The Daily Groomer

Summary In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I sit down with the incredible Katie McAfee, a resilient dog groomer who shares her profound journey of recovery and determination. After a life-altering car accident in 2018, Katie rebuilt her life and business from the ground up. She opens up about the challenges she faced, the motivation she found in her love for family and grooming, and how she eventually launched her successful salon. Katie’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the belief that you can do hard things. Join us for an inspiring conversation! Timestamps 03:38 Entrepreneurship After Adversity 11:07 Relearning Basic Life Skills 16:49 Rebuilding Confidence and Friendships 19:55 Pursuit of Independence and Opportunity 25:46 Advice from Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Stay connected with our guest speakers! Follow them on their social media @katiethegroomer [https://www.tiktok.com/@katiethegroomer]. For more grooming tips, insights, and stories, check out our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.thedailygroomer.com]. Join the pack and be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer Community⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedailygroomer/]!

After Hours Episode #74: In our latest episode of After Hours, I get to chat with the one and only Jay Scruggs! We talked about how he got into grooming, all the chaos that comes with social media, and how your energy and handling skills matter way more than people give credit for. We swapped some funny stories, talked about trying to keep life and work balanced, and why it’s so important to keep learning no matter how long you’ve been in the game. Jay even shared some behind-the-scenes moments and gave some great tips for up-and-coming groomers. You’ll definitely laugh, probably relate, and maybe even walk away with something new to think about.

Summary In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I chat with Don Greene, co-owner of Rainbow Mobile Grooming. We talk about how they’ve built a happy, motivated team and why that’s been key to their success. Don also shares how they’re blending mobile grooming with pet wellness to offer something truly different. Tune in to hear how their values and fresh approach are driving real growth. Timestamps 06:39 Mobile Pet Grooming Benefits 10:14 Prioritizing Employee Well-being 14:10 Maintaining Culture After Onboarding 19:10 Employee Benefits and Compensation Boost 24:12 Enhancing Pet Health Monitoring 28:08 Pricing and Controlling Extra Costs Stay connected with our guest speakers! Follow them on their social media Rainbow Grooming Company [https://www.facebook.com/RainbowGroomers]. For more grooming tips, insights, and stories, check out our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.thedailygroomer.com]. Join the pack and be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer Community⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedailygroomer/]!

Summary In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I sat down with Darren Clarke, owner of Dapper Dogs Mobile, to talk about his journey from the IT world to running a successful mobile pet grooming business in Texas. We get into everything – from finding the right pricing, the hiring hurdles in an unregulated industry, to the advantages of online booking. Darren shares some useful tips and real-world advice that anyone thinking about starting a grooming business can use. Don’t miss this chance to hear about the hard work behind Dapper Dogs Mobile! Timestamps 08:57 Navigating Expansion Challenges 14:25 Grooming Industry Challenges and Hiring 21:02 Grooming Industry Pricing Challenges 30:03 Pricing Strategy and Considerations 38:57 Addressing Online Booking Concerns Stay connected with our guest speakers! Follow them on their social media @dapperdogstx [https://www.instagram.com/dapperdogstx]. For more grooming tips, insights, and stories, check out our website at ⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.thedailygroomer.com]. Join the pack and be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer Community⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedailygroomer/]!

After Hours Episode #73: In our latest episode of After Hours, I’m diving into the messy, honest side of personal growth—think shadow work, navigating self-doubt, and the unexpected lessons life (and grooming) likes to throw at us. I get into some behind-the-scenes industry stuff, why the way we talk to ourselves matters, and yeah, I’ve got a few quick grooming tips too. Plus, I’m shouting out some upcoming shows and sharing the mantra that’s been getting me through lately. Grab a drink, get comfy, and let’s get into it.