The Only An Ocean wave aligned in 2009 during a brief pet industry trade show meeting in Chicago, between Cheryl Pedersen and Jolanda van der Basch. During the last two minutes of a weeklong show, Jolanda insisted she take Cheryl’s Poochie-Bells back home to the Netherlands, and introduce them to the European market. More interested in wrapping up the show than anything, Cheryl agreed, and the two women went their separate ways. True to her word, Jolanda successfully introduced the new concept of a dog doorbell “PoochieBells” to the European market. A deep friendship began, and with it a renewed energy. Cheryl and Jolanda believed together they could open up a refreshing new distribution channel, and provide hope to like minded entrepreneurs. After all, Only An Ocean shouldn’t prevent innovative products from reaching their full potential. Years later, with millions of dollars in sales behind them, Jolanda and Cheryl have built out a best in class team, and Only An Ocean is doing what it set out to do.