Pet Business Disruptors

Navigating the Complexities of Exiting a Pet Business: Insights from Kaz Kelly

In this episode of "Pet Business Disruptors," host Clayton speaks with Kaz Kelly, an experienced entrepreneur in the pet industry with a rich background as a detector dog

Beyond the Dog & Cat Monopoly: Disrupting Small Pet Nutrition with Claire Hamblion-Jennings

Clayton sits down with Claire Hamblion-Jennings, Marketing Director at Supreme Petfoods, to explore the evolution and business dynamics of the small animal sector. Claire

Swiping Right on Rescue Pets: Inside the Only Rescues App with Tara

In this episode, Clayton sits down with Tara, the creator of Only Rescues, a mobile app often described as "Tinder for rescue pets." Inspired by the sudden loss of her be

Scoop of Success: How Swell Gelato Built a Bootstrapped Pet Brand

In this episode, Clayton sits down with Debbie Hendrix, founder of Swell Gelato. Debbie shares her inspiring pivot from an 18-year corporate career as a fashion buyer for

Beyond the Buzzwords: Building an Authentic Pet Brand with John and Lisa Bryson

In this episode, Clayton catches up with John and Lisa Bryson, the founders behind Tranquil Tails, one year after launching their pheromone-based pet calming line. Togeth

Rethinking Pet Hygiene: How The Paws Lab is Bridging At-Home Care and Professional Grooming

In this episode, Clayton sits down with Daniel and Andre, the founders of The Paws Lab, to discuss their journey from a decade in corporate London to building an innovati

The Passion to Profit Shift: Unleashing Business Growth for Pet Service Pros

In this episode, Clayton sits down with Tatum Brown, founder of the Social Dog Company, to unpack the often chaotic, highly emotional "Wild West" of the pet service indus

Is Fresh Really Best? Sally Barker on Fear-Based Pet Food Marketing

There's no such thing as a fussy dog — only a symptom nobody has bothered to investigate. Sally Barker, The Canine Dietician, joins Clayton to dismantle the fear-driven m

From Certified Organic Pioneer to Industry Provocateur: Phivo on Building Augustine Approved

In this episode of Pet Business Disruptors, host Clayton sits down with Phivo, founder of Augustine Approved and creator of the Canine Masters natural pet health event in

Exploring the World of Pet Nutrition: Billy Hoekman on Fermentation and Microbial Diversity

In this episode of Pet Business Disruptors, host Clayton interviews Billy Hoekman, the master formulator at Green Juju and a renowned expert in fermentation within the pe

Inside SuperZoo: Navigating North America's Largest Pet Retail Event with Mike Karsting

In this episode, Clayton sits down with Mike Karsting, Senior Vice President at the World Pet Association (WPA), to dive deep into the world of SuperZoo. Mike shares the

Becoming the "Poop Bag Girl": Uncovering the Truth About Biodegradable Plastics

In this episode, Clayton sits down with Jennifer Blaese, the Big Chief behind Green Line Pet Supplies. Jennifer shares her fascinating 14-year journey from designing a mo

Jessica Fisher on Fresh Food, HPP and Becoming Your Pet's Health CEO

What if the person you trust most with your pet's health knows the least about what's on their plate? Jessica Fisher, host of The Pet Parenting Reset, joins Clayton to ch

From Conventional Vet to Holistic Rebel with Dr Andrew Jones

When the traditional system tries to box you in, sometimes the only option is to forge your own path. This conversation dives deep into what happens behind the closed doo

From Traditional Cook Island Roots to Modern Joint Mobility Support

When a traditional remedy defies standard pharmaceutical paradigms, it turns heads—and when it works wonders on pets, it changes lives forever. We sit down to explore the

Why "Human Grade" is the Most Meaningless Claim in Pet Food

Ever wondered why every bag of cat litter now says "senior" or why "human grade" meat is often just industrial hamburger? Jordan Tyler joins the show to strip away the gl

From Insurance Agent to Freeze-Drying Innovator with Ashton Hood

It isn’t every day you meet an insurance agent who decides to trade the office for a goat farm, only to end up building his own freeze-drying machinery from the ground up

Navigating Global Pet Markets: Distributor Secrets with Shane Bartlett

In this episode, Clayton interviews Shane Bartlett, Head of Sales and Senior VP at Teutonics. They explore Shane's unconventional career path, from a New Zealand carpet f

QuailOS: How One Entrepreneur is Automating the Poultry Industry

In this episode, Clayton sits down with Christian Greninger, the founder of Undique.us and QuailOS.com. Christian shares his fascinating transition from working as an IT

Disrupting the Small Pet Market with HayPigs!

In this episode, Clayton sits down with Rik Cridland, the founder of HayPigs!. Rik shares his journey from studying industrial design and creating film merchandise to rev