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#32 – The Tension Between Breeders & Veterinarians –and what to do about it

#32 – The Tension Between Breeders & Veterinarians –and what to do about it

by Julie Swan | Feb 12, 2022 | Dog & Puppy Management

Jump to Show Notes A buyer once emailed me about her new puppy who had a bladder infection. She had completed one course of antibiotics, yet the very next day she again tested positive for an infection. Her vet told her that the dog would probably always have these...
#31 – Should You Own Your Own Studs?

#31 – Should You Own Your Own Studs?

by Julie Swan | Feb 4, 2022 | Business Management, Dog & Puppy Management

Jump to Show Notes The first goats I ever bought were a tiny little female doeling and a Nanny goat who was bred. I drove four hours to get these goats and thought I would put them in the back of my mid-size SUV. I had a water resistant liner in the back and thought...
#30 – 3 Criteria for Selecting Your Breed

#30 – 3 Criteria for Selecting Your Breed

by Julie Swan | Jan 27, 2022 | Business Management, Dog & Puppy Management

Want to Get the Criteria for Selecting Your Breed Focus Worksheet? Jump to Show Notes If I had to start breeding all over again, I would change some things. Looking back, I’m not so sure I would’ve chosen German Shorthairs as my breed. But that’s all history now. It’s...
#29 – What’s the Deal with Doodles?

#29 – What’s the Deal with Doodles?

by Julie Swan | Jan 20, 2022 | Business Management, Dog & Puppy Management

Jump to Show Notes Dogs are a lot like vehicles: they say something about you. If a guy buys a Rottweiler he’s showing he’s tough, strong, and not to be messed with, but Poodles…well…the stereotypical impression of Poodles is that they are high maintenance, have the...
#23 – Is An Aggressive or Sustainment Program Right For You?

#23 – Is An Aggressive or Sustainment Program Right For You?

by Julie Swan | Nov 10, 2021 | Business Management, Dog & Puppy Management

Jump to Show Notes Depending on your breeding goals, your initial or current breeding stock will either be very close to what you are trying to achieve in your breeding program, or they will be very far away from what you’re trying to achieve. When what you want is...
#22 – Why You Need to Build a Bloodline

#22 – Why You Need to Build a Bloodline

by Julie Swan | Oct 9, 2021 | Business Management, Dog & Puppy Management

Jump to Show Notes An English guy is driving with a Polish guy as his passenger, when he decides to pull over because he suspects that his turn signal may not be working. He asks the Polish guy if he doesn’t mind stepping out of the car to check the lights while he...
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#115 – Invest for the Future

Get the Getting Started with Cryptocurrency Cheat SheetShe said to me, “If I don’t sell at least 20 puppies per month, my business will collapse, I couldn’t afford it.” It was her opening sentence to the free strategy call she scheduled with me. It caught me off...

114 – Is Your Breeding Program Creating Your Future Or Just Getting You By?

Breeding is an emotional rollercoaster. You get excited for puppies to be born... then the pressure of selling them sets in. You get excited to match puppies with buyers… but then you have to figure out what to do with the one left over. You’re absolutely exhausted...

#113 – How Many Litters Should You Have?

Get the Breeding Dog & Litter Number Calculator I remember a few weeks ago I was sitting on the edge of my bed, feet resting on the bed frame. We have one of those wooden bed frames that has a 3” ledge at the foot, perfect for me to sit on the end of the bed and...

#112 – Q&A – Puppy Applications, Delayed Pickups, Deposits, More than One Breed, and Turning Down Red Flag Buyers

WHAT ARE THE BEST PRACTICES FOR HANDLING A DELAYED PUPPY PICKUP? It’s really great for us breeders when people are ready to pick up their puppy the day they’re ready to go! Last weekend, I was able to deliver 5 out of 6 puppies in one trip—it was magical. But then...

#111 – Markeing Money Leaks in Your Dog Breeding Business

Get on the Waitlist for Breeder Marketing MasteryAre you accidentally losing hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars on marketing? In this episode, we’re going to talk about the marketing money leaks that can drain your dog-breeding business, and what you can do instead...

#110 – Why Outsourcing Isn’t Guaranteed to Save Your Breeding Program

Get the Hiring Prep Cheat SheetWhat’s your biggest pain point right now? Is it cleaning puppy pens and adult pens? I swear there is always more poop to clean. Is it social media? Are you thinking to yourself, “Yes, I have been meaning to tackle that…”? Maybe it’s your...

#109 – Is Your Dog Breeding Business Leaking Money?

Get the Pricing Cheat SheetIn business, there are two ways to make profit: you have a good margin or you have volume. In dog breeding, it’s very hard to do volume. The more puppies you produce, the more systems you have to have, the more cost that creates, and quality...

#I-11 – Kerry Howell, Kerry Howell Photography – Getting Professional Looking Dog & Puppy Photos

Want to Get the "Hiring A Dog Photographer" & "Taking Dog & Puppy Photos" Cheatsheets?In this episode we are joined by Kerry Howell, a professional dog photographer. She shares some tips and tricks on better dog photography as well as when you should consider...

#108 – Fast, Easy & effective Social Media with Breeder Copy Hub

Get the Making Social Media Fast, Easy & Effective with Breeder Copy Hub MasterClassWe all know social media can be an important tool in helping us connect with puppy buyers. BUT, it takes time, energy, and can often be frustrating when it feels like nothing you...

#107 – Do More Puppies Mean More Profit?

Get the Know Your Numbers: Business Finance Planning MasterClassHave you ever had a litter born, raised, and then they go home and it was perfect? They all had great homes, you got the price you asked, and when that litter money was in your bank account, you thought...

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