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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 Confessional571: Expanding Horizons with Josie Noriega
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a thriving pet sitting business into a full-fledged dog daycare and boarding facility? Josie Noriega, owner of…
Pet Sitter Confessional570: Choosing the Right Employee Scheduling Model
How do you ensure the right employees are available at the right times while keeping your business running smoothly? In this episode, we break down three…
Pet Sitter Confessional569: Making Business a Win-Win with Jo Moorcroft and Vicky Davies
Is your pet business running you instead of the other way around? Jo Moorecroft and Vicky Davies from Canine Business Academy join us to share their expertise…
Pet Sitter Confessional568: The Rising Costs of Business
Running a pet care business is getting more expensive, and simply raising prices isn't always an easy option. In this episode, we break down the factors…
Pet Sitter Confessional567: Fostering Premium Experiences with Candace D'Agnolo
How do you create raving fans and deliver premium client experiences? In this episode, Candace D'Agnolo, of Pet Boss Nation dives, into the art of fostering…
Pet Sitter Confessional566: The Cost of Not Trying
What's holding you back from making the changes your business needs? Fear of the unknown can keep us stuck in outdated pricing, ineffective policies, and stale…
Pet Sitter Confessional565: How Metrics Transform with Corinne Moore
How do you transform your business into one that works for you? In this episode, Corinne Moore, owner of Paws and Claws Pet Service and founder of Pawsome…
Pet Sitter Confessional564: Fur Babies and the Modern Pet Parent
How can we navigate the changing expectations of modern pet parents while also providing exceptional care? We dive into the mindset of today's pet owners…
Pet Sitter Confessional563: Elevating Professionalism in Pet Care with Ruby Ballesteros
How do you grow a pet care business while staying true to your values? Ruby Ballesteros, owner of Ruby Red's Pet Care, shares how she maintained her standards…
Pet Sitter Confessional562: Give Yourself a Deadline
Are you constantly juggling tasks and struggling to get everything done? In this episode, Collin and Meghan discuss the power of setting deadlines and working…
Pet Sitter Confessional561: Exploring New Chapters with Aimee Thomas
What would it take for you to step away from your business and start a new chapter? In this episode, Aimee Thomas, former owner of Leashes to Leads Pet Care…
Pet Sitter Confessional560: Practical AI in Your Business
Have you ever wondered how AI can improve your pet care business without losing your personal touch? In this episode, we explore the practical ways AI can…
Pet Sitter Confessional559: The Art of Trust with Catherine Oury
How do you build lasting trust with your clients while staying true to yourself? In this episode, Catherine Oury, owner of Ladybug Pet Care, shares how…
Pet Sitter Confessional558: Recovery After a Busy Season
How do you recover and refocus after a hectic holiday season in your pet care business? In this episode, we discuss the importance of using the slower January…
Pet Sitter Confessional557: Scaling with Heart with Amy Addington
Ever feel like the stress of competition overshadows the joy of your work? Amy Addington, President and Co-Founder of Woofie's, shares her 20-year journey from…
Pet Sitter Confessional556: Recognition Starts with You: Building Inner Drive
Are you ready to take control of your motivation and redefine success in your pet care business? In this episode, we explore the importance of recognizing your…
Pet Sitter Confessional555: Finding Peace in the Chaos with Monarchs in Motion
Ever feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around? Pamela Ahart-Steward and Beth Greenberg Cotell, founders of Monarchs in Motion…
Pet Sitter Confessional554:Strategies for a Stronger and More Focused Business
Are you ready to make 2025 your strongest year yet? This episode dives into the power of introspection and proactive planning to drive business growth while…
Pet Sitter Confessional553: How Clear Communication Builds Client Trust with Cathy Duvall
Ever wonder how a few thoughtful words can make or break a client's trust? Cathy Duvall, owner of Goin' to the Dogs Pet Sitting, explores the power of clear…
