This episode dives into the intricate challenges of running a pet sitting and dog walking business, focusing primarily on liability and proper worker classification.

Lori, who operates a dog walking and pet sitting service in the Philadelphia area, shares her concerns about managing the risks associated with her pet walkers, especially after sustaining an ankle injury herself while on the job.

In this episode you’ll hear the critical distinction between employees (W-2) and independent contractors (1099).

Beyond legal matters, the coaching session explores marketing strategies to help Lori grow her cash flow, which had suffered during the COVID pandemic.

What You’ll Learn:

The crucial difference between employees (W-2) and independent contractors (1099) and how this impacts liability and benefits.

Why workers’ compensation is only available to employees and the legal risks of misclassifying 1099 workers.

The potential penalties and fines associated with misclassifying workers as independent contractors.

The importance of seeking jurisdiction-specific legal counsel

Strategies for pet sitting and dog walking businesses to set themselves apart from large competitors like Rover and WAG through reliable, responsible service.

Actionable marketing strategies for pet businesses. 

Visit the show notes page at: 

www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast168

Find out more and sign up now for the Pet Business Mastermind.

Got pet business and life goals or want to start or grow your pet business? Check out the FREE downloadable start up and hiring tips and tools booklets for pet business owners.

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.

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

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www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

Renee is a dog trainer in Maine who wants to quit her corporate job to run her dog training business full time.
However, she’s concerned about letting go of job stability and stepping into full-time entrepreneurship.
She’s wondering when and how to make that leap and has a lot of questions about that so she can feel more confident about taking the leap to doing her dog training business full time.

Visit the show notes page at: 
www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast167

Find out more and sign up now for the Pet Business Mastermind.

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

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.

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

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www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

This episode dives into a game-changing productivity tool: The Eisenhower Matrix (also known as the Urgent-Important Matrix).

This four-quadrant framework challenges the common mistake business owners make of confusing mere urgency with true importance.

You’ll hear me break down the four quadrants: Do, Schedule, Delegate, and Delete – and illustrate the importance of protecting your time by correctly classifying tasks.

To help you dedicate proper time to these high-value activities, I introduce the concept of the Deep Work Block. This is a scheduled, distraction-free time slot—typically 2-3 hours—dedicated only to demanding tasks that move your business forward.

You’ll also learn powerful techniques for implementing your own Deep Work Block, including the “Creation Before Consumption” Rule and creating a Sensory Deprivation Chamber.

To fully understand the power of this matrix and follow along with the examples, be sure to visit the show notes page where you’ll find the complete Eisenhower Matrix graphic, at: prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast166.

Visit the show notes page at:

www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast166

Visit the new website: 

www.SixFigurePetBusinessAcademy.com

Find out and sign up for Emergency Pet Business Coaching.

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. 

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

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www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

What if you had a medical emergency and you needed to take time off from your pet business? Or, what if you got the news that you’re pregnant and will need to take some maternity leave? 

Maybe you just need a chunk of time away from your business for your mental health? 

In this episode, you’ll hear me coach Sarah, a dog walker and pet sitter who has a knee issue that is impacting her ability to do her job. 

She needs to have knee surgery but has no staff to help and she’s unsure how she can take time off from her pet business without losing her clients – and money! 

Join Sarah and I as we unpack this issue and figure out some ways to help her solve this challenge.

Visit the show notes page at:
www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast165

Find out more and sign up now for the Pet Business Mastermind. 

Visit the new website: www.SixFigurePetBusinessAcademy.com

Got pet business and life goals or want to start or grow your pet business? The Focusmate Co-Working App is here and also check out the FREE downloadable booklets for pet business owners.

Here’s some time-tracking app suggestions. 

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.

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

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www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

Do you feel like you’re constantly working in your pet business? One minute you’re walking, training or grooming dogs, the next you’re updating your social media, and before you know it, the day is over and you’re not sure where the time went.

The answer isn’t to work harder; it’s to work smarter. Time tracking is the secret weapon for pet business owners who want to reclaim their days and increase their bottom line without adding more to their plate.

In this episode, I’m diving deep into the surprising benefits of time tracking for your pet business. You’ll learn how the simple act of tracking your hours can reveal hidden time-wasters, streamline your pet services, and even help you price your offerings more accurately.

