Are you coasting toward the holidays when you should be sprinting to the finish line?
Worried you might be leaving money on the table in the busiest (and most lucrative) months of the year?
Or are you wondering how to turn this end-of-year rush into momentum that carries you powerfully into 2026?
In this episode, Dom Hodgson delivers a high-energy strategy session on how to approach the final quarter of the year like an industry leader. He shares his own business planning process, explains why 90-day sprints are the key to maintaining focus and momentum, and shows you how to transform a busy autumn season into the launchpad for your best year yet.
Dom walks you through the exact steps you should be taking right now to maximise revenue, loyalty, and growth before the clock runs out on this year by converting one-off holiday bookings into lifelong clients and building follow-up systems that boost retention. Plus, you’ll hear dog news on America’s most (and least) popular breeds and how to use that info for creative promotions.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The Fourth Quarter Game Plan – Why the final 10–12 weeks of the year can define your success for the next 12 months.
Revenue Rocket Fuel – How to convert seasonal first-timers into high-value, repeat clients.
Dog Breed Buzz – A creative way to turn the AKC’s most popular dog breeds into marketing gold.
Future Bank – Why every touchpoint now should build assets, testimonials, and stories you’ll use well into 2026.
Client Loyalty Strategies – From onboarding offers to referral bonuses, how to lock in business before January hits.
Huge thanks to this week’s special guest Stefani Cotton from Fairview Boarding. To find out more about Stefani’s business go to FairviewBoarding
Remember, tickets are now on sale for the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo, attending this show is the best way to set yourself up for success in 2026; Go to PetBoardingExpo.com to register now!
Want to work with the World Leading Pet Business Coach? Discover if you’re a good fit to work with Dom by going to www.petbusinessmarketing.com/audition
Thanks to Jeff Adney for stopping by to share more about what he will be speaking at the upcoming Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in Hershey. Grab your ticket now at PetBoardingExpo.com
To book yourself on the inaugural Pet Boarding and Daycare, Barkleigh Pet Pros Cruise go to BarkleighShows.comEpisode Highlights:
[00:51] – Dom shares a personal update and explains why he’s investing in a new business coach.[07:51] – Dog news: The most and least popular dog breeds of 2024—and how to use that data for marketing.[14:58] – Jeff Adney previews his Hershey Expo session on financing and building a new facility.[18:18] – Dom’s fourth quarter game plan: why these final weeks matter more than ever.[22:10] – How to make the most of the holiday season like the big brands you buy from.[24:28] – The 90-day system: why splitting your year into four manageable chunks is the best way to grow your business and get stuff done.[29:00] – Why price increases are easiest (and most effective) in Q4 and why holiday season for customers is harvest season for you.[31:23] – The power of onboarding gifts, follow-ups, and referral offers.[35:35] – How to engineer “story-worthy moments” that fuel word-of-mouth marketing.[37:17] – Building a flywheel: using Q4 momentum to make January, February, and March easier.[40:00] – Dom’s final challenge: pick one big goal and make it happen before December 31.
This episode is part motivation, part masterclass — a must-listen if you want to finish the year strong, start 2026 with unstoppable momentum, and turn your busiest quarter into your most profitable one.