Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in pet care but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Amy Ahn & Tina Assadpour, Founders of Paw Paw Patisserie, located in Miami, FL, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Paw Paw Patisserie is a luxury dog bakery based in Miami, FL. We create gorgeous artisanal cakes and treats for dogs with 100% organic ingredients and human-grade superfoods like wheatgrass, turmeric, and blue spirulina, just to name a few. All of our goodies are also free from sugar, wheat, and gluten, and we never use artificial additives of any kind. Our growing community of Dog Moms and Dog Dads love to treat their pups, and we are here to help them do just that with a healthy and deliciously designed selection of options. Everything we bake is made to order, so our clients always know they are getting the freshest possible baked goods for their pups.

And sure, we know some people say that treating dogs like a member of the family is silly, but to that, we say - "Let's take it up a few notches, bring out the doggie champagne and caviar!" We are all about leaning into our community of dog lovers and being the go-to for "Pawrents" who have no shame in giving their pups the very best lifestyle.

Tell us about yourself

We are focused on celebrating the dogs and giving their humans the very best experience because we understand that each order is a chance for us to help them strengthen their bond and create a new memory together. Dogs make life so much better, and we think they should be cherished every single day. So whether it's a Birthday, Gotcha' Day, or just a regular day at the park — we design beautiful cakes and artisanal treats with organic, whole ingredients and superfoods to help make your dog's day as special as they make yours. And of course, it's no surprise that the adorable dogs of Miami are our constant source of motivation. I mean, it's pretty hard to have a bad day when your clients are as fluffy and loving as ours. We adore spoiling dogs from the inside out and watching them enjoy our products. Their happiness truly brings us so much joy.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

We started this business from scratch, and although it's been less than a year since our launch, we are really proud of how far we have come in such a short time. We are so grateful for the warm responses and positive feedback we have received from our Miami community, and we cannot wait to show you what else we have in store for the coming years.

What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?

We wanted to create beautiful baked goods for dogs that prioritized using only healthy, simple ingredients and none of the artificial additives, chemical preservatives, or stabilizers you often find in dog foods. But because of this dedication, we also had a lot of challenges perfecting recipes that could physically be decorated, layered, and packaged without falling apart, cracking, or melting.

In the end, we knew that it was only a matter of trial and error in the kitchen. And ensuring that our products would support the health of dogs was a totally non-negotiable goal for us. So after a lot of tinkering, many long nights of recipe editing, and several very adorable dog taste testers later... we're proud to say that we found the special formula for our baked goods. Baked cakes and treats that look good, taste good, and make dogs feel good are what we set out to create, and it's exactly what we're so happy to be sharing with the dogs of Miami today.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Find a business partner you can trust with your life because it will make the journey so much more fun (...and the long nights more bearable.)
  2. Stay unapologetically focused on your vision for the business from day one.
  3. And practice what we like to call "radical execution," meaning you should use all that initial momentum and excitement you have to get your idea out into the world and be ready to pivot and perfect it along the way.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.pawpawpatisserie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawpawpatisserie/
Google Reviews: https://g.page/r/CaLzbDMtR1vGEAI/
Digital Business Card: https://blinq.me/lSe4BsR9PwYS

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