Heidi Ganahl
Heidi Ganahl is one of the country's most extraordinary, respected and in demand women entrepreneurs. She regularly lends advice to everyone from top executives to the local professional with a dream and an idea. And she does it with style and sophistication. Heidi has triumphed over staggering adversity. Beginning with the loss of her husband at the age of 27, to losing a million-dollar insurance settlement, Heidi's entrepreneurial spirit and extraordinary leadership skills have helped her pick herself up and emerge as a Top Dog of Camp Bow Wow, the $80 million leader in the pet and franchise industry.
Heidi's informative, inspirational and entertaining presentations are jam packed with memorable content and lavishly peppered with invaluable tips, tricks and wisdom gained along the way. Heidi has turned her lifelong passion for dogs into a multi-million dollar business and she has created a related charitable foundation to support her furry friends. Her new book Tales from the Bark Side is a great read in the world of start ups.
Heidi's company Camp Bow Wow was recently named to the Inc 500/5000 fastest growing company list, #88 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 105 Fastest-Growing Franchises in North America and the 26th fastest growing women owned business in the country! Heidi has been featured on America Online, Business Week Online, CNN Money and in Parenting, Entrepreneur, More Magazine, Success and Franchise Times. Heidi has inspired millions with her story on CNBC's The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch.
Heidi Ganahl is one of the country's most extraordinary, respected and in demand women entrepreneurs. She regularly lends advice to everyone from top executives to the local professional with a dream and an idea. And she does it with style and sophistication. Heidi has triumphed over staggering adversity. Beginning with the loss of her husband at the age of 27, to losing a million-dollar insurance settlement, Heidi's entrepreneurial spirit and extraordinary leadership skills have helped her pick herself up and emerge as a Top Dog of Camp Bow Wow, the $80 million leader in the pet and franchise industry.
Heidi's informative, inspirational and entertaining presentations are jam packed with memorable content and lavishly peppered with invaluable tips, tricks and wisdom gained along the way. Heidi has turned her lifelong passion for dogs into a multi-million dollar business and she has created a related charitable foundation to support her furry friends. Her new book Tales from the Bark Side is a great read in the world of start ups.
Heidi's company Camp Bow Wow was recently named to the Inc 500/5000 fastest growing company list, #88 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 105 Fastest-Growing Franchises in North America and the 26th fastest growing women owned business in the country! Heidi has been featured on America Online, Business Week Online, CNN Money and in Parenting, Entrepreneur, More Magazine, Success and Franchise Times. Heidi has inspired millions with her story on CNBC's The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch.
"What Glass Ceiling? My Story of Start Up Success!"
What does it really take to be a great woman leader or business owner? We've inherently got what it takes...our leadership style is innovative, trusting and empowering - and ideally suited to today's business challenges.
Nevertheless, we all know the "glass ceiling" statistics: Only 6% of top executives in Fortune 500 companies are women, despite occupying 40% of all managerial positions. Only 3% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women, and only 3% of women-owned firms have revenues of more...
"Tails from the Bark Side – The Adventures of Building a Dog Gone Great Brand!"
Estée Lauder, Nike, Apple, Ben and Jerry's, Camp Bow Wow.... despite being very different businesses, they've all been incredibly savvy about building their brands. Now you can be, too!
You already know that your brand isn't just about your logo, tagline and glossy brochure. But where do you go from there? Entrepreneur Heidi Ganahl has successfully built an extraordinary brand (one coveted by hundreds of franchisees across the country!), and in this engaging presentation she'll...
"Tails from the Bark Side – Franchise Lessons from the Top Dog"
According to industry analysts, there are more than 765,000 franchise-based businesses in the United States alone, employing almost 10 million people and meeting a payroll of nearly $230 billion. Needless to say, franchising is immensely popular and provides enormous economic benefits.
Franchising also is one of the toughest business models to build successfully. In fact, Camp Bow Wow founder Heidi Ganahl was consistently told that without a tremendous amount of working capital and...
"Ready to Play Ball? Turn Your Passion into a Successful Business"
Camp Bow Wow, Heidi Ganahl's wildly successful doggy daycare and boarding company, came to fruition because Heidi believed passionately in her vision. Overcoming fears, personal hardship, and the advice of nay-sayers, Heidi turned passion into profit - and a richly rewarding life.
As she shares her personal story, Heidi offers encouragement and advice on how to overcome a fear of taking chances, find the courage to grow and lead a business, and ultimately achieve your dreams. As her...
"Paws to Give Back — How Cause-Based Marketing Can Help Grow Your Business"
Cause-based marketing has been a key strategy behind some of our country's greatest brands - Microsoft, McDonalds, Patagonia, Ben and Jerry's, Camp Bow Wow....and it can be the force that pushes your own business to new heights!
Heidi Ganahl opened her first Camp Bow Wow in Denver, CO, in 2000. Thirteen years later she has built her industry-leading business into an $80 million enterprise with more than 200 franchisees in 40 states and Canada. Among the secrets of her success? She...
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