Pet Sitter Confessional

Check out Start. Scale. Sail . and use PSC20 for 15% off. This podcast is sponsored by Pet Sitters Associates. Pet Sitter Confessional listeners can get a discount when joining by clicking membership Pet Sitter Confessional discount code Confessional at check-out to get $10 off today. Check out the benefits of membership and insurance at petsitllc.com . Topics on this episode: Follow up from Indus...

Topics on this episode: Changes to the IBPSA conference How to prepare for a virtual conference Meeting the needs of IBPSA members Long-term vs short-term impacts Making smart moves now to be prepared for the future Area of opportunities in the industry because of Covid Becoming a member Main take away? IBPSA is working hard to make their brand-new virtual conference top notch. The road forward in...

Brought to you by Time to Pet . Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Her first client Why offer wedding pet attendant service? Most interesting pets she's cared for The "Smiles" sections of her website Why they don't do pack walks Why she made her first hire and how she's expanded into new areas Keeping everything organize What she has learned f...

This podcast is sponsored by Pet Sitters Associates. Pet Sitter Confessional listeners can get a discount when joining by clicking membership Pet Sitter Confessional discount code Confessional at check-out to get $10 off today. Check out the benefits of membership and insurance at petsitllc.com . Topics on this episode: Discussion about the article from David Pearsall It's hard finding good inform...

Brought to you by Time to Pet . Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: When did they start investing in social media Their social media approach What content should we be posting Name Space Pollution Marketing tool vs value add? Equipment they recommend Growing your social media presence How much time should we be investing? Legality of posting cl...

Topics on this episode: Pets we've grieved over Honoring them How to help the owner Buy them a gift? Consider other pets in their family How to help yourself Ask a Pet Business Coach with Natasha O'Banion Main take away? Remember that the key to the grieving process is to listen, and allow yourself the time to heal. Links: Check out Start. Scale. Sail . and use PSC20 for 15% off. Association for P...

Brought to you by Time to Pet . Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Why he started Palmetto Scoopers Day in the life of a pet waste professional Big picture thinking - helping the community Hiring a technician What is the 'Poop Calculator'? Becoming a pet waste professional Where does all the poop go? Marketing and growing his business Favorite...

Check out Start. Scale. Sail . and use PSC20 for 15% off. Topics on this episode: Our recent 1-Star Review Why have reviews available to the public? Where do you put them? How do you ask for them? The three kinds of people that leave reviews What if you get a bad one? Types of "bad reviews" The three things you can do about it The three things you shouldn't do How to respond to positive feedback a...

Topics on this episode: Why are cats so misunderstood? What's the first thing a pet sitters needs to know about caring for a cat? Common causes of aggression in cats What is Fear free? What questions to be asking our clients Getting connected with shy cats "Ask a Vet" speed round Main take away? Caring for cats is not something to skimp on, and takes a lot of prep work to do correctly. Ask the rig...

Brought to you by Time to Pet . Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Why she made the switch from kennels to pack walks Her screening processes Introducing new dogs to the pack Staying safe off-leash Her favorite gear Her first and most memorable client How the industry has changed the past 20 years Longevity in pet care Policies to keep you san...

Topics on this episode: 80 episodes! What is customer service? What are some practical ways to provide the best customer service we can? Ask a Pet Business Coach with Natasha O'Banion Main take away? It boils down to how we view the client. A) The opportunity to provide the best possible care or B) A way to make a buck. How you view your client will be how you treat them. Links: Check out Start. S...

Topics on this episode: How she got started and where her passion came from Her 7-step process for onboarding clients Her focus on safety The role of ahimsa is her business Asha's story from the past year How moments shape us Main take away? Everyone has moments that shape us, don't let this moment go to waste. Links: Asha's website: https://www.hobydogy.com Email: hello@hobydogy.com Give them a c...

Topics on this episode: Her mission for families Getting a dog right after having a baby Role of pet sitters Keeping our kids safe as pet sitters Most common concerns/problems from families Her curriculum Age appropriante things to teach kids Grief counseling Recommended resources Main take away? It's up to us to help educate our clients, and ourselves, on the best ways to keep kids safe around do...

