Pet Sitter Confessional

Do you know your business finances? Vicky Clark, The Pet Accountant, is passionate about helping others understand why basic knowledge of accounting and finances is critical to a well functioning busi...

11 Aug 202157min

The job market has really changed in the last 6 months. Unfortunately, it corresponds to the increase in demand for pet care services. Many of us are facing a daunting task of trying to hire staff in ...

9 Aug 202130min

We know we should have insurance. It's a critical component of protecting you and your business from potentially costly claims. Sometimes though, it can be overwhelming to wade into all of the terms a...

4 Aug 20211h 11min

Where did 200 episodes go? The world of pet care since we started 199 episodes ago is totally different than today, and we are so thankful for all of the support and love from everyone! We answered so...

2 Aug 202125min

Summary: Why should we have a good support community and what does it mean to be an advocate for the pet care industry? Heather Branch, owner of Best Friends Forever Pet Services and a board member of...

28 Jul 202156min

As in life, businesses have ebbs and flows. The pandemic showed us what we liked and what we didn't like about being in the pet care industry. To take advantage of those, we have to be introspective a...

26 Jul 202123min

When most of us think about leadership, we tend to think of what it means to bring others together and work toward a common goal. However, leadership actually starts with leading ourselves. Self leade...

21 Jul 202153min

Throughout the year, most of us reflect on our personal life, where we excelled and where we fell short. The same should be true for our pet care businesses. Whether you've been in business for 6 mont...

19 Jul 202133min