The Barkroom Chat

Seasonal marketing isn’t just for the big players! In this episode, I’m sharing how creating a bumper Halloween newsletter can help you engage your clients, boost pre-Christmas bookings, and set your grooming business apart in your community. You’ll learn the 5 big benefits of sending a Halloween newsletter, plus some fun ideas to make it truly magical. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why newsl...

In this episode, we’re getting into the spooky spirit of the season 🎃 and talking about how a Halloween giveaway can boost your grooming business. You’ll hear: The benefits of running a seasonal giveaway What I included in mine (and why clients loved it!) 5 tips for planning your own successful giveaway ✨ Links & Resources: Read the Blog Post Here - Glossy Pup Academy Blog Join the free Face...

Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy — it’s also the perfect opportunity to add some festive magic to your grooming business! 🎃 In this episode of the Barkroom Chat Podcast , I’m sharing 5 spooktacular ways to celebrate Halloween in your dog grooming salon. From simple decorations and themed finishing touches, to social media fun and special offers, these ideas will help you delight your...

Episode Title: The 7 Biggest Fears Women Have About Starting a Grooming Business — and How to Overcome Them Episode Description:   Starting your own home-based dog grooming business can feel like a dream come true… but if we’re honest, it can also feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever thought things like:  💭 “What if I’m not good enough?”  💭 “What if I don’t get any clients?”  💭 “What if I fail com...

Starting a home-based dog grooming business? Feeling excited, overwhelmed, or wondering if you're even cut out for this? You're in the right place. In this episode, I’m sharing what I wish I knew when I first started — the real, unfiltered truths that would’ve saved me stress, time, and self-doubt in those early days. Whether you’re still in the “Googling everything at midnight” phase or...

Feeling like your to-do list never ends? Between grooming dogs, messaging clients, and juggling life at home, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 practical, time-saving tips for home-based dog groomers who are also mums, partners, or simply trying to keep up with everything . If you're ready to bring more ease, structure, and breathing room into your grooming busi...

 If you’ve ever felt like you should be keeping in touch with your grooming clients more – but have no time or headspace to make it happen – this episode is for you. We’re talking all about the power of customer newsletters: why they matter, how they build loyalty, and the ridiculously simple way you can start using them today (even if writing isn’t your thing!). In this episode: Why a newsletter...

In this episode, we're exploring how to make your dog grooming business feel premium —without spending a fortune. Whether you’re brand new to grooming or just getting started from home, you’ll discover easy, budget-friendly ways to add real value to your client experience. I’ll walk you through practical, heart-led ideas that made a huge impact in my own grooming business—from welcome packs a...

🐾 Episode Summary: Dreaming of starting your own dog grooming business from home—but worried it’ll cost too much? I’ve been there. In this episode, I share how I launched my grooming salon on a super tight budget, after my bank loan fell through (yep, I cried too). From buying essentials in order of priority to using my spare room as a salon, I walk you through everything I did to get up and runn...