Digging Into the Pet Industry™
Welcome to Digging Into the Pet Industry™ Podcast helping you navigate and learn about the $150+ Billion Dollar Pet Industry! Brought to you by American Pet Professionals® (APP) – the only organization that caters to all pet professionals – helping pet entrepreneurs unite and grow their businesses since 2009. This is the podcast where we dig in with Pet Entrepreneurs every week to know what works for their pet businesses and what can work for your business too. Tune in to hear ideas, know-how, simple step-by-step strategies, and even some thought-provoking marketing concepts that you can apply to your own business. Prepare to be inspired and take action to grow your pet business! Hosted by Nancy Hassel, the founder and President of American Pet Professionals® who has over 20 years in the industry and even more in media! Nancy has been speaking and educating pet professionals at industry events since 2008.
Digging Into the Pet Industry™
#84 Getting Ready for Pet Connect USA! - Digging Into the Pet Industry
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Featured Guest: Poppy Howard-Wall, Organizer of Pet Connect USA
About This Episode:
In this episode of Digging Into the Pet Industry, we’re thrilled to chat with Poppy Howard-Wall about the upcoming Pet Connect USA Summit, taking place in Los Angeles from December 3-5, 2024. Since its inception in 2018, this event has been a driving force behind connecting the global pet care ecosystem, fostering innovation, and promoting investment in the industry.
Episode Highlights:
• Discover the mission behind Pet Connect USA and its role in uniting key players in the pet care industry.
• Insights into the event’s dynamic mix of participants, including startups, investors, accelerators, multinational companies, veterinarians, retailers, tech innovators, AI specialists, insurance providers, telehealth experts, and more.
• A sneak peek into what’s new for the 2024 summit and what attendees can look forward to.
Call to Action:
Tune in to learn why Pet Connect USA is a must-attend event for anyone in the pet industry and how it continues to shape the future of pet care on a global scale.
Learn More:
Visit the Pet Connect USA Summit website for event details and registration:
Don’t miss this conversation with Poppy Howard-Wall and get inspired to connect, innovate, and grow in the pet industry!
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