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Pet Sitter Confessional
Pet Sitter Confessional is the go-to podcast for pet sitters who want to grow, learn, and feel seen. Having run a pet sitting and dog walking business since 2012, Meghan and Collin share the real, behind-the-scenes life of professional pet sitting—from funny mishaps and tough lessons to business insights and personal stories. Each week, they also interview fellow sitters and industry pros to explore what it really takes to thrive in pet care. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro…
Episodes
- Pet Sitter Confessional
091- Coping with the Unexpected, with the House Sit Diva
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Even when you're prepared, things can…
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090- Knowing Your Worth
Check out Start. Scale. Sail. and use PSC20 for 15% off. This podcast is sponsored by Pet Sitters Associates. Pet Sitter Confessional listeners can get a…
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089- Carmen Rustenbeck with IBPSA
Topics on this episode: Changes to the IBPSA conference How to prepare for a virtual conference Meeting the needs of IBPSA members Long-term vs short-term…
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088- Supporting Your Staff with Susan Anderson
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Her first client Why offer wedding pet…
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087- Industry Standards
This podcast is sponsored by Pet Sitters Associates. Pet Sitter Confessional listeners can get a discount when joining by clicking membership Pet Sitter…
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086- Social Media in Pet Care with Dan and Mauro
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: When did they start investing in…
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085- Death of a Client's Pet
Topics on this episode: Pets we've grieved over Honoring them How to help the owner Buy them a gift? Consider other pets in their family How to help yourself…
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084- Palmetto Scoopers
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Why he started Palmetto Scoopers Day…
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083- Customer Reviews
Check out Start. Scale. Sail. and use PSC20 for 15% off. Topics on this episode: Our recent 1-Star Review Why have reviews available to the public? Where do…
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082- Cat Care for Pet Sitters with Dr. Kathryn Primm
Topics on this episode: Why are cats so misunderstood? What's the first thing a pet sitters needs to know about caring for a cat? Common causes of aggression…
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081- School for Dog Walkers with Jess Bay
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Why she made the switch from kennels…
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080- Customer Service in Pet Care
Topics on this episode: 80 episodes! What is customer service? What are some practical ways to provide the best customer service we can? Ask a Pet Business…
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079- Our Defining Moments with Asha Olivia
Topics on this episode: How she got started and where her passion came from Her 7-step process for onboarding clients Her focus on safety The role of ahimsa is…
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078- Keeping Kids Safe Around Dogs with Alicia Obando
Topics on this episode: Her mission for families Getting a dog right after having a baby Role of pet sitters Keeping our kids safe as pet sitters Most common…
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077- Reassessing 2020 Goals
Topics on this episode: THANK YOU for being such an amazingly supportive community Collin's ankle Taking time to reassess your goals S.M.A.R.T. Ask a Pet…
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076- Aunt Mary's Pet Care with Mary Cornelius
Topics on this episode: Her passion for animals How she got started How to make clients and their pets feel safe and at home Strengths from hospitality…
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075- Playtime Paws with Debbie Cilento
Topics on this episode: Debbie's training philosophy Preparing to care for a puppy Basic training skills we should have Keeping potty training consistent Safe…
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074- Having Tough Conversations with Clients
Topics on this episode: Update on business in Missouri Hard Conversations are….hard! Decide they're worth having Be direct AND specific Make eye contact and…
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073- Heidi and Hope Pet Services
Check out Rescue Rope Leads for the only lead you'll ever need. Use code "iconfess" for $5 off. Topics on this episode: Where her name came from What she spent…
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072- Colleen Sedgwick the Pet Nanny Coach
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Colleen's background in pet sitting…
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071- Dog Days of Summer
Topics on this episode: THANK YOU for listening and helping to grow this community Heat exhaustion in humans and dogs Treating heat exhaustion Planning for…
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070- Cat Sitting in London with Michelle Adams
Check out Rescue Rope Leads for the only lead you'll ever need. Use code "iconfess" for $5 off. Topics on this episode: Where did the name come from? Why cat…
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069- Nomad pet care and house sitting with Jen Tserng
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Being a nomad travel house and pet…
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068- Pet care and BLM Pt. 2
Topics on this episode: Diversity concerns in pet care Ensuring diversity in the workplace Supporting our employees Diversity as a solo sitter? Natasha's…
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067- Pet care and BLM Pt. 1
Topics on this episode: Pet Care and BLM Conversation between Natasha O'Banion and Kyle Holliman-Rivera Question with a pet business coach Main takeaway?…
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066- PawsInn with Dennis Nelson
Topics on this episode: History of Paws In Chelsea and PI Paws What's it like buying an existing pet business How 2020 has been Why he started PawsInn.com Why…
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065- City Dog Pack with Miguel Rodriguez
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: How he got started Dog training…
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064- Common Client Questions
Topics on this episode: A brief note on George Floyd Common Client Questions Natasha O'Banion - Question with a pet business coach Main takeaway? Start…
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063- Eric Curry's Pets
Topics on this episode: Eric's background Life in San Francisco during Covid-19 Client response Biggest Takeaways 6 tips for your business Main takeaway? San…
