In this episode of Love and Business, we sit down with Carter Wilde, founder of Wild Acres and one of the most respected dog trainers in Baltimore County. Carter’s story is one of grit, resilience, and transformation — from battling addiction in his early 20s to building a thriving 20-acre training and boarding facility, plus launching a dog gear product line.

Carter shares:

• How getting clean in 2012 ignited his entrepreneurial journey
• The surprising parallels between habit-building in humans and training in dogs
• Why replacing bad habits with better ones is the key to long-term change
• How his family (and becoming a father) reshaped his priorities and leadership
• The business lessons from buying and renovating an aging kennel into a thriving enterprise

Whether you’re passionate about dog training, interested in overcoming addiction, or curious about the grind of building a business from the ground up, Carter’s journey will inspire and challenge you.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro to Carter Wilde & Wild Acres
3:20 – Early life, first dogs, and training roots
10:45 – Sobriety & the mindset shift
18:20 – Habits: humans vs. dogs
28:05 – From side hustles to full-time dog training
37:45 – Buying and rebuilding a 20-acre kennel
50:15 – Parenthood’s impact on business and life
1:05:40 – Lessons in legacy, gratitude & growth

Connect with Carter Wilde:
Instagram – @carterwilde

Website – https://wildeacresmd.com/

In this raw and timely episode of Love N’ Business, Mick and Britt sit down for an open conversation about what it really looks like to lead a business while life is changing fast at home and at work.

They share personal updates, the growing pains of evolving leadership roles, and how becoming parents has reshaped their outlook on business, time, and priorities.

Britt talks about stepping out of the weeds, building a capable team, and rolling out something she calls “transition training”—a hands-on process for teaching her team how to take ownership of the company’s most critical functions.

Mick opens up about being pulled back into the business, managing the sales team directly again, and how he’s navigating what it means to lead effectively while juggling multiple roles.

If you’re in a season of transition, trying to grow without burning out, or figuring out how to show up for both your team and your family, this episode will feel familiar—and offer some real tools and perspective along the way.

• Transitioning leadership without losing control

• Creating systems for delegation and documentation

• How parenthood changes your leadership style

• Balancing personal growth and business growth

• Emotional intelligence in business decisions

• Building a team you can trust with the mission

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What happens when a stand-up comic reads one book, quits her job, and drags her mom out of retirement to start a soup company?

Sara Polon, founder of Soupergirl, turned a simple idea into a national brand — featured on Shark Tank, sold in Whole Foods and Costco, and recognized as the first food company in the U.S. to earn Fair Food Certification.

In this episode, she opens up about building a mission-driven business, living with ADHD, and staying true to your values while scaling a brand that feeds both people and purpose.

Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/VCyLhZ6g1h8