Podcast: The Art of Improvement with Neil Gill
Dogtopia’s CEO and President Neil Gill joined The Art of Improvement podcast to talk about the pandemic puppy boom, Dogtopia’s growth, why you need to send dogs to daycare, and more. “There’s a lot of need out there, particularly now with the puppy pandemic binge that we’ve seen happen, people are looking for services for …
For budding entrepreneurs who want to start a business, acquiring a franchise often has lower risk than starting a company from scratch, as franchises have the benefits of a stress-tested business model with ongoing training and support. However, a franchise is not a passive investment and there are no guarantees that signing up for a …
How much do you know about what it’s really like to own and operate a dog daycare franchise? Chances are you’re already familiar with the explosive growth of the pet care industry and may be curious about the potential to get involved in an exciting and rewarding opportunity. Still, a few common myths persist about …
Dogtopia’s CEO and President Neil Gill joined The Safari podcast to talk about building stronger relationships between pet parents and their dogs, the concept of the humanization of dogs, his vast experience in franchising, and more. “Our core demographic is the female millennial and she treats her fur baby like it’s a child, and so …
Millennials, the generation between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s, are typically distinguished by their high levels of education, digital fluency, and their desire to make a difference in the world through social change. Although their lives have endured two severe economic slowdowns, the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, millennials are not just a …
Dog daycare has become a slick, high-tech, full-service operation. A decade or so ago, pet parents were content to have someone reliable keeping an eye on their dog while they were at work. But it has since become so much more than that. These days, pet parents now want to watch webcams to see how …
Becoming a franchisee means buying into a business opportunity that comes with established brand recognition, tried and tested methods, and other helpful supports. Still, while some elements of starting a franchise business are ready to go right out of the box, that doesn’t always make the whole thing easy. Like any new business, launching a …
With the pandemic causing economic upheaval across a variety of industries, many franchise operators and investors are looking to diversify their portfolio. Consider pet care — a booming $100 billion industry that is expected to grow to $120 billion by 2023. Deemed an essential service, it has long been considered recession resistant and has now …
The Modrn Business podcast, hosted by Ryan Hicks, recently featured Dogtopia’s Partner & VP of Franchise Development, Alex Samios. He talked about what sets Dogtopia apart from other pet care franchises, saying, “I was talking to our Franchisee of the Year a couple of weeks ago and I said ‘John, what was it that was …
It’s been nearly a full year of economic doom and gloom related to the COVID-19 pandemic, a grueling slog of job losses, business closures, and rental vacancies. Add in the burden of public-health shutdowns and protocols, and it’s been bleak time for many small business owners. Amid such a depressing backdrop of bad news, it …
Whether you’re making your first foray into the world of franchise ownership, or it’s your latest in a long history of investments, there’s one essential step in the process you can’t afford to overlook: doing your research. A chunk of investigation and a touch of introspection are required before reaching an informed decision about a …
Franchising is an appealing option for many would-be entrepreneurs since it allows you to be your own boss without taking on the significant risk of starting a business from scratch. In addition to a well-known brand name, buying a franchise can help you avoid startup mistakes and failures thanks to a proven business model and …
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