In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Biz Podcast; Kristen Lee and Maggie Christina share the BTS work that Dog Biz School has been working on to BETTER and unite the training industry.

What they covered:

• Fake Dog Biz Coaches: Rising number of fake dog business coaches exploiting the industry due to its lucrative nature.
• Industry Governance Issues: Discussion about the failure of governing bodies and associations in supporting business owners.
• Historical Context: Overview of the evolution of the dog training industry from the 1980s, highlighting key figures and the shift from old-school compulsion to positive reinforcement training.
• Infighting in the Industry: The detrimental impact of infighting among different training philosophies on industry progress.

Revolutionary Change:

• Dog Biz Summit: Announcement of a new event, Dog Biz Summit, aiming to bring together industry professionals to foster collaboration and set new standards.
• Open Door Meetings: Plans for open discussions on the future of the industry, involving all attendees.
• Focus on Quality: Emphasis on quality speakers with proven track records rather than popular figures.
• Financial and Operational Support: Offering financial guidance and operational support to help professionals attend the summit.

Dog Biz Summit Event Details:

• Date and Location: Austin, Texas, August 7-9.
• Agenda: Flexible and collaboratively built with attendees' input, covering finances, aggression safety, program design, pricing, and marketing.

Registration Link:
https://yourdogbiz.mykajabi.com/dogbizsummit

Episode Links:
Dog Biz Summit

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*The following episode contains discussions on topics such as alcohol abuse and trauma that may be triggering some listeners. Please exercise caution and consider your personal experiences and sensitivities before listening. We approach these subjects respectfully and aim to provide insight and support, but we acknowledge that everyone's journey is unique*

On this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee and Maggie Christina have a very open and vulnerable discussion of what has been happening behind the scenes at Dog Biz School on a personal level.

Kristen and Maggie share their breaking points, their low points in complete burnout, and how their unhealthy relationship with alcohol started to spiral out of control, and they almost left the industry due to their bullshit. 

Kristen and Maggie explore their very early journeys towards sobriety, the impact of alcohol and substance abuse on personal and professional life, and the importance of self-care and mental health, especially in the dog training industry. 

It's a real, raw, and honest conversation that we invite all dog trainers to listen to. 

Great dog-owning clients aren't found. They are created. 

In this badass episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Biz, Kristen and Ashley discuss dog trainers' issues with getting their dog owners "compliant" in their training programs. 

Because one struggle that's across the board with any dog trainer? Getting owners to "do the work". 

Kristen and Ashley cover the steps to creating, yes, creating, awesome fucking dog training clients that want to do the work and actually do it.

They outline the simple steps you can start taking today to get better with clients in their dog training programs AND foster better relationships with dog owners.

Join our free class on 3/21 @ 11 am - click here to save your spot.

Episode Links:

Work with Dog Biz School

Dog Biz School Website

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Don't postpone your peace because chaos is familiar. 

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee talks to the dog trainers of the industry who find themselves employed by toxic AF employers, whether that is employees of training facilities that do group classes, board and trains, day trains, or even dog training businesses without a facility. 

Kristen explains the toxic dynamics that send truly great, experienced dog trainers out of employee roles into business ownership roles. This trend is attributed to various factors, including a focus on profit over quality, micromanagement, trauma bonding among staff, and unhealthy dynamics between leadership and staff. 

Kristen Lee also outlines red flags signaling a toxic work environment. She encourages dog trainers to recognize these signs and consider leaving toxic environments an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Join our free class on 3/21 @ 11 am - click here to save your spot.

Episode Links:

Work with Dog Biz School

Dog Biz School Website

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"You will be paid in direct proportion to the value you deliver..."

This episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, a podcast for dog trainers and dog business owners, delves into the crucial aspect of delivering value in dog training businesses. This episode is a must-listen for dog trainers and dog business owners aiming to optimize their profitability while enhancing their services.

Kristen and Ashley stress the importance of redirecting efforts toward providing high-quality training programs rather than solely focusing on money. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize how the key to long-term success lies in the quality of service offered. By prioritizing value delivery, trainers foster better relationships with clients and build community, ultimately leading to increased revenue.

1. The significance of prioritizing quality over quantity in dog training services.
2. Strategies for enhancing the value of training programs to attract and retain clients for a lifetime without burning the fuck out. 
3. Leveraging customer feedback to improve and adapt services to meet evolving client needs continually.
4. The correlation between value delivery and financial success in the dog training industry.

