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...
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...
As business owners there are many things that can weigh on our minds. When our minds are cluttered our business can suffer and so do our lives. Conversations with our significant others are less enjoyable. The activities we perform are not as fun as they could be...
As dog trainers we have more to do and more on our minds when there are more clients, classes and appointments. There are some goals that we go after with jet fuel in our veins and then burnout when either we don't see quick results or when we actually get...
2020 presented some of the greatest challenges the world has seen when it comes to business operations during covid. Dog training business owners have either done very well or decided to close up shop and move on to other careers. In light of this we would like to...
In the dog training world the word "Leadership" has been abused and misused every chance a trainer gets. This often leads to a lesser understanding of what it means to be a leader in our lives and our businesses. As business owners we should separate our...
Bringing on a new employee can be difficult especially if you do not know exactly what they are going to do for you. When you experience growth as a company it seems that the logical next step is to bring on an employee who can help you to continue to grow. Before you...
In dog training there are a wide range of options for meeting customer demands. Some dog trainers enjoy the benefits of being the only trainer in town or one of very few while others are in a crowded market and dog owners are faced with a wide variety of choices to...
Are you jumping feet first into online content? Whether you’ve taken your dog training classes and consults online out of necessity or have had it in the works for a while, you might have some questions about the best tools for doing so. We’ve compiled a list for...
Nearly everyone has been on the other end of "that" sales conversation. You know the one. The one that feels like you’re being pressured into buying something that you are not even sure you want. The usual example is that of a used car salesman. For many years people...