Episodes

In this episode of the Pet Groomer Community Podcast, Lexi is joined by Certified Money Coach (CMC)©️, cognitive hypnotherapist and money mindset specialist Fanny Snaith for an open and relatable conversation about money, habits, and self-belief. They explore why so many business owners struggle financially despite earning well, and why money challenges are often rooted in mindset, childhood messages, and identity rather than numbers alone. Through honest reflection and real-life examples, the ...

Lexi and Jo are finally back together for a long-overdue catch-up, starting with a debrief of the Pet Pro Expo 2025 and why events like this are so important for pet professionals. They share their key takeaways on pricing, mindset, marketing, pensions, and running a sustainable business — not just surviving one. The conversation quickly turns honest as they talk about rising costs, VAT pressure, constant price increases, and the reality of feeling financially stretched in the current climate. ...

Jo is joined by Sophie James (The Kitty Cat Club) and Francesca de Bernart for a fascinating chat about cat-only grooming, community support, and the surprising value of saved cat hair. Sophie shares her 20-year journey through the grooming industry, her shift to a thriving cat-only salon, and the success of her Cat Groomer Map, helping owners find trusted groomers nationwide. Francesca explains how groomers can earn money by collecting unwashed cat hair, which is used to create a drug designed...

Caroline Moss didn't start as a holistic groomer. Like many, she was trained in traditional methods—but something didn't feel right. On today’s episode of The Pet Groomer Community Podcast, Caroline shares her journey from feeling uncomfortable with standard restraints to becoming the "Holistic Groomer of the Year." Jo and Caroline discuss the transformative power of patience, the science of calming signals, and the courage it takes to send a dog home with three finished paws rather than pushin...

In this heartfelt and honest episode, Lexi is joined by her co-host Jo for a real Sunday night chat about life, business, and everything in between. From celebrating industry achievements to navigating recovery and the natural ebbs and flows of bookings, nothing is off limits. Jo shares the exciting news of being a finalist for not one but two grooming awards (go Jo! ✨) and reflects on how stepping back a little has helped her reconnect with her own inspiration and motivation again. Meanwhile,...

In todays episode host Alexis (Lexi) Groves welcomes back Bill Betts, programme leader and mentor within the Pet Groomer Community. Together, they dive into a heartfelt conversation about growth, connection, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive network in the grooming industry. Lexi and Bill reflect on their recent community meetup at Gusbourne Vineyard, a day filled with laughter, connection, and inspiration among fellow groomers. Bill shares insights on the power of me...

In this insightful episode of the Pet Groomer Community Podcast, host Jo Wallace welcomes Heather Doyle and Jackie Halina to discuss the fascinating world of cat grooming — from technique and temperament to education and behaviour. Jackie, a seasoned master cat groomer, dog trainer and behaviouralist with over 30 years of experience, shares her remarkable journey from wildlife rescue work to grooming cats, explaining how understanding animal behaviour is central to safe, effective, and compassio...

In this laid-back episode of the Pet Groomer Community Podcast, Alexis (“Lexi”) Groves and Jo Wallace bring cozy Sunday energy to the mic. After a busy week and a short break, the duo catch up on life, business, and the lighter side of the grooming world. Lexi shares highlights from a special day out hosted by their mentor, Bill Betts — a wine tasting and networking event at the renowned Gusbourne Estate in Kent. It was a chance to connect, laugh, and enjoy community beyond the salon. Jo talks ...

In this inspiring episode of the Pet Groomer Community Podcast, host Jo Wallace sits down with Violet Evans, founder of the Feline Behaviour Academy. Violet shares her personal journey into feline behaviour work, beginning with the adoption of her rescue cat, Lucy — a bold tuxedo kitten whose spirited personality sparked Violet’s passion for learning, researching, and ultimately training as a certified feline behaviourist. Listeners will hear Violet’s story of turning heartbreak into purpose, a...

Two Sarahs, one Jo, and a whole lot of people-management wisdom! In this episode, Jo is joined by Sarah Moore and Sarah Baker to unpack the leap from corporate HR into the world of pet grooming. From apprenticeships to staff dynamics, they share real-life lessons on what it takes to manage humans while working with animals. Spoiler: it’s not always the dogs who are the hardest to handle. If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@g...

