On this Kitchen Confession, Collin and Meghan discuss some of their thoughts on what it’s going to look like reopening, questions they’ll be asking clients, and what procedures will stick around even once everything is fully opened again.
048- Dog Training Skills with Khara Schuetzner
What are some dog training skills pet sitters can be working on right now? Khara Schuetzner, Chair of APDT, joins us to discuss some basic skills we can all be working on. She also encourages us on the importance of these skills, even if we don't plan on offering training as a service.
047- Getting and Staying Organized with Savanna
Now is an excellent time to work on getting and staying organized. Professional organizer and pet sitter Savanna Westwood, the Savvy Sitter, joins us for a breakdown of simple actions we can be working on right now. She also addresses some listener questions on time management and many other topics.
046 - Kitchen Confessions
On this weeks Kitchen Confessions, we share some tips on working from home if you’ve never had to do it before and what it’s like running a business with your significant other.
045- Hoopla Adventures
How is house sitting being impacted? What does the future look like for that industry? On this episode we are grateful to have the wonderful Jennifer Flett and Henry Lecky, from Hoopla Adventures on. Because they are working and traveling abroad as full-time pet sitters, teachers and writers, we wanted them to come on and share their experience with the Covid-19 pandemic.
044- Coronavirus Relief Options with Mike Jesowshek
Have questions about the recent government assistance programs for Covid-19 relief? You’re not alone. Mike Jesowshek of JETRO and Associates joins us to break it all down, including what exactly the programs are and who should be applying for them.
043- Kroopin's Poopin Scoopin
Erica Krupin, owner of Kroopin’s Poopin Scoopin, discusses what it’s like running and operating a poop scooping business. What started off as a conversation ostensibly about scooping poop, turned into a wonderful discussion about customer service and managing employees. From keeping it all organized, to finally being able to lead the life she’s always wanted, Erica shares what she loves about the life of a pet waste removal technician!
042- Content Creation with Dan Reitman
Dan Reitman, owner of Dan’s Dog Walking and Pet Sitting, returns to the show to share some ideas for content creation and sharing posts as a pet business with the world on lock down. We also discuss the importance of strengthening community and staying on top of your mental, emotional, and physical health.
041- Up Dog LA
On today’s episode, Darcey Kearney, owner of Up Dog LA, joins us to share how her business has been impacted by the stay-at-home orders in California. From how her business was prepared, to how she’s managed her team and clients through the chaos, she talks openly and candidly. She stresses the importance of having a diverse business and a reserve and savings in place.
040- Auntie M's Professional Pet Care
Mary Beth joins us this week to tell us her story of starting her pet care business. With a background in horses and animal care, when the opportunity arose she dove right into working with a friend in pet care. She shares how to handle working closely with a friend, and respecting both the friendship and the business. Plus, she gives us her process for staying organized and being prepared for emergencies.
039- Kitchen Confessions
Happy Monday! On today's episode, it's all about mental and emotional resiliency as a pet sitter . Collin talks about needing to hear that everything is going to be ok. Meghan tells us of a great way to still be around pets when we're not working. We finish the episode with an encouraging story.
038- Miguel Rodriguez
What's life like for a dog walker at the epicenter of the Covid-19 outbreak in the US? On this episode, we talk with Miguel Rodriguez about what business is like in New York City and the lessons he's learning while serving his community.
037- Colleen Pelar
Burn out sucks. It’s something we all experience as pet sitters. So how do we identify, overcome, and help others with it? Colleen Pelar joins us for a wonderful discussion around compassion fatigue, the warning signs, and steps to stay mindful.
036 - Kitchen Confessions
On this episode, we talk a lot about preparing for what happens next after Covid-19, seeking out local tax and CPA experts to guide you through the confusing world of pandemic relief funds, and how to keep your social media relevant and engaging while you’re sheltering in place. Plus, we give some of our recommendations on what we’re listening to and doing these days.
035- Housesitting in the Time of Covid-19
Kelly Hayes-Raitt was expecting an extensive travel period over the next several months, but then Covid-19 happened. Stuck in London, on this episode she shares her experience of travel restrictions, quarantines, and her take on what’s happening.
034 - Kristin Morrison
Kristin Morrison joins us this week! She shares her experience managing employees, dealing with burn out, and what it was like selling her business.
033- Kitchen Confessions
With the pet industry changing at such a rapid rate, we’re trying something new. We will be releasing shorter conversations that we usually have while sitting in our kitchen. Don’t worry, the longer Wednesday episodes will still be there, with more interviews from pet sitters around the globe. Dubbed “Kitchen Confessions”, these shorter shows will be our take on the latest Covid-19 news and the impact it has on the pet care industry. All of this in an effort to stay more connected with you during this stressful time, and work with you to figure this all out as we go.
032 - Opportunities and Resiliency
A LOT has happened since last week. On this episode we cover some of the opportunities out there in pet care, the importance of community in times like these, and what being a resilient pet care provider looks like.
031 - Heather Scott
On this weeks episode we talk with Heather Scott, owner of Heather’s Pet Care LLC about taking her business from a side hustle to a full time business. She also talks about some lessons she’s learned along the way with employees and how she keeps her clients coming back year after year.
030 - Professional Pet Sitters Week 2020
On this weeks episode, we talk through several key aspects about life as a professional pet sitter, and areas we can all strive to work on. We know you’re hard at work, and you know that, so thank you for continuing to be awesome!