Episodes

In this week’s podcast, we are thinking big and talking about what you can do to level up with the tools you already have. BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS: You won’t grow your business trying to do everything yourself. Make use of organic opportunities. The last thing you need is another business course. Show Highlights Testimonial of what can happen when you start thinking big! (9:50) Perfect your processes and nothing can stop you. (14:00) Questions you need to ask yourself. (20:00) Bella's call to action. ...

So you think you're ready to hire but are you? Do you have a manual? Do you have a handbook? Wait.... aren't those the same thing? I'll be honest with you, hiring can be frustrating. Having these things in place will make the process much easier for you. BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS: Yes, there is a difference between a handbook and a manual. You need an avatar for your business. Empower your team with pet sitting software for communication and scheduling. Show Highlights 10 things you need. (1:15) Applica...

This week's podcast is all about hiring phases. Focus on what's important to you in YOUR business, and use hiring phases to save you both time and money. BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS: Do some brainstorming to narrow down the traits you're looking for. Your systems are only as good as you are. The market is open. What are you going to do about it? Show Highlights What are you looking for in a potential employee? (3:00) Use interview phases to help you identify the things you want to test for. (5:00) Your so...

In this week's podcast, I'm challenging you to try something new! Today I am sharing valuable information that has been tried and tested during our Higher Gear Challenge. Tune in to learn what you should be doing to hire the right candidates for your business. It works! BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS: The future of hiring is now and it's virtual! Use your application process to test your candidate's attention to detail. Get your applicants to invest in YOU before you invest in THEM. Ask questions that will h...

On today's podcast, I'm making my next prediction! There are 8.1 million job openings and 9.8 million unemployed per the Dept of Labor. It's time to stop complaining and start making adjustments to get people hired. You are not alone.... let me help you get your business back! BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS: We are in a service industry revolution! Nobody is looking at your old hiring ads. Add more phases to your hiring process and get better applicants. Your applicants are checking you out too! Show Highlig...

Are you wondering if you're ready to take the next step and hire employees for your business? Tune in to today's podcast where we dive into the question of "How do I know if I'm ready to hire?" It's not an easy answer, but we have some expert advice to share with you. Get ready for an exciting and engaging discussion on the challenges and considerations of growing your team. Remember, it's going to get worse before it gets better, but with the right mindset and preparation, you can make the tran...

This episode is one of our shorter episodes but I wanted to bring you two very valuable opportunities. First is the pop up group I am starting for the month of May. I am challenging you to pick a number of people that you will be hiring and let me help you hire. Do not go into this summer under staffed and feeling scared to hire. Join this group for only $10 and I will show you along with a bunch of other people who are in the same exact position you are. Also, to help you prep for this - I want...

In today's show we're going to talk about hiring employees and those fears that may surround this topic. If you're not into hiring employees, that's totally fine! But if you are, sit back and have a listen as we dive into it all and approach those fears that just may be holding you back from growing your business. Show Highlights Topic has been talked about my free Facebook group, Jumpstart Your Pet Business. [1:35] You may have been burned in the past or heard horror stories and that scares you...

In today's show we are rounding out the series that has been all about Social Media and the best way to actually leverage it! We're going to talk to you about using the graphics you can get from Better Marketing With Bella, (or any graphics you might make) and how you can create a campaign to attract people in your local area, who are already members of your page, to work with you. First off, it's important to remember: US & Canada Ads must not discriminate or encourage discrimination against pe...

I am the founder of remoteworkadvocate.com, the go-to place for both companies embracing flexible work and individuals willing to thrive in the remote world. Within the past few years, having worked with various international clients, I created a Remote-Ready Audit as a tool to guide companies through the remote work implementation process. Through the years, I’ve had the pleasure of hiring hundreds of candidates for various remote and hybrid companies and created long-lasting business relations...

Did you know that social media isn’t just for getting new clients? What if we showed you how to use social media to attract new staff for your business without you even having to go out and look for them. Listen in as Bella shares different ways you can use your social media to bring in those new ideal employees because if you're only using it to get new clients and then you're missing out. Biggest Takeaways They will check you out - what story are you telling? Always look for people who are goo...

Established in 2014 by me, Becky Lea, Paws Around Motown offers mobile services to fit into your busy lifestyle! We come to you and offer dog walking, pet sitting, obedience training, pet taxis, and yard cleanups all around Oakland County. This company and the customers we serve is everything to me and I am dedicated to offering positive reinforcement pet services by people who love animals as much as I do. What started out with me, with one dog, and a dream has flourished and grown 350 customer...

