How An Architectural Designer Started a Pet Based Business During The Pandemic

Finding herself without a job during the onset of the pandemic, Architectural Designer, Lorenis decided to combine her design skills with her passion for dogs. She started The Doggo Design Co, where she designs custom pet art designs and supplies. 

Listen for:

• How she gained the courage to start 
• Why you don't have to leave your job to begin a startup
• The importance of leveraging community
• Why she fostered a dog before adopting one of her own
• What you need to start a business
• How mentorship can skyrocket your progress : and not in the traditional way
• How her dog helped her with depression 
• How you can start a business without being an expert 

Links mentioned 

• Doggo Designco:  https://www.instagram.com/thedoggodesignco/
• Pet Sitting : https://www.rover.com/
• Pet Walking Service: https://wagwalking.com/

Guest
Lorenis  is an Architectural Designer turned Business Owner. She currently works a 9-5 and also runs her business with her adopted dog Renzo. She currently resides in Puerto Rico, where she was born + raised, after living in Chicago for 5 years. All her work is drawn by her and made in the US.

Follow Paws and Perros  on IG : https://www.instagram.com/pawsandperros