(PRESS RELEASE) GALESBURG, IL — Pet industry leader Candace D’Agnolo, founder and CEO of Pet Boss Nation, is making a significant return to running a brick-and-mortar store with the spring opening of Dante & Dory’s: A pet destination in downtown Galesburg, Ill. located at 354 E. Main St.
D’Agnolo brings unparalleled industry expertise to this venture. Her journey from struggling pet retailer to successful entrepreneur culminated in selling three brick-and-mortar pet businesses in a multi-seven-figure combined exit to industry leaders Bentley’s Pet Stuff and Destination Pet. By age 30, she was running three pet businesses with 27 employees. After overcoming $400,000 in debt, through strategic mentorship, she transformed her operation into a multi-seven-figure business with diverse revenue streams.
As founder of Pet Boss Nation, D’Agnolo has coached nearly 1,000 independent pet business owners across the United States, Canada, and Europe, helping generate an estimated $765 million in the pet industry through her signature programs: Pet Boss Club, Pet Boss Nation University and Pet Boss Mastermind. Today, she is a sought-after speaker and consultant, sharing her expertise at major pet industry trade shows and events.
This groundbreaking 14,000-square-foot premium pet experience will offer an extensive range of premium products for dogs, cats, and a small animal selection. Named after D’Agnolo’s two rescue Pomeranians, Dante & Dory’s will feature professional self-washrooms, an open play space designed for rotating dog play exhibitions and events, and a full-service grooming salon designed not only for pet services but also for educational classes, workshops, and professional certifications. The store will also be the national headquarters for Pet Boss Nation classes and retreats.
“With no other mom-and-pop pet supplies and self-wash facilities in the county, we are positioned to capture significant income into our local economy that would otherwise be lost to online giants and big box corporations, while providing essential services to our community,” says D’Agnolo.
Dante & Dory’s is actively seeking partnerships and collaborations with various stakeholders in the pet industry ecosystem and in the community of Galesburg. The business also welcomes connections with local and regional pet service providers, national pet product manufacturers and distributors interested in innovative retail concepts, pet influencers, and educational institutions focused on animal care and business development to make a stronger independent pet industry. Contact: support@danteanddorys.com.
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About Candace D’Agnolo and Pet Boss Nation
Candace D’Agnolo is the founder and CEO of Pet Boss Nation, a leading professional development company dedicated to empowering independent pet business owners. Over the past eight years, her techniques have helped pet store owners generate an estimated $765 million in the pet industry.
As a sought-after speaker at industry trade shows and the host of the highly acclaimed “Pet Boss Podcast”—ranked in the top two percent of all podcasts globally with over 100k downloads —Candace is passionate about sharing proven strategies and actionable advice. She is also a regular columnist for Pets + Magazine, where her influence and dedication helps shape the success of pet professionals everywhere.
