Pet Sitter Confessional17 Jan 2024

457: The Art of Compassionate Leadership with Ruby Ballesteros

What does leadership mean to you? 💪 Ruby Ballesteros, owner of RubyReds Pet Care, discusses her transition from a corporate background to pet sitting. Ruby emphasizes professionalism and leadership, and stresses the importance of viewing and presenting yourself as a business owner first, rather than just being a pet lover.

She highlights her military background as influential in shaping her values and practices. Ruby also speaks about the art of building strong, trust-based relationships with clients, going beyond mere services, to ensure their complete peace of mind.

Main topics

Client relations
Staying on mission
Business owner mindset
Contributing to community

Main takeaway: Dig into what brings you inner strength and you'll find the courage to do things you never thought possible!

About our guest:

In 2019, after 20 years of a corporate career in business management, human resources, training, and development, I changed my career path drastically. Little did I know that this decision would lead me to a new endeavor in pet care. My only regret is not starting sooner!I started RubyRed's Pet Care in January 2020 with only grocery bags for poop bags and "borrowing" Athena's spare leashes and treats. Being a fur mom and using past pet care services, I knew what type of business I wanted to create and what kind of service I wanted to give my pack members.I am blessed to be in a service-providing business that allows me to bond with these special kids and connect with their paw parents.No words can describe how thankful I am to be offered such a wagnificent opportunity.

Links:

https://www.rubyredspetcare.com/services

https://www.facebook.com/rubyredspetcare

https://www.instagram.com/rubyredspetcare

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