Are you feeling stuck in your pet business journey? Teetering on the edge of expansion but haunted by the echoes of doubt? This week on "Bella in Your Business," we're slicing through the fog of fear. We are lighting the path to growth with an extraordinary guest, Beau, the mastermind behind Top Dog Walk’s multi-location success story. Beau opens up about evolving from an employee to an empire builder. Revealing how understanding his "why" propelled him from maintaining a single location to spearheading a cross-state dog-walking dynasty. With Bella's guidance, Beau refined his ambition. Transforming it into a blueprint for relentless growth, grounded in service and personal development. Despite the challenges of managing businesses from a distance, Beau shares his golden rules for staying connected to his team and mission. Discover his top picks for books and podcasts that keep him inspired. Along with how a commitment to ethical business practices and a laser focus on systems and delegation have been crucial to his expansion. Ever wondered how to conquer the gnawing fear of stepping into the unknown within your business? Beau and Bella dive deep into the mindset shifts necessary for overcoming self-doubt. And how to embrace leadership, with practical examples from their own experiences. For those dreaming of buying and selling pet businesses or wishing to scale new heights, this episode is a trove of actionable insights. Remember, the only person holding you back is YOU. Tune in to this week’s episode for your dose of courage, wisdom, and perhaps the nudge you need to take your pet business where you've only dared to dream. Join us and transform your business fears into your most powerful fuel yet. Let's jump in! Topics & Key Points: Pet business growth and mindset with Beau Business growth and personal development Running a business from afar and overcoming the fear of not being physically present Leadership development and overcoming fear in business Buying and managing businesses with a focus on legal and ethical considerations Buying and selling pet businesses Timestamps: [1:35] Business growth and personal development [4:57] Fear of running a business from afar and not being physically present [10:11] Leadership development [12:55] Buying and managing businesses Notable Quotes: [4:55] "I think being surrounded by people who can inspire you is really important, you know, connections to mentors, connections to peers. I think it's really awesome. You know, the kids unity with the mastermind having lots of other individuals who are doing the same thing. " [8:49] "I think that it's so much about systems in your business and the trust of delegating, you know, when you have good people around you actually trusting them when you delegate the things to them, that they can do it, you know, you've trained them, they have the systems and trusting them to execute" [11:57] "And I remember, I had two people that I had interviewed. And the night before I made the hiring decision, I was up all night, I was really scared that I was going to make the wrong decision, because I had two really great people, but they were really, really, really different. And I think that there's some things in life and you know, maybe your business isn't the most serious, right?" 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 Connect with Beau  Email Beau: beau.bibeau@gmail.com 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,