22 - Celebrating the Dog-Human Connection and Shaping Future Leaders

Your host, Brad Hunter, sits down with Gila Kurtz, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Dog is Good, to talk about building a thriving global brand and empowering both business leaders and teenagers.

Gila Kurtz is the co-founder of Dog is Good, an award-winning lifestyle brand that celebrates the dog-human connection. Recognized as one of the top women of influence in the pet industry, Gila has been featured in Success Magazine, Forbes, and Entrepreneur. She also mentors CEOs through Pinnacle Global Network, helping them scale their businesses and become effective leaders. As the founder of The BOLO Project, a non-profit for teens, Gila uses the dog-human bond to teach leadership, resilience, and personal growth. Gila lives in Seal Beach, CA, with her husband and two Labradors.

In this episode, Gila dives into the journey of building Dog is Good into a globally recognized brand. She also shares how her passion for dogs led to her work with The BOLO Project, where she helps teens develop confidence and leadership skills. Gila talks about the importance of clarity, purpose, and taking inspired action in both business and life.

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