Your mindset is going to get you everywhere or keep you exactly where you are at. As we publish this 300th episode, I am talking to you from my heart, as I always do on the milestone episodes. This time is it all about what you are saying in your own head. HOW to scale this business is the easy part. It is the MINDSET that is the tough part. When "bad" things happen, or you "fail" what is your reaction or response? Is it something that will turn it into a positive that you can stand strong on or something that holds you down and prevents you from growth and momentum?

Today, I am going to give you 11 Mindset Hacks to take you to the next level. These are all ones I have used myself. I have been posting them weekly on my Instagram, as I know some of you save them for inspiring quotes. It is my hope that this episode makes you uncomfortable enough to challenge your thinking so you can think clear enough to push to your next goal.

Thank you for listening to 300 episodes.

Biggest Takeaways:

8:00 11 questions to shift your business mindset

10:30 Responding or reacting

12:15 What can I learn from this

13:22 The only person you can control is yourself

17:31 I have something valuable

18:55 Shine my light

21:53 I need a goal, mentor, and bite sizes

23:46 I am unique

27:11 Building a team is necessary

29:29 Why does it affect me? where does it come from? what needs to be healed?

31:31 Personal life mirrors your business

33:33 Software tool 

Recommendations:

Shifting your business mindset can be one of the greatest tools to achieving success in your business. I have brought 300 episodes to you filled with information on how to hire, generate more sales, and even how to choose your software. But if your mindset isn't in a place of positivity, you will sink the ship with your thoughts alone. Surrounding yourself with people who help you grow rather than hinder you, sets the tone for positivity. The Mastermind group is a community of like-minded business owners cheering each other on and leaning on one another when help is needed. If you are looking for a place to grow, this might be the community you have been looking for.

For more pet sitting and dog walking podcasts, check out Pet Sitter Confessional

Links:

Bella Vasta on Instagram

Employees, Blogs, & Daily Operations!

If I’ve Taught You Anything…Episode 200

Running a Business Through Divorce or Major Life Changes

Birthday Special!

Software tool

Mastermind

Transcript:

This is episode 300 of Bella in Your Business.

Hi there, I'm Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. You might know me from CBS, NBC, Fox, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, or maybe you've seen me speak on stage or read my book The Four Dogs That Every Business Owner Needs. In any case, get ready because you're about to get your hashtag Bella Butt Kickin' in this next episode of Bella in Your Business.

So what do you say? Let's get ready and jump.

Welcome everybody to the 300th episode of Bella in Your Business. I want to just start this off by honoring you and saying thank you so much for being here with me. Whether you've listened from the very first episode or you're just a recent listener or even a sporadic listener, I just seriously want to say thank you. It is the biggest honor for me to be in your ears while you're walking dogs, doing laundry, cooking, or driving the kids around. I don’t take that lightly. Every single episode, I want to speak directly to you—to help encourage, inspire, and motivate you, and let you know that you can do hard things.

Having a business is very hard—and you can do hard things. I would not be here without you guys, without seeing that our stats keep going up and up and up. There’s about a thousand downloads a week right now, and it wouldn’t be worth it without you. It’s those emails, text messages, and DMs that say, “I really loved that episode, thank you for doing it,” that make all the difference.

Jodi came to me wondering how she could get more clients. We took a look into her systems and found out that the way in which she is having people sign up was stopping the sale from happening. She was having to send UN and PW to a new user and while they were waiting for that to happen, they were finding other solutions.

Her software was working against her.

When you compare Jodi's sign up to Rover, the potential new client was able to sign up quickly and check off PET CARE for their trip to Cancun and be done with it. With Jodi, they were left wondering if she received their info and what the next step was.

Her software was working against her.

So much, that every year in the Mastermind, we actually go through five members' websites and sign up. We time how long it takes to sign up and if there are any spot points. There are some very popular software out there that actually STOP the sales process.

Today, we are diving deep into ways that your software might be working against you. My goal is to make sure that your software is an asset to your sales process and not a liability.

BTW - As I wrote these notes.... I wonder if anyone actually READS them. Will you send me an email to bella at jumpconsulting.net and let me know? Ok, onto the epsiode! :)

Biggest Takeaways:

3:29 Don’t Overwhelm your client

4:00 Mastermind guide about how to use software

4:40 Important aspects of how to choose pet sitting software

5:28 Simple is better

6:10 Why Rover Is Beating The Professional Pet Sitter

7:53 Free tool for finding software

8:19 GPS importance

8:56 Quickbook integration

13:19 Screenshots on your website

14:30 Big Surprise!

14:50 Get to my Instagram for the offer

Recommendations:

If you find yourself google searching "how to choose a pet sitting software" then my newly developed (free!) software tool is for you. Head over to jumpconsulting.net/software and choose five top features that are most important to you and your business. From there it will generate a list of recommended software to try out. This takes the work out of researching many different software systems to help you and your business run smoothly.

Links:

Bella Vasta on Instagram

Why Rover Is Beating The Professional Pet Sitter

Software tool

Mastermind

Transcript:

This is episode 299 of Bella in Your Business.

Hi there, I'm Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. You might know me from CBS, NBC, Fox, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, or maybe you've seen me speak on stage or read my book The Four Dogs That Every Business Owner Needs. In any case, get ready because you're about to get your hashtag Bella Butt Kickin' in this next episode of Bella in Your Business.

So what do you say? Let's get ready and jump.

Welcome to another episode of Bella in Your Business. This is episode 299. Next week, we're gonna have a party, and I can't wait to get there. But first, we're gonna continue on the software train and talk a little bit more about whether your pet business software is working for you or against you.

There are all different kinds of software. In the last episode, I told you that we compared 19 software systems altogether on a comparison chart. Rather than just giving you that chart, we went ahead and gave you the option to pick five of your most important features, and then it spits back the software that has them. You don’t have to worry about being overloaded with too many choices or decision fatigue.

All you gotta do is go to jumpconsulting.net/software — that’s completely free. I encourage you to post it everywhere and help all of your fellow sitters out.

As a pet business owner, you know that having the right software can make or break your business. But what are the right software tools for your business? How do you know which one to choose? How do you know if you should switch software if you’re not getting a return on your investment with your current one?

Pet sitting software is a crucial aspect of running an efficient business. Many business owners find themselves either without software or paying for one they aren't even using to its fullest potential.

And as a business owner, you want to do everything that helps move your business forward by thinking smarter, not working harder. There are common mistakes I see business owners make when utilizing or choosing the correct pet sitting software.

Is your client communication in multiple areas?

How do you prefer your clients to book? Where do they go?

How do you schedule and how is it communicated with your sitters?

We are seeing many business owners use software for one spect instead of utilizing it to the fullest, costing them time, money, and sanity in the long run. Today I am talking about the 5 important points to look at when choosing or using pet sitting software and how you can avoid some common mistakes.

I am also so excited to reveal a 6-month-long project I have been working on in this episode that I think will be so helpful when it comes to pet sitting software.

Biggest Takeaways:

1:52 Software will help you

2:15 time spending

3:30 What is your booking process?

4:35 Client information

7:05 How do you schedule?

7:31 primary & secondary sitters

8:20 Your Communication

9:55 Something big I have been working on!

10:40 jumpconsulting.net/software

Recommendations:

When it comes to choosing your pet sitting software, there are many different things that may be important to you and your business. You want to find software that helps you think smarter rather than work harder. Whether it is scheduling, booking or financials, using software to its full potential to benefit your business is a priority. Head over to jumpconsulting.net/software and see what we recommend we use based on your needs!

Links:

jumpconsulting.net/software

Transcript:

This is episode 298 of Bella in Your Business.

Hi there, I'm Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. You might know me from CBS, NBC, Fox, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, or maybe you've seen me speak on stage or read my book The Four Dogs That Every Business Owner Needs. In any case, get ready because you're about to get your hashtag Bella Butt Kickin' in this next episode of Bella in Your Business.

So what do you say? Let's get ready and jump.

Welcome to another episode of Bella in Your Business. My name is Bella Vasta, and today we're going to take it back to a topic that we're going to start a little mini-series on — and that is software.

This is the software that you use to keep track of your clients, schedules, and your employee shifts. We're going to talk a lot about it because I think it's important as I start this series to kind of begin from a mutual understanding. I've learned to never assume anything because, as they say, “when you assume, you make an ass out of you and me.” Ever heard of that?

So, there are so many people out there who have either never used software or have one but barely use it. It’s like having an iPhone and only using it to make phone calls — what? No! It’s used for so much more than that.

And especially if you’re paying for one of the more expensive ones, it’s really important that you get your return on investment (ROI) and use it fully.

