Bella’s Blog
Episode 227: How To Decrease Turnover and Create Raving Employees
How To Decrease Turnover and Create Raving Employees This week Bella talks about the importance of onboarding new staff properly along with the consequences of not having a standard onboarding policy in place. Bella’s vast experience in the pet based industry provides her with invaluable insights and the ability to go straight to the heart […]
Episode 226: Beware Of Certain Pet Business Coaches
Beware Of Certain Pet Business Coaches Let’s talk about business coaches and mentors! This week, Bella, who is a big believer in coaches herself and has always had a coach, shares why it’s absolutely critical you choose the right business coach and what to look for. This episode stresses being aware of the rather […]
Episode 225 Running a Business Through Divorce or Major Life Changes
How Relationships and Emotions Impact Your Business Bella talks about a common thread she sees year to year in business owners. This includes the depth of emotions and how paralyzing they can be when it comes to going about your daily work and your business. Bella opens up about her own experiences in […]
Episode 224 – 4 Massive Secrets To Attracting Dog Walking Clients in 2021
4 Massive Secrets To Attracting Dog Walking Clients in 2021 Bella discusses 4 Massive Secrets to Attracting Dog Walking Clients in 2021 and moving forward after a pandemic influenced 2020. Pet business owners can maximize this time in their businesses by leaping into the unique business opportunities Covid-19 restrictions have placed upon all of […]
Episode 223: How To Promote Inclusivity with a DEI Statement In Your Business
The Importance of Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity in Your Business. Hannah Boike is a hiring and recruiting professional with WalkerScout. WalkerScout is a unique RPO (recruitment process outsourcing) provider. Its mission is to help dog walking, dog daycare, and dog training businesses scout, hire, and support their teams. She is very passionate about […]
10 Of The Biggest Blessings and Lessons Learned From Pet Business Owners in 2020
While 2020 has become an acronym for terror, pessimism, bad things, and despair… I wanted to bring you some light and hope. I wanted to share with you lessons and blessings coming from my clients. I am so stinkin’ proud of them. There has been so much good that has come out of 2020. No […]
Episode 221: Will My PPP Loan Be Forgiven?
Many of you have gotten a PPP Loan with hopes that it would be forgiven. Currently, the 28 weeks have passed and you might have started to see some people starting to say my loan was FORGIVEN. What is this all about and how can you do the same? This week, I moved my regularly […]
Episode 220: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Creating Our Own Video Training Series
Creating Video Training And It’s Process It’s not easy, we know it. Creating video training for your business is a lot of processes you need to think about, from the ideas, scripts, production team, supplies, post-editing, and more but the process makes it the perfect way to make training more exciting and engaging for your […]
Episode 222: 4 Reasons To Be Happy That Rover Partnered with Walmart
Did you hear the news? Rover pet care actually partnered with Walmart. I’m going to tell you why there are four reasons why you as a professional dog walker and pet sitter should actually be happy in this as a pet sitting and dog walking business owner. Biggest Takeaway You Don’t Want To Miss: This will […]
Episode 219: Marketing Mistake: Are You Hiding The Best Kept Secret In Your Business?
