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How COVID-19 Sparked a Pet Business Revolution
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- Pet Business Disruptors
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- Mar 2, 2026
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- 3651
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Summary
In this episode, Clayton sits down with Nadine, the founder of Trinkety Paws, a UK-based manufacturer specialising in high-quality, customisable dog and horse accessories. Nadine shares her fascinating transition from banking and personal training to becoming a powerhouse in the pet industry. They dive deep into the challenges of scaling a handmade business, the logistical puzzle of offering over 3.5 million product variations, and the importance of educating consumers on the value of British-made, durable materials like Biothane. KEY TAKEAWAYS Trinkety Paws was born out of a side project during COVID-19 when Nadine’s personal training business was halted, proving that necessity and creativity often drive the best business ventures. By utilising modular materials, the brand offers staggering customisation (up to 3.5 million variations in their premium range), which serves as a massive USP but requires rigorous staff training. Nadine emphasises that while they cannot compete with two-pound collars from big-box retailers on price, they win on longevity, sustainability, and specialised materials like genuine US-made Biothane. To overcome the internet market of crap, Trinkety Paws is launching a Retail Plus program to help brick-and-mortar stores offer custom-made, perfectly fitted harnesses and collars without needing massive stock. Staying stagnant is a slow death in business. Trinkety Paws is actively branching into the equine market and exploring non-pet industrial applications for their materials to ensure long-term sustainability. BEST MOMENTS "I always feel like people don’t want to see that or hear that, but I’m quite proud of what we’ve built." "In the premium range, we have 3.5 million variations. It’s absolutely mental; I didn’t even know it was that high until…