So, we’re going to start today by stressing how much your software can actually support you. I’ve got five different areas, and I want you to think about either:A. how it could help you if you’re not using it, orB. if you’re already using it — are you using it to its full potential?

This is going to be a shorter episode, but don’t skip over it — it’s a good check-in.

1. Hours Saved

Obviously, software saves you hours. It automates tasks.

How many of you have recurring daily dog-walking clients? Do you have that on automatic recurring schedules? What about staff schedules — are you still trying to manually figure out employee shifts?

Let's talk about job share... Job sharing can actually be a GREAT thing... and you already are probably taking on BIGGER liability in your pet sitting and dog walking business. This episode will give insight into a different way of thinking. Now is the time to be creative, think about how we are going to get our sales up. The big R (recession) is coming (or is it here?) and we have to think differently to achieve more.

Some of you might say, "Insurance companies will not cover you if you job share."

Well, that's FALSE. I reached out to my friends over at Business Insurers of the Carolinas and this is what he said: "I received your phone message. You are absolutely correct that you are still covered by insurance if job sharing. However I typically recommend if you are going to be sharing jobs with a nanny, a neighbor, a teenage son/daughter, or even another dog walker or pet sitter, that you get a release/addendum signed by the owner releasing you of any liability while others are also in and out of the home." The pet business industry has seen many claims involving theft of clients' property, as well as property damage, and injuries to pets. And typically we see them blamed on the insured pet sitter or dog walker. Especially when the person they share the job with does not have any insurance. As a result, we have seen claims denied as there was no concrete proof of who caused the incident. Both situations are not typically ideal, as it increases both liability and the potential for a denied claim if no proof can be established. So, it is certainly fine to job share if the client wishes to increase their liability exposure and do so. I do recommend amending contract language to have the client hold our insured harmless for liability or theft while others are in and out of the home." Do you want to hear how I think you can leverage this to get even more daily dog walking clients?

Biggest Takeaways:

We need to get our sales up (2:24)

Insurance coverage (5:36)

Why you should job share (8:00)

What other liability you are already taking on that is even riskier (8:53)

It is possible (10:48)

Links:

Better Marketing With Bella

Mastermind

Gingr Pet-Care Software

Transcript:

This is episode 297 of Bella in Your Business.

You love to take care of the pets but not the busy work that comes with running a pet care business. Meet Ginger, the best-in-show dog daycare, boarding, and grooming software. Ginger is packed with time-saving features that make running your pet care business easier—and your customers will love booking appointments from the Pet Parent mobile app. More tail wags, less busy work. Say hello to simplicity with Ginger.

Visit gingerapp.com/bella to claim your free one-month subscription. That’s G-I-N-G-R-A-P-P.com/bella to claim that one-month free subscription.

Hi there, I'm Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. You might know me from CBS, NBC, Fox, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, or maybe you've seen me speak on stage or read my book The Four Dogs That Every Business Owner Needs. In any case, get ready because you're about to get your hashtag Bella Butt Kickin' in this next episode of Bella in Your Business.

So what do you say? Let's get ready and jump.

Welcome to another episode of Bella in Your Business. My name is Bella Vasta, and today we're going to talk about something that's actually pretty interesting. We're going to be talking all about why you should job share.

Now, before you go and hit skip to the next episode, I want you to hear me out here because I've got two really big reasons today that I want you to think about. We talked about this in a prior episode when we were talking about sales—how to get sales, especially in a volatile market.

You might be a dog-walking company or pet-sitting company, but maybe you’re a dog-walking company that does not want to do any more vacation visits because you don’t want to do weekends or AM and PM shifts. I got you, boo. I understand.

Have you been thinking about increasing your pet sitting prices this year? Or have you recently increased your dog walking prices, and now you're thinking it may not be enough...

harging the wrong amount can be the difference between a thriving business and going out of business. Ouch

There is so much to consider before increasing your prices, so that you don't find yourself sinking six months later.

Today, I am going to tell you everything you need to know, before increasing your pet sitting prices.

Biggest Takeaways:

Before increasing your pet sitting prices, it is important to have a sound pricing structure and strategy in place. This is your time to rectify any mistakes you might have made with your old pricing structure, and apply new found knowledge to your future prices.  Creating a pricing strategy that works best for your business requires consideration and time.

What should you be researching?

Have you thought about your competition? Should you?

Is the value you provide worth the increase?

What about staff wages?

Considering important aspects and knowing how to navigate them is some of the first steps in creating a sound pricing structure for your pet sitting business.

