Episodes

Are you struggling to turn the grooming side of your pet care business into a profit center? How can you overcome staffing challenges and build a profitable grooming team? Want to learn how to maximize your grooming operations and boost your bottom line? Many facilities struggle with grooming because it requires skilled labor that owners can’t readily replace. This creates a “we vs them” culture. However, done correctly grooming can be incredibly profitable – generating anywhere from  $125k to $150k in revenue annually for each grooming station. The key is for facility owners to focus on growing their own groomers,…

What do attendees, vendors and speakers learn by attending a Barkleigh expo?  How can you attend and maybe become a speaker at a Pet Boarding and Daycare Conference?  Want to learn first-hand from those who are shaping the future of pet boarding and daycare? Join us for a special episode of the Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast, recorded live from the bustling trade show floor of the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo West at the Horseshoe in Las Vegas. Dom Hodgson and his son Toby scour the expo, and track down industry experts who share crucial insights about their expo…

Do you ever feel lonely running your pet business, and wonder if other business owners are facing the same challenges as you? Would you like to hear real-life experiences, from pet care providers just like you?  Then you will love episode 18 because Dom is speaking to a bunch of awesome pet care providers who attended the Pet Boarding and Daycare expo in Las Vegas! You’ll hear from passionate pet professionals from all over the USA, Canada and even Australia, and you’ll hear first-hand, why SO many pet boarding and daycare business owners take precious time out from their business,…

Do you want to know how top professionals are navigating the challenges and seizing opportunities in pet boarding and daycare? Have you ever wondered if it’s worth leaving your facility, jumping on a plane to attend a pet care expo?  Then get ready to be inspired by real-life examples, as you hear from pet care business owners just like you, who are this week attending the PB & D expo in Nevada! Dom Hodgson is broadcasting live from the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo West in Las Vegas, as he brings you a dynamic episode packed with insightful interviews, expert…

Does the thought of raising your pet care prices send chills down your spine?  Are you constantly wrestling with your pricing strategy, worried it might turn customers away? \Do you wonder how high is too high when it comes to setting service rates in your pet care business? If inflation and rising costs are eating into your margins, and you are unsure about how to tackle a price increase, then you are in the right place, because in this week’s power-packed episode of the Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast, Dom Hodgson dives deep into the world of premium pricing and…

Are you overwhelmed by the financial complexities of starting your pet care business? Do you find the maze of banking options for start-ups confusing and intimidating? Are you worried it’s too early, or you are leaving it too late to talk to someone about financing? If these questions are keeping you up at night, then today’s episode of the Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast is tailor-made for you. Dom is joined by Claire Cronin from Live Oak Bank, who will unveil critical banking strategies and insights crucial for every new pet care entrepreneur. Dom and Claire talk about everything from…