"Hey Joe!" Podcast by Pet Pros, for Pet Pros

Grooming is grueling work. In this episode, Joe Zuccarello teams up with groom expert Dave Campanella to learn the tricks of the trade. Together, they'll unpack the hard-earned secrets great groom salons use to produce a masterpiece every time. Learn to master canine hair physiology, chemistry and the scientific method behind faster, easier grooming.

Do you know how to work smarter, not harder?

How critical is "tub time?"

What's the difference between shedding, matting and tangling?

What is "porosity" and how does hair physiology play into good grooming?

What is the answer to the age-old question: Do you pre-brush a dog, or do you bath it first?

Tune in to find out.

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In this podcast, Joe Zuccarello is joined by Jessica Romani of Clippervac to "get the poop" -- so to speak -- on health hazards found in grooming salons. Learn how a self-taught, single-mom revolutionized groom room sanitation more than three decades ago and how you can leverage this invention to stay healthy and productive.

To Groom or Not To Groom Cats - That Is The Question in this edition of "Hey Joe!" when he teams up with feline aficionado and expert Danelle German.

What are the key characteristics of those willing to groom cats?

The Fear Factor - Is feline-fear healthy, or something you need to overcome?

How should your grooming choices differ between cats and dogs?

Is grooming cats financially rewarding? How do you tap into that?

How do you make a million dollars grooming cats?

About Danelle German:

Danelle currently serves as President and Certified/Instructor of the National Cat Groomers Institute of America. Along with her husband, she is the inventor and patent holder of the Catty Shack Vac drying system. She is a sought-after speaker, innovator and entrepreneur within the pet care industry. She is known not only for her exceptional skills as a feline-handler but also for her awesome show-worthy grooming results developed over years of successfully competing in the show ring. Combined with her seemingly unlimited knowledge of the feline-species, her training proves time and time again to be the best that can be found.

Danell is also the author of The Ultimate Cat Groomer Encyclopedia. This encyclopedia focuses on the cat grooming business, CFA-approved cat breeds, feline behavior, grooming and handling techniques, feline health, and case studies on cat grooming.

In her talks, she leads people into self-awareness and self-actualization, inspires them to find and pursue their own excellence, motivates humans to reach deeper within themselves as they learn to communicate with another species on a profound level. She espouses several simple truths along the way: never trust a cat; failure is not an option; every cat deserves the best groom and groomer.

Delise Knight from Bardel Bows teams up with Joe to discuss ways to build your business with Social Media. What makes social media different than advertising? What should your goal be when using social media? How often should you post on social media? What makes a post “sharable”? Tune in to find out.

About Delise Knight:

Delise has been in the pet industry for over 40 years. She started her career working in a pet store and showing dogs. Delise and her business partner later opened the first all-in-one location that combined veterinarian services, a pet store, and a grooming salon. Delise owned a very successful grooming salon for many years. She saw a need for high-quality, fun and functional grooming accessories, and knew she could produce a product that groomers would love. Delise and her Mother started Bardel Bows in 1989.

Delise is passionate about the importance of education and loves sharing her knowledge with other groomers.

Answering questions asked by our listeners, this podcast focuses on subject matter experts and their proven methods to solving some of the most common challenges in the pet industry and sharing how to take full advantage of the possibilities and opportunities in this incredible business!