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499: Be the Novelty with Cathy Duvall

What challenges come with running a pet care business in a rural area? In this episode, Cathy Duvall, owner of Goin' to the Dogs Pet Sitting, shares her journey of relocating from metro Atlanta to the North Georgia mountains and the unique adaptations required for rural pet sitting. Cathy emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries for personal health and business sustainability, and how learning to say no transformed her approach. She discusses the stark differences between urban and rural pet sitting, including slower growth and varied client expectations. Cathy highlights the importance of professional credentials and how educating clients about being bonded and insured builds trust and peace of mind.

040- Auntie M's Professional Pet Care

Mary Beth joins us this week to tell us her story of starting her pet care business. With a background in horses and animal care, when the opportunity arose she dove right into working with a friend in pet care. She shares how to handle working closely with a friend, and respecting both the friendship and the business. Plus, she gives us her process for staying organized and being prepared for emergencies.

018- Bad to the Bone

We are very excited to have Doug, owner of Bad to the Bone Pet Care, on this week. Doug tells us his story of growing and expanding his business and what sets his team apart from others.