Recommendations:

The value you provide shines through your website and social media. Now is the time to make sure your social media and website are up to par when clients and future clients are looking for pet sitting and dog walking companies. Better Marketing With Bella provides 6 months worth of content for your pet sitting business to stand out above the rest. If you are interested in having the rest of the years content covered, we can provide that for you.

In the Mastermind group we talk a lot about pricing structures. Members have the chance to bounce ideas and experience off of each other when they need some help. This group is filled with HR answers, member accountability and like minded business owners achieving all their business goals.

Looking for website hosting or new site you need to check out Barketing

Links:

Better Marketing With Bella

Mastermind

Gingr Pet-Care Software

Barketing Blog

Pricing Guide Structure and Strategy

Transcript:

This is episode 296 of Bella in Your Business.

Let’s face it—managing your pet care business can be a doggone hassle. Fortunately, Ginger Pet Care Software makes running your business a breeze. Enjoy time-saving features like a pet parent mobile app, automated reminders, integrated payment processing, pet report cards, and more. Ginger gives you the time to do the things you need and the things that make you happy.

Visit gingerapp.com/bella to claim your free one-month subscription. That’s G-I-N-G-R-A-P-P.com/bella to claim your one free month subscription.

Hi there, I'm Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. You might know me from CBS, NBC, Fox, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, or maybe you've seen me speak on stage or read my book The Four Dogs That Every Business Owner Needs. In any case, get ready because you're about to get your hashtag Bella Butt Kickin' in this next episode of Bella in Your Business.

So what do you say? Let's get ready and jump.

Welcome to another episode of Bella in Your Business. My name is Bella Vasta, your host, and today we’re going to talk all about creating a pricing structure in today’s economy.

Now, this is going to be an interesting topic—not just for those starting out, but for anyone who already has a business and is adjusting pricing right now due to inflation and rising minimum wage laws. We need to talk about this because some of my Jumpers are doing really well, while others are literally going under and are cash-poor.

I’ll start by saying this—the economy is going to get worse before it gets better. I really want to encourage you to have cash in the bank, in your business account, because you may have rainy days ahead. You don’t want to be caught off guard like many were in 2020,

Does the thought of creating an SOP for your pet sitting business leave you feeling overwhelmed? Or have you hired an office manager but had that completely blow up in your face due to the lack of an SOP? Or even worse, take the route of starting to create one, just to end up with an unfinished mess of documents that serve the business no purpose.

While it may sound intimidating, an SOP will make everything run much smoother.

SOP For Your Pet Sitting Business

An SOP is a Standard Operating Procedure that is essential for making sure all of your operations are carried out in a consistent and efficient manner.  By having an SOP in place, everyone on your team will be following the same procedures and guidelines. This week I am helping understand the process of creating and executing this document step by step.

Biggest Takeaways:

For a business owner, being able to delegate means you are able to work on your business rather than in your business. But without an SOP you cannot delegate to your team. With the right steps, creating an SOP for your pet sitting business will establish a cohesive understanding for all staff members.

How you create your SOP will be determined by certain criteria:

What is the goal of an SOP?

What platform will you use to execute this document?

How will you implement it?

What steps do you need to include?

A fluid, changeable document that will evolve with your business and define duties and roles, will establish a smooth process for staff, clients, and business owners alike.

Recommendations:

Mastermind members have access to premium recommendations when it comes to creating an SOP for their pet sitting business. They have the support of fellow members while also gaining knowledge and advice from experts who have been in this industry for many years. It's a community worth checking out.

Jumpers have exclusive insight into how to execute their business processes in a way that gains them, clients and employees. I work with many business owners one on one to achieve goals and solve problems that have been holding them back from growing. I offer a free 20-minute call to get to know you and your business. I'll lead you in the right direction and see if the Jumper community is the right fit for you.

Links:

Mastermind

Better Marketing With Bella

Episode 293: 4 Mistakes When Hiring An Office Manager

Gingr Pet-Care Software

Transcript:

This is episode 295 of Bella in Your Business.

Do you wish running your pet care business was easier? Well, it can be. Made by pet lovers for pet lovers, Ginger is the top pet care software for dog grooming, boarding, and daycare businesses. Developed by a team of pet industry experts, Ginger is designed to meet all of your needs with online booking, facility calendars, integrated payments, and more. Get the best pet care business software that gets you. Get Ginger.

