EPISODE SUMMARY

Toni Shelaske, a self-described serial entrepreneur, purchased Healthy Pet Products in 2008. She leveraged her background in retail management to grow the business from one small storefront to four expanded locations, including one in Florida. In this episode, we cover how she got started, why pets mean so much to her, and what her future plans are for the business.

EPISODE NOTES

Toni Shelaske purchased Healthy Pet Products in 2008, and she has grown it to four locations. Her company stands out for its customer service and for specializing in raw pet food for dogs and cats. In our conversation, she explains the benefits of being a raw feeder and how she expanded that part of her business. By the way, this is a great episode for learning more about the reasons why someone would buy an existing business instead of creating one from scratch. Toni and I also talk about the fun she is having with her own podcast called Toni Unleashed.

If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!

YOU CAN REACH DARIN AT:

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Phone: 412-336-8247

YOU CAN REACH TONI SHELASKE AT:

Website: https://healthypetproducts.net

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthypetproducts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyPetProducts

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthypetproducts222