Karli Steeves, owner of Pup Culture Grooming in San Antonio, Texas, joins Crystal Lee on Beyond the Shears to share her journey from bather at a corporate grooming salon to independent house call groomer. With over a decade of grooming experience and just one year into running her own business, Karli talks candidly about how she found herself in entrepreneurship almost by accident — and how she's made it work on her terms.
In this episode, Karli breaks down what house call grooming actually looks like, how she sets boundaries, and the lessons she's learned running a solo business. If you’ve ever been curious about nontraditional grooming models, or you’re just getting started in the industry, this episode offers practical insight and relatable takeaways for any groomer looking to carve their own path.