What does it really mean to think like a CFO—and why should every pet care business owner start doing it?

Join us as we sit down with Susan Briggs, fractional CFO and co-founder of The Dog Gurus, to talk about how strategic financial thinking can transform your business. Whether you’re looking to grow, improve profit margins, or finally understand your numbers, this conversation will give you the clarity and confidence to take the next step.

Tune in to learn how Profit Network Members get expert-level financial support—and how you can too.

In today’s financial landscape adding dog training revenue to your pet care business can be a huge step towards meeting your financial goals. This is a great time to add dog training services and you may not even need to hire a trainer for some of these!

The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

Building a reliable team of part-time staff members to work during peak periods is a great value to your business so here are some peak season staffing tips. It is important to integrate your seasonal workers into your team smoothly so keep in mind these points.

The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

Thinking about opening or expanding your pet care business? Don’t sign anything until you’ve joined us for Zoning, Leases and Landlords—a must-attend session featuring Kevin from the Carr Agency, a real estate broker who specializes in the pet industry. He’ll break down what every pet business owner needs to know about zoning laws, leases, and how landlords really evaluate commercial tenants. Whether you're leasing your first location or negotiating your next, Kevin's insights will help you avoid costly mistakes.

Looking at adding dog training services to your pet care business? Want to add training as a service but need the right team? This podcast will share best practices for finding and hiring the best trainers for facilities looking to add training as a service. You'll learn:

The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

Does your grooming team have the skills—and the mindset—to make every bath a safe and positive experience? Join us for Bubble Trouble, Bathing & Brushing Done Right with Profit Network coach Samantha Payla.

We will dive into techniques and tools that ensure pets are handled with care. You’ll learn how positive reinforcement, safety-first practices, and proper tools can transform the way your team approaches grooming basics. This isn’t just about looking good; it’s about feeling good—for both pets and staff. Whether you're new to grooming or refining your current systems, this session will leave you refreshed and ready to scrub smarter, not harder!

The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

Struggling with dogs crowding the gate or slipping past you during group transitions? In this discussion, we’re breaking down gate control—one of the most powerful (and underused) tools in your dog-handling toolbox. But that’s just the beginning.

We’re also sharing a few other “unicorn tricks” that make managing playgroups look effortless—like silent interrupts, body blocking, and group resets. These advanced handler skills reduce chaos, improve safety, and make your day run smoother. Perfect for anyone who wants to go from just surviving the yard to confidently leading it.

The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

Let’s talk about the uncomfortable truth in the pet care industry: many business owners shy away from charging what they’re really worth. Is Profit a Dirty Word? We’ll dive into the emotional mindset that causes pet professionals to undercharge—often putting their passion ahead of profitability. The reality? If your business isn’t making money, it won’t be around to provide the incredible care those pets deserve. It’s time to stop thinking of profit as a bad thing and start seeing it as the fuel for your mission. Because making a difference and making money are not mutually exclusive.

The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

During today's world of rising costs, you want to ensure your business survival during inflation. You need to ensure your business is set up to thrive despite today's financial landscape. Your focus should be on ways to strengthen your business, increase revenue, and maintain low payroll percentages despite rising costs and inflation.

The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

Helpful Resources: NVA: https://www.nva.com

The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/