645: Saying No, Growing Smart: Building Your Dream Business with Lindsey Perriello
What does it take to build a successful, heart-centered pet sitting business? Lindsey Perriello shares her path from surgical tech to pet care professional, highlighting the emotional toll of past jobs and how her values shaped the company she leads today. She discusses the challenges of setting boundaries, training staff, and keeping a personal touch with 300+ clients. Lindsey’s approach is rooted in education, empathy, and honesty—qualities she believes all pet sitters should bring to their work. This conversation is full of practical insights and vulnerable moments that reflect the realities of small business ownership.
516: Elevating Your Pet Care Business: From Basics to Differentiators
What does it mean to elevate your pet care business beyond the basics? In this episode, we explore how to transform essential services into exceptional experiences that set your business apart in a crowded market. We discuss the importance of mastering the fundamentals, like communication and reliability, before layering on unique offerings that truly differentiate your services. Learn how to leverage specialized training, customized care, and cutting-edge technology to create standout moments for your clients and their pets. Join us as we dive into strategies that will help you rise above the competition and take your business to the next level.
100- 100th Episode Q&A!!
We cannot believe we are celebrating 100 episodes! What an awesome journey it’s been, so far. We reintroduce ourselves and then dive into some great listener questions. Natasha O’Banion answers, “How do I provide promotion opportunities for my employees?”
025- Cathy's Critter Care
Cathy joins us to tell us about her story getting into pet sitting and what she’s learned over 20 years in the business! From some of the biggest changes and opportunities she’s seen, to a great discussion about how to avoid burnout and deal with those not so great days, Cathy’s a wonderful resource and such an encouragement to talk to. Love pets AND people!