Prosperous Pet Business

Those of you who are new to pet sitting or dog walking may think that you’ll know exactly what you need to do and when if you’ve been in business for awhile but sometimes being in business for a long time brings its own set of challenges.

Today we’re going to talk about some of those challenges and how to move beyond to get to the other side.

Today’s coaching session: Kathy from Tennessee has had her pet sitting and dog walking business for 8 years. She’s been very successful, however she doesn’t feel successful because she’s working all the time. Kathy wants to set her business up in a way that will give her more freedom.

Here’s what Kathy wrote to Kristin before the coaching session:

“Dear Kristin,

I’m feeling like I work 24/7. I think I would be a good pet business owner to be chosen for a coaching session because I'm willing to do whatever it takes to grow my company to the next level. I think it can be done while still enjoying a balance of work and family. Thanks for your consideration!”

Here’s what Kathy wrote to Kristin after the coaching session:

Here are the show notes for today’s episode: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast39

Links to Items Mentioned in this Podcast Episode or That Might Help You in Your Pet Business:

Want to be on the podcast? Here’s the application to fill out to apply for a FREE coaching session with pet business coach Kristin Morrison which will be aired on the podcast:

http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07efwbvql4jp5snnrq/start

Find out more about how to get a private (not aired on the podcast) coaching session with pet business coach Kristin Morrison:

http://www.sixfigurepetbusinessacademy.com/coaching-pet-business-owners

Here’s the “Free Stuff” page mentioned on the podcast (scroll to the bottom to find the “How to Write the Perfect Rate Increase Letter” article:

http://www.sixfigurepetbusinessacademy.com/business-resources-dog-trainers-dog-groomers-dog-day-care-owners

Six-Figure Pet Sitting eBook:

http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/e-book-six-figure-pet-sitting-catapult-your-pet-sitting-business-to-unlimited-success/

Kristin’s newest book: 30 Days to Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business:

http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/30_days_to_start_and_grow_pet_sitting_dog_walking_business/

Other resources that can help support you and your pet business:

Catapult Pet Business Anytime Access Program:

http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/catapult-4-week-pet-business-program/

Join the FREE Prosperous Pet Business Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/prosperouspetbusiness/

Six-Figure Pet Business eBook (for dog trainers, pet groomers and dog day care owners):

http://www.sixfigurepetbusinessacademy.com/six-figure-pet-business-book

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

The scenario: Barbara is feeling confused about how to move forward. She lives in a rural area that is spread out and she works full-time in a 9-5 job while also trying to grow her pet sitting business. Barbara’s had her business for 18 years but it’s been more of a hobby and now she wants to turn it into a full-time (and more professional) business.

Here’s what Barbara wrote to Kristin:

“I have been pet sitting for years, but have only recently decided to become professional. I've got a good idea of what needs to be done, but I'm kind of all over the place, can't prioritize and get laser-focused to move myself and my business forward. I'm sure there are a lot of people out there in the same position as myself who could use help.”

Here’s what Barbara wrote after the coaching session:

"Hi Kristin,

I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and learned a lot.  I definitely think my foot is off the brake and reaching for the gas pedal now.  I am planning to work on my goals today and already have a few in mind that are even personal rather than business related.  Don’t worry, there are plenty of business ones too, but the biggest is simply making my business work so I can do what I love full time.

I’ll be checking into that Facebook Marketing for Pet Business Owners webinar recording, and I’m sure you haven’t heard the last from me! Thanks again, and take care.

Barbara L."

Visit the show notes page: www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com/podcast38

Links to Items Mentioned in this Podcast Episode and/or That Can Help You in Your Pet Business:

Want to be on the podcast? Here’s the application to fill out to apply for a FREE coaching session with pet business coach Kristin Morrison which will be aired on the podcast:

http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07efwbvql4jp5snnrq/start

Find out more about how to get a private (not aired on the podcast) coaching session with pet business coach Kristin Morrison:

http://www.sixfigurepetbusinessacademy.com/coaching-pet-business-owners

How to Market Your Pet Business On Facebook Webinar Recording:

http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/Facebook_Marketing_For_Pet_Business_Owners/

Complete, One-Time SEO Coaching for Pet Business Owners (Website “Audit” to Get Higher on the Search Engines):

http://www.sixfigurepetsittingacademy.com/PetSitterSearchEngineOptimization.html

Goal Setting Workbook for Business and Personal Goals:

https://sixfigurepetbusiness.leadpages.net/goal-setting-workbook/

Kristin’s newest book: “30 Days to Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business”:

http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/30_days_to_start_and_grow_pet_sitting_dog_walking_business/

Other resources that can help support you and your pet business:

Catapult Pet Business Anytime Access Program:

http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/catapult-4-week-pet-business-program/

Join the FREE Prosperous Pet Business Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/prosperouspetbusiness/

Six-Figure Pet Business eBook (for dog trainers, pet groomers and dog day care owners):

http://www.sixfigurepetbusinessacademy.com/six-figure-pet-business-book

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

It’s season three of the podcast and Prosperous Pet Business has something brand new for this season!

