The "Pawsitive" Turnound - Pet Supplies Plus CEO, Chris Rowland

The 'Pawsitive' Turnaround: Chris Rowland’s Leadership RevolutionMeet Chris Rowland, the visionary CEO of Pet Supplies Plus, the leading pet retail franchise with over 730 locations across the U.S. and its sister brand Wag N’ Wash. Chris didn’t just lead a turnaround—he redefined what it means to run a powerhouse brand in the pet industry.With a bold, unconventional approach, Chris took a path many of his peers wouldn’t dare, and the results speak for themselves. His journey from PetSmart, where he built over 700 stores, to Pet Supplies Plus is nothing short of extraordinary. Discover how he crafted the ultimate customer experience (or "neighbor experience," as they call it) and why his leadership attracted top talent to help grow the brand to new heights.Listen now to hear how Chris’s fresh thinking and transformative strategies reshaped the world of pet retail. This is leadership, done differently!LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-rowland-00161a2bCompany Link: https://www.petsuppliesplus.com/What You’ll Discover in this EpisodeA Work-Life Balance Strategyy.The Key Difference Between a Corporate and Franchise Career.A Risk that Led to Reinvention. Predictions for the Pet Industry.Decision-Making 101.Chris’ Advice for the Next Generation.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-rowland-00161a2bCompany Link: https://www.petsuppliesplus.com/-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

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Welcome to Lead the Team. This podcast is for you if you'd like to motivate your direct reports, cultivate your top leaders, and accelerate your career. You'll discover the success strategies of the world's most innovative leaders where I dive into their keys to success and hard-earned, costly lessons. We've surpassed 400 episodes and host guests like legendary Honeywell CEO, David Cote and CEO of Dunkin Brands, Nigel Travis. As well as executives from companies you know like SAP, US Golf Association, Lockheed Martin. Dell, IBM, Dollar General, Footlocker, and Beyond Meat. Also, you hear from a variety of executives including those of smaller, rapidly growing companies that you won't hear anywhere else. You'll walk away with success strategies, hacks, and tools to lead in both your personal and professional life. My goal is to impact 1 million leaders who then transform the workplace to a more positive place to work and thrive. You're in this for effectiveness, productivity, work-life balance, and job promotion! This is not for you if you want to maintain the status quo, do business as usual, or operate your life and career on "cruise control." It's time to LEAD THE TEAM! Ben Fanning #1 bestselling author and corporate trainer ------------- Join us by subscribing now! Your host is Ben Fanning, #1 bestselling author and in-demand corporate trainer of The Fanning Group - an International Consultancy and Training Company. https://www.benfanning.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/ https://twitter.com/BenFanning1 https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/