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How to pitch yourself as a podcast guest
Being featured on a podcast is a way to reach hundreds or even thousands of potential clients in an intimate way. Because they’re listening to you, it helps you build a connection far quicker than they might experience from a social media post. You also have the...
How Karen Boyce got 30 pieces of coverage in a year
As dog trainers were forced to stop working during the Coronavirus pandemic, behaviourist Karen Boyce knew that media coverage would keep her front of mind with dog owners. In the past 18 months alone, Karen, from Beastly Thoughts in Wales, has been featured more than...
How to create a positive mindset for 2021 with Sarah Baxter
You might know Sarah Baxter from her awesome pet blog Twilight Bark where she showcased pet brands, shared stories and documented the adventures of her Dachshunds Ted and Millie. Two years ago, after Millie needed surgery, Sarah began training as a business and...
How to take part in the Publicity Challenge for Pet Businesses
Would you like to get media coverage for your pet business? Maybe you’ve seen other service providers like dog walkers, trainers and groomers feature in magazines and are wondering how you can do the same. Or perhaps you’ve a product and you would love to see it...
How to plan your publicity for 2021
Would you love to put your pet business in the media spotlight for 2021? If you’re here, I think the answer might be yes. And it is completely achievable for you to win fantastic media coverage as long as you have a plan. In this podcast, I’m going to share how to put...
Best Business Podcasts for the pet industry
Do you enjoy tuning in to podcasts to learn ways to build your pet business? There are pet business podcasts popping up all over the world where you can learn ways to boost your brand. I've rounded up a selection of shows that you can tune in to to improve your skills...
Hannah Capon shares how pet professionals can help fight arthritis
Would you like to be able to do more to support dog owners when it comes to identifying and managing arthritis in their pets? The disease is one of the most common causes of elective euthanisia in dogs and Hannah Capon, founder of Canine Arthritis Management, wants to...
Taking the fear out of putting up prices with Sally Farrant
How do you feel about pricing? Do you feel comfortable and confident when it comes to what you charge or is it something that causes you stress and worry? In this episode Sally Farrant - aka The Pricing Queen - talks about what gets in the way of us putting up our...
Twelve Days of Pet Business Content Ideas
As we head into the festive season, it's a fun time to get creative with your content. It's vital that you keep up engagement with your pet business clients and followers over the holidays, ready for a prosperous New Year. If you find yourself drawing a bit of a blank...
How Becky Baker turned her puppy mum struggles into the K9Nation app
When Becky Baker welcomed Cockapoo Buddy into her home five years ago she admits she didn’t quite know what had hit her. Sleepless nights, toilet training and constantly worrying whether she was doing things right led her to having the ‘puppy blues.’ But she also had...
How to create content to connect with new pet owners
Thanks to the Coronavirus health crisis there are more new pet owners in every town, city and village across the UK. Everywhere you go, you can’t move for pandemic puppies. Animal charities now have huge waiting lists for adoptions. And if you’re a pet business owner...
Jade Statt from StreetVet and their mission to help homeless pet owners
Jade from StreetVet is my first guest in my new Change Maker series, set up to shine a light on people doing extraordinary things to help animals. Jade co-founded StreetVet along with another vet, Sam Joseph in 2016. StreetVet is a charity delivering free care for the...
Carla Finzel’s mission for every pet to access a District Vet Nurse
Carla Finzel is a district vet nurse who is pioneering a revolutionary service allowing pets to receive the medical care they need in their own homes. It's no longer just humans who can benefit from expert medical care at home when it's needed. Carla is my second...
Using case studies to raise the profile of your pet business with Jenna Sloan
If you’re looking to raise the profile of your pet business one really easy way is to put yourself forward as a case study. Case studies share their real life experiences of all kinds of things, from setting up a business in lockdown to having a pet that weighs more...
How to create content for your pet business when you’re not a confident writer
When you start a business of your own, writing about what it is that you do or the product you create can be overwhelming. You might worry that you sound bossy, or that you’re boasting, or bigging yourself up too much. Yet we have to consistently create content for...
How pet businesses are adapting to COVID with Rivka from Puppy Post
When Rivka Abecasis found a helpless puppy in an abandoned car it changed her life forever. Tiny JoeJoe was only weeks old and had been left in the vehicle that had been involved in an accident. At the time, Rivka was working in a corporate job for an insurance firm,...
How to get your pet business found on Google with Rosie Robinson
When you Google your business name, what do you see? Do you show up in lots of places and do you think you’re ranking for the search terms your ideal customers are putting into a search engine? If working on your business is something you’re planning on doing for the...
How to use Awareness Days to promote your pet business
Have you ever seen posts on social media about Awareness Days and National Days and thought you might like to create the same? There are days to mark all kinds of different things from fun days such as Dress Up Your Pet Day to more serious ones such as Breast Cancer...
Honest review of Janet Murray’s Build Your Online Audience Programme
Are you thinking of joining Janet Murray’s Build Your Online Audience membership programme? Would you like to learn how to get more eyes on your business on social media platforms and online? Perhaps you’re thinking of launching a blog or podcast or YouTube channel...
