Pet Sitter Confessional
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471: Supporting Our Clients Through Anticipatory Grief with Erica Messer
What is anticipatory grief and how can we help our client through it? In the complex landscape of pet care, we face the delicate issue of anticipatory grief among pet ownersa pre-loss mourning filled
470: Don’t Just Learn: DO!
What are you learning right now? Are you doing anything with it? Were reflecting on the overwhelming abundance of information available to us, especially in running a pet care business. There is a cr
469: Pets, People, and Purpose with Carla McClellan
In the ever-evolving landscape of pet care, how do you carve a niche that not only serves your clients but also gives back to the community? Carla McClellan, the founder and owner of Tallahassee Lassi
468: The Best Way to Meet Lots of Pet Sitter Friends
Have you been to a conference? In a first for us, we were LIVE all weekend at the 2024 Texas Pet Sitters Association Conference! It was a jammed packed weekend filled with amazing people and great inf
467: Saying Yes for Success, and No for Sanity with Liz Raitman
What are you saying No to? For many, saying No is almost unthinkable; we have to service the client, right? Liz Raitman, owner of Dogs Next Best Friend, joins the show to share how a love of hikin
466: The Myth of Multitasking
Do you consider yourself a multitasker? Contrary to popular belief, multitasking does not make us more productive. In fact, what we are capable of doing is not even considered true multitasking. Task
465: Building a Team Structure with Anna Rickert
How do you envision your business in the future? If building a team and having employees are on that list, you need to carefully consider your team's structure. Creating a team involves ensuring each
464: Minimizing Distractions
What grabs your attention? At times, our focus is hijacked by external forces, such as notifications or phone calls, or internal, as we attempt to fill time or divert our thoughts from the task at han
463: Networking for Success with Angela Reinbacher
What does it mean to surround yourself with people who can help make you better? How do we go about being vulnerable enough to admit we need that help? As a business owner, personal improvement and a
462: Give Yourself Permission
Have you ever been frustrated by one more thing being added to your plate? There come times when our personal life impacts our ability to run our business and show up at our best. Whether its a perso