749: Why You Need to Hire for Capacity, Not Crisis with Rachelle Steele

Pet Sitter Confessional · Nov 4, 2026 · 1h 5m

What if the best time to hire is before you desperately need the help? Rachelle Steele of Loving Arms Pet Services returns to share how she went from firmly believing she would remain solo to intentionally building a team around her values, boundaries, and long-term goals. She explains how detailed hiring steps, clear deadlines, thoughtful training, and strong client communication helped her develop trust without sacrificing the peace she worked so hard to create. We also explore the unexpected operational challenges of employing pet sitters across both Missouri and Kansas and why compliance…