Visit gingerapp.com/bella to claim your free one-month subscription. That’s G-I-N-G-R-A-P-P.com/bella to claim that one free month subscription.

Hi there, I'm Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. You might know me from CBS, NBC, Fox, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, or maybe you've seen me speak on stage or read my book The Four Dogs That Every Business Owner Needs.

In any case, get ready because you're about to get your hashtag Bella Butt Kickin' in this next episode of Bella in Your Business.

So what do you say? Let's get ready and jump.

Welcome to another episode of Bella in Your Business. My name is Bella Vasta. I'm back with you here today and I'm so excited to talk to you about the process of creating an SOP for your business.

If you remember back in episode 293, we talked about the mistakes that people make with their office manager. Well, I got questions like, “How do we actually get it down in writing?” and “What do we actually do to delegate that out?”

It just so happens that this month is actually Delegation Month in the Mastermind.

If I asked you today, "how do your books look?" or "did you have any big surprises from your taxes?" would either of those questions confuse you? Scare you? Leave you feeling a bit unsure? That might sound invasive, but to evaluate your business, you have to be in the know of these aspects. You are not alone if you find this area tough to evaluate, but there is someone who can help you manage it all... your CPA.

Owning a pet business can be extremely rewarding, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. Keeping good books being one of them. One of the most important aspects of running a pet business is making sure you have a good relationship with your CPA. However, many business owners make these mistakes every year, which can damage this relationship and their business.

I know tax season may have come to an end, but it actually is perfect timing for you to meet with your CPA. Or maybe you have your extension until October. Either way, in this episode I will encourage you to talk with your CPA to avoid these 4 horrendous mistakes too many business owners are making.

Biggest Takeaways:

I know some business owners are paralyzed in fear when it comes to their finances, I get it. However, you need someone, the right someone, to be in your corner to answer all the questions that you need to know to ensure your business, your finances, and your livelihood are taken care of. A business owner should ensure they are taken care of all around.

How often do you speak with your CPA?

Have you ever been surprised by a big tax bill?

Do you know what is a right off?

What options do you have for incentives for your staff?

What about SCorp Vs LLC?

There are 4 huge mistakes being made when thinking about the questions above, and I do not want to see you repeat any of them. There are ways to avoid them and confirm your business continues on the right path.

Recommendations:

Mastermind just welcomed a large group of new (and old) jumpers into the community. Here all of their HR questions will be answered with accountability partners to keep them on track. If you have been on the fence check out the Mastermind group and see if it's the right fit for you and your business.

Are you looking for more depth? I offer two great options to spend 1:1 time with me picking apart my brain and helping you achieve goals to enhance your business. Whether you choose 6, 45 min zoom meetings or an in-person session where I come to you (or you come to me!) we can plan and achieve exactly what you want for you and your business.

I am getting ready to start up semester 2 of Better Marketing With Bella! Good news, I have space for a couple more! You may have put the brakes on marketing while you were trying to hire, it is time to hit the gas! In Better Marketing With Bella, 6 months of your content is created for specifically you. You will also learn how to execute it all. Bonus... we have reels this semester too!

Links:

Better Marketing With Bella

Mastermind

Episode 272: How To Keep A Victorious Mindset About Your Business Life

Episode 273: Are You An Order Taker Or A Problem Solver?

Connie Story

Pricing Guide Structure and Strategy

(6) 45 min 1:1 intensive sessions

Gingr Pet-Care Software

Transcript:

This is episode 294 of Bella in Your Business.

You love to take care of the pets but not the busy work that comes with running a pet care business. Meet Ginger, the best-in-show dog daycare, boarding, and grooming software. Ginger is packed with time-saving features that make running your pet care business easier—and your customers will love booking appointments from the Pet Parent mobile app. More tail wags, less busy work. Say hello to simplicity with Ginger.

Visit gingerapp.com/bella to claim your free one-month subscription. That’s G-I-N-G-R-A-P-P.com/bella to claim that one-month free subscription.

Hi there, I'm Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. You might know me from CBS, NBC, Fox, Huffington Post,

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and bogged down by the day-to-day operations of your business? Are you ready to take the first step toward creating an organizational hierarchy and scaling your company? Look no further! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of office management and uncovering the top four mistakes entrepreneurs make when hiring an office manager. From learning how to delegate effectively to creating an organizational chart, you'll discover how to unlock the true potential of your business and achieve your goals. Whether you're currently in the process of hiring an office manager or have tried in the past and failed, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to free up their time and focus on the big picture.

