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Home-based Grooming Solutions

by Amanda McGrath

Home-Based Grooming Solutions is the ultimate guide for professional pet groomers dreaming of setting up their own home-based grooming salon or looking to improve the one they already have. Hosted by Amanda McGrath, a Certified Feline Master Groomer who’s successfully operated her home salon since 2008, this podcast offers actionable advice to help you transition from working for someone else or refine your existing setup.Each episode is packed with tips on starting, managing, and growing a home-based salon, real talk about "Stupid Things Owners Say," and practical strategies for protecting your physical and mental well-being. Whether you're starting from scratch or ready to optimize your current home-based business, tune in every week and let Amanda guide you every step of the way.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 13 The power of routines & workflows - how to groom faster without sacrificing quality

    In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I'll talk about the power of workflows and having a routine for every step of grooming. From check in to check out, by having a routine and a workflow that you follow with each dog you will save time and sanity. If you’re ready to take...

  2. Episode 12 Not Today, Creeper. Personal Safety for Home Groomers

    In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I'll talk about how to stay safe while grooming at home. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit subscribe and join me as I talk all things home-based grooming!...

  3. Episode 11: The Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing – Turning Happy Clients into Your Best Salespeople

    In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I'll talk about the benefits of word of mouth marketing and how this free strategy can fill your appointment books. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit...

  4. Episode 9 Interview with Michelle Jara-Price

    9 8 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I talk with Michelle Jara-Price, the owner of the HandleIt company. We discuss what ergonomics are and why they are important for groomers, how she took an idea to a finished product sold all over the world and so much more! If…

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  5. Bonus Episode! A thank you

    Bonus Episode In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I give a quick but much needed shot out to some of the people in the grooming industry that have helped me over the years! If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found...

  6. Policies for your home-based salon and how to communicate them to clients

    8 8 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I'll take a look at some of the policies that I have in place at my salon and some tips and tricks on how to communicate them to your clients, If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time,...

  7. Choosing the right social media platform for your grooming business

    7 6 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I'll take a look at some of the lesser thought of tools that will make your grooming days easier. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit subscribe and join…

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  8. Must have tools for your home-based grooming salon

    6 6 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast I'll take a look at some of the lesser thought of tools that will make your grooming days easier. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit subscribe and join…

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  9. How much will it cost to start a home-based grooming business?

    5 5 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast we take a look at how much it will cost to open a home-based grooming salon. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit subscribe and join me as I talk all…

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  10. Building trust with your clients

    4 4 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast we take a look at some ways to help build trust with new and existing clients and how to be seen as a professional. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found your home! Hit...

  11. Unique Considerations when operating a home-based grooming salon

    3 3 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast we take a look at some of the unique considerations that you may need to think about with when starting a home-based grooming salon. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found...

  12. Bonus Episode! Who is this speaking?

    Hey groomer friends! In this quick bonus episode I tell you a little bit about myself and why I am speaking about home-based grooming businesses. I hope you are enjoying this podcast as much as I am! If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve…

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  13. What is zoning and why should you care about it?

    2 2 In this episode of the home-based grooming solutions podcast we take a look at some of the legal and zoning restrictions that you may need to deal with when starting a home-based grooming salon. If you’re ready to take your grooming career to the next level and reclaim your time, you’ve found...

  14. The Pros and Cons of home-based grooming

    11 How do you decide if opening a home based grooming salon is right for you? What are the pros? What are the cons of this type of business model? What are the ups? What are the downs? And what could be the risks and rewards of grooming from your home? That's what we're going to talk about today...

  15. Welcome to Home-based grooming solutions!

    Episode Title: Welcome to Home-Based Grooming Solutions Episode Description: Welcome to Home-Based Grooming Solutions, the podcast where we dive into the world of home-based pet grooming salons! Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own salon, looking for tips to improve your setup, or simply...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Home-Based Grooming Solutions is the ultimate guide for professional pet groomers dreaming of setting up their own home-based grooming salon or looking to improve the one they already have. Hosted by Amanda McGrath, a Certified Feline Master Groomer who’s successfully operated her home salon since 2008, this podcast offers actionable advice to help you transition from working for someone else or refine your existing setup.Each episode is packed with tips on starting, managing, and growing a home-based salon, real talk about "Stupid Things Owners Say," and practical strategies for protecting your physical and mental well-being. Whether you're starting from scratch or ready to optimize your current home-based business, tune in every week and let Amanda guide you every step of the way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Home-based Grooming Solutions have?

Home-based Grooming Solutions currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Home-based Grooming Solutions about?

Home-Based Grooming Solutions is the ultimate guide for professional pet groomers dreaming of setting up their own home-based grooming salon or looking to improve the one they already have. Hosted by Amanda McGrath, a Certified Feline Master Groomer who’s successfully operated her home salon since...

How often does Home-based Grooming Solutions release new episodes?

Home-based Grooming Solutions has 15 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Home-based Grooming Solutions?

Home-based Grooming Solutions is created and hosted by Amanda McGrath.
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