Episodes

What if there was a way to prioritize self-care during the holidays but not jeopardize business? Would you be willing to make small (but important) changes that would allow you to ensure self-care is a priority but kept business booming? Many business owners today sacrifice their own self-care for the name of their business. Saying "yes" to everyone else except the most important person, you. You are the glue of your life, holding together family and business aspects, balancing everything else t...

If you are a business owner, I am pretty sure you already know your social media is the biggest flex you have to market your business. And before you dismiss this topic, "yea Bella, I know, I use my social media every day" just hear me out. Because, while you might feel like you are constantly using your social media, are you utilizing it to its' fullest potential? You may be up with all the social media trends, prepared as they come, and know what to expect out of your social media platforms. B...

What would it mean for your business if you could wake up tomorrow morning not having to worry about what you are going to post on social media? Or maybe never having to worry about if you forgot a national holiday and get to post your own content rather than sharing others. What would it mean to your business if you were batching content? If you are spending days on end living in Canva trying to keep up with your social media needs, it sounds like batching content is exactly what you need to be...

There is a plethora of dog-walking businesses displayed in the digital world. But why does your social media stand out from the rest? You don’t want to be just every other dog walking page, but rather stand out by showcasing unique and different content. Your social media page is most likely the first thing potential clients are going to see about you, do you think it is enough to make them hire you?Maybe you don't know what to post, and I understand it, there are no changes almost daily in the ...

I am coming to you today with a special, secret episode to spill all the secrets about Better Marketing With Bella.I know a lot of you struggle with doing social media on your teams. Whether you have done it yourself or sourced out to pay someone else to do it. My goal is to help you with your own marketing production and shine a little light on why this program is so successful. When Better Marketing With Bella began in 2017, it was very different. Mostly, because social media was different. I ...

So you say you want to attract more clients? What if I told you that you do not need to wait around for them to come to you? That you can actively be out there attracting the right clients for your business. Or train someone on your staff to proactively attract more clients. Social media. You have heard me say it before and I will say it again. Social media works. It is how you are using social media to attract more clients, that is either working or not working for you. Today I am giving you th...

In this industry, we all have them. This hysterical, how the heck did this happen to me, funny pet stories. But these stories can be used for much more than a funny, casual conversation. You can be leveraging these funny pet stories. Yes. Leverage these stories for your social media posts and content. Take those funny pet stories and show your clients and potential clients your hustle. These stories can show your audience that you can handle the tough things, guarantee your business, and follow ...

You might be looking to increase your business, or take on more clients. Maybe trying to grow your business and increase your revenue. Whatever it is you are looking to do, you need to stand out from the competition. What are you doing differently that will stand out from your competition? What if I told you there are things you can be doing right now that will make sure you are the one to stand out from the competition and take on the clients? Today I am giving you three tips to start doing tod...

It may be September, but the best thing you can do to save yourself time (and sanity) is to plan ahead for the holidays. Plan what business will look like, and how much or how little you are wanting to take on. Then prioritize everything. Right now you may be so swamped that the thought of planning for the holidays sends you into overdrive, but stick with me. Are you wanting to take a holiday trip to the cabin? Maybe a tropical vacation to the Bahamas. Spend more time with those who are most imp...

Sometimes we think we know all the right things to do to have a successful business. But the truth is, we are not always at our best. Certain things we think or do are causing us to drive our businesses into the ground. This week I want to make you aware of these things. Because if you are aware, you then can see what you are doing wrong and adjust correctly to get your business where you want to be. All the stress you feel and hold from your business will show in your business and attribute to ...

20 years of experience in the industry comes with a whole bunch of advice and some ideas of what not to do. If you are looking to build a thriving business you not only need to know the correct steps but the right mindset to get you there. Today, I hope you don't take this lightly, and learn from my mistakes and triumphs. Building a thriving business begins and ends with you, your mindset, and your willingness to make it happen. Today I am bringing to you 3 ways you can build a thriving business...

Your hope as a business owner is to stand out from the competition and entice clients to choose you to work with, right? But you need to do just that, stand out! When there is a plethora of pet sitting or dog walking businesses to choose from, what sets yours apart from the rest? But do you know the right things you should be doing to stand out from the competition? Do you know what your website should look like and include? Or how about the type of relationships you should build that your compe...

