Episode 129: Winning at SUPERZOO: An Interview with Mike Karsting of the WPA

About this episode

In this episode, Mike Karsting discusses strategies for independent pet retailers to maximize their experience at SUPERZOO.

In this episode of Pet Shop Girls, we sit down with Mike Karsting, Senior Vice President of the World Pet Association (WPA), to talk about how independent pet retailers can make the most of their time at SUPERZOO. Mike shares insight into how the show has evolved, what current trends retailers should be paying attention to, and how to approach SUPERZOO with a strategy so you can get the most value out of attending. We also talk about the educational opportunities available at the show, the importance of networking and relationship-building, and what retailers can do to turn a few busy days at SUPERZOO into long-term growth for their business. Whether you’re attending for the first time or you’re a seasoned SUPERZOO veteran, this conversation is full of practical advice to help you plan ahead, learn more, and come home with ideas and connections that matter. Connect with the Pet Shop Girls! Find us anywhere you like to connect! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/petshopgirls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us in the Indie Insider Pet Professional Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18XEvTjxMj/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join The Pet Shop Girls: Off The Record Substack Community…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sherry, Carly

Guest: Mike Karsting

Topics covered

• independent pet retailers
• SUPERZOO
• networking
• business growth
• educational opportunities

Keywords

• SUPERZOO
• pet retailers
• business strategy
• networking
• trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Pet Association

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