In this episode, I’m talking with Deanna Seymour, a branding and content strategy expert. Although she’s not directly in the pet industry, I’m excited to feature experts from beyond the pet world who can provide us with valuable and actionable advice!

We discuss how to build a community without relying 100% on social media. If you’re not a fan of social media platforms or if you’re not seeing results (like new clients and revenue), there are other ways to foster community and grow your pet business.

For starters, Deanna has been organizing virtual networking events with co-hosts to connect with new people and establish community. She also sends out emails to her list every Thursday. In her weekly emails, Deanna follows a formula that involves starting with a personal story then tying it into her business.

When you listen to this episode, you’ll learn Deanna's tips on generating your own stories and incorporating them into your business content strategy. One of her favorite ways to transition from storytelling to selling in email is with a fun GIF. They’re funny and establish a friendly relationship with your email list.

I initially met Deanna through her GIF making course. Use code WEARWAGREPEAT to GIF it Up for just $25!

It might only be May 1st, but I’m getting on people’s calendars for October and November! People are less responsive and more booked up than usual, so consider this your sign to plan ahead! 

Here’s what you can expect from me this May:

• Guest Expert episode with content strategist Deanna Seymour (May 8)

• Wear Wag Repeat Society: Optimise your Welcome Sequence to SELL on autopilot

• Course Creator Mastermind: Lessons are being recorded and sales pages are being created for the June 12th course launch! 

• Late-May Release: A new “done-for-you” email marketing service

• Personal update: I’m going on vacation to Italy!

Join my email list to stay in the loop on everything 🐾

The Short Leash is my monthly short episode designed to reel you back in to focus on one action that can make an impact in your pet industry business. 

• Repurpose one of your welcome sequence emails as an email blast to your whole list of pet lovers
• Repurpose a"Secret Sauce" or "Brand Story" email from your welcome sequence as a "Reintroduce Myself" post on your pet brand's social media. 

Work smarter not harder and re-use the great emails you've already written! Chances are there's a big part of your audience who hasn't seen them yet. Those who have will be reminded why they love you and the work you do in the pet industry :) 

Get ConvertKit to grow an email list that works for you. 

Need extra help? Book a 1:1 Strategy Session where I can help you with anything you need to grow your pet business online. 

 

In this solo episode, I take a step back in 2 ways! One step back in strategy and also a step back in time... you'll see what I mean!

If you haven't started an email list yet, the best time to start one is TODAY. First, you need an email service provider. 

My favorite ESP is ConvertKit (that's my affiliate link). 

Next, I'm sharing 6 of my favorite podcast episodes from the archives that touch on email marketing. There's an episode for you no matter where you are in your email marketing journey!

GET ON MY EMAIL LIST! 

On this episode, I’m talking with Kerrie Fitzgerald of Ecommerce Society. I’ve known Kerrie for years and I love a chance to get on the line with her and talk about digital marketing. 

Today’s conversation is full of actionable advice. Kerrie explains the five emails that you need to send to new subscribers when they join your email list. 

These five emails are written in advance and scheduled as part of an automated email welcome sequence. In my pet business, I use ConvertKit to manage my email marketing, including my email welcome sequence.

What I love about Kerrie’s strategy that I’m about to share is that she explains the reason behind all five emails. And overall, they’re designed to make sales. 

Your welcome sequence is when new subscribers are the MOST interested in you and your business. So you need to take advantage of that and make it easy for them to get what they came to you for. 

This episode is part of my Q2 Email Marketing theme. Stay tuned for more expert interviews with actionable advice and solo episodes that will help you reach more pet lovers who need you in their lives! 

Hear what's happening for petpreneurs this April in Wear Wag Repeat:

• Kicked off the quarter with K9 in 90 goal planning workshop
• Course Creator Mastermind is underway!
• Wear Wag Repeat Society now OPEN with Q2 Email Marketing theme
• April Podcast Guest: Kerrie Fitzgerld on setting up email automations, email funnel creation, creating customer superfans
• April Solo episodes: Email list growth sprints vs. marathons, The Short Leash
• Personal update: I'm wapping up my first semester as a University Professor, working on my Italian lessons for a vacation to Italy in May

Join Wear Wag Repeat Society: Enrollment is open April 1-7 🐾

The Short Leash is my monthly short episode designed to reel you back in to focus on one action that can make an impact in your pet industry business. 

• Sign up for the FREE K9 in 90 Workshop on April 1: https://wearwagrepeat.com/k9in90/ 
• Get the accountability you need to reach your goals for the next 90 days in Wear Wag Repeat Society. Enrollment open April 1- 7. Get on the waitlist here: https://wearwagrepeat.com/society/ 

 In the pet hospitality industry? Check out The Dog Guru's Business Bootcamp Workshop happening live in Denver, Colorado April 10 + 11. 

What does financial freedom mean to you? Is it the same as financial independence? In this solo episode, Tori shares:

• How to define these terms
• Stats about women's financial independence
• How she defines values-based financial independence 
• 4 steps you can take to create more financial independence in your pet business and your life. 

This is part of the Q1 Money theme in Wear Wag Repeat. Check out expert interviews and solo episodes here on the podcast and for Wear Wag Repeat Society members, there are valuable guest expert lessons on Profit Mapping, Profit First Accounting and How to Create a Give Back Program in your Pet Business. 

Not a member yet? Get on the waitlist for Q2 at wearwagrepeat.com/society

In the pet hospitality industry? Check out The Dog Guru's Business Bootcamp Workshop happening live in Denver, Colorado April 10 + 11. 

Did you ever think that you could raise $10,000 or even $20,000 for a local animal rescue?

My guest on this episode, Jessica Wasik of Bark and Gold Photography, has helped dozens of photographers create calendar contests that raise money for pets in need while also marketing their businesses.

Topics Discussed: 

1. Tori and Jessica discuss creating charitable pet calendar contests for animal rescue fundraising.

2. Jessica shares her successful methods of running pet photography fundraisers.

3. The importance of setting big fundraising goals and knowing your numbers is emphasized.

4. Tori encourages pet business owners to consider creating online courses for additional revenue.

5. The mutual benefits of charitable marketing and community partnerships are highlighted for pet businesses.

Links Mentioned:

The Dog Gurus Business Breakthrough Workshop 6 Question Quiz to Figure Out if You Should Create a Course

In this solo epsiode, I share what's happening this month in our Q1 MONEY theme, what steps you need to take after the Meta outage this week and I share a personal update. 

Topics Discussed:

• What's new in my life - lots of quilting and learning Italian!
• March Guest Expert Interview with Jessica Wasik of Bark & Gold Photographs drops March 13th
• Wear Wag Repeat Society March guest expert is Orazie Cook of Praline's Backyard Foundation. She will teach us about maximizing the impact we make with non-profits and rescues (even with limited resources)
• Return of the Course Creator Mastermind! Create your first online course and launch it to my audience of 40,000+ pet lovers!

The Short Leash is my monthly 10-minute or less episode designed to reel you back in to focus on one action that can make an impact in your pet industry business. 

Check out my Top 3 Money Books: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz  We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers  Buy the Change You Want to See by Jane Mosbacker Morris

Check out these books and share YOUR favorite money books with us. Tag me on your Instagram stories @wearwagrepeat and I will re-share with our community.