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...
The Ultimate Guide to Email Marketing for Dog Trainers
Email marketing, unlike social media, allows you to regularly connect with the same clients in a controlled and customizable way. And unlike most social media, most businesses don’t need to send out a newsletter everyday to see results. There’s no constant video-creating, tweeting, updating or pinning involved.
Independent Contractors, Employees, and Interns, Oh My!
The day your business grows busy enough to consider hiring someone to help you is an exciting time. But it is also a time that can be fraught with worry and traps for the unwary. It’s a big step that can land you in a shadowy forest of employment law, wage and hour...
Here’s How Even A Busy Dog Trainer Can Get Back Free Time
We’ve all been there.
I know I certainly have — someone asks you what you do for a living, and you describe running your own business in a way that makes it sound downright cushy. You make your own hours! Unlimited time off! Only have to work with people you like!
…and you conveniently leave off all the “hard parts.”
You know, the long hours, overwhelming email inbox, and times when it takes 8 conversations just to schedule a single client lesson. The part where your boss (aka you!) has unrealistic expectations about how much can be done in a day. Oomph.