Episode 20: Supreme Gecko

About this episode

Wally Kern discusses transitioning from a reptile hobbyist to a business owner, covering challenges, rewards, and essential management strategies.

Visit Supreme Gecko Subscribe to Supreme Gecko on Youtube Follow Frograck on IG Wally Kern of Supreme Gecko joins us on the Frograck Podcast to talk about how to progress your amphibian or reptile hobby into a business. The conversation covers the journey from hobbyist to breeder, the challenges and rewards of breeding live animals, and the transition from hobby to business. It also explores the space efficiency and scaling of a breeding operation, as well as the importance of planning and managing growth. The conversation covers topics related to animal care, organization, and breeding. It delves into the importance of efficiency, consistency, and standardization in animal care routines. It also explores the management of live foods, hidden expenses in breeding, and the financial aspects of running a reptile business. The conversation with Wally from Supreme Gecko covers topics such as profit margins, realistic expectations, marketing strategies, online presence, customer service, community involvement, and consultation advice. Wally emphasizes the importance of passion, diversification, and realistic expectations in the reptile breeding business. He also highlights the…

People in this episode

Host: FrogRack Podcast

Guest: Wally Kern

Topics covered

• reptile breeding
• hobby to business
• animal care
• financial aspects
• marketing strategies
• community engagement

Keywords

• amphibian
• reptile
• breeding
• business
• efficiency
• customer service
• online presence
• financial management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Supreme Gecko, Frograck, Youtube, Instagram

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