How Karen Maher went from Fashion PR to Dog Trainer
Have you found your way into the pet industry as a second, third or fourth career? Did you once dream of escaping your old job to follow your passion? Karen Maher, a dog trainer and behaviourist and founder of Maher and Hound, felt the same. After 20 years working in...
How to find stories in your pet business
If you’re thinking of raising awareness of your pet business in the media then the first thing you need is a story. Often, when people pitch to the media, the mistake they make is assuming reporters will want to write about them. Sadly, reporters aren’t able to write...
Taking the pain out of content planning with Janet Murray
How do you feel about content planning? Do you love it? Or find it overwhelming, like feeding a beast that is permanently hungry? If you’re in the latter group then you will love this episode with Janet Murray, a content marketing expert. Janet - aka the Content Queen...
The impact of Coronavirus on pet businesses with the Pet Industry Federation
Nigel and Alexandra Baker from the Pet Industry Federation share how pet businesses have adapted and thrived post lockdown. They talk about the steps they put in place to try to protect people’s livelihoods in the early stages of lockdown when the world was turned on...
What to do if your pitch or press release gets ignored
Are you thinking about pitching to a journalist but worry about being rejected? One of the hardest parts about putting yourself out there is the fear that you will be ignored. You might think that you have a brilliant story idea but when you pitch it, you’re met with...
How PR turned Petpreneur Julie Maxted landed 12 pieces of coverage
When Julie Maxted launched her Dog G8 product last year she knew that in order for it to be successful she needed media coverage. Aged 17, she'd worked in London for a PR agency, so she already knew about the importance of having publicity. But having been out of the...
How to win press coverage from Facebook groups with Jill Foster
Finding case studies for journalists is an ever evolving process. Before social media, reporters would use their physical contacts book - a book filled with phone numbers and details of people who could help with their story. But it’s all changed thanks to platforms...
Five places to pitch stories for your pet service business
Would you love to get media coverage for your pet service business but feel unsure where to start? If you're a service provider like a dog walker, groomer, trainer or pet sitter, then it's vital people who live nearby know about what it is that you have to offer....
Should I contact a journalist who has already written about my area of expertise or product?
What if you’re working on a story idea or press release and you do a quick Google search and - no! Someone has just done the same story. All your hard work has gone down the pan. Or has it? Should you contact a journalist who has just written the story you want to...
27 ideas to help you promote your pet business
Do you ever struggled to come up with ideas to promote your pet business? With so many plates spinning, plus doing your actual job of caring for animals or making products for them, talking about what you do can be the last thing on the list. But consistently sharing...
Suzanne Gould – from shy dog walker to trainer to the stars!
When Suzanne Gould set up her dog walking company in 2017, she knew being visible would mean more clients. She started out with a Facebook page, then focused more on marketing and writing her own content. First came newsletters, then e mails, then blogs, and in 2019,...
What’s the difference between a pitch and a press release?
When I speak to business owners who are looking to get publicity for their business they usually start by asking about press releases. And that is the case whether it’s a pet business or any kind of business. Over the last few months I’ve worked with an accountant,...
Make your pet business stand out on social media with Helen Motteram
Getting more engagement on social media is one of the top things people say they want to achieve in their pet businesses. The more people we can reach online, the better, and standing out on social media can lead to publicity opportunities. Helen Motteram is a dog...
How to make the most out of being featured in a competition
Taking part in media competitions and giveaways can help you raise the profile of your pet business. It can make thousands and potentially millions of people who didn’t know your brand aware of what it is you do. Competitions regularly appear in newspapers, magazines,...
Using photography to create a buzz around your pet business with Kerry Jordan
Who doesn't love looking at adorable animal photos? Big or small, old or young, a fabulous animal photo is always scroll stopping! Later this month, on July 26th, it's National Dog Photography Day, and founder Kerry Jordan plans to flood the internet with dog photos....
How early do I need to contact journalists with my story?
Are you thinking of pitching a story around your pet business or products and not sure how soon you should get in touch? This month is Christmas in July, an annual event where brands large and small showcase their Christmas offerings. It’s a reminder that if you're...
How Kim O’Donnell went from ‘invisible’ to global pet business
This time a year ago, Kim O’Donnell, founder of Leo, Charley and Me pet accessories, wanted to learn to get visible. She had a business making pretty collars and products for pet owners inspired by her rescue Cocker Spaniel Charley. But having spent her career working...
Why blogging can help your pet business
Does your pet business website have a blog section? Have you thought about writing one but never quite got round to it? Or maybe you’ve started one and life got in the way. You’ve heard about the benefits when it comes to SEO and people being about to discover your...
Getting started with FOMO creation with May King Tsang
Meet the UK’s one and only FOMO creator May King Tsang. She has been creating FOMO for business owners at events all over the world and says she believes FOMO is bridging the gap between social media and PR. As a pet business owner, learning new ways to reach people...
How to write a press release for your pet business
Are you thinking of pitching a story about your pet business to the media and need to write a press release? A press release is simply a document written in a certain format that means it contains all the vital information the journalist needs to write an article. In...
Facebook Ads for pet businesses made easy with Jo Francis
Have you heard about amazing things people have achieved through Facebook ads but ended up frustrated when you’ve tried it for yourself? Whether you have a pet product or service business, no doubt there’s been a time where you’ve attempted setting up an ad and got...