Pet Sitter Confessional552: Real vs. Artificial: Building a Meaningful Pet Care Business
Are you spending time on what truly matters in your business, or are you distracted by quick fixes and flashy promises? We dive into how to differentiate…
Pet Sitter Confessional551: Breaking Negative Mindsets: Practical Tools for Growth with Kristin Morrison
What's holding you back from reaching your full potential—your mindset or your habits? Kristin Morrison explores the powerful impact of mindset on business and…
Pet Sitter Confessional550: Pricing is a Signal
What does your pricing say about your business? We start with a recent update on the BOI filing requirement for US businesses and then dive into how pricing…
Pet Sitter Confessional549: Building a Better Business One Step at a Time with Mo Thompson
How do you turn everyday dog walks into safe, enriching adventures? Mo Thompson, owner of Mo Mountain Mutts, explores her unique approach to dog walking…
Pet Sitter Confessional548: Avoiding Snap Decisions: Overcoming Recency Bias
How do you avoid letting the present overshadow the past and future in your business? In this episode, we dive into the concept of recency bias and its impact…
Pet Sitter Confessional547: Finding Key Differentiators with Michelle Kline
What makes your pet care business stand out in a competitive market? Michelle Kline, founder of DogCo Launch, shares about the power of key differentiators and…
Pet Sitter Confessional546: Making Time
How do you make time for yourself while running a busy business? In this episode, we explore the importance of structuring your business to protect your time…
Pet Sitter Confessional545: Building a Feline-Focused Business with Michelle McLean
Ever wondered how focusing on a niche can transform your pet care business? Michelle McLean, owner of Michelle's Caring Cat Services, shares her journey of…
Pet Sitter Confessional544: Seizing Opportunities Through Decisive Action
Have you prioritized your personal life over your business? We recently took a spontaneous long road trip to preserve a piece of our family's history. On this…
Pet Sitter Confessional543: Trust is the Ultimate Asset in Pet Care with Dan Reitman
Ever wondered what it takes to build unwavering trust with clients in the pet care industry? 🤝On this episode, Dan Reitman, owner of Dan's Pet Care, discusses…
Pet Sitter Confessional542: Being Efficient from Routes to Routines
Are you making the most of your time and resources in your business? Being efficient allows you to reduce headaches, free up time, and lead a more focused…
Pet Sitter Confessional541: Beyond Colors and Fonts: Building a Brand that Connects with Cagney Collins
Are you creating a brand that truly connects with your ideal clients? Cagney Collins, of Pet Marketing Unleashed, explores what it takes to build a brand that…
Pet Sitter Confessional540: What We've Learned from Having Separate Service Areas
What does it take to manage a business remotely across different areas? In this episode, we share the lessons we've learned from managing operations in two…
Pet Sitter Confessional539: Becoming Neighborhood Famous with Fernando Vargas
Are you truly making the most of your local presence? In this episode, Fernando Vargas, owner of Florida Digital Center, shares how small businesses can…
Pet Sitter Confessional538: 5 Things to Check in Your Business This Week
What are you working on in your business? In this episode, we dive into why refining the little things can make a big difference. From updating information to…
Pet Sitter Confessional537: Beyond Profits: Building a Life-First Business with Doug Keeling
Is your business helping you achieve your personal goals, or just financial ones? Doug Keeling, owner of Bad to the Bone Pet care, shares about hiring…
Pet Sitter Confessional536: Preparing for a Strong 2025
Are you ready to finish 2024 strong and set yourself up for success in 2025? In this episode, we explore seven key strategies for ending the year well…
Pet Sitter Confessional535: The Power of Client Feedback with Vanessa Williams
How can client feedback shape your business? Vanessa Williams, owner of Vanessa's Pet Sitting Services, shares her journey from part-time pet sitting to…
Pet Sitter Confessional534: Should You Sponsor That?
