The Dog Gurus Podcast

Let's Talk About How to Stand Out and Charge What You're Worth

Are you stuck in a price war with competitors and feeling like the only way to attract clients is to lower your rates? If so, you’re not alone! Many pet care business owners struggle with pricing, unsure how to charge what they’re truly worth without losing customers.In this discussion, we’ll break down how to shift the focus away from price and highlight what makes your services unique. You’ll learn strategies to attract the right clients who value quality over discounts and walk away with actionable steps to confidently raise your rates.

Let's Talk About Adding Memberships to Your Business

Are you considering adding memberships to your pet care business but unsure where to start? Join us for an insightful live discussion with our special guest, Melinda from MoeGo! We’ll break down the different types of memberships, how to successfully roll them out, and how to manage them seamlessly within your reservation software system.

A Proven Social Media Strategy that Creates Results

Recently we invited our Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (FCMO), Stephanie Nivinskus, CEO of Sizzle Force Marketing to talk about what's working now when it comes to social media. She gives some great tips to determine how and where your time should really be spent in order to maximize your ROI. It's time to kick social media marketing confusion, overwhelm, and exhaustion to the curb and replace it with a proven strategy that creates results. Check out this video to get the inside scoop on social media best practices for the pet industry in 2023. Spoiler alert: all of the ideas Stephanie shares will cost you absolutely nothing other than your time!
 
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7 Areas to Save Time & Money in Your Pet Business

Need to save time and money in in your pet business business? Need to get your team to operate more efficiently? All these things can happen when you create solid systems to operate your business. We’ve identified the 7 key systems for your business and share how you can get them running effectively.
 
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The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

KPIs for Small Business

Want to grow your business? You need to track certain metrics. But which ones? And how do you track them? And can your staff help? (YES!!!) Listen to learn about all of this and get help setting up a dashboard for your business that will help you and your leaders keep your business growing. Check out our Key Performance indicator Workbook at: https://thedoggurus.com/kpi-workbook-part-1/

Let's Talk About Essential Grooming Safety Tips for Pet Care Facilities

Discover essential grooming safety tips for pet care facilities. Learn how to secure pets in tubs and on grooming tables, the importance of ear protection, dryer safety, and crate safety measures. Ensure a safe and comfortable grooming experience for the animals in your care. The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

Can you add enrichment to your grooming salon?

Yes, we’re advocating taking enrichment into your grooming salon. This is often the place we see the most hesitation and fear from pets in our care. Enrichment activities bring fun and yummy treats into the picture to improve the mindset for dogs in your salon. Check out Samantha's Website at: https://www.absolutelypawfectonline.com The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

Group Play Safety Standards

Discover the key to safe and joyful dog daycare group play with our latest blog. Explore essential safety standards, expert supervision, canine compatibility, and more. Elevate your understanding of canine care with 'The Four E's of Excellence'—a must-read guide for pet owners and professionals.

Let's Talk About Budget Planning

The Dog Gurus founders Susan and Robin will discuss budget planning for dog daycare facilities.