Pet Sitter Confessional

Kim Ottone-Tank, owner of Apronstrings Pet Sitting, has been providing pet care since 1990. After 30 years in business, Kim shares her experiences of weathering the ups and downs of the economy and ho...

17 Feb 20211h 10min

Summary: What does "hustling" mean to you? We break down several ways it applies to the pet care industry and the misconceptions around what is means to be full time vs part time in this profession. ...

15 Feb 202127min

Summary: Working with a family member is something many of us have done, either formally or informally. It's a great way to get help in times of need, but how do you make the most of it and preserve y...

10 Feb 20211h 5min

Summary: Too often we can become the doormat for our clients as they try and change how we operate our businesses. Today, we discuss a few recent instances of this in our business and what it means to...

8 Feb 202128min

Summary: Jill Merjeski, owner of Jill's Next Door Dog Walking & Pet Services, is on a mission to perform at the highest standard and equip her clients to give the best care possible. She shares her pa...

3 Feb 20211h 9min

Going the extra mile means something different to everyone. From making clients happy, to settings ourselves apart, going above and beyond can meet various goals in our business. We discuss ways to go...

1 Feb 202135min

Summary: After 15 years in business, Christina Walker shares her transition from corporate America to full-time pet sitter. She gives us some great advice for practical ways to set boundaries in our b...

27 Jan 202159min

Understanding your "brand" and what it means for you and your business takes time. We share our experience rebranding our pet sitting business and our struggles working on a logo. We also talk about h...

25 Jan 202140min