Today’s coaching client is Kai, a pet sitter and dog walker who has had her business for a few years but has had some personal setbacks including a recent divorce, and some business setbacks including having to change her business name because of a similar name in her area and losing some lucrative clients. 
She is rebranding and wanting to get more clients as well as hire some staff to help her. 
If you’re struggling with growing your business, this episode can help you too!

Visit the show notes page at:
www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast159

Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast.

Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison.

Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. 

Find out more about the books and audiobooks for pet business owners. 

Find out more and get the Startup Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers.

Find out more and get the Hiring Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers. 

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

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That dream of a pet business, promising a life of freedom? Yeah, it probably didn’t pan out exactly as planned, did it? More hours, less you-time? You’re not alone if you can relate to that.

If the daily grind of running your pet biz is suffocating your initial vision of a flexible life, and you’re longing for that promised freedom, listen up.

Mikaela Vargas from the Pet Marketing Unleashed podcast recently sat down with me to talk about how I went from working 7 days a week to living abroad for months at a time and not working at all! 

I overcame burnout in my own venture and built a business that allowed me to travel extensively –many months in Bali and India! Now, you can hear me share how I did it so you can do the same.

Even if travel isn’t your jam, you may want some time off to have fun with your family and friends, take a much-needed vacation or sabbatical, or plan your maternity leave so you can spend precious time with your new little one. 

Here’s what we dove into:

• Building a self-sustaining business: How to create a system that thrives even when you’re not there.

• Team dynamics: Finding and hiring the ideal team to bring your vision to life.

• The power of SOPs: Essential Standard Operating Procedures that every pet business needs to function smoothly.

• Preparing for your absence: Steps to take to ensure a seamless transition for both your business and your clients.

• Readiness indicators: Key metrics that reveal when your business is truly ready for you to step back.

• Mindset adjustments: How to let go of control and delegate effectively.

Whether you’re picturing globe-trotting adventures, reclaiming your weekends, planning for a life event including having a baby or going back to school, or simply craving more personal time, this episode is for you. 

Visit the show notes page at: 

www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast158

Check out the Mikaela Vargas podcast, Pet Marketing Unleashed. 

Got business and life goals or want to start or grow your pet business? Check out these FREE downloadable booklets for pet business owners. 

Find out more about Pet Sitting Manager Kit that Kristin mentioned on the podcast: Click for the Pet Sitting Office Manager Hiring and Training Kit.

Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast.

Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison.

Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops.

Find out more about the books and audiobooks for pet business owners.

Find out more and get the Startup Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers.

Find out more and get the Hiring Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers (the Application Packet is included in this item!)

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

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www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

This episode is different from the pet business coaching sessions you’re used to hearing lately on this podcast! 

Today’s episode is about how affirmations can help your pet business. 

Whether you’ve never done affirmations before (and maybe you even think they are a bunch of hokey woo-woo) or you used to say affirmations, but it’s been a while, what I have to share with you today contains some visual proof of how our words and thoughts impact things (including your business).  

You can see the results of the experiment I did on the show notes page. 

Please note: I encourage you to listen to the episode first before clicking the show notes page below to see the experiment pictures. It’ll be worth the wait, I promise. 

Visit the show notes page at: 

www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast157

Got business and life goals or want to start or grow your pet business? Check out these FREE downloadable booklets for pet business owners.

Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast.

Sign up for private pet business coaching sessions with Kristin Morrison.

Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. 

Find out more about the six books and audiobooks for pet business owners. 

Find out more and get the Complete Startup Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers.

Find out more and get the Application Packet for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers.

Find out more and get the Hiring Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers (the Application Packet is included in this item)

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

Brooke is a long-time pet business owner who has a large pet sitting and dog walking business in Los Angeles.

She no longer does the pet sitting and dog walking visits herself; she has a large team of staff to help her.

One of the challenges Brooke is currently struggling with is how to get new clients. She used to get a lot of new client requests but lately she hardly gets any inquiries from new clients. Understandably this is causing her stress and strain!

In this episode she will learn how to revamp her marketing including how to implement some low-cost and no-cost marketing methods to get new clients. She’ll also learn some actions she needs to take to ensure she doesn’t get into this feast or famine mode again in the future.

Visit the show notes page at: 

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com/podcast156

Got pet business and life goals? I created this free workbook for you! Here’s the Goal Setting Workbook.

Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast.

Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison.

Get a solid pet sitting client contract.

Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops.

Find out more about the Start Up Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers.

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

Is Your Mindset or Your Habits Sabotaging Your Success?

