The tools I actually use to run my businesses
No fluff. No "top 50" lists. Just the software, services, and resources I personally pay for, use, and recommend to the pet business owners I coach.
Marketing
2 toolsCanva
The design tool every pet business owner should have open. I use it daily for graphics, social posts, and client resources.
Try CanvaBarketing
Marketing blog and resources built specifically for the pet industry. Worth bookmarking.
Visit BarketingEmail Marketing
2 toolsConvertKit
My email platform of choice. Simple automations, clean templates, and deliverability that actually lands in the inbox.
Try ConvertKitConstant Contact
A solid email marketing option for pet business owners who want drag-and-drop templates and strong reporting.
Try Constant ContactFinance & Operations
3 toolsFreshBooks
Simple, clean accounting software made for service-based business owners. Great for solopreneurs and small teams.
Try FreshBooksPayroll Expert
The payroll service I've used for years. Handles taxes, filings, and direct deposit without headaches.
Try Payroll ExpertZenefits
HR, benefits, and onboarding in one platform. Perfect if you're a pet business owner ready to hire your first W-2 employee.
Try ZenefitsPet Business Specific
2 toolsPrecise Pet Care
Scheduling, invoicing, and GPS check-ins built specifically for pet sitting and dog walking companies.
Try Precise Pet CareBarkBox
A fun add-on perk for your pet clients. Great gift idea for loyal customers or seasonal promos.
Try BarkBoxHiring & Freelancers
2 toolsFiverr
Where I go for quick freelance gigs — logos, video editing, voiceovers, anything I need done fast and affordably.
Try FiverrBreezy
Applicant tracking that takes the chaos out of hiring. Post jobs, collect applications, and move candidates through your pipeline in one place.
Try BreezyWeb & Tech
2 toolsSiteGround
The web host I use for Jump Consulting. Fast, affordable, and their support actually answers the phone.
Try SiteGroundGrasshopper
Virtual phone system that makes a small business sound like a big one. Perfect for pet business owners running solo.
Try GrasshopperProductivity & AI
2 toolsMagai
Access to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and image models — all in one dashboard. This is how I stop paying for five subscriptions.
Try MagaiBrain.fm
Focus music engineered by neuroscientists. I use it every time I need to get deep work done without distractions.
Try Brain.fm