In this episode of The InNOLEvation® Mindset, Mark McNees welcomes top dog entrepreneur Hunter Sharp to yap about his journey co-founding DogConnectors. Hunter shares the origin story of his startup as a young pup at JMC, where he first had the idea to connect Instagram influencers with dog treats and toy companies.
He discusses the early days when DogConnectors was still teething and struggling with growth and scale issues. Hunter reflects on pivoting from helping social media dogs to more direct forms of marketing and lessons learned in delegating tasks to his pack and managing his time between naps.
Despite obstacles and a few proverbial mail carriers along the way, DogConnectors has proven to be the best in show. He still has his eye on expanding his territory in the future, especially in supplements to keep his startup lean and healthy.
This tail-wagging discussion offers insightful bones for young pup entrepreneurs and startups, straight from a doggone entrepreneur who knows the joy and challenge of a dog-eat-dog industry. A must-listen for any entrepreneurs looking to get their paws wet in their own ventures!
00:06 Introduction and Guest Arrival
00:33 Discussion on the 7 Under 30 Event
01:54 Hunter's Journey at Jim Moran College
02:21 The Birth of DogConnectors
02:59 Understanding DogConnectors
03:13 The Evolution of DogConnectors
05:29 The Growth and Challenges of DogConnectors
06:21 The Pivot and Future Plans of Dog Connectors
08:38 Reflections on the Entrepreneurial Journey
16:36 The Importance of Time and Perseverance in Business
22:12 Conclusion and Farewell
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