Episode Details

On today's episode of Let's Talk doc business, Jo & Vicky talk all things storytelling with the power of PR, that is Nicola Rowley. She is a broadcaster, newsreader, best-selling author, podcaster, and speaker who spent many years working for the BBC. She now runs an agency and consultancy that helps business owners get seen in the media safely through strategic storytelling.

Nicola explains how to do this using both primary and secondary messaging offline as well as online. Including an amazing way to use collaboration to skyrocket the pace at which you grow your dog business. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• When you tell your story strategically you reach and touch a wider audience, which means you can help more people.
• Storytelling engages people on an emotional level and builds connections with them.
• You can adapt all kinds of stories around your business. Several examples are shared during the episode.
• Don’t hide behind the dogs and what you do, show yourself too. People need to get to know you to trust you.
• It takes time to get your story out there and build your reputation.
• Speak about your expertise at small events to create opportunities to share it on bigger platforms.
• Show yourself and be authentic.
• Collaborate with local businesses to skyrocket your growth. Several easy ways are shared during the episode.
• You don´t trust people and make friends instantly, clients also cannot instantly trust and hire you. They have to get to know you.

BEST MOMENTS

‘It's all about stories because that's what resonates with people most. ´

‘Journalists work in stories; they are not interested in hearing about your business.’

‘That right there is business gold.’

‘Everyone has some kind of a story.’

GUEST RESOURCES

https://www.instagram.com/nicolajrowleypr/

https://www.nicolarowley.com/

https://go.njrpr.com/links/

SOCIALS AND IMPORTANT LINKS

https://www.tiktok.com/@letstalkdogbusiness

https://www.youtube.com/@LetsTalkDogBusiness

Website www.caninebusinessacademy.com

Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caninebusinessacademycommunity/

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Meet Jo and Vicky! They bring a combined 25 years of expertise in the canine industry. Jo, with a background in corporate business, and Vicky, a dedicated advocate for rescue organisations, form an unstoppable team. Beyond the mic, their lives are a whirlwind – managing two successful businesses, pursuing a full-time university degree, and parenting two little ones under four. Each of their homes combined is a lively menagerie, housing five dogs and an abundance of chickens.