Episodes

Monday Dec 06, 2021
Why Use Instagram Stories For Your Dog Grooming Business?
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
In this latest episode of the Haynet Podcast, Sam Hobden discusses why it is beneficial to post stories through an Instagram business profile and how it can increase business sales and attract customers. This podcast is ideal for those of you that have never used Instagram Stories and are unsure where to start particularly in the dog grooming industry. So grab yourself a cuppa and plug yourself in!

Saturday Sep 25, 2021
Why Niche A Dog Grooming Business?
Saturday Sep 25, 2021
Saturday Sep 25, 2021
Dog grooming is a big industry and it may pay for you to niche the business in a certain sector or interest you have. So what are the advantages of niching a dog grooming business and is this something to consider when setting up?
Sam Hobden from Haynet discusses why sometimes niching is a very good thing in the dog grooming industry.

Thursday May 27, 2021
What You Need To Know When Designing Your Dog Grooming Business Logo
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Whether you are starting a new business or rebranding, your logo is vital in giving your potential customers a vision of why they should use your services or buy your products.
Sam Hobden hosts this latest episode from the Haynet Podcast chatting about what you need to think about designing your logo, what colours and fonts you use and also how to make an impact from a shop sign to your social media profile. So grab a cuppa and plug yourself in!

Sunday Apr 18, 2021
How Often Should You Post On Social Media When Promoting A Business
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
So how often should you be posting on social media especially when it comes to promoting a business?
Sam Hobden from Haynet discusses how and when you should be posting particularly if you are a dog grooming business. So take a break and have a listen.

Monday Mar 29, 2021
5 Ways To Promote Your Dog Grooming Business Through Social Media
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Many use social media every day to promote their dog grooming business but some perhaps shy away from shouting out about what they do…
If you are looking to increase your customer base, social media is a vital tool in raising your profile and promoting your brand and services to potential new clients. Sam Hobden from Haynet discusses in this latest episode how to promote your business and increase engagement with customers through social media.

Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Writing your true feelings in a public blog can be also very cathartic. But can it also open you up to criticism and potentially adverse reaction. Daisy from How Very Horsey discusses this topic in our latest episode of the Haynet Podcast. Being a finalist in the Equestrian Blogger of the Year Awards, judges felt Daisy's honest viewpoint with her writing was very endearing. Come and have a listen as to why she feels being honest with views through your blog writing is actually a good thing.

Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Haynet Podcast #23 What Judges Look For In An Award Winning Blog/Vlog
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Haynet is the host of the Countryside Blogger of the Year Award and has been running the award in its own right since 2019. MirrorMePR took over the hosting of the Equestrian Blogger of the Year Award in the same year which both awards achieving great success. With our winners and finalists chosen, many bloggers were asking what myself (Samanth Hobden) and Ashley Rossiter (MD of MirrorMePR) were looking for when judging bloggers and their content. In this podcast, both judges chat about what they look for in an award winning blog, discussing their pet hates but also their loves when reading and watching rural blogs and vlogs.

Saturday Nov 23, 2019
Haynet Podcast #22 Gee Gee And Me: Why Are Product Reviews Good For Blog Engagement?
Saturday Nov 23, 2019
Saturday Nov 23, 2019
In this latest episode of the Haynet Podcast, we have a special guest equestrian blogger Jessica from Gee Gee and Me who predominantly writes product reviews which shows where to spend your money and where to save it when buying for your equestrian hobby! Jessica gives her thoughts on why product reviews are good for blog engagement and the challenges these can sometimes present. So grab yourself a cuppa, kick off your wellies and come and have a listen! www.hay-net.co.uk

Monday Aug 26, 2019
Haynet Podcast #21 Top Blogging Tips with The Forelock Journal
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
We have a super guest in our latest episode on the Haynet Podcast! Charlotte from The Forelock Journal is not only a fantastic equestrian blogger but also the current title holder and winner of the Equestrian Blogger of the Year Award 2018.
With plans to give rural bloggers a voice through the Haynet Podcast, Charlotte is a very natural choice to be our first guest presenter. This edition is valuable to all bloggers particularly ones that are thinking of stepping into the world of writing content and sharing their equestrian or countryside life.
A huge thank you to Charlotte who has given some brilliant advice in this podcast, so please kick off your wellies, grab a cuppa and plug yourself in!

Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
The humble tack shop or saddlery business is a very valuable asset within the equestrian community. With big brands disappearing from the high street, it is a very tough place for retail business.
Sam Hobden discusses in this latest episode how the tack shop can compete with online competition ensuring that the tack shop remains in our equestrian communities.