Pet Sitter Confessional

Pet Sitter Confessional


Latest Episodes

484: Balancing Your vs Your Company’s Needs
April 22, 2024

Ever faced a business roadblock that made you question everything? Here's a deep dive into how we handled an unexpected hurdle and the strategies we used to keep afloat. From employee turnover to shif

483: Being More Than a Pet Sitter with Sarah Schloerb
April 17, 2024

How can you make your business more than pet care? Sarah Schloerb, owner of Sit Stay NJ, discusses the importance of professionalism and how she leverages her experience in the veterinary field to off

482: Dirty Clients, Clean Answers
April 15, 2024

How do you manage when a client's home is more than just messy? We dive into the challenging world of hoarding and its impact on our business as pet sitters and dog walkers. We explore what hoarding r

481: Evolving with Heart with Reilly Kahat
April 10, 2024

What does it take to transform challenges into a thriving business? Reilly Kahat, owner and founder of Pet Fit, shares his transition from a dog walker to the owner of a flourishing pet care service.

480: Repetition to Mastery
April 08, 2024

How do you become a master in something? Inspired by Bruce Lee's philosophy that emphasizes focused practice over quantity, we share how repetitive actions, from the simple task of unlocking a door to

479: Empowering Pets and People with Mary Reid
April 03, 2024

What does it take to navigate the path from personal adversity to entrepreneurial success? Mary Reid, owner of North Dallas Pet Care, dives into her journey from being a homeschooling mother to spearh

478: Fighting Mental Fatigue
April 01, 2024

Where does mental fatigue come from, and how does it impact us? While a large portion of the fatigue is brought on through external influences, a not insignificant amount stems from our own actions. F

477: Turning Over A New Leaf with Kirsten Kruska
March 27, 2024

What does it mean to reinvent yourself? Kirsten Kruska, co-owner of Pet and Plant Pal, explores the journey of career reinvention after a pivotal health challenge forced her out of dog grooming. Kirst

476: Harnessing the Heat: Anger's Role in the Pet Sitting Business
March 25, 2024

Why does anger management feel like an uphill battle? In an industry fueled by passion and love for animals, emotions run high, and anger can emerge from the least expected corners. To get it under co

475: Creating a Business to Prioritize Yourself with Shannon Hendon
March 20, 2024

How can you navigate the twists and turns of life through fostering community? Shannon Hendon, founder of Ocala Pet Sitting, takes us through her 18-year saga of transforming challenges into opportuni