An Inspirational Journey: From Call Centers to Pet Care

TLDRJP, an immigrant from the Philippines, shares his journey of leaving the corporate world and finding his passion in pet care. He bought an existing business and doubled its size in just two years.

Key insights

🌟JP's decision to leave the corporate world and start a pet care business was driven by a desire for happiness and fulfillment.

🐾Being a pet sitter is not easy, but it brings great joy and fulfillment to JP and many others in the industry.

💼JP leveraged his background in the business process outsourcing industry to successfully lead and grow his pet care business.

🌎JP's immigrant status presented unique challenges in buying a business, but he overcame them with perseverance and the support of his wife.

💡Buying an existing business allowed JP to benefit from its established customer base and reputation, leading to rapid growth and success.

Q&A

Why did JP decide to leave the corporate world?

JP realized that his job was not bringing him happiness and fulfillment, so he decided to pursue his passion for pet care.

How did JP start his pet care business?

JP bought an existing business called Dog Days and Cat Naps and successfully grew it by applying his previous business experience.

What challenges did JP face as an immigrant in buying a business?

JP had to navigate complex immigration requirements and gain approval from both the government and the business's previous owner.

Why did JP choose to buy an existing business instead of starting from scratch?

Buying an existing business allowed JP to benefit from its established customer base and reputation, providing a solid foundation for growth.

How did JP's background in the business process outsourcing industry contribute to his success in pet care?

JP's experience in the call center industry helped him develop important skills in leadership, training, and customer service, which he applied to his pet care business.

Timestamped Summary

00:01JP shares his journey of leaving the corporate world and finding his passion in pet care.

03:40JP reflects on the challenges he faced as an immigrant and the decision to start a pet care business.

05:55JP discusses his background in the business process outsourcing industry and how it influenced his transition into pet care.

09:35JP explains why he chose to buy an existing business instead of starting from scratch.

12:58JP shares the growth and success he experienced in the pet care business in just two years.