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#70 – How to Downsize Your Breeding Program & Retain Your Bloodlines

#70 – How to Downsize Your Breeding Program & Retain Your Bloodlines

by Julie Swan | Aug 24, 2023 | Business Management, Dog & Puppy Management, People Management

Want to Get the Retaining Bloodlines when Downsizing Your Program Cheatsheet? Jump to Show Notes Is the thought of having a giant litter stressing you out? Normally these are exciting things, all those puppies, all those options for buyers to pick from, but it can...
#69 – Ethical Breeding & The Economy…how are they related and unrelated

#69 – Ethical Breeding & The Economy…how are they related and unrelated

by Julie Swan | Aug 17, 2023 | Business Management, Dog & Puppy Management, People Management

Want to Get the Price Adjustments Based on Supply & Demand Cheatsheet? Jump to Show Notes In the last episode we discussed the idea of pausing your breeding program, what that might mean, what is happening in the economy, not just in the dog breeding market, but...
#60 – What Makes an Honest Dog Breeder?

#60 – What Makes an Honest Dog Breeder?

by Julie Swan | Apr 20, 2023 | Business Management, Dog & Puppy Management, Facilities Management, People Management

Jump to Show Notes What makes an honest dog breeder? I wish I could tell you it was three females, two studs, you’d breed four litters with each female, retire her, health test your dogs, have a contract, and it would be perfect—but that wouldn’t be honest of me, it’s...
#57 – Can You Leave Your Dogs For a Family Emergency?

#57 – Can You Leave Your Dogs For a Family Emergency?

by Julie Swan | Mar 16, 2023 | Dog & Puppy Management, Facilities Management, People Management

Want to Get the Facilities Map Example Cheatsheet? Jump to Show Notes Recently I had one of the scariest days of my life. Bill called me and said he was driving himself to the Emergency Department because he had no idea what was happening, but he didn’t feel right,...
#56 – When Is It a Good Time to Add Guardian Homes?

#56 – When Is It a Good Time to Add Guardian Homes?

by Julie Swan | Jan 9, 2023 | Dog & Puppy Management

Want to Get the 4 Places to Find Guardian Homes Cheatsheet? Jump to Show Notes I get this question asked a LOT…everyone wants to use guardian homes because it seems like a great way to grow your program without having all the extra work that comes with managing more...
#I-8 – Matt Beisner, the Zen Dog & Dog Impossible – On Trainers and Dog Breeders & Genetic Coercion

#I-8 – Matt Beisner, the Zen Dog & Dog Impossible – On Trainers and Dog Breeders & Genetic Coercion

by Julie Swan | Dec 2, 2022 | Dog & Puppy Management, People Management

Jump to Show Notes We are so lucky to have Matt Beisner on today, from The Zen Dog & the show Dog: Impossible. We discuss a lot of topics where trainers and breeders collide, discussing the market, what people want and where the dog fits in. We discuss genetic...
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#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...

#106 – It’s a New Year and Dog Breeding is Changing. . .

Get the ChatGPT Prompts to Help You with Your Dog Breeding ProgramHappy New Year and congratulations! You survived the majority of the normalizing of the market. We’ve seen less-passionate breeders exit the market, some decide to retire, and, best of all, the normal...

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