Pet Sitter Confessional31 Tammi 2024

461: Keeping Control of Your Calendar with Jessica Stavros

What does it mean to find your balance as a solo pet sitter? Jessica Stavros, owner of Celina Prosper Pet Sitting, shares her journey from starting in the pet sitting industry 19 years ago to adapting her business model to fit her life's various stages, especially motherhood. Emphasizing the art of setting boundaries and saying no without guilt, Jessica discusses the importance of managing a solo business in alignment with personal life demands. She highlights the challenges and strategies of maintaining a work-life balance, particularly as a solo entrepreneur. Jessica also delves into the nuances of client management, emphasizing professionalism and risk management, and the significance of viewing and presenting oneself as a dedicated business owner, not just a pet lover. Her story reflects on the adaptability required in the pet sitting industry and the importance of building trust-based relationships with clients while maintaining personal well-being.

Main topics

Balance and sustainability
Being a working parent
Full means full!
Planning to save your sanity

Main takeaway: Your calendar will be a runaway train, unless you get in front of it!

About our guest:

Jessica Stavros, owner operator of Celina Prosper Pet Sitting in Celina (pronounced Sah-line-uh) Texas, northern suburb of Dallas. I'm a full time solo sitter and a mom of three school age kids. I've been in the industry 20 years, starting in Houston, taking some time off when my kids were young and re-opened in Dallas five years ago.

Links:

jessica@celinaprosperpetsitting.com

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https://www.celinaprosperpetsitting.com

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