The Reality of Starting a Business

Barkaritas, Bites, and Behind the Scenes Chaos

Grab a drink and welcome back to the absolute chaos of Leah and Sarah's world! 🍹 In this unedited, off-the-wall episode of Hair of the Dog, we are completely ditching the script and trading topics for tequila. Whether you are a veteran pet stylist trying to survive a crazy week in the salon, an aspiring shop owner navigating the nightmares of construction and shipping delays, or just a dog lover who appreciates some good old-fashioned kitchen-table bullsh*tting—this one is for you. We are breaking down everything from Sarah's legendary Hill Country Fair "Bakarita" recipe to the cold hard realities of emergency first aid for dog bites. Plus, we dive deep into body mechanics behind the table, why we love (and sometimes hate) grooming chairs, and drop some massive announcements about upcoming legendary guest seminars in San Antonio! 🐾 ⏱️ Timestamps * 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 6: Ditching the script and catching up. * 01:14 – The Official "Bakarita" Recipe: Hill Country Fair Limeade, Corona, and a whole lot of heart. * 04:08 – Salon Ownership Realities: The nightmare of opening a new shop in San Antonio and damaged freight delivery. * 06:15 – Automated Customer Service Rants & Language Barriers. * 08:32 – The Country Accent Breakdown: Iowa, Mississippi, and South Texas identity. * 12:14 – Learning Whiteboard Spanish in the Grooming Salon. * 13:32 – Facing the Deep Stuff: Gastric surgery, extreme weight loss, and rewriting relationships with food. * 17:16 – Ergonomics Behind the Table: Why sitting down to groom will save your body in the long run. * 19:25 – The Mechanics Chair Hack: The best alternative to traditional, uncomfortable saddle stools. * 23:15 – Serious Salon Safety: First aid steps for dog bites and understanding fascia injuries. * 31:20 – Big Announcement: Blake Hernandez is coming to San Antonio this August! * 33:20 – The Awkwardness of Recording Reels vs. Unfiltered Podcast Lifelines. * 36:25 – Outro: San Antonio groomer networking... and planning a very unexpected adult party?!

Hair of the Dog Episode 5 :Nobody Knows What They’re Doing!

Welcome back to another chaotic episode of the Hair of the Dog Podcast! Today, we are catching up after a busy week and breaking down the absolute madness of opening up a brand-new shop. From unexpected construction hurdles (seriously, why is there a giant pile of dirt inside?!) to the ultimate realization that absolutely nobody in the industry actually knows what they’re doing—we are exposing it all. 🥂 To help us survive the construction panic, we’re mixing up today's signature adult beverage: The Summer Shave down! It’s a tropical, summer-inspired blend featuring creamy coconut Dr. Pepper, a splash of amaretto, a hint of caramel, and—of course—our go-to Tito's Vodka. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite drinky-drink, and laugh through the chaos with us!

Jello shots and mean ass dildos!

Things went off the rails FAST on this episode of Hair of the Dog. When life gets crazy, sometimes you just need to grab a drink, skip the standard podcast script, and plan the wildest networking event San Antonio has ever seen. 🤷‍♀️✨

The Reality of Starting a Business

Ever had a moment where you look around and realize... absolutely nobody actually has it figured out? 💀 We are keeping it 100% real about the absolute chaos of shop renovations. The space is leased, the plumbers have arrived, and suddenly the "under-the-floor" is on top of the floor. Massive holes, dirt piles, and pure construction madness! If you're out here building something from the ground up and feeling completely overwhelmed—just remember, we're all just winging it together. 🥂 Let's just drink through the stress!

🥤 When You Try to Be Fancy but the Straw Wins 😂

🥤 When You Try to Be Fancy but the Straw Wins 😂 Ever tried to look elegant drinking through a straw only to realize... you have absolutely no idea what you're doing? 💀 Watch as we try to figure out the ultimate "straw etiquette"—from gumming it to hiding the teeth. Spoiler alert: it didn't go well, and we definitely aren't in that "industry" anymore! 😭 Let’s just say, classing it up is harder than it looks. Drop a comment: Are you team "hide the teeth" or team "just drink the damn beverage"? 👇