Investing in Yourself: A Look Inside 7 Figure DogCo with Kristin Skelton | Ep. 65

If you are building a long-lasting, scalable, and stable pet care company, you will love this conversation with Kristin Skelton, founder of Floofins and Company. We talk about starting small, growing a team, planning for long-term success, navigating seasons of life and business, creating a supportive network, and building a business that supports your life. This episode is packed with insight for pet care owners who want to think bigger heading into 2026. 📣 Ready to grow your business in 2025? Join the DogCo Mastermind.Mastermind enrollment page is dogcolaunch.com/mastermind⏰ Timestamps0:00 Welcome and introduction to Kristin0:52 How Kristin's business began and the story behind the name4:51 Early bottlenecks and moving quickly into hiring6:05 Realizing she was running both a pet care company and a recruiting company8:26 Why ongoing recruiting is essential to staying ahead of demand10:05 Why Kristin invests heavily in learning and conferences11:03 Building groups like PCP and the early days of NAPS networking12:56 How COVID forced major pivots in the business14:30 Why in person learning accelerates growth dramatically16:57 Entering new seasons as a parent and business owner17:47 Digital learning versus in person transformation20:01 Why the pet industry has massive opportunity going into 202621:20 Building a business that supports your life stage23:08 Industry growth and higher expectations for professional care25:35 Why finding your trusted circle is critical27:10 Pet care as a real career path for teams28:44 The mindset required for long term growth29:35 Creating “almost overnights” and evolving service packages31:47 Reducing service menus and finding the right model32:56 Accepting imperfection and continuing to refine33:39 Closing reflections on learning, community, and growth✨ Key Takeaways• Scaling a pet care company means mastering hiring and recruiting• The industry is full of opportunities for owners who stay adaptable• In-person learning creates breakthroughs that digital content cannot• Your business model will evolve as your life evolves• Long-term success requires refining systems again and again• Networking and your professional circle directly impact your trajectory• Growth is not linear and requires courage to keep changing#DogCoLaunch #DogCoMasterMind-M