Real Life Business: Inside The Human Canine Alliance

This episode kicks off the "Real Life Business" live documentary series, chronicling the journey of building The Human Canine Alliance (THCA) from the ground up. Join Stacie as she shares real-life triumphs, challenges, and lessons learned while creating a meaningful organization.

In this first episode, Stacie takes you back to where THCA began—what started as a lighthearted idea quickly transformed into a mission-driven app. Packed with actionable insights, this episode is perfect for new entrepreneurs and animal advocates. 

With a background in marketing and communications, Stacie offers practical tips on starting a podcast, using no-code tools to build an app, and adopting person-first language when discussing disabilities. 

Tune in as Stacie navigates the challenges of turning a big idea into a thriving business that makes a real impact on the rescue industry. This is just the beginning of an inspiring series—stay with us for the next chapter!

THCA Rescue statistics are pulled from the following resources:

1. Pet Statistics by ASPCA
2. Facts & Figures by Coalition for Pets & Public Safety
3. Industry Stats & Trends by American Pet Products Association
4. 2024 Stats by American Kennel Club
5. AKC Detection Dog Task Force Report by American Kennel Club
6. National Animal Welfare Statistics by Shelter Animals Count

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro to Episode
• 0:35 The Business Idea & How it Formed
• 2:51 Shocking Canine Rescue Statistics
• 3:59 Evolving of the Business Idea & Journey
• 4:48 One of the THCA Marketing Strategies
• 6:24 Podcasting Tips & Resources
• 10:06 No-Code App Intro & Resource
• 10:59 People-First Language Learnings
• 12:16 Mini-Bio on Stacie
• 13:27 THCA's Business Progress