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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 31 MIN

How Entrepreneurs Know When It’s Time to Go All In

from Among Champions · host Ramón Dominguez

🚀 In this episode of Among Champions, host Ramon Dominguez sits down with Keith Augustine, co-founder of Lazy Dog Cookies, to discuss the incredible journey of building a nationally recognized pet brand from the kitchen of their home. Keith shares the leap of faith he and his wife Amy took when leaving behind corporate security at Heinz to pursue their passion for creating healthy, innovative dog treats. From farmers markets and garage bakeries to over 6,000 retail locations worldwide, this episode is packed with entrepreneurial lessons, resilience, innovation, and purpose-driven business growth.🎧 Hosted by: Ramon Dominguez👤 Guest: 🏡 Keith Augustine – Co-Founder & Owner of Lazy Dog Cookies💡 Key Topics Covered:✔️ Transitioning from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship✔️ Growing a business from a home kitchen to national retail chains✔️ The challenges of scaling manufacturing while maintaining quality✔️ How PetSmart helped accelerate national growth✔️ Why giving back to animals remains central to the company’s mission🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Keith Augustine:🌐 Website → https://lazydogcookies.com/👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/lazydogcookies/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lazydogcookies/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-augustine-0ba761182/🎧 Follow Ramon Dominguez:👻 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RamonDominguez24/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ramon_dominguez1976/💼 Email → [email protected]📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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