Marketplace Kings Podcast
He Almost Shut Down His Business—Then Everything Changed
What happens when the business you thought you were supposed to build simply isn't working? For Preston Douglas, that question became very real. After leaving trucking and starting Bigfoot Pet Mobile Grooming, Preston found himself months into the business with only a handful of customers. By April 2024, he had taken a second job and was applying to trucking companies while preparing to shut Bigfoot Pet down. Then things began changing. In this Marketplace Kings conversation, Preston shares the journey from college football disappointment to trucking, entrepreneurship, near-business failure, and eventually building a growing mobile grooming company with a significant social media presence. You'll hear about: Learning from failure Developing confidence as an entrepreneur Why customers respond to confidence Using Google reviews to build credibility Learning social media without being a marketing expert Experimenting until something works Navigating seasons where you question whether you heard God correctly The importance of community Why feeling unqualified may not disqualify you from your assignment Preston's story is a reminder that God may be doing more than growing your business. He may be using the business to grow you. Follow Marketplace Kings for more conversations with Christian entrepreneurs, executives, and marketplace leaders integrating faith, leadership, business, and Kingdom impact. If this episode encourages you, share it with another entrepreneur. After nearly shutting Bigfoot Pet down, Preston Douglas experienced a dramatic shift in both his business and himself. He shares lessons about confidence, failure, social media, entrepreneurship, and trusting God when you aren't sure you heard Him correctly.
