🐾 From Startup to Pet Care Franchise: Shaina Denny's Journey with Dogdrop
In this episode of Credit Banc's Small Business Spotlight, host Irv Cruz sits down with Shaina Denny, co-founder and CEO of Dogdrop — a tech-enabled dog daycare franchise reimagining what pet care should look like for modern pet parents.
Shaina shares her experience launching Dogdrop after living abroad, the hurdles of raising venture capital, and why execution > everything when growing a brand.
If you're an entrepreneur in the pet industry, service-based business, or exploring franchising, this episode is full of real-world insights.
✅ Why traditional dog daycares are outdated
✅ How Dogdrop offers flexibility & convenience for pet owners
✅ The truth about raising venture capital as a female founder
✅ Why proof of concept matters more than big ideas
✅ How Shaina scaled Dogdrop through smart operations
✅ The biggest challenge: managing people, not pets
✅ What's next for Dogdrop and their national expansion
✅ How customer reviews helped shape the business
✅ Shaina's top advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
Website: https://www.join.dogdrop.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shainadenny/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaydenny/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/shainadenny
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