Do you have an organizational chart in your pet sitting company? Running a pet sitting or dog walking company means that every day is filled with duties big and small, and an office manager is a huge asset when it comes to helping run your business. They can help you take care of all your day-to-day tasks that bog you down and keep you, well in your business rather than working on it.

As a pet business owner, you probably think hiring this office manager will be the answer to all your needs, but unfortunately, the process of hiring one is not easy. Many business owners are making these staple mistakes that are costing them time, money and sanity. I want to make sure you know these mistakes so you can correct them and find the people who will help you fulfill your dream business.

Biggest Takeaways:

3:11 What does the process for your office manager look like?

4:00 What is to happen if they make mistakes, or if you make mistakes teaching them?

9:35 How do you decide what is set in stone or if the process is a fluid one that is ever-changing?

12:22 Do you have enough help? How many managers do you think you need?

Hiring an office manager should be a person who is willing to help grow your business alongside you. Making certain mistakes can leave you feeling hostage to situations you've been stuck in.

Recommendations:

Meeting new people and discussing their business is something I love. I want to get to know who you are and how I can help you. I offer a FREE 20 minute call to see if these intensive sessions would be right for your business. Are you wanting to Jump in , but not sure where? These calls may just be the thing to help guide you. Book here

The Mastermind group is a place where established business owners can get HR support, workflow suggestions, accountability partners, and a community bounce ideas off of. I have a special deal for being a podcast listener, with a special code within this episode.

Links:

Instagram

Loom

Upwork

Mastermind

Gingr Pet- Care Software

Transcript:

This is episode 293 of Bella in Your Business.

Let’s face it—managing your pet care business can be a doggone hassle. Fortunately, Ginger Pet Care Software makes running your business a breeze. Enjoy time-saving features like a pet parent mobile app, automated reminders, integrated payment processing, pet report cards, and more. Ginger gives you the time to do the things you need and the things that make you happy.

Visit gingerapp.com/bella to claim your free one-month subscription. That’s G-I-N-G-R-A-P-P.com/bella to claim your one free month subscription.

Hi there, I'm Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. You might know me from CBS, NBC, Fox, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, or maybe you've seen me speak on stage or read my book The Four Dogs That Every Business Owner Needs.

In any case, get ready because you're about to get your hashtag Bella Butt Kickin’ in this next episode of Bella in Your Business.

So what do you say? Let's get ready and jump!

Welcome to another episode of Bella in Your Business. My name is Bella Vasta, and today we’re going to talk to all of you who have dreamed about having an office manager—or have tried to have one and said, “Nope,

Do you feel like you have a high turnover? Have you ever thought about why you have turnover? Do you know? Is it because of seasonal employees? young staff members moving on? or even life situations? Maybe so! But what if I were to blow your mind and have you consider something you might not have considered, but really can make a huge difference in whether employees stay or go?

It could be your management style, you as an owner, or your manager!

Bad management can turn even some of the best, most reliable staff members on your team away. And if nothing is done about the management, it will continue to happen. Because when the wrong person is named a manager, nothing can entice good employees to stay.

Statistics show, that more than half of employees with bad management are thinking about changing careers, and that half of them will quit because of this bad manager.

As the owner, you want the ability to step away from your business so you can focus on all the aspects that help you and your business grow. When you are bogged down with the everyday task of your employees, growth is put on the back burner.

This week I am giving you four things to consider in order to be a better business manager.

Biggest Takeaways:

Employees are not solemnly enticed by just money. They want to feel valued, important, and needed. Having good management will ensure the longevity of your staff and keep the morale of the business high. It might be time to evaluate your management team and see if turnover could be due to their lack of good management

Do your managers know the staff members why?

How does their tone affect the staff?

What does the work environment look like?

What is their leadership type?

How do their expectations impact the staff?

It is important to know how your management is affecting business before staff members walk out the door.

Recommendations:

If you're looking for a community that is going to uplift you, challenge you, and help you grow I encourage you to look at the Mastermind group. You will find all the HR answers, business tips, and support you need to help run your business.

While you are looking to continue and hire your employees, do not take your eye off marketing. Because marketing is for employees too. Better Marketing With Bella helps you with all your marketing needs to ensure you are getting not only enough clients but the right employees, too.

Links:

Better Marketing With Bella

Mastermind

Gingr Pet-Care Software

Transcript:

This is episode 292 of Bella in Your Business.

