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🚀 Gust Mission Control Founder Spotlight: Andrea Bazett, Founder of Pack Animals

What does it take to go from an idea to a thriving business in under a year? For Andrea Bazett, the answer is grit, adaptability, & an unwavering belief in her mission.

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Got insights or connections for Andrea as she works to bridge from the physical world to a scalable digital offering? Let’s start a conversation in the comments!👇

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Andrea’s story reminds us: Big ideas often begin with small, personal problems. When you lean into purpose & adapt along the way, the possibilities are limitless.

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What’s Next? Pack Animals is gearing up to expand their vision. By blending physical spaces with digital platforms, Andrea plans to create a scalable solution for dog owners everywhere.

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In less than 12 months, Andrea transformed her dream of improving human-canine relationships into Pack Animals, a 3,000 sq. ft. “dog gym” & wellness hub in San Ramon, CA—where dogs & their humans come to connect, grow, and thrive together.

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Think Big, Stay Flexible: Adapt plans to match opportunities, like expanding from a small office to a dream hub.
Plan Ahead: Invest in design and functionality that supports long-term growth.
Prioritize Self-Care: Avoid burnout by building in time to rest and recharge.

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Lessons from Andrea’s Journey:

Start with Purpose: Build a business rooted in passion or personal experience.
Validate In-Person: Test ideas in the physical world before scaling digitally.

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Thinking Big, Starting Smart

Andrea initially envisioned starting with a digital platform but pivoted to prioritize physical interactions first, instead using this real-world connection to help shape the future of Pack Animals’ digital offerings.

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Wellness Classes: Unlimited sessions for members.
Community Events: Bringing dog owners together.
Expert Training: Private options for those needing a personalized approach.
Design with Heart: Custom artwork featuring 140+ dog breeds celebrating the human-canine bond.

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Pack Animals offers more than just a gym for dogs—it’s a wellness hub. With a beautiful and intentional space in City Center Bishop Ranch Mall in San Ramon, CA, it includes many features:

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Today, The Hub is not only open—it’s running profitably with a growing community of loyal dog owners. Andrea’s journey from trainer to founder is a testament to what’s possible when you combine passion, purpose, and relentless execution.

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In early 2023, Andrea became a certified dog trainer. By July of that year, she founded Pack Animals, and less than a year later, in June 2024, she opened The Hub, by Pack Animals—a custom-built, 3,000 sq. ft. wellness space for dogs and their humans.

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The Leap from Trainer to Founder: Every hero’s journey begins with a call to action—for Andrea, that call came through the bond her family shared w/ their dog, Maggie. This connection sparked a mission: to reimagine how humans & dogs could build stronger, healthier relationships.

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🚀 Gust Mission Control Founder Spotlight: Andrea Bazett, Founder of Pack Animals

What does it take to go from an idea to a thriving business in under a year? For Andrea Bazett, the answer is grit, adaptability, & an unwavering belief in her mission.

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Register for the event here!
Who: Gust & Forecastr
What: Financial Model Makeover
When: Thurs. May 23rd 2pm ET
Where: https://t.co/DYPgyhgXit

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Financial Model Makeover on Thurs!

Join Gust & the @forecastr team for an awesome breakdown 🕺 & buildup 🏗 of an early stage startup's financial model. 📊

You'll see what investors like/dislike in a model, & how you can make the proper changes to fine-tune your own model.

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What's happening at Gust this week:

📈📊 Financial Modeling 101 w/ @forecastr
Thurs. 2-3pm ET
Register here ➡️ https://t.co/3sb5aLESzs

💸Angel Investing 101 w/ @davidsrose
Thurs. 4-5pm ET
Register here ➡️ https://t.co/kIdh4F3cq7

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Event today!

When preparing for fundraising, there are 5 different elements you should know that will give you the confidence you need entering a round of fundraising.

We'll be discussing all 5 elements w/ @forecastr this afternoon at 2pm ET:

https://t.co/JBhPqmUZWr

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Try to not let the unknowns of the startup industry scare you, but if they do, check with Gust for clarification!

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Woah! Why does the State of Delaware say your pre-revenue startup owes $85,165 in Delaware Franchise Taxes? You likely only owe $400, so let's dive deeper and explain why you might see this eye-watering bill.
Let's take a closer look at the Deleware Franchise Tax. 🧵

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Looking to make these adjustments and make sure you're filed before the March 1st deadline? We have both a video and written guide on how to properly file your Delaware Franchise taxes, which you can find linked in the article below! https://t.co/pL4gAmmlUI