? INSTAGRAM TRAINING: Maximizing Your Following, Engagement, & Conversions On Instagram On this week’s FREE training, Erika & I delve into the world of Instagram. We discuss how and why to use it, how you can grow your following, how to turn your followers into clients, and MORE! Be sure to type INSTAGRAM in […]
NEW PODCAST: How To Become Known in Your Community: This was a special podcast with a very famous guy who is so knowledgeable that his 5 best selling books have actually been used as textbooks in colleges around the country! Join Mark Schafer and I ask we talk about how you can become KNOWN in […]
8 Things You Must Do Well On Facebook To Grow Your Pet Business from Bella Vasta Coming Up Next Week: We have 8 trainings left. Next week’s topic: How to Organically Grow Your Local Pet Owner Following Instagram Are you hearing that Instagram is a great way to get more followers and customers but just confused […]
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Being around a bunch of people where you can share your ideas, learn, and really bond can prove to be incredibly life changing for any pet business. I saw a need for the free pet sitting facebook groups I run. People wanted to feel closer to one another where they could bond and really know exactly […]
Did You Catch Bella and Erika on The Jump Into Barketing (FREE) Training? We broadcasted live on FB and IG on Tuesday to to a FREE training tell you all about How To Rank For The Right Search Terms On Your Pet Business Website You can actually watch the replay right here: 3.3K views so far! Reminder: Type ME […]
One of the most popular questions I have gotten since launching the Jump Mastermind group is what is the difference between the Mastermind and a Facebook group? It is a valid question that requires a lot of explanation because the difference is vast. One can almost compare it to a cross-country trip from California to Boston. […]
? Episode 84: How Self-Care Can Help Your Business THRIVE With Bonnie Roill This episode is packed with actionable tips any pet sitter and dog walker can literally take with them during the day. Bonnie is a nutritionist who really helped break down what we can do during the day to keep our energy up […]
Have you ever wondered if you should join a mastermind? It’s a good question for many business owners who are ready to take it to the next level and who want the extra support and guidance from people they really respect. Today, I want to dive deep taking a look at what Masterminds are, what […]
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Okay, so I am sure you have heard about all the Facebook changes. First thing’s first, we need to all just breathe in and out and quiet ourselves a bit. Breathe in…. Breathe out…. I have a lot of thoughts on this, and I want to preface it by saying that these are MY THOUGHTS. […]
December is here! That means snow, cold weather, the holidays, and time with the family. As a pet sitting business owner, it also means that you’re gearing up for the busiest month of the year. Many clients will be taking trips out of town for Christmas and New Years, which means that you will have […]
The Fall season is coming to an end, and Winter is quickly approaching as we enter into November. So what does this mean for you as a business owner? Well, it means Thanksgiving and Black Friday are coming up, the weather is starting to change, and people will be taking a number of holiday trips! […]
Since my last post on credit card processing and pet sitting software companies, I have gotten lots of questions about how credit card rates are determined. I know it is a taboo topic we don’t often talk about. The purpose of writing this is to be able to use it as a resource again and […]
I couldn’t understand when a handful of clients came to me and said they couldn’t use more than one credit card processor in their pet sitting software system. (They all had the same one.) It bugged me, as their coach, looking out for their bottom line…. so I reached out to their software company. The […]
It can be a scary moment in any dog walking business when you start to notice a decline in new clients. While dog walking clients are usually consistent in their bookings, there’s no telling when a loyal client may choose to stop service. This is why it’s SO important to consistently have new clients coming […]
Summer is coming to an end and we are quickly approaching the Fall season. But what does this mean for you as a business owner? Well, it means the kids are going back to school, Labor Day is coming up, and there are numerous opportunities for you get new clients. However, they will never know […]
Good help is hard to find, as any business owner knows. With the variety of web-based services which offer Independent Contractor (IC) opportunities for aspiring pet sitters and dog walkers, why would a pet lover choose to work for a traditional business as a pet sitting employee rather than working independently and possibly bringing home […]
I have to admit that I am not a huge fan of hiring pet sitting independent contractors for your business. Personally, I think investing in employees is a much better decision. If you have IC’s or are thinking about hiring IC’s, we’re going to draw some attention to some of the challenges there are with hiring pet […]
When entrepreneurs, experts, and small business owners want to get their story straight, they call Dr. Adrian McIntyre. He’s a cultural anthropologist and storytelling consultant who’s worked in over 30 countries. Adrian has been telling stories on stages and in the media since he was 5 years old, and he’s advised and trained hundreds of […]
Many people think that when you have employees, you will always have problems. But that isn’t always the case. There are just a few things you have to accept and understand in order for pet sitting employees to be the best decision of your life. Trust Cost Interviewing/Hiring/Training Ways To Overcome Problems With Pet Sitting […]
Running and operating a dog walking business can not only be difficult, but also isolating. Sometimes having somebody in your corner, helping you make tough decisions for your business can be just what you need to get your bounce back. This is where a dog walking business coach comes in. A dog walking business coach […]
I always say that as business owners, it’s up to us to wear several different “hats” so to speak. Not only are you the boss, but you’re the interviewer, payroll manager, schedule maker, and so much more. You may want to take your business to the next level. Or maybe you’re just not sure where […]
Operating a business in the pet industry is tough no matter what you’re doing. One especially tough business to run, however, is a dog walking business. Partly because it just sounds so fun! I mean think about it, walking dogs for a living? Sign me up! I’m here to tell you that it’s not all puppy […]
When hiring pet sitters or hiring dog walkers, it can be difficult knowing where to start. There are so many different websites out there where you can post job ads – so how do you know which one is the most lucrative? Today we bring you a review of the top sources for hiring for your […]
If you’re a pet business owner, you know that business is constantly changing. One of the things that constantly changes is the prices of goods and services. There may come a time in your business where you raise your rates, whether it’s because you’re trying to slow down business, make more money, or just make […]
If you have employees in your pet sitting business, then you know how valuable they are to your company. But you may not have considered the cost of hiring pet sitters in your pet sitting business. Before we go into costs, I want you to think about how much a new employee could be worth […]
Your pet sitting website is the online home base for your pet sitting business and is often the first point of contact potential customers have with your brand. Did you know that you only have 50 milliseconds (0.05 seconds) to make a good first impression? This is how little time it takes new visitors to […]
Developing a pet sitting employee manual may be one of the most overwhelming projects you undergo in your pet sitting company. Yet, unfortunately, the employee manual is necessary in your business. Without one, how are you able to regulate your employees processes and ensure that your companies policies are being withheld? That’s why there is […]
When you lose staff members, it’s always questionable whether or not they are going to take clients with them. It’s just the nature of the business. Your pet sitters are in your client’s homes, building trust and relationship with them. This goes even if you have a team-based model. Unless your clients are having a […]