The GroomPod

We interview Sandy Gyorgyi from Showseason about her start in the industry and what the future has in store for Showseason.  We learn some fun facts about the company, too.

This episode includes a rant about an ingredient that should not be included in any pet shampoo, Triclosan.  Then the ladies discuss pricing options and finally Barbara reviews volumizing ingredients.

This episode is full of talk about Thinning shears including blenders, and chunkers.  Then Barbara tells us to think about fragrances and their use. 

Barbara Bird and Susy the Groomer discuss the August 2025 issue of Groomer to Groomer magazine and Barbara gives us a Bbirdseye view of the Opaws protein spray.  Does she like it or not? Tune in to find out.

Barbara and Susy discuss the importance of coat prep and give some tips along the way.  Then Barbara reminds us of Kim Laube and his history in our industry.  

Want to get the most out of your next grooming trade show? In this episode of The GroomPod, Susy is joined by field reporter Dana Chavez-Rey to share their best tips and strategies for navigating these exciting events. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or attending your first show, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you maximize your time, budget, and networking opportunities.

Barbara and Susy share their experiences with what grooming notes should include, and then Barbara gives us an Igroom update and reviews their new 2 in 1 shampoo.

This week Barbara is off and Chrissy Neumyer Smith comes on to talk with Susy about Consent and Cooperative grooming.  This is the audio version of the video that appears on YouTube and it is lightly edited.  

This episode we revisit the topic of communication with our clients, and Bbird reviews a shampoo that didn't hold up to her scrutiny.  

Barbara and Susy each present Chris Sertzel with case studies to discuss, and Barbara and Chris talk about their upcoming webinar, too.

Susy and Barbara talk about some of the biggest time wasters in our shops, then Barbara lets us know what Biothane is, and how it can be valuable in our work.  Then she investigates the Groom it line from Botaniqa. There is a companion handout at the GroomBlog on theGroomPod.com

Join us as we chat with Chuck Simons to learn where he started in the grooming industry, and how he developed his very cool products.  He is the producer of Susy's Goldilocks Brush: the Flexit he tells us about that, too.

How do you research tools and products on the internet without getting ripped off or disappointed? We go over some techniques that might help.  Barbara and Susy discuss why clients might lie, and Randy from Precision sharp tells us the differences between human and pet tools.  

This episode we share our thoughts about nail trimming and we also share a bit of the Les Pooches history and where they are today. 

Barbara and Susy talk about Slicker Brushes and Susy tells about her new goldilocks brush. Its just right. 

Barbara and Susy discuss the dogs experience while grooming and afterwards Barbara rants about bleach.

Join us for an African adventure as Brian Taylor visits the GroomPod to tell us of his adventures teaching grooming in Africa and all the other cool stuff he is doing. 

Join Barbara, Susy and Dave Campanella for a discussion about using conditioner before you shampoo also known as the "Close open close" method.  Dave also updates us on everything Best Shot.  There is a companion handout that can be found at our website on the blog page. 

Learn all about what the beauty industry calls Emotive Ingredients and how they are used in marketing.  Then Barbara gives us a Birds-eye view of Shniff Facial Fluff.

This ask Barbara episode includes discussions about Shniff, What brushes to use and if they cause damage, Human vs pet clippers and tools, and Bark to Basic Crystal Clear shampoo. There is a blog post on thegroompod.com about Schniff facial fluff ingredients which we will cover next episode. 

Susy and Barbara discuss ways to set up your day when you work alone, and Barbara shares her experiences with doing dentals.  There is a little Brush talk in the beginning of the show, too.

Join us on an adventure as Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins takes us on a journey to Saudi Arabia to teach at a grooming conference.  Learn about the history and differences in the way we do our jobs. 

Listen in as Susy and Barbara discuss the influencers they enjoy, and then Barbara tells us if shampoos for coat types are effective or just marketing.  

Melissa Jepson joins Barbara and Susy to discuss our sponsor Precision sharp and how she became involved with them, then they all chat about ways to modify haircuts to make things easier for everyone.

Barbara shares her thoughts on leaving shampoo and conditioner sitting on the coat and skin. And then she gives us an ingredient review of the Coat Defense powder.