If you haven’t already heard, starting today and every two weeks going forward for the next few months you get to be a fly on the wall and listen and learn as pet business coach Kristin Morrison does 30 to 45 minute coaching sessions with a pet business owner who is struggling with challenges in their pet sitting, dog walking, dog training and other service-based pet businesses. Even if you can’t relate to the challenges, you may find help and relief from some of the answers.

Today’s coaching session: Polly from Portland has a pet business that has been quite successful in the 2 years that she’s owned it. However, her dream is to sell her newish business and move to the UK, where she’s originally from, and start a pet business in the rural area where she plans to move.

Here’s what Polly wrote to Kristin:

“I really need coaching because I’m so stuck. I would love Kristin’s insight to help me figure out my next step in the US or UK!”

Here’s what Polly wrote to Kristin after the coaching session:

“Hi Kristin,

I can’t tell you how much talking to you has given me clarity and a way forward. Thank you so much for the opportunity.

I will look forward to hearing the podcast in January and I’ll keep you posted with the outcome of selling my business!

I will certainly be in touch again for a coaching session with you when we make our move to the UK.

Thanks so much and best wishes to you!

Polly”

Here are the show notes for today’s episode:

www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast37

Links to what I shared in this segment:

Want to be on the podcast? Here’s the application to fill out to apply for a FREE coaching session with pet business coach Kristin Morrison which will be aired on the podcast:

http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07efwbvql4jp5snnrq/start

Here’s the link if you are interested in finding out more about doing a private (not aired) coaching session with Kristin:

Here’s the goal setting workbook talked about in this segment:

https://sixfigurepetbusiness.leadpages.net/goal-setting-workbook/

Here’s the Six-Figure Pet Sitting book Polly read that she said helped her grow her business (this link is to the eBook, you can get the paperback on Amazon):

http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/e-book-six-figure-pet-sitting-catapult-your-pet-sitting-business-to-unlimited-success/

Here’s the newest book: 30 Days to Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business:

http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/30_days_to_start_and_grow_pet_sitting_dog_walking_business/

If you would like to sell your pet business, here’s even more information:

http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/create-your-exit-strategy-how-to-prepare-your-pet-business-for-sale-recording/

Other resources that can help support you and your pet business:

Catapult Pet Business Anytime Access Program:

http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/catapult-4-week-pet-business-program/

Join the FREE Prosperous Pet Business Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/prosperouspetbusiness/

Six-Figure Pet Business eBook (for dog trainers, pet groomers and dog day care owners):

http://www.sixfigurepetbusinessacademy.com/six-figure-pet-business-book

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

I’m going to be shaking things up on the podcast starting with the next episode. There’s something new coming and I think you’re going to like it.

In today’s episode, I share what’s coming and how the podcast will be different next season, how you can participate in what’s coming (woo!), and why I think the next season will be helpful for you and for those who are going to be a part of it. (Listen to find out what the heck I’m talking about.)

Here are the show notes for today’s episode: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast36

Links to what I shared in this segment:

Here’s the application to fill out to apply for a FREE coaching session with pet business coach Kristin Morrison: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07efwbvql4jp5snnrq/start

Here’s the goal setting workbook I talked about in this segment: https://sixfigurepetbusiness.leadpages.net/goal-setting-workbook

Other resources that can help support you and your pet business:

Catapult Pet Business Anytime Access Program: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/catapult-4-week-pet-business-program

Join the FREE Prosperous Pet Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prosperouspetbusiness

30 Days To Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business eBook: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/30_days_to_start_and_grow_pet_sitting_dog_walking_business

Six-Figure Pet Business eBook:

http://www.sixfigurepetbusinessacademy.com/six-figure-pet-business-book

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

It’s the holiday time which can lead to a lot of burnout, especially for pet sitters and dog walkers. In today’s segment I share why now, even if you are feeling crispy-fried, it’s a great time to vision and get intentional about what you want to create in the new year.

So many pet business owners simply flop into the new year – what I share with you today will help you step confidently, and with clear goals and direction, into the new year and help you recover from burnout if you’re struggling with that in your business.

Hope -and help for creating a different reality next year- are here!

Here are the show notes for today’s episode: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast35

Here’s information about the Jumpstart 4-Week Pet Business Program: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/jumpstart/

Other resources that can help support you in the new year:

Join the FREE Prosperous Pet Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prosperouspetbusiness/

30 Days To Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business eBook: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/30_days_to_start_and_grow_pet_sitting_dog_walking_business/

Catapult Pet Business Anytime Access Program: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/catapult-4-week-pet-business-program/

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

A few years into my pet business, I had what most would define as success: lots of staff and clients - but it wasn’t my version of success. In today’s segment I share some of the personal journey that I went on to remove the inner blocks that kept me from making money and creating my definition of success and how you can too!

