Episodes

Do you feel like you have a high turnover? Have you ever thought about why you have turnover? Do you know? Is it because of seasonal employees? young staff members moving on? or even life situations? Maybe so! But what if I were to blow your mind and have you consider something you might not have considered, but really can make a huge difference in whether employees stay or go? It could be your management style, you as an owner, or your manager! Bad management can turn even some of the best, mos...

Take a moment with me if you will and think about your staff. Do you have a rockstar staff member? Someone who is your number one, most reliable member? And what would your business look like if everyone on the team was just like this rockstar? What about your staff workload? Is it spread equally across the board, or do some members receive more work than others because of their ability? Evaluating your staff members are an important aspect of moving your business forward. If you are done being ...

Are you putting in the hours to make your business a success, but struggling to attract the right job applicants? You've perfected your onboarding and training, put the right positions in place, and even posted those job listings, but still, no one is applying. Just like attracting clients, you need to have a strategy for attracting job applicants. You may be doing everything right, but that doesn't mean anything if no one is applying. Don't let this confusion hold you back, this week I am shari...

They say to not believe everything you read online, but what would it look like if you did? Because there are many out there online spreading bad info and giving out bad advice. They are spewing slander and stating there is no way you can accomplish the big goals of yours. Tearing you down, because.. how does the saying go? "misery loves company" If you are in the crossfire of this negativity online, it is time to evaluate who you are hanging out with. Then get out of this mindset. Because, as I...

A lot of business owners are trying desperately to hire employees right now, but are facing issues such as long waitlists, difficulty finding qualified candidates, candidates dropping out of the interview process, or quitting shortly after being hired. These problems are running rampant in the industry and it is probably because of one of these three things: Too long of an onboarding process, too much back and forth with new employees, and needing help with the probationary period. This week I a...

As summer approaches, trends in the pet business world are getting ready for some big changes. Business, if it hasn't already, will start booming, and while that may be so exciting are you ready for it? Does your business have a solid foundation with a good marketing strategy in place? With the rising of inflation, people are spending their money where they feel comfortable, not only out of necessity. What is making your business stand out? If you are comfortable where you at, and think everythi...

Social media has become an important part of marketing, but many people are missing the biggest part: outreach 98% of people are neglecting this element of their social media strategy and then are surprised when they are not finding success in growing their business. Outreach is key to a successful social media marketing strategy, and yet, so many people are missing out on this vital piece. It all starts with outreach. Outreach social media marketing is the process of connecting with potential c...

If you have been following along our theme of social media, you know just how important of a role it plays in your business. I think it is safe to say that at one point or another you have cyberstalker companies to learn more about them. Well, consumers are doing the same to your business too. If you haven't learned by now, social media is breaking or making goals you set for your business. But utilizing social media is more than just posting right? Yet time and time again I see businesses with ...

Do you ever find yourself posting on social media wondering "Is this really worth it?" Is it really worth your time and effort posting, in hopes you will get growth for your business? Does social media really work? I am here to tell you, yes, it is and does.. if you're doing it right! Social media gives a 360 view of a company and helps consumers decide if this is the company for them. This week I dish out some serious statistics to help unvail the importance of social media, and how you should,...

Have you ever hired (or have been thinking about hiring) someone to manage your social media? Do you know what you should be looking for? Are you worried you won't get your money's worth out of the job? Today, there are many types of jobs and tasks you can have your assistants accomplish for you. When it comes to your social media manager, however, they need to be implementing a job that goes past just button-pushing. This week I dive into everything you should be looking for when it comes to so...

Balancing parent life while running a business is super easy.... said no one ever!! In reality, if you are a parent, you know how HARD it really is and all the struggles you have to go through to make it work. The mom/dad guilt of not spending enough time or attention on your child is apparent when you are giving your business the focus it needs. But the stress of your work to-do list can weigh you down when you are away from your business too. So how do you find that balance? This week I am roc...

If someone were to ask you today "Have you ever been in a toxic relationship?" what would be the first thing to come to mind? When we think of a toxic relationship, we often think of it as either a romantic relationship or even a friendship. More times than not, you wouldn't think of the relationship you have with your business. But the truth is, you and your business can be in a toxic relationship right now. This week I dive into the red flags that stand out when it comes to a toxic relationshi...

