What does it take to build a business that survives economic crashes, family challenges, industry disruption, and nearly losing everything? In this episode of Living The Red Life, the leadership team behind A Canine Experience shares how a family-run dog training business grew into a respected operation celebrating 30 years in business. Trina Eddy, Andrea Kelley, Jessica Baer, and Autumn Baer reveal the mindset shifts, business strategies, service dog training innovations, and leadership lessons that helped them navigate adversity while continuing to grow. From scaling operations and implementing automation systems to training service dogs and mentoring future trainers, this conversation explores what it really takes to build a lasting business and create impact through purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Key Takeaways
Why leadership matters more than control when training dogs and leading teams.
How adapting to market changes helped the business survive multiple economic downturns.
The importance of building systems and automations to scale efficiently.
Why successful dog training starts with educating owners, not just training dogs.
How resilience and continuous learning create long-term business success.
Notable Quotes
"Dogs simply do what works best to serve their purposes."
"What we need to do is make what we want what they want."
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