January 08, 2025

559: The Art of Trust with Catherine Oury

57 minutes

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 authenticity has been the cornerstone of her success as a solo pet sitter. From managing client expectations for overnight stays to setting boundaries for a better work-life balance, Catherine opens up about the lessons she’s learned in over five years of business. She highlights the importance of fostering genuine, long-term relationships with clients and tailoring services to align with personal and professional values. Whether you’re a solo sitter or managing a team, Catherine’s story offers powerful insights on balancing passion with sustainable growth.

Main topics:

Building trust through authenticity
Overnights and client expectations
Setting boundaries for balance
Long-term client relationships
Solo pet sitter challenges

Main takeaway: “Trust and connection with clients start with being authentic.”

Trust is the foundation of meaningful relationships, and authenticity is the key to building it. By being genuine and true to yourself, you create a connection with clients that goes beyond the basics of pet care. This personal touch fosters loyalty, trust, and a sense of partnership that can last for years. Staying authentic isn’t just good for your clients—it’s good for you, too, making your work more enjoyable and fulfilling.

This week, Catherine Oury shares how being herself has helped her build strong, lasting relationships with clients and create a business she truly loves. Her story is a powerful reminder that trust and connection start with authenticity.

🌟 What’s one way you show your authentic self to your clients? Let us know in the comments!

About our guest:

Catherine Oury is the owner of Ladybug Pet Care, a solo pet sitting business that thrives on trust, authenticity, and genuine client relationships. With over five years of experience in the pet care industry, Catherine has built her business by prioritizing personal connections and tailoring her services to meet her clients’ unique needs. A former nanny, Catherine brings her caregiving background into her pet care philosophy, treating every pet like family and every client interaction with care and integrity. Based in Ohio, she specializes in overnight stays and daily pet care, balancing her passion for animals with a commitment to setting healthy boundaries for sustainable business growth.

Links:

Catherine’s Instagram: @LadybugPetCare

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