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Your Ultimate Guide to Growing a Thriving Pet Business—Stress-Free
Welcome to The Pet Marketing Unleashed Podcast, the go-to resource for petpreneurs (AKA pet business owners) who want to scale their service-based pet businesses without the overwhelm. Whether you're a dog walker, pet sitter, dog trainer, pet photographer, dog daycare owner, or any other pet care professional, this podcast is packed with actionable marketing, branding, and website strategies tailored to your unique needs.
Hosted by Mikaela Vargas, designer and educator for pet businesses, each episode dives into practical tips for streamlining your online presence, boosting client onboarding, implementing SEO strategies, enhancing your branding, and avoiding burnout—even while you’re out walking dogs or managing your busy schedule. Expect a mix of solo episodes and guest interviews that dig deep into what it takes to build a successful, sustainable, and stress-free pet business.
So, pop in those earbuds, grab your favorite treat (or three!), and join Mikaela as she shares how to grow your fulfilling pet care business—one walk, sit, or coffee break at a time!
https://www.petmarketingunleashed.com
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43: Pressing Pause on the Podcast (For Now): What’s Next for PMU
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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42: Inside the New AI Module We Added to Our SEO Course for Pet Businesses
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May 19, 2026 |
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41: What We’re Paying Attention to with SEO & AI in The Pet Industry Right Now
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May 05, 2026 |
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40: Website Masterclass: Get Your Website Working for You to Onboard Dream Clients with Ease
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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39: Website Traffic Down? What Pet Business Owners Should Fix (and What You Can Probably Ignore)
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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38: The Real Answer to “How Do I Get a Website for My Pet Business?” (That Actually Brings in Clients)
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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37: 7 Ways to Make Your Pet Business Website Load Faster (and Keep Clients From Clicking Away)
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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36: How to Wow New Clients (and Save Hours) with a Pet Business Welcome Packet
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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35: How Authentic Photos Help Pet Businesses Build Trust and Attract More Clients in an AI World with Pet Photographer, Sarah DeRemer
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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34: How to Upgrade Your Pet Business Website Copy and Turn Visitors into Clients with Andrea Danelak
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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33: Quick Wins to Refresh Your Pet Business Website for 2026 (with a New Bonus Tip!)
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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32: How We Make Great, Strategic Branding Accessible for Pet Businesses
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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31: Still Love Your Logo? Here’s How to Update Your Pet Business Brand Without Starting Over with PMU Designer, Emily Van Til
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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30: Ditch the Testimonials Page: How to Make Reviews Work (and Sell) for Your Pet Business
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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29: Feeling Lost in Your Numbers? How to Simplify Pet Business Bookkeeping with Anne-Marie from Tiny Paws Bookkeeping
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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28: Your Guide to Forming Pet Business Partnerships
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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27: How to Prep Your Pet Business for Maternity Leave with Maris Sonnabend (Plus… Big News!)
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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26: Avoid the Spam Folder: Email Deliverability Tips and Email Marketing Strategies for Pet Businesses with Flodesk (Plus Holiday Prep Tips!)
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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25: Is Your Pet Business Website Guilty of These 5 Mistakes?
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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24: AI Didn’t Replace SEO, But It Did Change the Rules: Here’s How Pet Businesses Can Future-Proof Their Websites Now
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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23: What Local Pet Businesses Need to Know About Google Business Listings with Amy Toman of Pet Sitter SEO
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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22: Weird Times, Smart Moves: Creative Ways to Prep for Uncertainty
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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21: Stop Guessing: Track These Numbers to Grow Your Pet Business and Make Better Decisions with Corinne Moore
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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20: What to Do When Business Slows Down: 5 Smart Moves for Pet Biz Owners This Summer
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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19: Want More Time, Happier Clients, AND a Bigger Paycheck? Let’s Talk Automation Tips with Ines McNeil
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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18: How to Stop Wasting Time on Marketing That Doesn’t Work
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May 27, 2025 |
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17: Feeling Drained? Overcome Pet Industry Burnout and Compassion Fatigue with PSI President Beth Stultz-Hairston
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May 13, 2025 |
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16: How Community, Confidence, and a Brand and Website Refresh Helped Heidi Lewis-Pracko Get 90% of Client Inquiries from Google
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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15: 3 Must-Have Blog Posts Every Pet Business Owner Should Have on Their Website
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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14: The Future of Pet Care: Trends, Challenges, and Growth Tips from Collin of Pet Sitter Confessional
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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13: Debunking Wix Myths: The Truth About SEO, Functionality & Whether Wix Is Right for Your Pet Business
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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12: Building a Pet Business That Supports Your Dream Life with Kristin Morrison
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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11: The No-Stress SEO Audit: 3 Steps to Boost Your Pet Business Website Visibility
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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10: Overlooking Email? Unlock Creative Email Marketing Strategies for Pet Service Businesses with Tori Mistick
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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09: Tired of The Social Media Hustle? 6 Strategies to Grow Your Pet Business Without It
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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08: Stop Blending In! How to Create a Brand That Gets Noticed and Attracts Clients in the Pet Industry with PMU Brand Designer, Cagney
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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07: Quick Wins to Refresh Your Pet Biz Website for The New Year
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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06: Smart Hiring Strategies: How to Find and Retain the Right Pet Care Team with Doug the Dog Guy
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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05: Feel Like Your Website’s Invisible? 7 SEO Steps to Rank Higher on Google, Faster
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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04: Building Marketing Momentum: How to Niche, Market, and Thrive in the Pet Care Industry with Michelle Kline
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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02: Make Your Website Work for You: Quick Tips to Boost Conversions Today
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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03: Struggling to Build a Marketing Strategy? Here are 8 Easy Steps to Finally Get You Started
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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01: Meet Your Host & Quick Wins to Get Started
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Sep 12, 2024 |