Biggest Takeaways You Don't Want to Miss: Social media is the storefront of your business and doing it on your own can be tough. Finding the time, knowing the strategies, and planning it all out takes a lot of time. Many pet sitting and dog walking businesses make the mistake of delegating their social media management to someone [usually younger] on their team when they don't know the first thing about managing a social media presence. Others may look to marketing agencies for help, only just t...

Doing the same thing over and over again? Put anything in a process and avoid starting from scratch every single time. Keep a file of the templates, fonts, colors, and embellishments that you always use. Making these decisions once can actually help you multiple times in the future whether you're doing graphics, video or even templates for blogs Show Highlights Block out time to do all the things. [2:07] Be creative in different ways, either Lives, or videos, blog post writing, etc. [3:43] Creat...

I have a very special announcement in this secret episode. A workshop that is an hour long, helping you with social media with many freebies. Register here: www.jumpconsulting.net/workshop. $9 to the public and free for mastermind members. Transcript: Hey, here's another secret episode for you guys. I'm gonna increase my voice just a little bit. Last time I did a secret episode, you guys really liked it. This is gonna be really short. I just want you, my loyal podcast listeners, to know somethin...

Social media is a jungle and it is always very tough to know what works and what doesn't. Just when you get the hang of it and start seeing results, it changes! And it happens frequently. Today, we are going to make sure that you stay away these 13 mistakes I see pet sitters and dog walkers making on their social media. How many are you guilty of? Show Highlights List them all Instagram to Facebook No open-ended questions No buckets Static cover Bad fonts and colors Lingo Personality Consistency...

This week, Bella talks about some of the amazing tax-saving tips her Mastermind members were privy to when CPA and tax expert, Christian Culpepper joined the Mastermind video session earlier this month. Chris has 30 years of experience in accounting, banking, real estate finance, and tax preparation for a very diverse group of people. From homeowners to business owners, he has been able to save people thousands upon thousands of dollars at tax time each year. He believes CPAs should be serving t...

Dr. Tanaka founded Coronado Psych with the mission to offer clients evidence-based psychological services. She’s dedicated the majority of the last decade to developing and providing evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and accessible psychological services to patients. Dr. Tanaka specializes in working with young adults, adults, and seniors struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions, health behavior changes, health-related psychological distress, and her practice offe...

This week Bella reaches out to fellow parents everywhere. This episode is for all the overwhelmed pet business owners who are also busy moms and dads juggling their busy schedules, parenting, relationships, a household, and…kids who are also learning virtually. As we start to see a possible light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, it’s also worthwhile to remember that many of us are still working from home and have children who are attending school via the e-learning platforms. But, even before ...

I've never done this before... but I had something really special to tell you. My loyal podcast listeners. I am doing a workshop and I am giving it to you for only $7. www.jumpconsulting.net/workshop to sign up! I just wanted to say that I believe in you. I believe in your business. Every week I pump out free content for - YOU, so that you feel supported in your hopes and dreams. Let's do this together.

This week Bella talks about the importance of onboarding new staff properly along with the consequences of not having a standard onboarding policy in place. Bella’s vast experience in the pet based industry provides her with invaluable insights and the ability to go straight to the heart of why you can’t ignore having your own onboarding procedures. NOTE: Some listeners may hear themselves in Bella’s examples. The onboarding problems she talks about are so common we think you’ll see some of your...

Let’s talk about business coaches and mentors! This week, Bella, who is a big believer in coaches herself and has always had a coach, shares why it’s absolutely critical you choose the right business coach and what to look for. This episode stresses being aware of the rather startling movement where anyone and everyone is calling themselves a coach. Buyer BEWARE. It takes more than a brief dabbling in a business or a quickly attained certificate to make an effective results oriented coach. These...

How Relationships and Emotions Impact Your Business? Bella talks about a common thread she sees year to year in business owners. This includes the depth of emotions and how paralyzing they can be when it comes to going about your daily work and your business. Bella opens up about her own experiences in a painful divorce and trying to keep her business running at prime levels. CAUTION: This episode is very raw and transparent. We are including a trigger warning here for anyone who may be sensitiv...

Bella discusses 4 Massive Secrets to Attracting Dog Walking Clients in 2021 and moving forward after a pandemic influenced 2020. Pet business owners can maximize this time in their businesses by leaping into the unique business opportunities Covid-19 restrictions have placed upon all of us. Bella cautions us to push back on feelings of self doubt, skepticism or excuses why our businesses can’t flourish during this time. The reality is, there are businesses doing well in spite of the pandemic and...