Do you wish running your pet care business was easier? Well, it can be. Made by pet lovers for pet lovers, Ginger is the top pet care software for dog grooming, boarding, and daycare businesses. Developed by a team of pet industry experts, Ginger is designed to meet all of your needs with online booking, facility calendars, integrated payments, and more. Get the best pet care business software that gets you. Get Ginger.

Visit gingerapp.com/bella to claim your free one-month subscription. That’s G-I-N-G-R-A-P-P.com/bella to claim that one free month subscription.

Hi there, I'm Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. You might know me from CBS, NBC, Fox, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, or maybe you've seen me speak on stage or read my book The Four Dogs That Every Business Owner Needs.

In any case, get ready because you're about to get your hashtag Bella Butt Kickin' in this next episode of Bella in Your Business.

So what do you say? Let's get ready and jump!

Welcome to another episode of Bella in Your Business. We are creeping closer and closer to the 300th episode. What should I do? What do you want to hear? Do you want me to go really personal like I did at 250 and 200? Do you want to hear a free training? Do you want to come on and be interviewed for the podcast with me? What do you guys want to do? Please give me some ideas. This podcast is for you, so it only makes sense that you help me figure tha...

Take a moment with me if you will and think about your staff.

Do you have a rockstar staff member? Someone who is your number one, most reliable member? And what would your business look like if everyone on the team was just like this rockstar?

What about your staff workload? Is it spread equally across the board, or do some members receive more work than others because of their ability?

Evaluating your staff members are an important aspect of moving your business forward. If you are done being a helicopter CEO and ready to step out of the business, there is one very important question you need to be asking yourself about your staff.

And this week, I am here to ask that question.

Biggest Takeaways:

Are you having trouble of letting go "bad seeds" out of fear of not having enough staff?

You only want to hire when you have the work

You are having trouble getting out of the field and focusing on business rather than the work

The fear of too many employees holds you hostage to mediocre relationships with your staff members

Evaluating your staff and asking the important questions can and will get you to a place of abundance that allows you to become the CEO you desire.

Recommendations:

It is not too late to jump into my FREE hiring group that has been going on this week. Yes, it started Monday, but all the good information is there for you to get caught up on. The live events are recorded and will be there to watch until Friday, May 20th. I filled the group with the most useful information you will need when it comes to hiring and building up your team members, answering probably all the questions you were thinking.

Links:

Gingr Pet-Care Software

Transcript:

This is episode 291 of Bella in Your Business.

You love to take care of the pets, but not the busy work that comes with running a pet care business. Meet Ginger, the best-in-show dog daycare, boarding, and grooming software. Ginger is packed with time-saving features that make running your pet care business easier—and your customers will love booking appointments from the Pet Parent mobile app. More tail wags, less busy work. Say hello to simplicity with Ginger.

Visit gingerapp.com/bella to claim your free one-month subscription. That’s G-I-N-G-R-A-P-P.com/bella to claim that one-month free subscription.

Hi there, I'm Bella Vasta from Jump Consulting. You might know me from CBS, NBC, Fox, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, or maybe you've seen me speak on stage or read my book The Four Dogs That Every Business Owner Needs. In any case, get ready because you're about to get your hashtag Bella Butt Kickin' in this next episode of Bella in Your Business.

So what do you say? Let's get ready and jump.

Welcome to another episode of Bella in Your Business. My name is Bella Vasta, coming to you with a little bit of a sad heart today. I debated on telling you guys this, but you know, if you've been with me for almost 300 episodes, at some point, you’ve heard a soundtrack that we won’t be hearing anymore. That soundtrack is Rocco in the background barking because Amazon was delivering to my house yet again, or the pool man was here and he was really excited.

Rocco was 12 years old, and last night I had to make the really tough decision that I know many of you have also had to do—to send him over Rainbow Bridge. I was very grateful for my parents coming over. My mom came over and took my daughter out to go get a toy at Target, and my dad stayed with me. I told Rocco to go to sleep, and he was a really good boy.

For any of you who’ve had to do this before, I feel your pain. Rocco was there for me from 2010—right after I started coaching. He was there when I was dating a lot, meeting suitors, in my wedding, and when we brought Olivia home from the hospital. He was even therapy-certified at one point and had the best heart.

So, wow. What do you do? What do you tell the kids? I told Olivia the truth—that Rocco went to go be with Jesus.