What better way to celebrate 200 episodes than with the man who revolutionized pet health education?!Rodney Habib, founder of Planet Paws and co-author of The Forever Dog series, shares his incredible journey from a household where pets were forbidden to a global pet health influencer.
He shares his game-changing strategies:
🙌🏻 Meet customers where they are - carry mainstream brands alongside premium to start conversations, not create barriers
🙌🏻 Education over sales - spend hours sharing knowledge without expecting purchases; word of mouth becomes unstoppable currency
🙌🏻 Community investment - donate to local schools, libraries, and parks; volunteer at events; support local farmers who then support you
🙌🏻 Staff education - train every team member to be walking encyclopedias so the business doesn't depend on just you
🙌🏻 Separate content from commerce - create unbiased educational content that other retailers can share without promoting your specific store
Plus, hear the exclusive announcement that he hasn’t shared anywhere else! 👀
Whether you're struggling with slow sales days or looking to differentiate your established business, Rodney proves that when you change a pet's life through education, success becomes inevitable!
ABOUT RODNEY HABIBAuthor and CEO, Planet Paw Media, LLC
Rodney Habib, is one of the most influential pet health leaders in the world. His first book, The Forever
Dog was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller that has been deemed a must-read contemporary classic, recognizing its impact on pet food & health culture. Rodney is also a filmmaker and founder of Planet Paws - the world’s largest pet health page on Facebook with 4.5 million followers and growing. His honest and no-nonsense take on pet health has gained him worldwide recognition through viral videos and content, capturing more than 530 million views. And his 2017 documentary on the canine cancer epidemic, The Dog Cancer Series, continues to bring awareness and empower pet parents across the globe.
Rodney has given two TEDx Talks, and he has made numerous TV, movie, and radio/podcast appearances including ABC National News, BBC London, CBC, Global National News, and most recently was featured on The History Channel’s hit documentary The Food That Built America. Most importantly, Rodney is a pet parent with a dream to inspire others in hopes that every pet parent can have their dog or cat with them, forever.Transcript
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