It's raw, and it's real. And it's what you need to know as a dog trainer and dog business owner.

Message Ashley: [email protected]

Episode Links:

Work with Dog Biz School

Dog Biz School Website

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In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business podcast, Kristen Lee covers the toxic AF Hustle Crisis Cycle that many dog trainers and dog businesses unexpectedly find themselves cycling in and out of, leaving them in financial crisis mode and completely burned out.

She covers what exactly the cycle and toxic dynamics are in your dog training business and how throwing more money and effort into marketing your dog training business can throw you further into the cycle. She also covers how to break out of it and the areas of your dog training business to focus on to get out of the cycle. 

It's raw, and it's real. And it's what you need to know as a dog trainer and dog business owner.

Episode Links:
Work with Dog Biz School

Dog Biz School Website

Instagram - Kristen Lee

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In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business podcast, the Grassroots Dog Biz School team sits down and talks about finances for dog trainers and dog business owners. Now, in true Dog Biz School style, this isn't just the basic bitch advice of "knowing your numbers" or what accounting software to use.

Kristen, Maggie, and Ashely deep dive into the mindset of money with dog trainers, how to financially plan for the lifestyle and business you want as a dog business owner, WHY charging a higher priced dog training program is in demand for dog owners (and how dog owners are spending their money is none of your business) along with breaking out of the planning to be broke cycle and using your money as a reinvestment back to your future dog owner clients. Along with the emotional choke-hold, most dog biz owners get into when it comes to their financial situations and decision making. 

It's raw, and it's real. And it's what you need to know as a dog trainer and dog business owner.

Join our Finances Fucking Matter Live Class Thursday, 6/1, at 2 pm EST.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4QeAVh_hTaqT3CyAaAslxA

If you'd like your numbers run for the session, email the office at [email protected]

Episode Links:
Work with Dog Biz School

Dog Biz School Website

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The information on this podcast and the resources available through this podcast are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, financial advice. I am not an attorney, accountant, or financial advisor, nor are we holding ourselves out to be, and the information contained on this podcast is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee & Ashley Emig sit down and have the must-have conversation about dog training models. You know, the traditional dog training program styles of board and trains, private sessions, group classes.

They dive deep into how they keep dog trainers stuck, bored, burnout, and consistently need a rotating door of new dog training clients to make it work. They also cover dog training fusion programs, what they are, and how they're MORE effective for the learning experience for the dog owner and the dog.

REGISTER for our live, Get Your Shit Together Webinar on Wednesday, May 24th at 5 pm EST.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LdoVz4rcSDSNpvoRr0SZ5A

Episode Links:

Work with Dog Biz School

Dog Biz School Website

Ashely Emig 

Instagram - Kristen Lee

Instagram - Dog Biz School

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee & Emily Nolan sit down and have a brutally honest conversation about getting your shit together when it comes to hiring in your dog training business because getting your shit together when it comes to bringing in employees isn't as easy as posting a job, hiring, and throwing someone into an onboarding process.  

It's nuanced as fuck and can wreak HAVOC on any dog business when you don't have the systems in place for hiring in your dog training business and managing employees as a dog trainer. 

We cover:

• Hiring 
• Managing and leading employees
• Firing
• How being an employer can be triggering AF in your personal development 

REGISTER for our live, Get Your Shit Together Webinar on Wednesday, May 24th at 5 pm EST.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LdoVz4rcSDSNpvoRr0SZ5A

Episode Links:

Work with Dog Biz School

Dog Biz School Website

Instagram - Kristen Lee

Instagram - Dog Biz School

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee covers getting your shit together when it comes to money and finances as a dog trainer and dog business owner. 

Everyone wants to make 6 or 7 figures, but what does making all that money actually mean? Because if you’re shit with making 5k a month, imagine the fuckery with having a massive influx of cash 

Making more money as a dog trainer won’t solve all your problems, especially if you’ve had/have money-related issues. It might make shit worse if you don’t have the systems, processes, and boundaries to protect that cash. 

She breaks down the simple steps of getting cozy with your numbers as a dog business owner, understanding your dog training business numbers, and planning NOT to be broke. 

REGISTER for our live, Get Your Shit Together Webinar on Wednesday, May 24th at 5 pm EST.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LdoVz4rcSDSNpvoRr0SZ5A

Episode Links:

Work with Dog Biz School

Dog Biz School Website

Ashely Emig 

Instagram - Kristen Lee

Instagram - Dog Biz School