Helping Companies Plan Their Futures with Maris Sonnabend | Ep. 63

In this episode, I sit down with my friend, long time client, and now DogCo team member, Maris Sonnabend, to talk about the real journey of scaling a pet care business, navigating big life changes, and building a company that truly supports your future.Maris shares how she went from doing everything herself to running a thriving team of 27, stepping out of the field, taking maternity leave, and now using her experience to help other companies grow through DogCo.If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next move, this conversation is full of clarity, actionable insight, and the permission to build a business that works for the life you want.Want to work with DogCo in 2026?💡💡💡 Mastermind enrollment page: dogcolaunch.com/mastermind 💡💡💡⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:37 How Michelle and Maris met01:25 Maris shares her business story03:05 From doing everything to hiring a full team04:40 Eliminating services that did not serve the business06:50 What it took to get out of burnout08:40 The role DogCo played in restructuring profitable service lines10:24 Preparing for maternity leave while still scaling12:05 Why investing in yourself matters14:45 Implementing coaching vs only consuming it16:00 Time blocking and getting unstuck18:05 Learning to prioritize freedom and family20:00 Why Maris joined the DogCo team22:35 Honest conversations about fit and readiness for the Mastermind25:00 Advice for companies stuck before the new year27:00 Believing your business is within your control28:40 Why reinventing the wheel slows companies down30:10 The real value of proven SOPs and systems31:50 The new DogCo Process Builder tool33:40 Maris emotional story of growth35:05 The invitation to schedule a consultation🔥 Key Takeaways• You do not have to offer every service to be successful• Eliminating mismatched services often unlocks profit and sanity• Investing in yourself pays off when you actually implement what you learn• Time blocking creates clarity, momentum, and freedom• You can still scale even in complex life seasons• Your business can serve your life, not the other way around• Proven systems save years of trial and error• Scheduling a consultation costs nothing, and can change everythingdogco #michellekline #petcarebusiness #petbusinesscoach #smallbusinessgrowth -M