Spilling the tea with Colin Taylor

Speaking to Nathan Austin and wife Katie was an absolute joy as they both are down to earth and that's one trait i love in people when getting to know them. I felt like we had been friends for years and they didn't hold back either with honesty which had me laughing YEP we spoke about grooming and competing then we chatted about showing dogs and we even touched on making whoppy and where...

It is so important we think about what we are charging what with some utility's bills going up by 50%.  This Podcast is sponsored by Colin Taylor Products  www.colintaylorproducts.com

If there is any advice i could give it would be about my experience in the competition ring as after 36 years in the industry and have  traveled around the world judging in many of the countries visited i only now want to give all my knowledge to people who want to have  a more pleasant journey while competing  Competing is never easy to begin with but i promise you it does get more easy as time g...

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I could not wait to chat to this duo Alyssa and Justin wasn’t only on Pooch Perfect USA they also made it all the way to the final.  It was so nice to talk to this humble couple and chat about there talents but also how vulnerable they both came across on the show which in my opinion won the hearts of many including mine. As Justin said to Alyssa all the time YOU GOT THIS and your amazingly talent...

just a little review and how to use on some of my products and also how to use them. Done forget all products over £35.00 comes with a free combination comb. All products can br found on www.colintaylorproducts.com

Don’t  be scared when the words Have you done your accounts. Yes it used to scare me thinking that all accountants would show up at the door in black suits and briefcases. But this is not the case they actually are nice people and truly want to help. I spoke to the lovely  Victoria Clark who does accounts for the pet related industry and the chat was quite the eye opener. Please take the time to l...

What a great chat today with Arlene the founder of Henry & Co. we chit chatted about a few things but mainly about Henry & Co’s amazing ear cleaner which is all organic. It smells good enough to drink BUT DON’T please .  The packaging is lovely and personal as Henry is actually a cockapoo that’s is owned and adored by Arlene. Please check out the ear cleaner and other products at  henryand...

Lisa Gill from Savvy was my guest today and we chatted about what Savvy can do for you when it comes to online booking systems .  I found this chat interesting and also a must have for any groomer no matter how long they have been in the industry.  There are a few options starting at £15 per month but let me just say GO with the £40 a month option as you get a website with it and this is what ever...

I always love talking Business and talking to Bill was interesting as I learnt so much from it . The chat also let me know that what I was doing was also correct.  There is so much we can do as groomers to improve our businesses which will ultimately lead to increasing our income and who doesn’t want that ?  You can learn more by joining the link below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/doggroomingb...

Hehe what a chat this was full of passion and the want and should I say need for groomers to really look at how the run there salons. But that’s wasn’t the main subject of the podcast . Sarah talked about her mission and what a mission it is and one that I would of run from but no not this fire cracker. It just goes to show when you have passion you can do anything and not just for yourself but fo...

I have known Paula Bryan for some years now and I must say it was great chatting and catching up with her. We talked about so much from her uniform brand Clipit to just life in general. We even talked about nipple protection hehe well I did anyway . This podcast has been brought to you by  www.clipit-grooming.com  You can also email Paula at  paula@clipit-grooming.com

Dr Anne Mcbride was a dream to chat to and also gain useful information that will help me and I’m sure many of you in the future . Do we understand what our dogs are trying to tell us and also do with stimulate them enough ? 

Its always a  pleasure chatting to Jitka as she has accomplished  so much in her grooming career. From Groomteam England to running Style To Rescue and if that wasn’t  enough Jitka also has her own product brand called Vitacanis a product that every groomer should check out.  This podcast is bought to you by www.vitacanis.co.uk

The million dollar question... Should I become qualified? Well what can I say apart from I think iPET Network just might be the new way forward! Fern and Sarah are forward thinking and are ticking all the right boxes in my opinion. Let’s be honest, they are groomers who have done all the hard work and now have a set of Ofqual regulated qualifications and that in its self is not an easy process. Ed...

What a lovely chat with Dominic Hodgson The Pet Business Adviser. Dom is a very interesting individual with some great ideas that will benefit anyone in the pet industry. I promise you will enjoy even if I did loose connection a couple of times we got back in track and also had a giggle  Free pet business advice here www.growbusinessfast.com/33ideas  Free book www.growyourpetbusinessfast.com/free-...

Heidi Anderton and myself had a fun chat and celebrated mix breeds. We touch on the importance of care to help to raise a well rounded puppy. You can find out more info regarding learning to groom or maintain your own dog at www.absolutelyanimals.biz

WOW lots and lots to learn about hand stripping and who better to talk to but Amy Manser. This forward thinking stylist has all the knowledge to back up all she teachers. if you have any questions regarding stripping take the time and give this a listen . This podcast is bought to you by www.purplepawsupplies.co.uk

What a great chat i had with the wonderful Cheryl Humphreys. She was a student of mine when i was teaching at Absolutely Animals in Lee Green London. But back them Cheryl was deaf but this did not stop her form reaching her goals. Great chat xx 

Some fun with Emma Bull and Melanie Winters 

What a fun chat and what a not so fun year we are leaving behind. But lets not forget we are taking the same problems into 2021 so lest all try and make a difference . We have much to look forward to in 2021 and also much responsibility to help with the fight of Covid.  much love and a Very Happy New Year. Colin X PS Thanks for all your support 

Today I had the pleasure of talking to Animal Behaviourist Mr Andrew Hale. I found the conversation fascinating and it also opened my eyes. We as groomers must look at the signs we are given by the dogs we groom and ask ourselves are we doing whats in the best interest for them. Andrew makes clear the meaning of the word consent when used by groomers. This is a very open and interesting chat .  ww...

i had the pleasure of chatting to Jo Amit from Hownd Products today and i have to say i learnt so much regarding the real meaning behind true Natural and Vegan products. Do we really do our research when buying products for our pets ? Does asking it in a comment always answer the question ? i think not but i do hope you learn from this chat as i have. Please visit www.dogslovehownd.com

I love giving gifts away and today was no different. I  had some chats with some amazing groomers and gave them the chance to win some great prizes. Who dear Me dear Stuart Simmons dear. How very dare you hehehehehehe xx

To increase the price of the dogs we groom seems to be hard for most but next year is a year that we really should be looking at. Brexit means we as groomers will be paying more money when buying equipment that helps  run our businesses. Today i did my norm and surprised a few professional groomers and got there opinion .