Chari Buckner on Running a Pet Crematory and Finding Meaning

Marketing is the Product Podcast

Getting things started with the first episode of season two, we are joined by Chari from Faithful Friends Pet Crematory. Chari Buckner is the owner of Faithful Friends, working with countless pet owners to make sure that their pets are given a proper send-off.

In this episode, we talk with Chari about what her business is, how she runs it, as well as how she handles the emotions of such a heavy job. There are many lessons to be learned from Chari that transcend business, and really get to the core meaning of life. Join us this week as we talk about all things business and pets!
0:40: What Faithful Friends Pet Crematory is
3:45: Dealing with the Emotions of it All
7:30: Understanding the Story that Each Pet Brings
10:00: Being there for People Through This Time
14:20: Silver Lining with COVID-19 and Pets
21:00: Advertising for Faithful Friends Pet Crematory
26:20: Business Takeaways from Faithful Friends
28:35: Weirdest Pet Cremated
30:50: Other Services Provided and Challenges in the Business
32:25: Staying True to What They Do
34:00: Employing the Right People
40:00: Doing What You Love
43:00: Helping Other Pets With Greif
46:20: Memorialization
49:30: Relationships with People Because of This
54:30: Funny Pet Stories
57:00: Pets Being There for You
1:00.00: Powerful Pet Story
1:06.00: Closing Remarks