How do you decide what to sponsor? In this episode, we break down five key factors to consider when evaluating sponsorship opportunities, including alignment…
Pet Sitter Confessional533: Strategic Communication for Pet Sitters: Navigating Crises and Building Trust with Keema Echols and Lauren Cain
Ever wondered how your business would handle a crisis or negative review? In this episode, we dive into the world of strategic communication with experts Keema…
Pet Sitter Confessional532: Diversifying Your Client List
Are you relying too heavily on just a few clients to support your business? In this episode, we discuss the importance of diversifying your client list to…
Pet Sitter Confessional531: Building Community Through Shelter Partnerships with Austin Tuck
Ever wondered how your pet care business could make a bigger impact on the community? In this episode, Austin Tuck, owner of Tuckered Out Dog Walking, shares…
Pet Sitter Confessional530: Too Many Pet Sitters? Identifying Saturation in Your Area
Is your pet care market becoming too crowded with competitors? In this episode, we explore how to determine if your area is reaching market saturation and what…
Pet Sitter Confessional529: Giving a Crap with Erica Krupin
What does it take to run a successful dog waste removal business that goes beyond just scooping poop? In this episode, Erica Krupin, owner of Kroopin's Poopin…
Pet Sitter Confessional528: Stop Watching the Weather: Embracing Action Over Perfection in Business
Are you too busy watching the weather to make real progress in your business? In this episode, Collin explores how overthinking and waiting for perfect…
Pet Sitter Confessional527: Cars and Culture with Morgan Weber
Ever wondered how company culture influences business decisions? In this episode, Morgan Weber, CEO and founder of Lucky Pup Adventures, shares how her…
Pet Sitter Confessional526: Creating Disturbances in Your Business
How do small disturbances foster growth in your business? We explore the concept of the Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis and how it applies to creating a…
Pet Sitter Confessional525: Pet Sitting From Argentina to the Netherlands with Sophie Canil
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a pet sitting business in a foreign country? In this episode, Sophie Canil, owner of Pet Sitting by Sophie…
Pet Sitter Confessional524: Hire the Heart, Train the Skill
Have you ever struggled to find the perfect hire for your pet care business? In this episode, we dive into the importance of hiring for soft skills like…
Pet Sitter Confessional523: From Touch to Trust: Building Better Dog Relationships with Garrett Stevens
What are the silent ways dogs communicate with us? In this episode, Garrett Stevens, owner of Stevens Family Kennels and Dog Language Center, dives into the…
Pet Sitter Confessional522: FINCEN and Florida
Are you ready to comply with the latest FINCEN regulations that impact your pet care business? In this episode, we break down the new Beneficial Ownership…
Pet Sitter Confessional521: Boosting Profits with Better Bookkeeping with Lindsey Roberts
Are you leaving money on the table by not tracking your expenses effectively? In this episode, Lindsey Roberts of Harquin Bookkeeping shares expert advice on…
Pet Sitter Confessional520: Finding Opportunities in a Changing Economy
Have you ever attended an economic outlook presentation? In this episode, we share insights from a recent local presentation that highlighted key economic…
Pet Sitter Confessional519: From Keywords to Community: Building Better SEO for Pet Care with Mikaela Vargas
How can pet businesses stand out in an increasingly competitive digital landscape? In this episode, Mikaela Vargas, owner of Pet Marketing Unleashed, dives…
Pet Sitter Confessional518: Pulling Your Punches
What does it mean to pull your punches in business? In this episode, we explore the concept of strategically holding back to ensure sustainable growth and…
Pet Sitter Confessional517: Why Flexibility is Key with Korye Bradshaw
How do you successfully balance a growing pet care business with the demands of motherhood? In this episode, Korye Bradshaw, owner of Murphy and Me Pet…
Pet Sitter Confessional516: Elevating Your Pet Care Business: From Basics to Differentiators
What does it mean to elevate your pet care business beyond the basics? In this episode, we explore how to transform essential services into exceptional…
Pet Sitter Confessional515: The Power of Membership Models in Pet Care with Traci Bisson
Have you ever wondered how to create a thriving community for pet owners while running a successful business? Traci Bisson, founder of Golden Dog Adventure…
Pet Sitter Confessional514: The Tech Revolution in Pet Care
How are you using technology in your business? Technology continues to evolve, profoundly impacting the pet care industry. Staying adaptable is essential for…
Pet Sitter Confessional513: Navigating Client Expectations with Heather Scott
Are clients' expectations driving your pet care business to the brink? In this episode, Heather Scott, owner of Heather's Pet Care, delves into the challenges…
Pet Sitter Confessional512: The State of Job Sharing
Have you seen an increase in requests to job share? In this episode, we delve into the increasingly common practice of job sharing, where multiple caregivers…