In this month’s JZ10 coaching session, Paragon VP and pet business coach Joe Zuccarello answers the question, "why won't my staff just do what I need them to do"?

We will also tackle some solutions that will help you and your staff understand each other better.

Joe Zuccarello interviews Brian Taylor, the famous "Dogfather of Harlem," founder of the Harlem Doggie Day Spa and creator of The Pup Relief Tour. Listen in as Brian and Joe discuss and explore how to introduce dog grooming to people who are looking for a viable, fulfilling, and rewarding career path!

In this episode, Paragon VP and pet business coach Joe Zuccarello talks about “Interviewing Dog Groomers.” Do you hire the best fit for your business or do you hire the best groomer!? Joe discusses important factors to consider when interviewing.

In this month's JZ10 coaching session, Paragon VP and pet business coach Joe Zuccarello answers the question, "How Can I Afford to Hire More People?" Joe will talk about taking a step back and looking at your opportunity costs and turning it into revenue.

This month, Joe explains why raising your prices can be better for your business AND your clients. Find out how Joe encourages local research and reframing "competition" to give your staff, salon, and customers the best. Check out How to Raise Prices and Feel Good About It?! below.

This month, Joe unpacks the value of sharing peer stories for inspiration and professional development in "Story Is Your Superpower."

Joe Zuccarello interviews Lynn Allen, owner and operator of Tool Klean, Inc., an EPA-registered company that produces UVC Light Sanitizers and other equipment specialized for the pet grooming industry. Hear more about her story and how her passion for groomers and pets inspired her to bring new and innovative products to the pet grooming market.

In this podcast episode, we're digging into software solutions used in salons. Groomers are not always tech experts, and that's totally ok, but it is important to know when it's time to upgrade or switch to a better solution. Finding the best fit for your business can also mean balancing a lot of moving parts, and without guidance it can get confusing fast.

We’ll be joined by grooming software expert Alyson Fisher from Gingr, makers of dog daycare, kennel, and grooming software that aims to modernize and streamline pet-care businesses. Listen in as she and Joe discuss some ways business owners or managers can leverage tech to make their lives easier, serve customers and teams better, and drum up more business.

In this podcast episode, we delve into the exciting possibilities for pet care businesses looking to expand their services and facilities. Our focus will be on the integration of grooming services into an existing business model and the crucial role of strategic financing in making this expansion a reality. We’ll be joined by experts from First Financial Bank and Paragon School of Pet Grooming to discuss how to secure the right financing.

In this episode, Joe and Jeff talk through the concerns and considerations facility owners and operators can consider when looking at remodeling a current pet care facility or opening their very first!

Areas covered in this episode include flooring, wall covering, outdoor spaces, HVAC and air exchanges, and much more!