Topics on this episode: THANK YOU for being such an amazingly supportive community Collin's ankle Taking time to reassess your goals S.M.A.R.T. Ask a Pet Business Coach with Natasha O'Banion Main take away? The power in creating S.M.A.R.T. objectives is that they're clear and you know without a doubt of whether you've accomplished them or not. Links: Check out Start. Scale. Sail . and use PSC20 fo...

Topics on this episode: Her passion for animals How she got started How to make clients and their pets feel safe and at home Strengths from hospitality background Her 4 key promises to her clients Covid and the Nashville community Main take away? Strive to make people feel happy, warm, listened to, and respected. About our guest: Mary Cornelius, owner of Aunt Mary's Pet Sitting LLC and Nashville n...

Topics on this episode: Debbie's training philosophy Preparing to care for a puppy Basic training skills we should have Keeping potty training consistent Safe ways to socialize a puppy Common reasons people surrender a puppy to the shelter and how pet sitters can help. Biggest misconceptions about puppies Leash training basics Main take away? When in doubt, take them out. Remember, consistency is...

Topics on this episode: Update on business in Missouri Hard Conversations are….hard! Decide they're worth having Be direct AND specific Make eye contact and watch your body language Watch your language Offer a solution Managing your emotions Be empathetic Allow for their questions Have an exist strategy Plan out the conversation Main takeaway? It sounds disingenuous, but plan out the hard conversa...

Check out Rescue Rope Leads for the only lead you'll ever need. Use code "iconfess" for $5 off. Topics on this episode: Where her name came from What she spent her summer vacations doing Why she decided to go full time Naples, FL and Covid-19 Caring for exotic pets What keeps her going on the not so good days Heidi's favorite resources! Main take away? Never stop reading and learning! About our gu...

Brought to you by Time to Pet . Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Colleen's background in pet sitting Connection between pet sitting and education Growing a business without a business background Why she decided to become a coach and what services she offers 2020 has been really hard Most influential book Main take away? It's ALL about mindfu...

Topics on this episode: THANK YOU for listening and helping to grow this community Heat exhaustion in humans and dogs Treating heat exhaustion Planning for emergencies in summer Having alternate activities and routes Fireworks Ask a pet business coach with Natasha O'Banion Main takeaway? Stay hydrated and plan for those heat emergencies! Check out Start. Scale. Sail . and use PSC20 for 15% off. Re...

Check out Rescue Rope Leads for the only lead you'll ever need. Use code "iconfess" for $5 off. Topics on this episode: Where did the name come from? Why cat care? How 2020 has been for her Challenges Lessons Looking forward Podcast? Main take away? Remember these moments of stillness AND check out her upcoming podcast, Catmaste Chronicles. About our guest: My name is Michelle Adams and I am the d...

Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Being a nomad travel house and pet sitter Difference between international unpaid vs local paid house sitting Covid-19 in NYC as a nomadic sitter Just doing the job you're hired to do Recommendations for getting started Raise your rates Changes in the industry since 2012 What sh...

Topics on this episode: Diversity concerns in pet care Ensuring diversity in the workplace Supporting our employees Diversity as a solo sitter? Natasha's experience as a Black women in America Addressing BLM as a business A response to "but this has nothing to do with pet care" Lessons Being agents of change Main takeaway? The best resource is…start the conversation today! Links: Natasha O'Banion...

Topics on this episode: Pet Care and BLM Conversation between Natasha O'Banion and Kyle Holliman-Rivera Question with a pet business coach Main takeaway? Listen and get engage. Links: Natasha O'Banion ( Renzo& Ruby ) and Kylie Holliman-Rivera ( Fire Hydrant Pet Sitting ) Diversify your resources Organizations: The ACLU The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund The Southern Poverty Law Centre Ap...

Topics on this episode: History of Paws In Chelsea and PI Paws What's it like buying an existing pet business How 2020 has been Why he started PawsInn.com Why it's good news for pet sitters Main take away? We're always looking for ways to expand and new platforms to promote our businesses, PawsInn is a great option! About our guest: Having had a variety of different pets growing up, from budgeriga...