Summer’s over, but the Pet Groomer Community Podcast is just heating up! Lexi admits to a 6-week productivity ‘vacation,’ Jo brings the energy, and Bex drops a bombshell about her salon move (hint: it’s closer to home… like, really close). Expect laughter, confessions, and the kind of real talk only groomers get. If September feels like a reset button for you, this episode will hit home. If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@...

In this episode of The Pet Groomers Community Podcast, host Jo welcomes Elizabeth Hack https://elizabethhack.co.uk/ — grooming industry veteran, business coach, and author of the Amazon bestseller Fetch More Clients. With over 16 years of hands-on grooming experience, Elle shares her journey from managing one of the UK’s top-performing salons to helping pet professionals grow thriving businesses. Whether you’re a new groomer looking to attract your first clients or an experienced salon owner ai...

Jo chats with Ky Marie on the topic of infighting within the grooming industry. If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at ⁠⁠⁠thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review to help others find our podcast. As always, we are grateful to our show sponsor, Pet Passion To Profit. A business coaching company for pet groomers. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.petpassiontoprofit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode Lexi & Jo chat to Carla Keen, a fellow groomer and podcaster! Carla's podcast "Well-Being For Dog Groomers, The Podcast" can be found here. If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at ⁠⁠thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠ Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review to help others find our podcast. As always, we are grateful to our show sponsor, Pet Passion To Profit. A business coaching company for pet groomers. Find o...

Today's guest is John Hollinrake, a groomer and fellow programme member who transitioned from the corporate world to pet grooming after receiving some shocking news. If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at ⁠thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@gmail.com⁠ Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review to help others find our podcast. As always, we are grateful to our show sponsor, Pet Passion To Profit. A business coaching company for pet groomers....

The ladies get together to catch up on personal and professional developments. If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@gmail.com Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review to help others find our podcast. As always, we are grateful to our show sponsor, Pet Passion To Profit. A business coaching company for pet groomers. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.petpassiontoprofit.com⁠⁠⁠

Liza Smith of The Pet Studio returns to discuss handling and grooming nervous and anxious dogs and working with their owners. If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@gmail.com Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review to help others find our podcast. As always, we are grateful to our show sponsor, Pet Passion To Profit. A business coaching company for pet groomers. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠www.petpassiontoprofi...

We chat with Helen Showell, the owner of Love To Paws, who runs a successful grooming business and has added web design for dog groomers to the list of services she offers! Get in touch with Helen here. If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@gmail.com Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review to help others find our podcast. As always, we are grateful to our show sponsor, Pet Passion To Profit. A busines...

We are joined by Liza Smith from The Pet Studio. If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@gmail.com Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review to help others find our podcast. As always, we are grateful to our show sponsor, Pet Passion To Profit. A business coaching company for pet groomers. Find out more at ⁠⁠www.petpassiontoprofit.com⁠⁠

The ladies are back together to discuss mindset. What does mindset mean to them? Why is it important? How have their businesses been impacted by their mindset changes? If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@gmail.com Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review to help others find our podcast. As always, we are grateful to our show sponsor, Pet Passion To Profit. A business coaching company for pet groome...

Vicky Clark and Tegyn Stallard-Higgs of The Pet Accountant visit the podcast to discuss why getting a specialised accountant for pet businesses is the way to go! If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@gmail.com Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review to help others find our podcast. As always, we are grateful to our show sponsor, Pet Passion To Profit. A business coaching company for pet groomers. Find ...

Sam Marsh is owner & Founder TT Luxury Cat Towers & The Cat Show Live. September 2024 saw the launch event of The Cat Show Live bringing over 3000 cat owners, 75 businesses, 10 rescues. 2025 will see The Cat Show Live return for it's second event almost doubling in size with over 5000 expected visitors. If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@gmail.com Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review to help ot...

Sophia is a young and ambitious business owner. Today, we chat to her about how she got into pet grooming and grew her business to six figures. We explore the ups and downs of being a business owner. If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@gmail.com Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review to help others find our podcast. As always, we are grateful to our show sponsor, Pet Passion To Profit. A business c...

Join Becs and Mia and listen to them discuss Mia's career in pet grooming. Mia is passionate about grooming, caring for people's pets, and education. If you have any comments, feedback or a funny story, please email us at thepetgroomercommunitypodcast@gmail.com Please make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review to help others find our podcast. As always, we are grateful to our show sponsor, Pet Passion To Profit. A business coaching company for pet groomers. Find out more at ...