In this episode, Whitney Russell and Dr. Frank Niles talk with Ava Dorsey, founder of Ava’s Pet Palace. Ava founded Ava’s Pet Palace when she was just 8 years old. In this episode, they talk about how Ava’s Pet Palace got started, how Ava balances being a business owner and a teenager, and what her vision is for her company and the Pet Industry overall.
Links Mentioned In the Show:
Ava's Pet Palace Website: https://avaspetpalace.com/
Ava’s Pet Palace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avaspetpalace/
Show Notes:
(03:00) - How Did Ava’s Pet Palace Get Started
(04:00) - What Else is Ava Working On
(05:02) - Ava’s Advice to Other Young Entrepreneurs
(07:12) - Who inspires Ava
(08:10) - How Ava Keeps Going When Times are Tough
(09:22) - What is Envision Lead Grow?
(10:47) - How Ava Helps Animal Shelters
(11:39) - How Ava Connects With Her Followers
(13:13) - Which Big Brand Stores Sell Ava’s Treats
(14:04) - What is Ava’s Biggest Challenge
(15:07) - What Accomplishments is Ava Proud Of?
(16:25) - How Ava Balances Being a Business Owner and a Teenager
(16:47) - What’s It Like to Have Mom as an Employee
(18:06) - What Else is Ava Passionate About?
(19:07) - Ava Shares Her Vision
(20:57) - How a Family Pet Inspired Ava to Start Her Business
(22:36) - How Ava Does Research On Cat Treats
(24:19) - What Helped Ava Get Followers On Her Social Media
(26:15) - How Ava Found Other Black-Owned Brands in the Pet Industry
(27:06) - How Ava found the right Co-Manufacturer For Her Pet Treats
(28:32) - Ava’s Vision For Her Company
(29:28) - The Secret Pet Ava Would Love To Have