Why The Market Is Saturated With Privately Owned Pet Care Companies Dying To Be A Top Dog and The Solution Are you making this marketing mistake in your pet business? As an entrepreneur and business owner, everyone has a unique value proposition or what we call the “Secret Sauce”. Most of us don’t know, but […]
4 Reasons Why Professional Dog Walkers Should Be Excited That Rover Partnered with Walmart
Did you hear the news? Rover pet care actually partnered with Walmart. I’m going to tell you why there are four reasons why you as a professional dog walker and pet sitter should actually be happy in this as a pet sitting and dog walking business owner. I have seen the knee-jerk reaction about this […]
Episode 218: Why Most Video Training Doesn’t Work And The Solution
Why Most Video Training For Employees Doesn’t Work And The Solution As an entrepreneur and business owner you can customize your video training for employees through various methods. But often, it’s cumbersome as you’re not a videographer or editor. You may run into other issues such as not having proper lighting, software, and equipment. Without […]
Episode 217: Major Solutions and Problems to Video Training
Major Problems and Solutions to Video Training Pet Care Team Training is specific, streamlined, and simple engineered for the success of your employee onboarding. Its videos keep the viewers engaged and excited by throwing the right graphics and instructions during the training to keep you and your employees entertained while learning. Video training […]
Episode 216: What You Need To Get Your Pet Business Out Of The Covid Crisis
Pet Business Covid Crisis Survive and Thrive Mastermnd The Pet Business Covid Crisis isn’t going away anytime soon. Things aren’t going back to normal. They will never be the same again. Consumer spending online is through the roof. Pivots are being made. Businesses are closing while others are soaring. If you want a fighting chance, […]
Episode 215: Getting In Control of the Financial Numbers in Your Business with Jamie Trull
Financial Literacy Getting In Control of the Financial Numbers In Your Business with Jamie Trull Jamie Trull is a Financial Literacy Coach and Profit Strategist. She’s fired up about helping small business owners overcome the overwhelm and anxiety of business finances. After leaving the corporate world in favor of a more balanced life. Jamie […]
New Ways To Build Your Teams Confidence and Selling Skills
Looking for a unique way to build self-confidence in your team? Today’s podcast is all about confidence. Chris Trew is a touring comedian, sportswriter, and creative coach. He uses his background in improv comedy to help people find their funny whether they are using it for performance or self-improvement. His work has been featured at […]
Episode 213: How UGC Can Create a Buzz About Your Dog Walking Business and Bring You New Clients
How User Generated Content or UGC Can Create a Buzz About Your Dog Walking Business and Bring You New Clients HAve you considered User Generated Content to create buzz for your dog walking business? Let me introduce you to Tyler. Tyler J. Anderson is an investor, entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker. Day-to-day you’ll find him leading […]
Episode 212: How To Start A Podcast
How To Start A Podcast If you have ever wanted to know how to start a podcast, today is your lucky day. Chris Laning is a Voice Over Artist, Podcast and Dailicast Producer and Host, Audio Editor, Audiobook Narrator, and a Creative Writer. He is a former Web Developer (primarily ColdFusion, Javascript, MSSQL) […]
What Side of the Pet Service Industry Revolution Are You On?
There is a Pet Industry Revolution going on right now If you haven’t noticed, 2020 is really shaking things up. It is splitting our pet service industry into two segments, and whether you realize it or not, you are on one of the sides. Some pet businesses experienced a temporary dip in business and […]
{FREE} Pet Sitter and Dog Walker Marketing, SEO, and Social Media Training Series
Free Pet Sitter and Dog Walker Marketing Training Ever wish you could get free training on marketing, SEO, or websites? I am pretty sure you do because as members enter into my free facebook group, over half of them are wondering about how to market online. It is their biggest challenge. They ask: How do […]
Episode 211: Marketing Tips From A Pro Through Tough Times
Marketing Tips From A Pro Through Tough Times Byron Ingraham is a Facebook Advertising Expert, Best Selling Author, Business Strategist, and a Speaker. He is an Air Force Veteran turned entrepreneur. The reason he decided to become an entrepreneur is to give himself the freedom to help individuals achieve their dreams in business. He […]
Secret Elements To Having A Kick Ass Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Interview Process
When most people think about marketing, they think about getting new clients. However, 50% of your marketing efforts should also be on getting the right people to work for your company. But finding the right dog walking or pet sitting candidate isn’t just looking for a needle in a haystack. It is the entire pet […]
Episode 209: Why You Need Video Training for Your Pet Care Staff in 2020
Why Your Pet Care Business Needs Video Training for New Staff in 2020 Liz Illg is a Business, Content, and Systems Consultant. Liz and her team take an all-inclusive approach to finally bring your vision to life. They specialize in building the systems and operating foundation that will help you truly take off and scale […]
Episode 208: Easy Ways To Repurpose Content into Videos
Bella knows that you probably feel like making video content for your business is a tough task. to get creative, especially during 2020 is a tough thing to do. We are in survival mode and growth mode just trying to get back to the new normal. That is why Bella is suggesting you repurpose content […]
Episode 207: The Power of Snackable Videos In Your Pet Business
Learn what snackable videos are and how easy it is to create and reuse in your pet sitting or dog walking business.