Bella In Your Business: Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Podcast

There is a plethora of dog-walking businesses displayed in the digital world. But why does your social media stand out from the rest? You don’t want to be just every other dog walking page, but rather stand out by showcasing unique and different content. Your social media page is most likely the first thing potential clients are going to see about you, do you think it is enough to make them hire y...

I am coming to you today with a special, secret episode to spill all the secrets about Better Marketing With Bella. I know a lot of you struggle with doing social media on your teams. Whether you have done it yourself or sourced out to pay someone else to do it. My goal is to help you with your own marketing production and shine a little light on why this program is so successful. When Better Mark...

So you say you want to attract more clients? What if I told you that you do not need to wait around for them to come to you? That you can actively be out there attracting the right clients for your business. Or train someone on your staff to proactively attract more clients. Social media. You have heard me say it before and I will say it again. Social media works. It is how you are using social me...

In this industry, we all have them. This hysterical, how the heck did this happen to me, funny pet stories. But these stories can be used for much more than a funny, casual conversation. You can be leveraging these funny pet stories. Yes. Leverage these stories for your social media posts and content. Take those funny pet stories and show your clients and potential clients your hustle. These stori...

You might be looking to increase your business, or take on more clients. Maybe trying to grow your business and increase your revenue. Whatever it is you are looking to do, you need to stand out from the competition. What are you doing differently that will stand out from your competition? What if I told you there are things you can be doing right now that will make sure you are the one to stand o...

It may be September, but the best thing you can do to save yourself time (and sanity) is to plan ahead for the holidays. Plan what business will look like, and how much or how little you are wanting to take on. Then prioritize everything. Right now you may be so swamped that the thought of planning for the holidays sends you into overdrive, but stick with me. Are you wanting to take a holiday trip...

Sometimes we think we know all the right things to do to have a successful business. But the truth is, we are not always at our best. Certain things we think or do are causing us to drive our businesses into the ground. This week I want to make you aware of these things. Because if you are aware, you then can see what you are doing wrong and adjust correctly to get your business where you want to...

20 years of experience in the industry comes with a whole bunch of advice and some ideas of what not to do. If you are looking to build a thriving business you not only need to know the correct steps but the right mindset to get you there. Today, I hope you don't take this lightly, and learn from my mistakes and triumphs. Building a thriving business begins and ends with you, your mindset, and you...

Your hope as a business owner is to stand out from the competition and entice clients to choose you to work with, right? But you need to do just that, stand out! When there is a plethora of pet sitting or dog walking businesses to choose from, what sets yours apart from the rest? But do you know the right things you should be doing to stand out from the competition? Do you know what your website s...

What if you knew the right questions to ask that would separate the good, from the great employees? Asking the right hiring questions when searching for employees can weed out ones who may not be the right fit for you or your business. But how do you know what questions to ask? The hiring process shouldn't be a stressful situation that ultimately leaves you empty-handed a few months down the road....

Are you struggling right now to attract great employees for your business? Because bringing more people on means more business you can take on, meaning... higher revenue for your business. A win-win all around! But you might be stuck. Stuck trying to attract great employees. Stuck trying to retain your employees. And stuck in a position where you can't step away or scale your business. But, I am h...

Does the process of finding and hiring new employees leave you feeling defeated? Or maybe you feel like you have done it all when it comes to hiring and it just is not working for you. What if I told you it can be much easier? That you may need to take a different approach you haven't tried when you need to find and hire employees quickly. What if I told you, I have 5 amazing tips to help you find...

If there was something in your business that was really a mistake and costing you time and money, would you want to know? There are sales mistakes business owners make that are hindering them from success every single day. This week I am diving into the 5 most common sales mistakes that I see people make and what you can do to avoid them! Biggest Takeaways: 1:16 What sales mistakes? 1:55 Software...

Your mindset is going to get you everywhere or keep you exactly where you are at. As we publish this 300th episode, I am talking to you from my heart, as I always do on the milestone episodes. This time is it all about what you are saying in your own head. HOW to scale this business is the easy part. It is the MINDSET that is the tough part. When "bad" things happen, or you "fail" what is your rea...

Jodi came to me wondering how she could get more clients. We took a look into her systems and found out that the way in which she is having people sign up was stopping the sale from happening. She was having to send UN and PW to a new user and while they were waiting for that to happen, they were finding other solutions. Her software was working against her. When you compare Jodi's sign up to Rove...

Pet sitting software is a crucial aspect of running an efficient business. Many business owners find themselves either without software or paying for one they aren't even using to its fullest potential. And as a business owner, you want to do everything that helps move your business forward by thinking smarter, not working harder. There are common mistakes I see business owners make when utilizing...

Let's talk about job share... Job sharing can actually be a GREAT thing... and you already are probably taking on BIGGER liability in your pet sitting and dog walking business. This episode will give insight into a different way of thinking. Now is the time to be creative, think about how we are going to get our sales up. The big R (recession) is coming (or is it here?) and we have to think differ...

Have you been thinking about increasing your pet sitting prices this year? Or have you recently increased your dog walking prices, and now you're thinking it may not be enough... harging the wrong amount can be the difference between a thriving business and going out of business. Ouch There is so much to consider before increasing your prices, so that you don't find yourself sinking six months lat...

Does the thought of creating an SOP for your pet sitting business leave you feeling overwhelmed? Or have you hired an office manager but had that completely blow up in your face due to the lack of an SOP? Or even worse, take the route of starting to create one, just to end up with an unfinished mess of documents that serve the business no purpose. While it may sound intimidating, an SOP will make...

If I asked you today, "how do your books look?" or "did you have any big surprises from your taxes?" would either of those questions confuse you? Scare you? Leave you feeling a bit unsure? That might sound invasive, but to evaluate your business, you have to be in the know of these aspects. You are not alone if you find this area tough to evaluate, but there is someone who can help you manage it a...

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and bogged down by the day-to-day operations of your business? Are you ready to take the first step toward creating an organizational hierarchy and scaling your company? Look no further! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of office management and uncovering the top four mistakes entrepreneurs make when hiring an office manager. From learning h...

Do you feel like you have a high turnover? Have you ever thought about why you have turnover? Do you know? Is it because of seasonal employees? young staff members moving on? or even life situations? Maybe so! But what if I were to blow your mind and have you consider something you might not have considered, but really can make a huge difference in whether employees stay or go? It could be your ma...

Take a moment with me if you will and think about your staff. Do you have a rockstar staff member? Someone who is your number one, most reliable member? And what would your business look like if everyone on the team was just like this rockstar? What about your staff workload? Is it spread equally across the board, or do some members receive more work than others because of their ability? Evaluatin...

Are you putting in the hours to make your business a success, but struggling to attract the right job applicants? You've perfected your onboarding and training, put the right positions in place, and even posted those job listings, but still, no one is applying. Just like attracting clients, you need to have a strategy for attracting job applicants. You may be doing everything right, but that doesn...

They say to not believe everything you read online, but what would it look like if you did? Because there are many out there online spreading bad info and giving out bad advice. They are spewing slander and stating there is no way you can accomplish the big goals of yours. Tearing you down, because.. how does the saying go? "misery loves company" If you are in the crossfire of this negativity onli...