Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast with Dominic Hodgson

Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast with Dominic Hodgson


Ep. 33 – The Leadership Edge: How to Successfully Lead Your Pet Care Team

September 11, 2024

Is your pet care business struggling with team management and leadership?


Do you feel overwhelmed by communication challenges within your facility?


Are you looking for ways to improve your leadership skills and grow your business with confidence?


Then you’re in the right place! In this episode, Dom Hodgson sits down with leadership consultant Phillip Paris, who shares expert, actionable advice on how to tackle the common leadership challenges faced by pet care business owners. From effective communication to staff management, Phillip reveals practical tips to help you build a more efficient, empowered team.


There’s also the latest instalment of Dog News, (or should we say “Rodent” News?) as well as a look at the amazing speakers who are set to appear at the upcoming Hershey Expo…


Tune in to hear about:



  • Policework to Petcare: How Phillip transitioned from law enforcement to the pet industry, starting a dog training business and later opening his own facility
  • Leadership Strategies That Work: Learn actionable tips for improving communication, delegation, and accountability in your team.
  • The Accidental Consultant: How Phil got into consulting by mistake after sharing some ideas on social media
  • A Real-Life Success Story: Hear how Phillip’s clients have transformed their businesses with his pet care focused leadership techniques.
  • Specializing for Success: Discover how finding a niche in your market can simplify your marketing and drive more clients to your facility.
  • Leadership Revolution: Learn about Phil’s leadership development program and how it can help you become a better leader.
  • Who’s Who in Hershey: Dom reveals some of the expert speakers who’ll be strutting their stuff at the Expo.

Huge thanks to our listeners for tuning in! You can learn more about Phillip’s consulting services and his Leadership Revolution program by visiting yourpetbusiness.com.


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Episode Highlights:
[01:55] – Rat News! A look at Blackpool’s newest pet boarding house—just for rats!
[03:49] – How niching down your services can simplify your marketing and help you stand out.
[07:14] – Phillip Paris shares his background and how he became a leadership coach in the pet care industry.
[14:42] – Common leadership struggles in the pet care industry—and how to overcome them.
[16:50] – The key elements of Phillip’s Leadership Revolution program and how it can transform your business.
[20:40] – A look at the varying communication methods between younger and older members of your staff
[25:40] – How to manage the ups and downs and deal with workplace drama effectively.
[31:04] – Leadership is about action: How Phillip’s one-on-one training can help business owners.
[34:50] – Hear who’ll be speaking at the upcoming Hershey expo and how you can secure your place.


Tune in to this episode to learn how mastering leadership can revolutionize your pet care business and boost your team’s performance!