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400: The Life of a Pet Sitter

What does the life of a pet sitter mean to you? We’re celebrating 400 episodes by reflecting on 5 major lessons we’ve learned about the life of a pet sitter. Pulling from over 200 interviews, we share what it means to be a pet sitter, and the best advice we’ve learned. We’re so thankful for you listening and are so excited for another 400!

324: When You Struggle to Keep Going

Have you ever wanted to give up on your business? Challenges happen, no matter how long you’ve been in business. Facing challenges means assessing how we are doing, so we can handle it appropriately. When we start feeling like quitting and giving up on our business, there are things we can walk through to gain clarity. We break down six things to ask yourself and work through and why you should not isolate yourself in times of struggle.

228: The Currency of Passion with Ashley Ann Odom

Where does your passion come from? How do you put your passion to work? Just having a passion for something is the first step. It’s then up to us to fight for what we want and take the steps to realize our dreams. Ashely Ann Odom, owner of Diamonds in the Ruff a luxury grooming salon, details her journey into the pet grooming industry and overcoming her fears. She shares how she uses her passion to reach a bigger purpose in her life and why going through tough times actually helps us in the long run. Ashley Ann also talks about what it’s like running luxury grooming salon, how she connects with her clients, and what it’s like grooming for celebrities.

159: Hospitality in Pet Care with Kimberly Richmond

After years in hospitality and running a high end wedding service company, Kimberly Richmond knew it was time to follow her passion and dive into pet care. Starting Posh Pets in the middle of a global pandemic wasn’t easy, but the fundamentals of meetings others needs didn’t change. Kimberly shares how she brings high end service to her company. She discusses how to be great at public relations, how to be a cheerleader for ourselves, and what it means to be a boutique pet service company.

141: Pet Transportation with Claire Harris

Claire Harris, owner of Pets 2 Place, has such a passion for pet transportion that she’s made it her entire business. As a growing part of the pet care industry, especially in 2020 and into 2021, there are many things to consider to make it the best possible service. Claire also discusses her experience franchising her business and whether it’s a good fit for everyone.

140: New Year, New You?

With all that happened in 2020, you are new! It’s time to take advantage of the new year and reaffirm, reapply, and reassess what we learned from last year so we can have a fruitful 2021. Also, Natasha O’Banion answers, “How do I get out of my own way?”

125: Mindset Work

With 2021 on the horizon, it’s important to assess your mindset for the future. Today we discuss 3 aspects of mindset, how the pet care industry is like a funnel right now, and how to break free if you want to change your mindset.

111- Preparing for Uncertainty

2020 has been a whirlwind of uncertainty so far, and unfortunately it doesn’t look like it’s getting any better soon. What are the things we can do to be better prepared for continued uncertainty in the future? Today, we discuss three areas we all have more control over than we expect, and what that means for putting ourselves on a great path forward. Natasha joins us to talk about what to do after you attend the Game Changers Summit.

079- Our Defining Moments with Asha Olivia

Asha Olivia, owner of Hoby Dogy, shares what's shaped her passion and desire to go above and beyond for the safety of pets in her care. From family history, to recent health battles, each moment has shown her what she is capable of. As pet sitters, we all have defining moments in our life and in our business that set the course of how we respond and act in the future.