Pet Sitter Confessional

Pet Sitter Confessional


Latest Episodes

491: Continuously Evolving with Debbie Solis
May 15, 2024

How are you evolving as a business owner? Debbie Solis, owner of Personal Pet and Home Care, shares her 28-year journey in the pet care industry, starting with her deep-rooted caregiving spirit and ba

490: In a Slump but on the Way Up?
May 13, 2024

How is your business doing? So far, 2024 has been a challenging economic landscape, marked by a significant downturn in both new and returning clients. The pet sitting industry has experienced a satur

489: Impacting the Pet Industry with the Florida Pet Services Association
May 08, 2024

Heidi Lewis-Pracko and Savanna Westwood, from the Florida Pet Services Association (FPSA), discuss the organization's mission to connect and support pet service businesses in Florida and beyond. They

488: Networking with Purpose
May 06, 2024

Ever wondered how to effectively network and forge meaningful connections within the industry? We share the importance of setting clear goals and aligning expectations in your networking endeavors. We

487: Keeping it Simple with Scott Black
May 01, 2024

How do you keep things simple in your business? Scott Black, owner of Personal Touch Pet Sitting, discusses the importance of personalized communication, screening clients thoroughly, and managing ris

486: Living Up to Your Own Standards
April 29, 2024

Can you meet the promises you make to your clients? Our goal should be to truly embody values like professionalism, dependability, and transparency. Whatever you promise your clients, these should not

485: Creating Client-Centered Services with Hannah Alsup
April 24, 2024

What does it mean to create a client-centered pet care service? Hannah Alsup, from Three Dog Pet, explores how to incorporate a wide range of services to meet the unique needs of each client. From pet

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