What if you knew the right questions to ask that would separate the good, from the great employees? Asking the right hiring questions when searching for employees can weed out ones who may not be the right fit for you or your business. But how do you know what questions to ask? The hiring process shouldn't be a stressful situation that ultimately leaves you empty-handed a few months down the road. You are spending your time and resources trying to find those great employees who will help you gro...

Are you struggling right now to attract great employees for your business? Because bringing more people on means more business you can take on, meaning... higher revenue for your business. A win-win all around! But you might be stuck. Stuck trying to attract great employees. Stuck trying to retain your employees. And stuck in a position where you can't step away or scale your business. But, I am here to tell you this does not have to be a permanent place. This week I am indulging in three ways t...

Does the process of finding and hiring new employees leave you feeling defeated? Or maybe you feel like you have done it all when it comes to hiring and it just is not working for you. What if I told you it can be much easier? That you may need to take a different approach you haven't tried when you need to find and hire employees quickly. What if I told you, I have 5 amazing tips to help you find and hire employees that you need for your business... in two weeks? Would you want to change up you...

If there was something in your business that was really a mistake and costing you time and money, would you want to know? There are sales mistakes business owners make that are hindering them from success every single day. This week I am diving into the 5 most common sales mistakes that I see people make and what you can do to avoid them! Biggest Takeaways: 1:16 What sales mistakes? 1:55 Software 3:15 Not having your branding everywhere 6:03 Always Be Closing 7:27 Customer and Employee Love 8:54...

Your mindset is going to get you everywhere or keep you exactly where you are at. As we publish this 300th episode, I am talking to you from my heart, as I always do on the milestone episodes. This time is it all about what you are saying in your own head. HOW to scale this business is the easy part. It is the MINDSET that is the tough part. When "bad" things happen, or you "fail" what is your reaction or response? Is it something that will turn it into a positive that you can stand strong on or...

Jodi came to me wondering how she could get more clients. We took a look into her systems and found out that the way in which she is having people sign up was stopping the sale from happening. She was having to send UN and PW to a new user and while they were waiting for that to happen, they were finding other solutions. Her software was working against her. When you compare Jodi's sign up to Rover, the potential new client was able to sign up quickly and check off PET CARE for their trip to Can...

Pet sitting software is a crucial aspect of running an efficient business. Many business owners find themselves either without software or paying for one they aren't even using to its fullest potential. And as a business owner, you want to do everything that helps move your business forward by thinking smarter, not working harder. There are common mistakes I see business owners make when utilizing or choosing the correct pet sitting software. Is your client communication in multiple areas? How d...

Let's talk about job share... Job sharing can actually be a GREAT thing... and you already are probably taking on BIGGER liability in your pet sitting and dog walking business. This episode will give insight into a different way of thinking. Now is the time to be creative, think about how we are going to get our sales up. The big R (recession) is coming (or is it here?) and we have to think differently to achieve more. Some of you might say, "Insurance companies will not cover you if you job sha...

Have you been thinking about increasing your pet sitting prices this year? Or have you recently increased your dog walking prices, and now you're thinking it may not be enough... harging the wrong amount can be the difference between a thriving business and going out of business. Ouch There is so much to consider before increasing your prices, so that you don't find yourself sinking six months later. Today, I am going to tell you everything you need to know, before increasing your pet sitting pr...

Does the thought of creating an SOP for your pet sitting business leave you feeling overwhelmed? Or have you hired an office manager but had that completely blow up in your face due to the lack of an SOP? Or even worse, take the route of starting to create one, just to end up with an unfinished mess of documents that serve the business no purpose. While it may sound intimidating, an SOP will make everything run much smoother. SOP For Your Pet Sitting Business An SOP is a Standard Operating Proce...

If I asked you today, "how do your books look?" or "did you have any big surprises from your taxes?" would either of those questions confuse you? Scare you? Leave you feeling a bit unsure? That might sound invasive, but to evaluate your business, you have to be in the know of these aspects. You are not alone if you find this area tough to evaluate, but there is someone who can help you manage it all... your CPA. Owning a pet business can be extremely rewarding, but it also comes with a lot of re...

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and bogged down by the day-to-day operations of your business? Are you ready to take the first step toward creating an organizational hierarchy and scaling your company? Look no further! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of office management and uncovering the top four mistakes entrepreneurs make when hiring an office manager. From learning how to delegate effectively to creating an organizational chart, you'll discover how to unlock the tr...