Want to Start a Dog Treat Business? Check This Out First

In this episode of Time We Discuss, we’re exploring what it’s really like to start and run a gourmet dog treat business with Angela Borne.What began as a homemade solution for her own dog eventually grew into a part time business, farmers market operation, online store, retail partnerships, and physical storefront.Angela shares what she has learned about:Turning a hobby into a businessWhy packaging can make or break your pricingExpanding from dog treats into custom pupcakesUsing social media to build a brand before you even launchSelling through Etsy, Shopify, farmers markets, and a storefrontBuilding partnerships with local pet businessesWhy you should look for funding at the beginningThe importance of time managementWhether you actually need a business degreeExpanding into the cat treat marketWe also talk about the realities of profitability, including why a high gross margin does not necessarily mean a high personal income for the business owner.If you’ve ever wondered whether you could turn your love of dogs, baking, or entrepreneurship into a business, this conversation offers a behind the scenes look at what it actually takes.Is running a gourmet dog treat business the right career for you?Watch the episode and decide for yourself.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:29 - Why Create a Gourmet Dog Treat Business?2:07 - Can Selling Dog Treats be Profitable?4:07 - Setting the Right Price and Packaging5:46 - Adding New Products7:15 - Best Ways to Advertise a Dog Business10:06 - Going From Online to Physical Storefront13:04 - Partnering with Local Pet Stores14:57 - Best Kept Business Secret17:47 - Education Needed to Have a Dog Treat Business20:02 - What About Gourmet Cat Treats?23:06 - Brandy Smith LeCours (Enchanted Flour Bake Shop)23:27 - Angela Borne Talks Animal Allergies and Food24:39 - Episode Highlights28:09 - Expected Growth for the Pet Foods Industry29:07 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Angela BorneAppleville Treats WebsiteAlso Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:Grant Writing for Beginners, Become a Grant Writer and Work at HomeFall Is Coming! Start One Of These 5 Businesses Today!Dallin Huso, Successful Flamingo Pool Business in Arizona from NothingDog Trainer Career Guide: What It Is Like to Be a Dog TrainerPro. Baker Career Guide: What It's Really Like Running a Home Bakery=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads