732: Being an Owner vs. Operator Part 1

Pet Sitter Confessional · Sep 7, 2026 · 31m

Are you actually functioning as the owner of your business, or have you simply created a job for yourself? In this episode, we break down five distinct roles we can occupy as pet care business owners, from owner technician to enterprise owner. We explore how our responsibilities, mindset, and definition of productive work must change as the business grows and other people begin taking responsibility. We also discuss why moving "up" these stages isn't inherently better and why a successful solo sitter may be exactly where you need to be. Ultimately, we need to identify the role we are actually…