355: Trademarking Your Business with Jay Pattiz

Have you thought about trademarking your business? Getting a trademark is a great way to protect your business and gain credibility. Jay Pattiz, owner of Pampered Pet Sitting and Cat Sitting at Home, joins the show to share what it took to gain a registered trademark for his business. Jay started the process when he was thinking of expanding, but has found many other benefits for him. Jay gives advice on how to plan for multiple month long pet care visits, and why having guest blogging is so powerful. Main topics: Working towards retirement Long term care Guest blogging Getting a registered trademark Main takeaway: Only trademark if you absolutely love your name and logo. About our guest: Grew up in the St.Louis area. US Air Force shortly after high school return to St. Louis after enlistment attended Community College, transferred the University of Central Missouri got Bachelors Degree. Worked in the Financial Service Industry for over 20 years including Accounting, Insurance, Tax Examiner, and Certified Financial & Credit Counselor. Started our Pet Sitting business on May 1, 1997. Married to Jill for 40 years, have a son Brian who is a staff member at the University of Denver. My interests outside pet sitting include Pickleball, Tennis, Bicycling, and fitness. A passionate fan of Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals, and St Louis Blues. I love listening to music and Queen is my favorite band. Links: Previously on: https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/129 Jay's website: https://www.warrensburgpetsitting.com Cat's at Home Pet Sitters: https://www.warrensburgpetsitting.com/cats-at-home-pet-sitters/ 660-747-3554 Buy PSC Merch Give us a call! (636) 364-8260  Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Email us at: [email protected] Full show notes and transcript   Sponsored by: ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters Time to Pet Visit: https://timetopet.com/confessional Code: 50% off first 3 months National Association of Professional Pet Sitters Register for the March 2023 Conference NOW at : www.petsitters.org