What do you think pet parents want to see when they go to your website? Do they want to feel like they are being sold? Talked at? Or trying to figure out how they might fit INTO your company? Do you think they might feel overwhelmed, not knowing if you are the right fit for skill or money? All of these are probably true and how you present yourself on your website will make or break your bounce rate. (Bounce rate: How long someone stays on your site until the "bounce" off going to look elsewhere...

What if I told you I knew what was preventing people from thousands of dollars in sales for their business, and what you can do about it? This week I had the chance to reconnect with some old friends who I haven't seen in close to a decade! It had felt like I stepped into a time machine and no time had passed at all. A gal that was there said she owned a house cleaning business and did petting sitting as well. Knowing I am a business coach she wanted to ask a little advice from me. Now, typicall...

I've heard from many of you... I don't like answering the phone. I don't like being put on the spot. I don't like selling. I don't like talking about price. All of this is stinkin' thinking that is severely limiting your ability to grow your business. People literally make the decision to call and speak to a company. They put their environment on mute so they can ring you and potentially speak to you. If they are doing this, they have most likely already checked you out. They have seen your webs...

Have you ever heard the phrase "do it scared!" when it comes to your business? It applies to doing things that take you outside of your comfort zone to achieve the goals you are setting for yourself. Sometimes we define our goals with the motivation behind them, but we all know, motivation without any action means... nothing. Today I am sharing some client success stories that show applying action, thinking outside the box, and allowing yourself to be scared lead to some of your biggest accompli...

Personal Podcast Today Lately, I have been getting questions about how to deal with Trolls. You know, those people that get upset at you and start trying to rip apart your character or credibility online? Maybe it is a person that you didn't hire, had to fire, or a client that just went sideways and you parted ways. But it turned them into angry monsters with many heads. Sure, you have heard of the typical ways to handle bad reviews. I've even written about it on my blog. But what happens when t...

Think about it from their shoes... when you go out looking for a service and the first person you contact responds with "Thanks for your inquiry. We will get back to you within 24 - 48hrs", do you just sit back and wait? Or do you keep looking for other options because you have a problem that needs to be solved and now is the time you have to solve it? Chances are you keep looking, right? Don't be the business that takes their time and does not show they want to solve your problems. Right now is...

Are you prepared? 2022 may have a lot in store for your pet business. But... do you know how to approach it so it goes in your favor? There is going to be some turbulence along the way but with the right support and by taking the right steps you can make 2022 work in your favor. It is so important to learn how to sell right now so you can overcome any stepping stones that come your way. I am going to be there to tell you how to do it and most importantly WHY. The why in the whole thing has such ...

Do you know how to identify if you are an order taker or a problem solver? In this week's podcast, I am going to show you how to break out of some of these bad habits and come out on top of your business as the problem solver you want to be. Biggest Takeaways Where do you stand as the business world continues to change? Are you moving with the changes and sitting back and blending in? Over the next few months, I am going to teach you how to stay with the times and continue to push your revenue t...

Do you feel like your business life makes you anxious or depressed? Then this Episode is perfect for you. There has been this post going around on Facebook and it gives a message that is rather discouraging and gives a weak mindset... I want you all to know the facts and so in this week's Podcast, I am going to break down this post and show you how you can change the way your business life makes you feel. Biggest Takeaways It is not about your business it is about you and your mindset. Your busi...

Think about a time when you had a problem and you wanted to reach out for advice and then you thought... "Who would I even ask? How do I even find somebody to ask?" The business world can feel so lonely it's hard to know where to go when you are stuck. This is why I spend so much of my time fostering communities for you all. Today I am going to go over various lessons and success stories of some of my wonderful clients so you can start off 2022 on a great note. Biggest Takeaways Opening yourself...

How often do you get offended? How do you feel when someone turns away when they hear your prices? Or how about when someone is always asking for a discount? Have you ever said or thought "read my website"? Business has been booming and we have learned to become pickier... however as they have many times before they will again. Things are changing. Business will slow down and we need to know exactly how to keep jumping. Biggest Takeaways Stop being offended by people turning away at your service...

Do you know how to sell your pet sitting services? What if there are many things you actually need to work on that you didn't know about that you thought were helping? And then... What if I told you that when you sell your pet sitting services, the things you feel uncomfortable about are things you should actually be confident in? In this week's Podcast, I'm going to help you work out the fine details for a smooth sales process and teach you why you should be confident in certain things, and sta...