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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2025 · 28 MIN

180: Yes, Good Employees DO Exist: How to Find Them for Your Pet Business

from Pet Boss® Podcast with Candace · host Candace D'Agnolo of Pet Boss Nation®

"Where ARE all the good employees?!" 🧐 If you've ever asked yourself this question (especially lately), this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast is exactly what you need! Candace welcomes Joe Latona of Walker Scout, a specialized recruiter who focuses exclusively on the pet industry. After 11 years of experience in the pet care world (where he grew a team from 5 to 45 employees🙌🏻), Joe has cracked the code on finding amazing talent in today's challenging labor market. The good news? Great employees ARE out there – you just need the right recruitment strategy to find them! In this episode, you'll discover:  💼 Why most pet businesses are sabotaging their own hiring efforts without realizing it 💼 The surprising reason your job posts aren't attracting quality candidates (hint: it's not what you think!)  💼 How to create a lightning-fast recruitment pipeline that beats competitors to the best talent  💼 Why your mobile application process could be costing you amazing employees  💼 The truth about wages in today's pet industry – you don't need to pay the most, but you can't pay the least  💼 Creative strategies for addressing the groomer and trainer shortage challenge  Whether you're fully staffed or desperately hiring, this episode provides actionable insights to transform your recruitment process and build the dream team your pet business deserves!  Transcript Show Notes Join Us Online  Find us on Facebook Join our Free Pet Industry Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Read our Blog

"Where ARE all the good employees?!" 🧐 If you've ever asked yourself this question (especially lately), this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast is exactly what you need! Candace welcomes Joe Latona of Walker Scout, a specialized recruiter who focuses exclusively on the pet industry. After 11 years of experience in the pet care world (where he grew a team from 5 to 45 employees🙌🏻), Joe has cracked the code on finding amazing talent in today's challenging labor market. The good news? Great employees ARE out there – you just need the right recruitment strategy to find them! In this episode, you'll discover:  💼 Why most pet businesses are sabotaging their own hiring efforts without realizing it 💼 The surprising reason your job posts aren't attracting quality candidates (hint: it's not what you think!)  💼 How to create a lightning-fast recruitment pipeline that beats competitors to the best talent  💼 Why your mobile application process could be costing you amazing employees  💼 The truth about wages in today's pet industry – you don't need to pay the most, but you can't pay the least  💼 Creative strategies for addressing the groomer and trainer shortage challenge  Whether you're fully staffed or desperately hiring, this episode provides actionable insights to transform your recruitment process and build the dream team your pet business deserves!  Transcript Show Notes Join Us Online  Find us on Facebook Join our Free Pet Industry Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Read our Blog

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