Episode 106: The Animal Behaviourist with Lisa Sinnott

The Business Awards Show

The Animal Behaviourist with Lisa Sinnott plots the journey of a woman passionate about animals, becoming a leading animal behaviourist. The latest edition of the Business Awards Show explains why understanding the way your dog or cat behaves is so important for any pet owner. Lisa won a silver award in the Animal Services category of the Best Businesswomen Awards in 2022 and has won more awards on her journey as an animal behaviourist. She set up Albany Pet Services in 2016 with the help of a grant from the Princes Trust. Having qualified from University of Edinburgh in clinical animal behaviour, she set up a new business, St Paws Academy, to focus on dogs' behavioural needs. St Claws Academy followed, working with cats and their owners. Entering awards has proven a significant benefit. She tells us about her first entry into the Best Businesswomen Awards, and being a finalist in the Everywoman Awards. Entries have given her business increased visibility and credibility and she aims to continue the process. During our conversation, Lisa urges entrepreneurs to follow their passions. She has done just that, and created a successful and growing business. She makes clear she hasn't done it alone. She talks about the help she has been able to get from The Prince's Trust, the St Albans Enterprise Agency, and other business people who have learnt from their mistakes.

If you are an animal lover, you will love this episode, but for any young entrepreneur there are some valuable nuggets to help you think again about your business, and a clear call to engage with business awards.

{1:36} Becky's back story.

{2:35} Getting help from The Prince's Trust.

{5:31} Lisa's first pet business.

{6:07} The impact of Covid.

{8:05} Qualifying in animal behvaiour.

{9:45} The consequences of not training dogs properly.

{13:08} There are no bad dogs; only bad owners. True?

{14:00} Focusing on cat behaviour.

{15:05} Working with pet owners online.

{15:23} Lisa's podcast - The Contented CatCast

{17:32} When awards hit Lisa's radar.

{19:29} Entering the SME National and Everywoman Awards.

{20:33} Taking inspiration from other award finalists.

{21:00} Navigating bad times in business.

{22:07} Executing a strong business idea.

{23:08} The benefits of entering business awards.

{25:05} Lisa's advice for new entrepreneurs.

{26:20} Taking advantage of business help.

{27:02} Lisa's plans for the next twelve months.

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Lisa: https://www.stpawstrainingacademy.co.uk/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Paws-Training-Academy/100086687074668/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sinnott/