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Pet Marketing Unleashed Podcast

Pet Marketing Unleashed Podcast

Written by: Mikaela Vargas of Pet Marketing Unleashed
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Your Ultimate Guide to Growing a Thriving Pet Business—Stress-Free


Welcome to The Pet Marketing Unleashed Podcast, the go-to resource for petpreneurs (AKA pet business owners) who want to scale their service-based pet businesses without the overwhelm. Whether you're a dog walker, pet sitter, dog trainer, pet photographer, dog daycare owner, or any other pet care professional, this podcast is packed with actionable marketing, branding, and website strategies tailored to your unique needs.


Hosted by Mikaela Vargas, designer and educator for pet businesses, each episode dives into practical tips for streamlining your online presence, boosting client onboarding, implementing SEO strategies, enhancing your branding, and avoiding burnout—even while you’re out walking dogs or managing your busy schedule. Expect a mix of solo episodes and guest interviews that dig deep into what it takes to build a successful, sustainable, and stress-free pet business.


So, pop in those earbuds, grab your favorite treat (or three!), and join Mikaela as she shares how to grow your fulfilling pet care business—one walk, sit, or coffee break at a time!


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Episodes
  • 35: How Authentic Photos Help Pet Businesses Build Trust and Attract More Clients in an AI World with Pet Photographer, Sarah DeRemer
    Feb 3 2026

    Building trust online starts with authentic, emotion-driven visuals. Pet photographer and commercial brand photographer Sarah DeRemer shares how pet businesses can elevate their marketing through powerful photography, behind-the-scenes content, and visuals that tell a real story, whether you're shooting on your iPhone or hiring a pro. If you want your photos actually to convert and feel more like you, this episode is for you.


    🔍 You’ll learn:

    • Why authentic, real-life visuals are crucial for building trust in the pet industry
    • The role of behind-the-scenes content in connecting with clients
    • Why word-of-mouth + real relationships beat any algorithm
    • How to show pets and humans authentically, safely, and strategically
    • What types of images actually convert pet-parent clients


    👉Get the full episode blog/show notes at www.petmarketingunleashed.com/35


    🛠️ Here’s how we can help pet business owners get found and booked while you’re away from your desk or out with the dogs:

    🎓Free Website Onboarding Masterclass

    💻Pet Business Website Templates

    📈 SEO Course

    💡Custom Brand, Copy, and Website Design Services


    🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode

    • Check Sarah’s Website
    • Follow Sarah on Instagram
    • Connect with us on Instagram
    • Pet Marketing Unleashed website
    • Pet Marketing Unleashed branding services

    Send us a text

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    44 mins
  • 34: How to Upgrade Your Pet Business Website Copy and Turn Visitors into Clients with Andrea Danelak
    Jan 20 2026

    🎧 Quick Recap
    Think design is the only thing that matters on your website? Wrong (and yes, we say that as website designers!). Your words are doing just as much heavy lifting, if not more. Discover why your website copy might be costing you bookings and how to write words that actually convert visitors into clients.


    🔍 You'll learn:

    • The biggest copywriting mistake pet business owners make
    • Why "click here" buttons are hurting your accessibility AND conversions
    • How to know if you need professional copywriting or if you can DIY it
    • The truth about AI-generated copy and why Google can spot it a mile away
    • The em-dash controversy that's breaking copywriters' hearts
    • Quick wins you can implement today to make your copy stronger


    👉Get the full episode blog/show notes at www.petmarketingunleashed.com/34

    🎉 Ready to get copy that converts? If your site isn't turning visitors into clients or you're stuck staring at a blank Google Doc, our Copywriting Days with Andrea are just the bomb dot com! Get strategic, personality-packed website copy in one focused day at petmarketingunleashed.com/copywriting!


    🛠️ Here’s how we can help pet business owners get found and booked while you’re away from your desk or out with the dogs:

    🎓Free Website Onboarding Masterclass

    💻Pet Business Website Templates

    📈 SEO Course

    💡Custom Brand, Copy, and Website Design Services


    🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode


    • Check the Miracle Morning book
    • Book a Copywriting Day with Andrea
    • Contact us for Brand Messaging Guides & Copywriting Services
    • Connect with us on Instagram
    • Pet Marketing Unleashed website




    Send us a text

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    42 mins
  • 33: Quick Wins to Refresh Your Pet Business Website for 2026 (with a New Bonus Tip!)
    Jan 6 2026

    🎧 Quick Recap

    This episode is a recast of our popular website refresh episode, now updated for 2026! Learn simple, impactful pet business website updates that build trust, improve conversions, and set your business up for success, plus a brand new bonus tip on accessibility.


    👉Get the full episode blog/show notes at www.petmarketingunleashed.com/33


    🎉Ready to refresh your website for 2026? Start with the quick wins. Update your copyright year, check for broken links, and refresh those CTAs. Need help with copy or branding? Book a VIP day and mention PMUPODCAST for 10% off at petmarketingunleashed.com/contact!


    🛠️ Here’s how we can help pet business owners get found and booked while you’re away from your desk or out with the dogs:

    🎓Free Website Onboarding Masterclass

    💻Pet Business Website Templates

    📈 SEO Course

    💡Custom Brand, Copy, and Website Design Services


    🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode

    • Free Broken Link Checker
    • Review the deets about our Copywriting Days
    • Book Your Branding VIP Day (mention PMUPODCAST for 10% off)
    • Connect with us on Instagram
    • Pet Marketing Unleashed website

    Send us a text

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    20 mins
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