06: Smart Hiring Strategies: How to Find and Retain the Right Pet Care Team with Doug the Dog Guy

Finding and retaining great team members for your pet business can feel like an impossible task, and there's so much struggle around identifying the right candidates, navigating employment laws, and building a team that truly represents the values of your business. Maybe you've tried hiring before but struggled with finding people who truly care about your clients’ pets as much as you do, or perhaps you're considering your first hire but feel overwhelmed by the whole process.In this episode, we welcome Doug Keeling, founder of The Pawsitive Hiring Course–a leading expert in pet industry hiring and team management. He turned his experience as a pet care business owner into an educational platform helping others build strong teams. Doug now guides others through the complexities of hiring, having helped over 120 pet businesses build reliable teams through his Pawsitive Hiring Course.In the episode, we chat about:Why most pet businesses fail at hiring (and how to avoid these common mistakes)The essential foundations you need BEFORE you hireHow to write job posts that attract quality candidates who align with your valuesThe employee vs. independent contractor dilemma Solutions for managing overnight pet-sitting servicesPractical strategies for keeping your team engaged and motivated long-termThe future of hiring in the pet industry and how to stay aheadReady to build your dream pet care team? Tune in to our conversation and discover proven strategies for hiring and retaining great pet care professionals.Links mentioned:Doug's YouTube ChannelThe Pawsitive Hiring Course  (Use code PMU to get 10% off): Connect with Doug on InstagramRead the episode’s blog post for more: https://www.petmarketingunleashed.com/06Pet Marketing Unleashed websitePet Marketing Unleashed IGSend us Fan Mail