Are you running your pet care business solo and wondering how to scale without burning out? 🐾 In this episode, I'm kicking off the Scaling Series by breaking down the path from solopreneur to team growth. Whether you love working solo or are ready to build your dream team, this episode is packed with practical steps, key risks, and real-world strategies to help you thrive.

And don’t forget, the DogCo Business Summit is almost here! Join us in Winston-Salem, NC or online from September 26–28. Get your ticket today at 👉 http://dogcosummit.com

✨ Key Takeaways
• Solopreneurs can scale by raising prices or by building a team
• Know your personal financial numbers before hiring
• Avoid burnout by planning for time off early
• Build systems like Time to Pet and on-site entry before bringing on staff
• Hire part-time team members first and let them grow with the business

⏰ Timestamps
0:00 – Welcome to the Scaling Series
0:36 – Why scaling matters in pet care businesses
1:27 – The surprising stat that started DogCo
2:22 – Breaking down scaling phases for pet care businesses
3:12 – Transitioning from solo to team
4:01 – The challenges and risks of solopreneurship
5:05 – Two scaling paths: higher ticket services vs team growth
6:15 – Why team growth removes the ceiling on scale
7:01 – Knowing your numbers before you hire
8:13 – The financial dip you can expect when building a team
9:08 – Pro tip: how to time your first hires
10:14 – Systems you need in place before hiring
11:02 – Why on-site entry beats keeping client keys
12:05 – Hiring strategy: two part-timers vs one full-timer
13:29 – Doug Keeling’s hiring course recommendation
14:07 – Closing thoughts and next steps

🚨 Final Call: DogCo Summit is Almost Here! 🚨
The industry’s most powerful event is happening September 26–28 in Winston-Salem, NC. Whether you join in-person or online, you’ll walk away with strategies to grow your pet care business with confidence. Tickets are limited, so grab yours today at 👉 http://dogcosummit.com

Do you have software for scaling your pet care business? Check out my friends at Time to Pet - use my affiliate code and receive a free trial: www.timetopet.com/dogco

Check out this resource that I discussed in the episode: Doug Keeling's Pawsitive Hiring Course - https://dougthedogguy.co/hiringcourse/

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-M