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Video being repurposed doesn't mean it has to stay video. One of the cool things about video is that it's a macro content. That means you can start with a solid foundation by having a goal-oriented, emotionally driven video. Then you can take aspects of that video content and create micro content. We love seeing businesses use parts of the videos we produced in unique ways such as turning an interview into a graphic for social media. Nice job, Shoe Carnival, Inc.! P.S. to those of you producing interview-style videos, I recommend telling a few jokes to get genuine smiles/laughs from your interviewees for this exact reason.

How to help two Charities with a single purchase?

For years success has been measured by they big three - Customer, Employee, Shareholder.... I guess it makes sense (or did), but times are changing. When evaluating a company to admire, you should consider how well they take care of their customers, team members, and also the community. If you do all three well, shareholders should be happy. To have a local community identify with your brand speaks volumes of not only your operations in the community, but also the impact you are having both financially and socially. Well done Whisker

🐾 Portfolio News 🐾 Maev founder, and friend of VMG, Katie Spies sat down with Inc. Magazine to talk about her journey from creating raw dog food for her Italian greyhound in her home kitchen, to building a multi-million dollar pet business with nationwide distribution. Nothing hits quite like an inspiring founder story like Katie's. Learn more about her story, her pup George, and where Maev goes from here.

Insights from having 2 different dogs When having multiple dogs in a home there will always be system in placed among themselves within their boundaries of the house rules . Riley is a retired working ranch dog trained in scentwork to manage property and chase out/alert to vermin in the area. Charlie is a house pet only trained in basic obedience. Charlie likes to join in on my scentwork training sessions with Riley. Although I haven't taught Charlie any of the commands he picked up behaviors that mirror Riley. Charlie learned how to herd from being around Riley . Charlie even helped Riley herd an armadillo out of the yard with no training on how to do so. Amusing to watch play out since armadillos are the same size as Charlie. Charlie is a pomeranian chihuahua mix, nothing in his breed history or traits is a natural tendency to herd anything. Riley is a Beauceron also known as French Shepherd. Being in an environment where the primary focus is to have a dog that can work my property. Charlie learned to enjoy going out to do property runs and help Riley with herding vermin out of the property when he is brave enough to do it. Environments are very influential. When setting up a culture of valuing each person's contribution to the team. Everything will begin to flow naturally and easily through all challenges. Having a stable environment is a huge factor in fostering and nurturing new talent and perspectives. Innovation and Growth becomes your biggest success. Everything else will follow suit. Image of my paw patrol taking their jobs of window watching very seriously. #insights #environmentalsustainability #culture #personaldevelopment #teamdevelopment #companyformation #buildingabetterworkingworld

Insight: The life of Anna Wintour's assistants at Vogue was filled with unique and detailed responsibilities, including caring for her goldendoodles. 🐾 Insights: - Three assistants at Vogue had distinct roles: scheduling/travel, invitations/tickets, and goldendoodle care. - Duties included placing Chewy orders, scheduling vet appointments, and coordinating with a dog-walker. - The author desired more time to spend with the dogs, beyond brief interactions. (Their dedication to even the smallest tasks is admirable.) Reflecting on the article, it's fascinating to see the intricacies behind the scenes of a high-profile position, where even pet care is meticulously managed. It sheds light on the unseen aspects of prestigious roles, showcasing the value of attention to detail and dedication in all tasks, no matter how small. How do such meticulous responsibilities reflect on overall job satisfaction? 🐶 #BehindTheScenes #AttentionToDetail https://lnkd.in/gdJ9vfvB

Our Homans Associate Excellence Shoutout this week goes to Dan Ortiz!   Nomination: “Dan Ortiz has been with the company over 15 years and deserves the recognition for being with the company for as long as he has. The hard work and dedication he puts in for the company has been admirable.” Fun facts about Dan: 1. What’s your favorite family tradition? Something families rarely do anymore .....sit at the dinner table conversating with NO phones. 2. What do you do in your free time? Hang out with friends playing poker, watching sports and SLEEP lol 3. Describe your perfect day. 80 degrees, watching The NY Giants play and my dog Jack right next to me. 4. What is your dream job or a job you'd like to try? Anything that has to do with animal shelters or vets. 5. What do you consider your core values? Integrity, honesty, kindness, and respect.

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Transforming Mishaps into Masterpieces: A Dog's Journey In this video, we explore how to navigate the ups and downs of being a pet owner. Witness Ralphie’s transformation and the importance of second chances with advice from Kim Dry on creating unforgettable moments despite the challenges. #DogTraining #PetOwnership #SecondChances #Ralphie #KimDry #DogAdvice #PetTransformation #LivingWithPets #PositiveReinforcement #CanineJourney

When it comes to the Pets of Chewy, all we see are green flags. 🤩 In honor of #NationalPetDay, we wanted to share some of our pack's unique traits and talents that add so much to #LifeAtChewy. Watch this video and let us know what your pets' green flags are in the comments! 👇 #RunWithThePack