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"Hey Joe!" Podcast by Pet Pros, for Pet Pros

"Hey Joe!" Podcast by Pet Pros, for Pet Pros

Hosted by Joe Zuccarello & Paragon Pet School

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Episodes

114

Latest episode

Jul 2025

Language

EN

About the show

Answering questions asked by our listeners, this podcast focuses on subject matter experts and their proven methods to solving some of the most common challenges in the pet industry and sharing how to take full advantage of the possibilities and opportunities in this incredible business! Host Joe Zucarello is VP of Paragon Pet School, leaders in grooming education on campus and online. He possesses more than three decades of experience in the pet grooming, product development and pet business consulting disciplines.

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July 18, 202552 min

From Groomer to CEO with Molly Rowland

From Groomer to CEO with Molly Rowland by Joe Zuccarello & Paragon Pet School

July 3, 202552 min

Invest in You - with Amy Hillis, Social Pet

Invest in You - with Amy Hillis, Social Pet by Joe Zuccarello & Paragon Pet School

June 12, 202548 min

Hey Joe: Keeping Track of Client Pet Vaccinations with David Servodidio

Hey Joe: Keeping Track of Client Pet Vaccinations with David Servodidio by Joe Zuccarello & Paragon Pet School

June 11, 202547 min

Taking Control of Your Staffing with Amy Hillis

Taking Control of Your Staffing with Amy Hillis by Joe Zuccarello & Paragon Pet School

May 16, 202548 min

Hey Joe: Telling The Story of Your Business with Duane Carey

In this episode of the Hey Joe Podcast, Joe sits down with a friend and industry partner, Duane Carey of IMPACT Marketing & Public Relations, a marketing agency that helps brands and businesses grow and thrive using best practices and lead generation. IMPACT is a full-service marketing department for hire with a wide breadth of services, but most notably, they specialize in pet care and health care businesses. Join Duane and Joe as they discuss why investing in your marketing is not a "next step" or upgrade you can make, but a necessary and crucial piece of your business plan from day one. They dig into the various pieces that make up a successful marketing plan and share their experiences in this episode you won't want to miss!

April 25, 202551 min

Hey Joe: Being Prepared For Pet Emergencies with Amy D'Andrea

In this podcast episode, we're shining a spotlight on friend and industry partner Pet Emergency Academy, an internationally recognized organization dedicated to educating pet owners and animal professionals in pet emergency response and first aid. Renowned for their comprehensive virtual training programs, they offer a range of classes that cover everything from basic first aid and CPR techniques to advanced emergency care. The academy’s courses are designed by credentialed veterinary professionals who bring real-world experience and a deep understanding of animal health and safety to the course content. Today, we’ll be joined by Amy D'Andrea, founder of Pet Emergency Academy and a credentialed veterinary technician with over 30 years of experience in animal care and education. She and Joe will dig into why certification is so important for any professional who works with pets, avenues for obtaining certification and how often, and many more related topics.

November 7, 202412 min

JZ10: Who is Your Competition?

In this month's JZ10 coaching session, Joe Zuccarello talks all about competition! What do you think of when you hear the word competition? Who is your competitor? How can you embrace your top competitor? Tune in to find out!

November 7, 202410 min

JZ10 Employ Differently Episode 3: Hire Differently

You might remember a time when you could devote weeks to hiring a new employee. Stacks of applications to look through, phone and in-person interviews, and possibly even working interviews: these are now luxuries we can't afford. The new world moves fast, and you need to compress this process to mere days. In this third episode of a four-part series, Joe Zuccarello explains why a slow, multi-step hiring process is no longer preferred and describes things you can do to stay competitive. Learn to run ahead of the pack and hire differently in the latest JZ10!

November 7, 20248 min

JZ10 Employ Differently Episode 2: Recruit Differently

If you consistently find yourself short-staffed and scrambling to find replacements in this tight job market, a change of hiring strategy might be what you need, and it goes beyond rewriting your "help wanted" ads. In this second episode of a four-part series, Joe Zuccarello explains why it's important to think of yourself as a talent scout: keeping an eye open for good candidates even when you're not looking to fill a position. If you want to stay ahead of the hiring crunch, you need to act proactively, not reactively. Learn to grow your business by recruiting differently in the latest JZ10!

November 7, 20247 min

JZ10: Employ Differently Episode 4 – Retain Differently

In the final part of Employ Differently series, Joe Zuccarello reveals the secret to retaining employees and keeping your team interested and invested. This latest JZ10 will keep you competitive in the current business landscape, so tune in!

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