Case Study: The Freckled Paw
Case study: Crystal Partain, The Freckled Paw. On target to reach a goal of $150,000 in 2021. Summary: Crystal started working in a vet clinic, cleaning kennels, at 16 years old. She worked her way up, and by the time she went to college a few years later, she knew...
Get More Done: How to Set (and stick to!) Systems for Getting More Done
When you work for yourself, you’re not just a dog trainer… you’re a business owner. And that means doing a whole lot more than just training dogs.
Yet so often, even when we have the best of intentions, the tasks that need to happen for our business that aren’t directly related to the work we need to do every day for our clients — things like marketing, answering emails, or reconciling receipts — fall by the wayside. We know they’re important. We know they need to happen. Yet they never seem to get done.
That’s fine… for a while. But when those types of tasks get put off for too long, problems begin to emerge.
Contracts for Business Owners 101
Contract law was a full-year course when I went to law school. While I found it fascinating, I understand that most people would rather spend all day washing dog saliva out of empty food toys. But, as a business owner, it’s important that you have a basic...
The Minimalist Guide to Setting Boundaries in Your Business (And Preventing Burnout)
Your goal with your business is to help people and their dogs… which can make it easy to fall into bad habits, and incredibly hard to set boundaries and stick to them. And that’s dangerous.
Forming An LLC For Your Dog Training Business
Many advise forming an LLC when starting a business. But for dog trainers, an LLC might not be the best choice.
Booked Solid? Here’s an Easy Way to Manage Your Wait List
We've heard it a lot lately — "I'm booked solid right now! My next available appointment isn't for 3 months or more... Should I keep signing people up?" If this is you, know you're not alone. Whether it's an influx of pandemic puppies or just an increased awareness of...
Streamline your sales process
A few years ago when I asked trainers about their sales process. I would likely be met with an eye roll and a "what sales process?" Now most trainers are comfortable with the idea that they have to sell their service if they are to run a successful business. Not all...
Is fear of failure is affecting your ability to reach your goals?
Oftentimes, a business owners’ fear of failure can hold them back. In order to move forward with your business and grow it into what it can be, it’s important to overcome those fears. But how do you do that? I want you to put on your Dog Trainer hat Dog trainers...
3 ways obstacles help you become a better business owner
Jamie and I have been running our business for over 9 years now. Being married and running a business together presents challenges that are unique and that not all couples have to face together. From seeing each other way too much to not agreeing on how things...
Shield or Sword? Plagiarism and Copyright Law in Business
Shield or Sword? It's Confusing I see a lot of confusion surrounding plagiarism and copyright among pet professionals, and while it may not seem obvious, dog training is a business in which the subjects of plagiarism and copyright come up frequently. Why Is This Even...