Wear Wag Repeat Podcast

I'm so excited to share the Wear Wag Repeat Shop with you! I've been thinking about this concept since March and diligently working on it all Summer so it's with a lot of nervous excitement that I tell you it's NOW OPEN! Part of what I love to do is support other dog moms. That's why everything in my shop is handmade by dog moms and also why I recorded this episode in case it can help you pursue your dream of working alongside your dog. 

Learn how Asia Dabrowski grew her dog’s Instagram account and then used that community of dog moms to built a new account just for crazy dog moms like us! In just the last six months, she’s built up that account, launched a website and sold branded goods to her followers who now tag her in posts on a regular basis. We get into specifics on website platforms and shipping processes. If you’re dreaming of starting a dog related business, this episode will give you a push to get started!  

Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation used her experience running a local pet shop with multiple locations, a doggy day care, and other ventures to create an educational community for pet bosses. Did you know that of all the pet supplies purchases made each year, just 9% come from online sales? That means brick and mortar is big business in the pet industry. Show notes: http://wearwagrepeat.com/podcast-episode-23

Isa Zapata of Soulmates Collection is an inspiring artist and dog mom who was inspired by her love for her dogs to create a collection of wearable dog mom art. She talked to me about the journey to get where she is today, through many false starts and the long process it took to figure out how to make her dream a reality.  Show notes: http://wearwagrepeat.com/podcast-episode-22

In this episode I interview myself! My guests have told me that they'd like to get to know me better (I usually spend my recording time asking all the questions!). So listen to hear about how I got into dog mom blogging, the conferences that inspired me to pursue my creative passion, the one thing I wish I knew sooner and my plans for Wear Wag Repeat going forward!

Emily Lagasse adopted a dog while serving the Peace Corps in Africa, only to get home and realize that highly processed American dog food made her pup sick. One day she found a flyer for a dog food cooking class, and it’s fair to say that class changed her life! Listen to hear how she turned her home cooked recipes into a business now known as Fedwell Pet Food. Show notes: http://wearwagrepeat.com/podcast-episode-20

Jessica Williams, the owner of PetTalk Media, is a bit obsessive about online communication and social media. She uses her life-long passion for connecting with people to help pet-focused brands craft content that resonates with their target customer. Her passion stems from her award-winning blog You Did What With Your Wiener? a dog blog focused on climbing mountains, breaking stereotypes, and living the good life with her 2 Dachshunds. Show notes: http://wearwagrepeat.com/podcast-episode-19

Kristin Trudeau of Dog Love Repeat is a woman who started an online dog boutique that carries handmade artisan dog products may of which are made by women. She has formed unique partnerships that have allowed her to collaborate on exclusive prints, designs and treat flavors that you’ll only find in her shop.  In this episode we talk about how she discovers the artists she works with, identifying brand pillars and more! Show notes: http://wearwagrepeat.com/podcast-episode-18

Amy Kim of Chasing Monkey is an industrial designer who is reinventing the dog crate. Imagine having a safe, functional and pretty crate for your dog. She launched a Kickstarter campaign to get the PAWD crate off the ground. Chasing Monkey started as an Instagram account and turned into a company when Amy came up with the idea for this product while living in NYC.   Show notes: http://wearwagrepeat.com/podcast-episode-17

Dana Humphrey is a creative pet PR guru known as The Pet Lady. She's also a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology where she teaches in the pet product marketing and design department. Our conversation will get your wheels turning and you’ll be inspired to plan a buzz worthy event for your brand. This advice is good for companies large or small, whether you have a product or a non-profit. Dana's passion for pets extends beyond dogs, listen to hear about her pet frog Prince Charming!

Hannah Zulueta of Maggie Loves Orbit is sharing tips on growing your Instagram account. I’m talking to this marketing expert and Boston Terrier mom about how connecting online can grow your influence and your business. But there’s nothing like IRL friends, especially when it comes to your dogs! So, listen for her advice on starting a pack walk group in your city. Hannah took the leap of faith to start her own social media consultancy so that she could work from home and live a life that included her do

Natalie Williams of Grey Dog Photo Studio relocated from Denver, CO to London. She's talking about how her dog helped her adjust to life in a new city, sharing why you should try all your terrible marketing ideas to get to the good ones, and sharing dog photo editing tips to take you to the next level. Starting from scratch is no easy feat, but Natalie is determined to take London by storm with her pet photography and development of her own pet-centric content agency.

Jen Sotolongo of Long Haul Trekkers is talking about what it takes to travel internationally with your pup and how she, her partner and their dog Sora raised awareness for animal rescue in their travels. We'll also talk about writing for major publications like National Geographic.  From 2015 to 2017, Jen and her partner took their rescued Australian Shepherd on a bicycle tour across Europe and South America. For show notes: http://wearwagrepeat.com/podcast-episode-13

Get the details of how to create a dog accessories brand, from coming up with a concept and identifying your customer, to finding manufacturers and wholesale accounts. At a startup you have to wear many hats, find out how this entrepreneur handles it. Wolfpack NYC was founded by Australian native Hayley Whitfield and was fueled by her desire to create a beautiful winter coat for her mini-poodle Rosa. Hayley is currently based in NYC. For show notes: http://wearwagrepeat.com/podcast-episode-12

Jeannie North of Ripley & Rue is talking to us about the diverse background that lead her to create a dog accessories boutique. Hear how she scaled her business through outsourcing and online tools, plus meet her doodle pups who inspire it all! All products are handcrafted in the U.S. by the R + R team and other talented makers nationwide. For show notes: http://wearwagrepeat.com/podcast-episode-10