In an industry where competition is the name of the game, it can feel very lonely. Imagine having someone in the industry who looks out for you, supports you, and collaborates with you. And then imagine if that person was your best friend…

On this episode we speak with two pairs of best friends who have chosen to embrace personal connection, friendship, and collaboration over competition. Over the years, their relationships have gone from professional connections to something deeper and they now consider each other to be among the most important people in their lives. In this conversation, they share the joys of what it's like having the support of another person who knows the world you live and work in and how they've been able to better grow their business – and help you grow yours!

Join us for this uplifting and inspiring conversation about the value of best friends in work and life! If you have a similar relationship, you’ll understand all of the dynamics of these two pairs of best friends. If you don’t have a best friend, you’ll want one (and you’ll want to be one to someone else)!

[00:00] Introduction

[1:44] Meet Lindsay Stamper

[2:41] Meet Laura King

[3:21] Meet Tori Roser

[4:08] Meet Justine Oakwood

[4:47] The benefits of friendship and collaboration over competition

[9:57] Building a strong friendship with your "competition" based on trust

[15:20] The line between business and friendship

[22:36] The challenges of running dog training businesses

[27:38]  Advice to women who want to start collaborating instead of competing

[31:38] The influence that women have on the dog training industry

[34:59] The impact friendship has on marriage

[44:08] The benefits of supporting other women to build a better dog training industry

Connect with Stephanie McCabe:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dogwomenunleashed/ 

Connect with Lindsay Stamper:

Taking The lead Ohio - https://www.facebook.com/TakingTheLeadOhio/about/ 

Connect with Laura King:

Kings Creatures - https://www.kingscreatures.com/ 

Connect with Tori Roser:

Pawlished Dog Training - https://www.pawlisheddog.com/ 

Connect with Justine Oakwood:

Full Moon Dog Training - http://www.fullmoondogs.com/