You may find this segment a bit more personally revealing than I usually share in my podcast episodes but, after giving a similar talk to a local book store a few weeks back and having it be so well-received, I felt inspired to share it with you. I hope you enjoy it and that hearing about my journey helps you remove your own inner blocks.

Here are the show notes for today’s episode. Come visit me here and write a comment at the bottom of the page if you like: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast34

Here are some items you might be interested in:

Join the FREE Prosperous Pet Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prosperouspetbusiness/

30 Days To Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business eBook: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/30_days_to_start_and_grow_pet_sitting_dog_walking_business/

Catapult Pet Business Anytime Access Program: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/catapult-4-week-pet-business-program/

These are the books that I share in more details about some of the concepts I share in today’s podcast segment:

Six-Figure Pet Sitting (for pet sitters and dog walkers): http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/e-book-six-figure-pet-sitting-catapult-your-pet-sitting-business-to-unlimited-success/

Six-Figure Pet Business (for pet groomers, dog trainers, and dog day care owners): http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/six-figure-pet-business-e-book/

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

The FREE Prosperous Pet Business Online Conference is coming. Are you signed up yet? Link is in the show notes. Come join me and pet business owners from around the world!

Here are the show notes for today’s episode. Come visit me here and write a comment at the bottom of the page if you like: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast33

Here are some items discussed in the podcast:

Sign up for the FREE Prosperous Pet Business Online Conference: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/2018-prosperous-pet-business-conference/

Get Lifetime, Unlimited Access to the Conference Speakers:

http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/speaker-video-package-2018/

Join the FREE Prosperous Pet Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prosperouspetbusiness/

30 Days To Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business eBook: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/30_days_to_start_and_grow_pet_sitting_dog_walking_business/

Catapult Pet Business Anytime Access Program: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/catapult-4-week-pet-business-program/

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

Are you feeling challenged by the big and little details in your pet business? Want to discover some tools for making your business (and your life) run more smoothly? If so, this is the interview to watch. Andrea also shares her top three secrets for pet business success, so you and your business can hit the ground running!

Also, the FREE Prosperous Pet Business Online Conference is coming. Are you signed up yet? Link below in the show notes. Come join me and pet business owners from around the world!

Here are the show notes for today’s episode. Come visit me here and write a comment at the bottom of the page if you like: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast32

Here are some items discussed in the podcast:

Sign up for the FREE 2018 Prosperous Pet Business Online Conference: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/2018-prosperous-pet-business-conference/

Reach thousands of pet business owners by being a conference sponsor: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/pet_business_conference_sponsor/

Join the FREE Prosperous Pet Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prosperouspetbusiness/

My newest book: 30 Days To Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business eBook: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/30_days_to_start_and_grow_pet_sitting_dog_walking_business/

Catapult Pet Business Anytime Access Program: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/catapult-4-week-pet-business-program/

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

Before I had an established morning routine practice, I used to fly out of bed in the morning, grab my tea or coffee and get to work! But… then I realized that I needed to be deliberate and intentional when I started my day in order to set myself up for success. Taking specific actions in the morning has helped me so much personally and professionally, so I wanted to share more about my morning routine with you today.

It’s important that your morning routine is able to shift and change as you and your pet business shift, change and grow.

When I was single and living alone my morning routine was very different than it is now! I’m married now, and though I still have an established morning routine to set up myself and my business for success, part of my morning routine also includes spending some quality time with my husband.

Here are the show notes for today’s episode. Come visit me here and write a comment at the bottom of the page if you like: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast31

Some items discussed in the podcast:

Catapult Pet Business Anytime Access Program: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/catapult-4-week-pet-business-program/

30 Days To Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business eBook: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/30_days_to_start_and_grow_pet_sitting_dog_walking_business/

Six-Figure Pet Business: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/six-figure-pet-business-e-book/

Sign up for the FREE 2018 Prosperous Pet Business Online Conference: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/2018-prosperous-pet-business-conference/

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

In today’s segment we’ll explore rest – and having the courage to take some time off. Many pet business owners have a hard time resting because they are busy “hustling” and when they finally stop the hustle, fear can come up or feelings they’ve shoved down while they were busy inevitably come to the surface.

If you are feeling weary or you need some encouragement to rest, here’s your permission slip. Come sit down, close your eyes and take a breather. You deserve it!

Here are the show notes for today’s episode. Come visit me here and write a comment at the bottom of the page if you like: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast30

Some items I discuss in today’s podcast segment:

Join the FREE Prosperous Pet Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/prosperouspetbusiness/

30 Days To Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business eBook: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/30_days_to_start_and_grow_pet_sitting_dog_walking_business/

Catapult Pet Business Anytime Access Program: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/catapult-4-week-pet-business-program/

Sign up for the FREE 2018 Prosperous Pet Business Online Conference: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/2018-prosperous-pet-business-conference/

Reach thousands of pet business owners by being a conference sponsor: http://prosperouspetbusiness.com/pet_business_conference_sponsor/

Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison

www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com