFind + PupJoy updates!

    More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Jamie + Dustin: Business updates and industry trends | Holiday 2017 on Pet Life Radio.
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    39 mins
  • Pets Mean Business - Episode 47 Cara Armour: Managing Emotions and Expectations in the Business of Caring

    Pets Mean Business - Episode 47 Cara Armour: Managing Emotions and Expectations in the Business of Caring
    Sep 25 2017
    Jamie talks to Cara Armour, award-winning founder of Active Paws (a petsitting company in Boston) and pet industry entrepreneur, about how her dogs changed her life and shaped her future career. They also discuss how important it is to set up realistic boundaries and processes in order to responsibly grow your business, avoid burnout and compassion fatigue, and maintain your sanity.

    More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Cara Armour: Managing Emotions and Expectations in the Business of Caring on Pet Life Radio.
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    33 mins
  • Pets Mean Business - Episode 46 David Knoepfle: Changing the Way Pet Parents Nourish their Pets

    Pets Mean Business - Episode 46 David Knoepfle: Changing the Way Pet Parents Nourish their Pets
    Aug 29 2017
    Jamie talks to David Knoepfle, founder of COAST + RANGE, about the growing demand for natural, sustainable, human-quality, and environmentally-friendly pet food. They also discuss the company’s commitment to ongoing nutrition research, keeping pet parents educated with reliable, up-to-date information, and the surprising element that drives pet food production.

    Questions or Comments? Email Dustin at dustin@pupjoy.com

    More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - David Knoepfle: Changing the Way Pet Parents Nourish their Pets on Pet Life Radio.
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    37 mins