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The Dog Pro Business Tour
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| WHAT IS IT? |
| A national tour of weekend seminars on how to run a successful dog business, taught by the industry’s leading business consultants. |
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15 locations in 9 states |
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Saturday and Sunday |
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| WHO’S IT FOR? |
Dog pros: Trainers, walkers, sitters, vet techs, day care operators, boarding facility operators, groomers.
Dog lovers: Anyone who dreams of working with dogs for a living. |
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| THE SEMINARS COVER… |
legal requirements | liability protection | setting & adjusting rates | how to best package services | making sales without anxiety | writing effective policies | handling phone screening and intake | client interviews | going full time | expanding a successful business | hiring employees vs. independent contractors | affordable marketing plans for dog pros | powerful time management strategies | and more. |
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| WHY SIGN UP? |
To succeed. Build or further develop a thriving dog business. The dog care industry is one of the fastest growing in the country. There are 74 million pet dogs in America—a number that gets bigger every year.
To get started. Turn your dream of working with dogs for a living into a reality. Do it gradually or all at once, depending on your situation and comfort level. We’ll show you how. |
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To grow. Get ideas and practical advice on how to take your existing business to the next level. Overhaul your business plan, evaluate your rates and policies, discover new sources of revenue, and make the most of your top-selling services.
To survive—and thrive. The best response to a difficult economy is an active one. We’ll give you strategies for cost-trimming and affordable marketing. Use the downturn as motivation to improve every aspect of your business and you’ll come out stronger on the other side. |
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WHAT THE GRADS SAY:
“This seminar was absolutely fantastic. If you ever get a chance to attend a dogTEC seminar I highly recommend it! I walked away confident about what to do and excited to go home and put my new information to use.” –Sheri Church (review in SVBT Behavior Perspective)
“Your presentation was extremely helpful and enjoyable. You gave me hope that I can compete in a busy marketplace and make a good living.” –Allison Hartlage
“Thank you for your seminar out here in the Northeast. It gave me just the push I needed. My clients are very happy with the changes I’ve made, and I’m actually enjoying my career again. A new and better direction—how exciting! Thank you for all your advice and I hope you visit us again someday.” –Jill Haley Rose
“You are truly an inspirational entrepreneur, I’m so glad I attended your seminar! I’m now confident I’m on the right track to creating an amazing pet-related business. I can’t wait to put the tools to use you provided me with, the time management tools especially. You have opened my eyes about my potential as a business owner.” –Linzy Trueblood
“I attended your Dog Pro business seminar in Los Angeles a couple weeks ago and it was absolutely fantastic! Your presentation was top-notch, both interesting and informative. I am so grateful such a resource exists. I honestly wouldn’t have the courage to start a dog walking business, especially in this economy, if not for dogTEC.” –Katie Hall |
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BUSINESS SUCCESS IS COMING YOUR WAY
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WHO’S TEACHING?
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THE TOUR SCHEDULE
| Feb 8 |
Los Angeles. CA |
| Feb 14-15 |
San Diego, CA |
| Feb 21-22 |
Phoenix, AZ |
| Feb 21-22 |
Arlington, VA |
| Feb 28- Mar 1 |
Chico, CA |
| Mar 14-15 |
San Francisco, CA* |
| Mar 28-29 |
Portland, OR |
| Mar 28-29 |
Orlando, FL |
| Apr 4-5 |
Seattle, WA |
| April 4-5 |
Tampa, FL |
| April 19 |
Spokane, WA **NEW DATE** |
| Apr 25-26 |
Dayton, OH |
| May 16-17 |
Richmond, VA |
| May 30-31 |
Charlotte, NC |
| Nov 7-8 |
Des Moines, IA |
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| * – Special dog-dog focus |
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Space is limited, so sign up early to
ensure your spot and avoid
late registration fees!
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