Pet sitting is not just a convenience. It is a relationship built on trust, consistency, and the peace of mind families feel when their pets are cared for like they are part of someone else’s family.
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Nicole Peel, Founder and CEO of Pawsitively Spoiled, a pet sitting franchise that began in Kokomo, Indiana in 1990 as a way for Nicole to make extra money while attending college. What started through word of mouth eventually became her full-time calling, and in 2020 she franchised the business. Today, Pawsitively Spoiled serves families across multiple communities through in-home pet sitting, dog walking, and doggy taxi services.
In Paws, Trust, and Franchise Growth, we explore:
• How trust turns a local pet sitting service into a scalable brand
• Why pet care businesses depend on empathy and reliability
• What it takes to move from side hustle to full-time founder
• How franchising creates local ownership opportunities for animal lovers
• Why community and word of mouth still matter in growth
• How founders can scale care without losing the personal touch
📅 Tuesday, July 14, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. PST
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa
🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta
The strongest pet care brands are built one visit, one family, and one moment of trust at a time.
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