Have you ever wondered why some pet businesses absolutely thrived in 2023 while others merely survived? Discover the secret in this invigorating episode of Bella in Your Business. Hint: It has everything to do with company culture and community. This episode I am continuing on the topic of isolation, and tying in how building company culture brings people together in your business. I unravel the secret sauce it takes to foster a positive and collaborative work environment for your team. Imagine a business filled with ecstatic clients and a team that's bursting with job satisfaction. How can you make this a reality for your pet business?  I also delve into the transformative power of open communication. How community brings people together to not only work well but be the best versions of themselves. This episode is an integral navigation tool for pet businesses striving towards remarkable success in 2024 and building better company culture. Prepared to unlock a bright future deserving of your pet business? Invite valuable knowledge into your journey by tuning into this episode. The transformative insights you seek may be just one listen away. If you haven't make it a goal to jump on my calendar for 2024! Topics & Key Points: Isolation, community, and company culture Building a positive work culture for dog walkers Creating a feedback loop and open communication in a company Building team culture and employee bonding Building community and improving marketing for pet-sitting businesses in 2024 Timestamps: [0:10] Isolation, community, and company culture [1:54]  Positive work culture [5:45] Open Communication [7:44] Building team culture [11:35] Building community and improving marketing Notable Quotes: [02:35] "And build that company culture. So walkers who enjoy their job and feel valued, they're going to be more motivated to fully care for all the dogs. And they'll they'll be more attentive during dog walks." [05:45] "I would definitely do like regular feedback. When you create a feedback loop. It's going to help encourage that communication I was just talking about, it's gonna help people feel comfortable coming to you with questions, comments, concerns, ideas, all of that." [08:13] "These events are going to be really great for team building because it's not often that we get to see each other it's not like we're going into an office every single day, saying hi at the watercooler the proverbial water cooler, and you know talking to people so these events are really important." Resources: Podcast: Bella in Your Business: Pet Industry Business Podcast Join Mastermind Email Bella: bella@jumpconsulting.net Sign up for a 20 mins call  Better Marketing with Bella Connect with Bella Website Facebook YouTube Did you love this episode? If you liked this episode, please head on over to iTunes and leave a five-star rating and review. Every single review helps get this community bigger, stronger, and better. It gets other jumpers just like you into the community. Always remember when life gets down, Always Keep Jumping. Transcript: Welcome to another episode of Bella in Your Business. This is the last episode of 2023. How has this year been for you? Oh my gosh, I am so excited about so many of you guys, it's had a couple of coaching calls this year, I'm sorry this last week where it was just astronomical that growth and the change that my clients have experienced, they have gone from, you know, solving like their biggest problems a year ago too they're just like a little blip on the radar. Now they're on to bigger and better things. And it just makes me so excited like a proud mama bear for all of you. So I'm curious, you know, what is something that you can celebrate this year that you have done? Great, I think we get caught up in all the hustle and bustle and forget to celebrate, and celebrating is something that we need to do,