In this episode, Kristin Morrison was interviewed on the podcast, Pet Sitter Confessional.

You’ll hear how she delves into the profound impact of mindset on both personal and professional growth. Kristin unravels the strategies to break free from negative thought patterns, crafting affirmations that truly resonate, and integrating daily practices like journaling and movement to cultivate resilience.

Kristin also provides actionable advice on overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors and finding equilibrium amidst the whirlwind of running a business. If you’re yearning to reclaim your time, energy, and confidence, this episode is a must-listen!

Visit the show notes page at: 

www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/mindset-tools-for-pet-business-owners

Got pet business and life goals? This free workbook is for you! Here’s the Goal Setting Workbook.

More FREE booklets to help you start or grow your pet business.

Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast.

Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison.

Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops.

Find out more about the Start Up Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers.

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

Luis has been in business for 12 years in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He has a thriving dog walking business.

Lately his clients have been using his pet service as more of a ‘ride share app” (using his services periodically instead of consistently) which has made planning very difficult because his clients aren’t being consistent and scheduling regular, ongoing service like they used to do.

Many have also been requesting his service during his off hours (early in the morning and late at night) which is creating a lot of stress for him and his team. 

He wants to provide an easeful experience for his clients but not if it continues to cause stress the way it has been lately.

If you are struggling with setting boundaries with your clients, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Visit the show notes page at: 

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com/podcast155

Got pet business and life goals? I created this free workbook for you! Here’s the Goal Setting Workbook.

Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast.

Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison.

Get a solid pet sitting client contract.

Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. 

Find out more about the Start Up Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers.

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

Maddie is struggling with many of her clients cancelling at the last minute. This is impacting her schedule and her cash flow and her peace of mind! 

She’s concerned about how to enforce a cancellation policy because she also doesn’t want conflict with her clients.  

In this pet business coaching session, you’ll hear how Maddie can begin to set boundaries with her clients and attract more new clients to her business. 

Visit the show notes page at: 

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com/podcast154

Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast.

Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison.

Get a solid pet sitting client contract. 

Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops.

Find out more about the Start Up Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers.

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

Tonya has owned her pet sitting, dog boarding and dog walking business for over 10 years. 

She’s struggling with the pet industry competition in her area, especially the large amount of Rover pet sitters, hobby and neighborhood dog walkers and pet care providers.

Tonya is understandably feeling confused and upset because the people reaching out to her for pet services lately aren’t willing to pay her professional pet sitter prices. They seem interested at first but then when she quotes her rate, they often don’t want to schedule services. 

This is causing Tonya to feel unsure about what to do to get clients. She doesn’t want to lower her rates; ideally, she wants to attract the right clients willing to pay her rates. She’s stuck and needs help! 

Go to the show notes page at: 

Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast.

Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison.

Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops.

Find out more about the Start Up Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers.

Find out more and get the Hiring Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers.

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

Jeremy has owned his pet care business for a few years, and he’s got a lot of 5-star Yelp reviews and many clients who love his pet services. 

In this coaching session, he’s feeling frustrated because he would like to get referrals from his clients, but it rarely happens. He’s not sure what to do to get referrals from his clients without being pushy. 

Obviously, Jeremy can’t force his clients to refer him but there are specific strategies he can begin doing that can assist him in reaching out to his clients with the intention of inspiring his clients to refer his business to their family, friends and online. We’ll cover this and a lot more in this pet business coaching session. 

Go to the show notes page at: 

https://prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast152

Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast.

Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison.

Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops.

Find out more about the Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers eBook and Audiobook. 

Find out more and get the Application Packet for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers. 

Find out more and get the Hiring Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers (the Application Packet is included in this item!)

Find out more and get the Start Up Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers. 

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

Maria has owned her pet business for many years. She had a business partner, but she recently bought her partner’s portion of the business, so the business is all hers now. For the last several years, Maria has been managing her business remotely because she’s living in a different state than her service-based business is located.

She has a lot of staff members who are ICs, and she needs to convert those ICs to employees.

Join Maria and I as we discuss how best to convert her ICs into employees, and we explore ways to turn her already very successful pet business into an even better business!

Go to the show notes page at: 
https://prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast151

Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast.

Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison.

Find out more about the Hiring Handbook for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers eBook and Audiobook. 

Find out more and get the Application Packet for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers. 

Find out more and get the Hiring Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers (the Application Packet is included in this item!)

Find out more and get the Start Up Kit for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers. 

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison
www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com