Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in pet care but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Carrie Eastwood, owner of Love Your Pet, located in Kemptville, ON, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a locally owned and operated pet store with live animals. Why drive farther when you can get everything you need for all your pets right here in Kemptville.
Tell us about yourself
A love for all animals, big and small, drew me to the pet industry, but having the chance to work for Fromm Family Pet Foods allowed me to learn more about nutrition. Offering high-quality products that make a difference in the health of our furry and scaly family members is why I do what I do.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Achieving my goal of doubling sales within five years has felt amazing.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
For me, the hardest thing that comes with being a business owner has been learning to respond to constant change.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Be sure this is what you want to do with your life, on the weekend, in the evenings, on holidays.
- Seek out the advice of others who have come before you.
- Don't get discouraged. Celebrate your small successes as you grow.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://loveyourpetkemptville.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourpetkemptville/
If you like what you've read here and have your own story as a solopreneur that you'd like to share, then email community@subkit.com; we'd love to feature your journey on these pages.
Feel inspired to start, run or grow your own subscription business? Check out subkit.com and learn how you can turn "one day" into day one.