The Big Blue Dog - Sitting down with HydroDog’s CEO Kylee Hudson

Summary In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I sit down with Kylee Hudson, the visionary behind Hydra Dog. We dive into the importance of treating employees well and maintaining high standards as business grows. Kylee shares exciting future plans, including expansion into wellness services and new technology. We also tackle the challenges of recruiting top groomers and the significance of community engagement. Plus, Kylee shares her journey from a gym franchisee to managing a booming grooming business. If you’re into pet grooming or curious about franchising, this episode is a must-listen! Timestamps 08:50 Balancing Autonomy: Local Control with Franchise Support Systems 11:07 Overcoming Operational Hurdles in Hydro Dogs' Expansion 15:36 Shifting from Hands-On to Business Leadership 22:13 Hiring for Success: Focusing on Personality and Teamwork 27:40 Labor Shortage vs. Van Supply Dilemmas Stay connected with our guest speakers! Follow them on their social media Kylee Hudson. For more grooming tips, insights, and stories, check out our website at The Daily Groomer⁠⁠⁠. Join the pack and be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer Community⁠!