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062- Specialized Pet Care with Cheyenne Williams
Topics on this episode: Unique Challenges and Opportunities of Florida Preparing for emergencies Building Relationships with vets Getting started in…
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061- Kitchen Confessions
Topics on this episode: Lessons from Covid-19 Marketing with a mask Starting a local podcast for your business Main takeaway? Start a podcast!! Read the full…
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060- Sunfire Canines with MacKenzie Hafen
Topics on this episode: How she got started and where Sunfire Canines came from Her interest in dog behavior How Covid-19 has impacted her community and…
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059- Scaling your business with Natasha O'Banion
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Natasha's background Hiring and…
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058- Lessons from Covid-19
Topics on this episode: Keeping an emergency fund Constant communication Importance of pivoting and being adaptable You're already more resilient than you know…
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057- Community in the face of Covid-19 with Natalie Durack
Topics on this episode: - Australia's response to Covid-19 - Being a pet sitter in Australia - Guiding her team and clients - Supporting the community with…
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056- All things cats, with Stacy LeBaron
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Why are cats an afterthought most…
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055- Kitchen Confessions
Topics on this episode: - Changing behaviors - Changing Marketing - Changing outlook Main take away? With change comes opportunity. No one knows where this…
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054- Covid-19 and Kennels with Zach Shearer
Check out ProTrainings.com. Enter the code CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off ANY course. Topics on this episode: What it's been like the past several…
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053- Business Structure with Doug
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Find your WHY Setting priorities…
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052- Kitchen Confessions
Check out ProTrainings.com. Enter the code CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off ANY course. Topics on this episode: New CDC guidelines We did a new (socially…
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051- Rebranding with Amber
Check out ProTrainings.com. Enter the code CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off ANY course. Topics in this episode: Why rebrand? How to know if it's time to…
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050- Murphy & Me Pet Sitting
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics on this episode: Where did the name come from?…
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049- Kitchen Confessions
Check out ProTrainings.com. Enter the code CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off ANY course. Topics on this episode: Reopening Questions to think through…
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048- Dog Training Skills with Khara Schuetzner
Topics in this episode: Her background and training facility Skills we can work on while at home Why these skills are important Practicing without your own pet…
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047- Getting and Staying Organized with Savanna
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics in this episode: Organization Stats What is an…
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046 - Kitchen Confessions
Topics on this episode: What does it mean to work from home right now? What it's like working together We're thinking about attending the IBPSA conference in…
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045- Hoopla Adventures
Topics in this episode: Where are you currently? Where were you when Covid-19 first started popping up? Tell us about what it was like getting out? How has…
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044- Coronavirus Relief Options with Mike Jesowshek
Topics in this episode: What programs are currently available, and who should apply for each What programs are available for independent contractors and…
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043- Kroopin's Poopin Scoopin
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months. Topics in the episode: How she got started What's a typical…
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042- Content Creation with Dan Reitman
Topics in this episode: How his business is doing What clients are looking for Client retention vs new clients Social media in a pandemic Kinds of posts you…
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041- Up Dog LA
Topics for this episode: How Covid-19 has impacted her business If she thinks her business was prepared for something like this How she handled the lockdowns…
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040- Auntie M's Professional Pet Care
Topics in this episode How she got started Working with your friend What makes a good pet sitter Staying organized Emergency preparedness Her first client…
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039- Kitchen Confessions
Topics on this episode: It's going to be ok Fostering a pet in need Stop trying to be productive Oh the places you'll go Give us a call! (636) 364-8260 Check…
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038- Miguel Rodriguez
Topics in the episode: How he is spending his time What his business looks like right now What it's like in NYC What lessons he's learning How will the…
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037- Colleen Pelar
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months Topics in this episode: Why pet sitters burn out so quickly…
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036 - Kitchen Confessions
Topics for this episode: Preparing for the future Getting local advice Don't stop working on your business Now's a good time to adjust your yearly goals Let's…
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035- Housesitting in the Time of Covid-19
Topics in the episode: Kelly's update How has this impacted your house sitting journey? How has this impacted International house sitting in general? How do…
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034 - Kristin Morrison
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months Links for Resources Kristin Mentioned: Here's the free tips and…
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033- Kitchen Confessions
Today's topic: Caring for the pets of Covid-19 patients Staying safe Ethics around staying open vs closing for a time Check out our Covid-19 resources Follow…
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032 - Opportunities and Resiliency
Brought to you by Time to Pet. Go to timetopet.com/confessional for 50% off your first 3 months Show Outline: Check out our COVID-19 resource page Changing…