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#06 – Why You Need to Build Quality Relationships with Your Buyers

#06 – Why You Need to Build Quality Relationships with Your Buyers

by Julie Swan | Jun 24, 2021 | People Management

Want to Get the “25 Things to Say to Build Buyer Relationships” Cheatsheet? Jump to Show Notes I remember when I was super new at breeding, I was terrible at testing temperament and aligning that with my buyers. I just didn’t understand it, didn’t know there could be...
#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...
#01 – Why The World Needs More Honest Dog Breeders

#01 – Why The World Needs More Honest Dog Breeders

by Julie Swan | Jun 15, 2021 | Business Management, People Management

Jump to Show Notes I’m sure you’ve seen the #adoptdontshop hashtag. Maybe you’ve discussed your desire to breed with some friends and they gave you a look that suggested you were about to take a job on the black market. There is no denying that there are a lot of dogs...
#02 – The Difference Between Honest Dog Breeders, Backyard Breeders, & Puppy Mills

#02 – The Difference Between Honest Dog Breeders, Backyard Breeders, & Puppy Mills

by Julie Swan | Jun 15, 2021 | Business Management, People Management

Jump to Show Notes When I first started breeding people sometimes asked if I was a backyard breeder my response was always, “I breed exclusively in my front yard.” which was usually followed by a laugh—although sometimes it was that awkward blank stare. Let me first...
#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...
#04 – Where the Adopt-Don’t-Shop Movement Has it Wrong

#04 – Where the Adopt-Don’t-Shop Movement Has it Wrong

by Julie Swan | Jun 15, 2021 | People Management

Jump to Show Notes I was lonely and I wanted a dog to fix that. Detroit has an incredible adoption event at the Detroit Zoo just as the summer is kicking off and I made up my mind. I was getting a dog. My man had left for Afghanistan and I was needy, clingy, and this...
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#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...

12 Days of Breeders – 12 – Dakotah and Hunter of Bear Paw Ranch

The 12 Days of Breeders is a series of interviews conducted with members of the Dog Breeder Society who are doing innovative, creative, and inspiring things in their dog breeding business.  In each of these interviews we cover challenges each breeder has encountered,...

12 Days of Breeders – 11 – Courtney Guthrie of Desert Canyon K9

The 12 Days of Breeders is a series of interviews conducted with members of the Dog Breeder Society who are doing innovative, creative, and inspiring things in their dog breeding business.  In each of these interviews we cover challenges each breeder has encountered,...

12 Days of Breeders – 10 – Shannon Dooley of Howlelujah Miniature Schnauzers

The 12 Days of Breeders is a series of interviews conducted with members of the Dog Breeder Society who are doing innovative, creative, and inspiring things in their dog breeding business.  In each of these interviews we cover challenges each breeder has encountered,...

12 Days of Breeders – 09 – Lory Mitchell of Star Studded Bulldogs

The 12 Days of Breeders is a series of interviews conducted with members of the Dog Breeder Society who are doing innovative, creative, and inspiring things in their dog breeding business.  In each of these interviews we cover challenges each breeder has encountered,...

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