155: 5 Action Items To Take Your Pet Business From “Struggling” to “Thriving” in 2025

Want to know how your pet business compares to others in the industry? 🤔

Let's get data-driven thanks to Pets+ Magazine! 

In this episode, Candace looks at the results of the Pets+ 2024 Big Survey, where over 500 independent pet retailers and service providers shared their answers to 75 questions that help set benchmarks within the industry. Plus, you'll discover the eight key factors that separate "thrivers" from "strugglers" in today's pet industry! 

In this episode, you'll learn:

📈 The  performance metrics of successful pet businesses (and some will surprise you!)

📈  Important insights about marketing spend and its impact on your growth.

📈  Why financial literacy might matter more than creativity for business success.

📈  Simple strategies to boost your profit margins right now! 

📈  The operational differences between thriving and struggling pet businesses.

📈  Candace's actionable steps to improve your business in five critical areas based on these results. 

Whether you feel like you're currently thriving or struggling, this episode will give you an overview of where you might fall in relation to other pet businesses, help you set realistic goals for yourself, and know exactly where to start!  Don't miss Candace's expert analysis of what these results mean for your pet business in 2025 and beyond!

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