Episode 95. Navigating Pet Business and Life Challenges

Episode 95. Navigating Pet Business and Life Challenges

Author: Kristin Morrison | Pet Business Coach | Pet Sitting, Dog Walking and Dog Training Business Tips November 2, 2021 Duration: 36:11

Due to the pandemic and other challenges, many pet business owners are experiencing hard times in their business and their lives and are not quite sure where to turn and what to do. If this is you, you’re not alone as you’ll hear in today’s episode.

Today you’ll hear as I coach Florida pet sitter and dog walker Carla M. You’ll hear the struggles that she has been navigating lately including grief and depression about the recent changes she’s experienced in her business and her life. (Thanks for sharing so vulnerably and courageously with me and with the podcast listeners, Carla.)

Carla reached out to me for a coaching session that she knew would be recorded for the podcast. Some of you may know that I’m a Best Year Yet life coach in addition to being a pet business coach. What Carla most needed in today’s session was life coaching because her personal life was where she was most struggling, as you’ll hear in this session.

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Running a service-based company in the pet care world comes with its own unique set of joys and challenges. Prosperous Pet Business is a resource for the dedicated professionals behind pet sitting, dog walking, and dog training companies who are ready to move beyond just getting by. Hosted by Kristin Morrison, a seasoned coach in this niche, each episode digs into the practical realities of building a sustainable and rewarding enterprise. You’ll hear straightforward conversations about setting profitable prices, creating efficient systems, hiring reliable team members, and navigating the client relationships that are at the heart of this industry. This podcast focuses on actionable strategies rather than vague inspiration, whether the topic is marketing a small operation, managing growth, or refining your service offerings. It’s designed for those who see their pet business not just as a job, but as a primary career path worthy of thoughtful development. Tune in for a blend of Kristin’s direct advice, insights from fellow business owners, and real-world examples that translate directly to your daily operations. The goal is to provide a steady stream of usable ideas that help you create a more organized, profitable, and ultimately prosperous pet business.
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