Stop guessing how long tasks take and start seeing the real numbers that will empower you to make data-driven decisions for your pet business’s growth and profitability.

Ready to transform your chaotic schedule into a clear roadmap for success? Tune in to this episode to learn why time tracking is not just another chore, but a powerful tool that gives you back control of your time and your business.

Visit the show notes page at: 
www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast164

Find out more and sign up now for the Pet Business Mastermind. 
www.sixfigurepetbusinessacademy.com/pet-business-mastermind/

Visit the new website: 
www.SixFigurePetBusinessAcademy.com

Got pet business and life goals or want to start or grow your pet business? The Focusmate Co-Working App is here and also check out the FREE downloadable booklets for pet business owners.

Here’s some time-tracking app suggestions. 

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. 

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

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

Genevieve has a pet sitting and dog walking business in Indiana and she’s recently added the service of pet wedding attendant to her pet services.

She is trying to figure out when is the right time to hire staff. She’s also feeling like she should do some tasks in her business, but she does want to because these tasks drain her energy. Money is also a concern and is an important consideration to keep in mind for both of her challenges.

In this pet sitting coaching session, you’ll hear us tease out when could be the right time to hire and what tasks to delegate as the pet sitting and dog walking business begins to expand and grow. 

Even if you have a dog training, pet grooming, dog daycare business or other pet business, you may learn something from Genevieve’s predicament and this coaching session. 

Visit the show notes page at: 
www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast163

Visit the new website: 
www.SixFigurePetBusinessAcademy.com

Got pet 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 a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison.

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

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

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

Today’s coaching client is Randye, a pet business owner in Pennsylvania who is pivoting her .. business to create a totally different type of service: she wants to create a mobile cat nail trimming business. 

The good news: she has no competitors in her area and in the past she created a successful service-based pet business. 

The challenge: This is a brand-new service in her area cat owners are not even aware of exists. Many of the cat owners she may be trying to reach are likely having their cat’s nails cut by a groomer or vet – or they are doing it themselves. It’s also a very different type of service than her prior business, so that requires a different start up strategy. But, more good news: Randye is motivated, passionate and ready to do the work to start and grow her new business! 

If you’d like to add a new service to your current business, or you’re thinking about starting a brand-new pet business, this episode will help you.

Visit the show notes page at: 

www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast162

Visit the new website: 

www.SixFigurePetBusinessAcademy.com

Got pet 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 a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison.

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

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

If you’re struggling to make money and/or you’ve got a scarcity mindset that is making you feel hopeless about your financial future (example: “there’s not enough”, “I can’t earn enough”, “I’ll never earn enough”, etc.), or you just want to give yourself a leg up when it comes to improving your financial situation, affirmations can help!

Affirmations are an empowering way to reprogram the brain and get the neuropathways in a groove that is more in alignment with what you want, rather than what you may be telling yourself with negative thought loops. 

It can take 21 days to build a habit or strengthen mental muscles, so I encourage you to say affirmations every day for 3 weeks. 

Affirmations can also help motivate actions so notice and act on any inspired actions that may come to mind as you build this 21-day “healthy relationship to money” habit. 

Visit the show notes page at:

www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/money-affirmations

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. 

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

Today you’ll hear me work with coaching client Pretteek, a pet sitter and dog walker in Northern California. He’s got a new business and already has 3 five-star Yelp reviews! He has had a lot of pet owners reach out via Yelp but rarely do those leads turn into actual clients.

He feels frustrated by this and wants to get more clients. Pretteek is very eager and willing to do the work to make that happen!

In this episode you’ll hear some of the actions he can take to get more clients and continue to grow his business.

Visit the show notes page at: 

www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast161

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.

Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram.

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

If you’ve got pet business burnout, this is the episode to listen to!

Heather Gibson, from Big Hearted Breeders, interviewed me for her Pet Breeder Summit and this is the interview.

I overcame burnout in my own pet business and built a pet business that allowed me to have lots of time off and even travel extensively –I spent many months in Bali and India!

Even if travel isn’t something you’re itching to do, you may want some time off to have fun with your family and friends, take a break from your business or even a sabbatical, or plan your maternity or paternity leave so you can spend precious time with your new baby.

Visit the show notes page at: 

www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/bonus-burnout

Get the How to Recover from Pet Business Burnout eBook or Audiobook.

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 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.

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com