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#19 – What You Need to Start Dog Breeding

#19 – What You Need to Start Dog Breeding

by Julie Swan | Sep 17, 2021 | Dog & Puppy Management, People Management

Jump to Show Notes In its simplest form, you need a pregnant female and nature will take its course. Isn’t that the beautiful thing about pregnancy? You can’t stop it, nor speed it up. I remember being pregnant with my daughter thinking will it ever end? But you can’t...
#18 – The 6 Criteria For Selecting Your Breeder Dogs

#18 – The 6 Criteria For Selecting Your Breeder Dogs

by Julie Swan | Sep 10, 2021 | Dog & Puppy Management

Jump to Show Notes Selecting Breeding Stock is the main component of shaping your program and it will make or break it. It is a large part of what sets successful breeders apart from not-so-successful breeders. Having a great Ideal Customer is important because it...
#13 – Should You Breed Back-to-Back

#13 – Should You Breed Back-to-Back

by Julie Swan | Aug 6, 2021 | Dog & Puppy Management, Facilities Management

Jump to Show Notes Should you breed back-to-back? Sometimes it feels like you have to be careful whispering that phrase out loud. The breeder police squad will come over and harass you for not caring about your dogs. But is that really the truth? Is breeding...
#11 – Are Titles Necessary for a Successful Breeding Program?

#11 – Are Titles Necessary for a Successful Breeding Program?

by Julie Swan | Jul 22, 2021 | Business Management, Dog & Puppy Management, People Management

Want to Get the “Impact Assessment of Titling Your Dogs” Quick Questionnaire? Jump to Show Notes I wish I had a dollar for every time a new breeder jumped into a Facebook Group and asked what they needed to do to start breeding. Invariably you’ll see multiple comments...
#07 – Should You Let Your Buyers Pick a Pup Based on Color?

#07 – Should You Let Your Buyers Pick a Pup Based on Color?

by Julie Swan | Jun 24, 2021 | Dog & Puppy Management, People Management

Jump to Show Notes A new buyer calls, interested in getting a puppy, and so you ask, “what are you looking for in a dog?” And instead of describing the lifestyle they lead and want to incorporate a dog into, they spout off a certain color, then, sometimes it gets...
#03 – The Single Biggest Mistake Most Breeders Make –and how to avoid it!

#03 – The Single Biggest Mistake Most Breeders Make –and how to avoid it!

by Julie Swan | Jun 15, 2021 | Dog & Puppy Management, People Management

Want to Get the Designing Your Ideal Dog Buyer Cheatsheet? Jump to Show Notes The number one reason that people have issues with their dog is because the dog is misaligned with the lifestyle that it has to live in. How do we fix that? Well, what if instead of trying...
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  • #112 – Q&A – Puppy Applications, Delayed Pickups, Deposits, More than One Breed, and Turning Down Red Flag Buyers
  • #111 – Markeing Money Leaks in Your Dog Breeding Business
  • #110 – Why Outsourcing Isn’t Guaranteed to Save Your Breeding Program
  • #109 – Is Your Dog Breeding Business Leaking Money?
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#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...

Time Management Mini Series #3 – NJ Shelsby on Efficiency, Task Management, and AI Tools

As a dog breeder, you wear a million hats. Add in all the things outside of dog breeding that you need to take care of each day, and it can feel like you’re fighting a no-win battle with your to-do list. That’s why I pulled together amazing Time Management experts to...

Time Management Mini Series #2 – Lara Marek – Using Hypnosis to Gain Success Subconsciously

As a dog breeder, you wear a million hats. Add in all the things outside of dog breeding that you need to take care of each day, and it can feel like you’re fighting a no-win battle with your to-do list. That’s why I pulled together amazing Time Management experts to...

Time Management Mini-Series #1 – Danielle McGeough – Identifying Your Priorities & Using the RISE Method to Get More Done

As a dog breeder, you wear a million hats. Add in all the things outside of dog breeding that you need to take care of each day, and it can feel like you’re fighting a no-win battle with your to-do list. That’s why I pulled together amazing Time Management experts to...

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