Pet Sitter Confessional

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...

Brought to you by Time to Pet . Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: How he got started Dog training philosophy Common training mistakes Marketing on social media Growing your business Main take away? Never stop learning! Even from people you don't agree with. About our guest: Miguel Rodriguez Is the founder and owner of City Dog Pack establishe...

Topics on this episode: A brief note on George Floyd Common Client Questions Natasha O'Banion - Question with a pet business coach Main takeaway? Start practicing your responses today! Check out Start. Scale. Sail . and use PSC20 for 15% off. Read the full transcript here Give us a call! (636) 364-8260 Check out our Covid-19 resources Follow us on: Instagram , Facebook , Twitter Subscribe on iTune...

Topics on this episode: Eric's background Life in San Francisco during Covid-19 Client response Biggest Takeaways 6 tips for your business Main takeaway? San Francisco has been hard hit, but Eric remains optimistic and hopeful for the future. About our guest : My name is Eric Curry and I am a pet care professional based out of San Francisco, CA. I've been surrounded by animals for as long as I can...

Topics on this episode: Unique Challenges and Opportunities of Florida Preparing for emergencies Building Relationships with vets Getting started in specialized pet care When to call for help Cheyenne's favorite tools and resources Main take away? It's never too late to start getting prepared or learning new things about the pets we're caring for. Links: Follow Cheyenne : linktr.ee/shineyday Downl...

Topics on this episode: Lessons from Covid-19 Marketing with a mask Starting a local podcast for your business Main takeaway? Start a podcast!! Read the full transcript here Give us a call! (636) 364-8260 Check out our Covid-19 resources Follow us on: Instagram , Facebook , Twitter Subscribe on iTunes , Spotify , Google , Stitcher , & TuneIn Email us at: feedback@petsitterconfessional.com Support...

Topics on this episode: How she got started and where Sunfire Canines came from Her interest in dog behavior How Covid-19 has impacted her community and business What she thinks the rest of 2020 will look like and the future of her business Some of her favorite resources Main takeaway? The road ahead is still full of both opportunities and curveballs, but we will persist and! Links: Sunfire Websit...

Brought to you by Time to Pet . Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Natasha's background Hiring and keeping employees Balancing family and business Laying a strong foundation What clients are looking for How we can stay competitive Receiving feedback well Underutilized marketing tools What is Start, Scale, Sail? Main take away? Setting a strong...

Topics on this episode: Keeping an emergency fund Constant communication Importance of pivoting and being adaptable You're already more resilient than you know We know what down time feels like Move online in new and exciting ways How vital community is! Main takeaway? Covid-19 has taught each of us something extremely valuable as business owners, and personally. The key is to make sure we don't f...

Topics on this episode: - Australia's response to Covid-19 - Being a pet sitter in Australia - Guiding her team and clients - Supporting the community with other businesses - Importance of social media - View of 2020 Main take away? It doesn't take much to support your community, but it has a massive benefit. Links: Happy Hounds on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/happyhoundspetservices/ Article a...

Brought to you by Time to Pet . Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Why are cats an afterthought most times? Caring for "aggressive" cats Biggest misconceptions of cat behavior Caring for declawed cats How to get involved and favorite resources Links: The Community Cats Podcast : https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/about/ Stacy on LInkedIn : h...

Topics on this episode: - Changing behaviors - Changing Marketing - Changing outlook Main take away? With change comes opportunity. No one knows where this will all land, but we can be hopeful and work towards positive changes. Give us a call! (636) 364-8260 Check out our Covid-19 resources Follow us on: Instagram , Facebook , Twitter Subscribe on iTunes , Spotify , Google , Stitcher , & TuneIn Em...

Check out ProTrainings.com . Enter the code CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off ANY course. Topics on this episode: What it's been like the past several months Unique challenges to kennels New CDC guidelines How clients and community have responded What the rest of 2020 look like Main take away? Every aspect of the pet care industry has been impacted in different ways, and kennels are having to...

Brought to you by Time to Pet . Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Find your WHY Setting priorities Business structure examples Bad to the Bone's current structure Hiring awesome staff The importance of planning Building robust policies and SOPs Main take away? Your business structure needs to reflect your values and goals. Links: https://badt...

Check out ProTrainings.com . Enter the code CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off ANY course. Topics on this episode: New CDC guidelines We did a new (socially distant) meet and greet Judgement free zone Main take away? New CDC guidelines are going to really change the pet sitting world for a while longer. Whatever decision you need to make, please know we're cheering you on! Give us a call! (636)...

Check out ProTrainings.com . Enter the code CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off ANY course. Topics in this episode: Why rebrand? How to know if it's time to rebrand How Amber defines rebranding What the process was like for her Handling the transition with existing clients Why right now is a great time to rebrand Main take away? It really doesn't take that much time and money to rebrand. So why...

Brought to you by Time to Pet . Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Where did the name come from? Transporting dogs Why she posts her policies and how they've changed over time Role of social media How she takes her photos Advice for retaining clients Her favorite products and services Main take away? Never be comfortable where you're at. Keep...

Check out ProTrainings.com . Enter the code CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off ANY course. Topics on this episode: Reopening Questions to think through Adapting your services for the future Disclosing care of pets who have owners with Covid-19 Practicing for video meet and greets How we plan to operate moving forward Main take away? There is still so much to consider as the world gets closer to...

Topics in this episode: Her background and training facility Skills we can work on while at home Why these skills are important Practicing without your own pet Recommended Resources Her training philosophy Links: Khara's website- https://thedoggiespot.com/ Association of Professional Dog Trainers Give us a call! (636) 364-8260 Check out our Covid-19 resources Follow us on: Instagram , Facebook , T...

Brought to you by Time to Pet . Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics in this episode: Organization Stats What is an organizer How to BE organized Getting your car organized Getting your clients organized Listener Questions! Recommended resources Main take away? Getting, and staying, organized doesn't have to be a monumental effort. Small, simple steps go a long...