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The Grooming Tutor
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The Grooming Tutor podcast is a variety show for professional groomers. Michell Evans “The Grooming Tutor” is one of the most accomplished dog stylists in the world yet she simply describes herself as a groomer. She grooms a few days a week and runs a busy salon, teaches and judges at trade shows around the world and does private lessons, critiques, and consultations for all situations. Guests include legendary groomers, regular joe's, vendors, distributors and manufacturers. Michell answers questions from her listeners and talks about customers service, pet handling, employee management, grooming techniques, products, tools and much more. Join her for a fun and helpful show where you never know what you might learn!
Episodes
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Episode 22 - Olga Zabelinskaya, America's best Russian import
She was training in the Russian Army but now she is one of America's best imports. Dog Groomer extraordinaire, Olga Zabelinskaya has found her way to the top of the industry with a long list of titles, including 2 "Winners Circle Champion" awards. However, where she really shines is in educating...
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Ep. 21 - Michelle Breen, Golden through and through
Michelle Breen started grooming her own Golden Retriever at age 10 and fortunately for her, the neighbors started to notice. She was able to pay her way through college by grooming and has never stopped. Michelle's story is so innocent but so inspiring for anyone interested in getting into this...
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Ep. 20 - MacKensie Murphy, FREE Dog Grooming education
This legend in the world of Dog Grooming has done it all and was most recently named the 2021 Barkley Honors Groomer of the year. MacKensie Murphy is in a class by herself but she wants to be in a class with you. In this episode she talks about her path to the top and how now she wants to educate...
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Ep. 19 - Amber Lewin, making YOU & the Dog look perfect every time
Work Hard, Play Hard. That's the motto that Amber Lewin lives by. She and her husband have multiple Mobile Pet Salons and in 2009 they opened their Luxury Pet Hotel and Spa. 9 Years later, it was time for Amberspet.com where you can find every thing in dog grooming and pet supplies. But just...
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Ep. 18 - Sue Zecco, enjoying success while being a nice boss
With nearly 45 years of experience in the business, Sue Zecco has learned this about herself: she's not a good boss. That is if you consider a good boss to be a B-I-T-C-H. Sue has done it her way over the years and with that been able to love her employees and love what she does. It is also why…
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Ep. 17 - Jackie Boulton, the Great White North's best groomer
Jackie Boulton is one of the greatest Dog Groomers Canada has ever produced, eh. She got things started with her sister in the 80's and hasn't looked back. Since 1992, she has medalled over 60 times in competition and won the title of Best International Groomer an unprecedented 8 times. Prior to...
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Ep. 16 - Dog Groomer Lisa Leady proves absence makes the heart grow fonder
Lisa Leady didn't want to follow in the family footsteps but it was expected, because both her mother and grandmother were in the business. "I don't ever want to groom a dog as long as I live!" Forced to work at her families shop as a young girl, she eventually moved away and got married, only to...
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Ep. 15 - Hand stripping your way to the top with Scott Wasserman
If you have been in this business for more than a month, you know of our guest, Scott Wasserman. Why? Because he is the author of "The Art of Hand Stripping". If you don't have it, listen to the podcast first then go get it. Scott has won Best Pet Stylist in Show at the US Pet Pro twice. He has...
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Ep. 14 - The Dawning of a new day in Grooming with Dawn Omboy
Dog Groomers have a passion for their work unlike most others and Dawn Omboy is no exception. The past two years have been a struggle, overcoming Breast Cancer and Chemo plus Open Heart Surgery in 2021. Still she was back in the shop two months after being operated on and grooming 5 dogs. She has...
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Ep. 13 - Dog Grooming Simplified with Jodi Murphy
If Dog Grooming is so hard, then why is Dog Grooming Simplified one of the best selling dog grooming books available? Because Jodi Murphy is the one who wrote it. This world renowned dog groomer who has won World Championships in Spain and Italy is one of the most down to earth people you will...
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Ep. 12 - Who says you can't have the best of both worlds, Tammy Siert did
Being at the highest level of Dog Grooming and having a balanced family life is not easy. It's even more challenging to start a career, get to the top, step away to get married and have children and then get back in the ring and win again. However, that's exactly what Tammy Siert did. It's a...
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Ep. 11 - Puerto Rico's best groomer, Victor Rosado.
Time for Michell to leave the mainland to have a chat with Puerto Rico's best Groomer: Team USA Hall of Famer, Victor Rosado. Maybe you have heard him speak, or used his EDUGROOM educational series, either way if you are into grooming, you are into Victor. His story is inspirational and with more...
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Ep. 10 - America's Top Groomer, Lindsey Dicken
If actions speak louder than words, how loud are Gold Medals? Our guest has 3 of them along with 2 Silvers in the last 5 World Team Grooming Championships. Lindsey Dicken joins us to talk about her career path and how she ultimately started on a Vet stage but wound up on the world stage. Her...
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Ep. 9 - Where would Australia's Pet Grooming industry be without Sharon Hall?
30 years in the Dog Grooming industry has taught Sharon Hall alot, but maybe it's what she has taught Australians that is most important. Sharon and Deb Ryan formed the International Grooming Company back in 2010 and this nationally recognized grooming program and online assessment program…
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Ep. 8 - Getting Creative with Groomer Lori Craig
If you have ever desired to be a creative groomer, at some point you must have heard of Lori Craig. Just the name of her Grooming shop alone is enough to help showcase her "mad" skills. She started grooming in 1995 in hopes of following her Grandmother's footsteps, and with 5 Groomer to Groomer...
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Ep. 7 - Judy Hudson - Right place, Right time, Right decision
One moment changed Judy Hudson's life. It was when she found out the Groomers where she worked were making more money than the Vets. So she discarded her Vet Tech degree and made it her mission to become one of the best Groomers in the world. With multiple Best in Show and Best All-Around Groomer...
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Ep. 6 Teri DiMarino - Changing laws and regulation in Pet Grooming
One might not suspect that Dog Grooming needs laws and regulations, but it does. So who better to lead this group than Teri DiMarino? She may not have known much at the start but quickly adapted as she has done throughout her career. Now, as the current President of the California Professional…
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Ep. 5 Cat Opson - Turning dogs into works of art
Usually when you pick up your dog from the groomer, you expect a nice clean cut. But with the help of Cat Olson, you can get something beyond your wildest dreams. Recently, she took her standard poodle's head and turned it into a spitting image of Big Bird and his butt into Elmo. She might call...
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Ep. 4 Anne Francis - "The Grooming Tutor" welcomes the "The Grooming Table"
Anne has been a professional pet stylist since 1995 when she joined the Village Groomer and Pet Supply in Walpole, Mass. Her instructional articles via "The Grooming Table" have led her to be named Journalist of the Year. As a member of GroomTeam USA for 3 years, she now sits on their Board of...
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Ep. 3 Pina Pinkusevich - How the Beast of the East became the Best of the West
She is a 3X medalist for GroomTeam USA and one of the most well known and loved Groomers in America, but she didn't start there. Find out how it all began for Pina, what her best memories are from the World Championships, why she loves judging and thinks it's important for every groomer. Plus she...
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Ep. 2 Barbara Prueckel - the Great White North's Master Groomer
Barb, who is the founder of Mastergroom Canada, talks about how she got started in the business her experiences on the Canadian Groom team, and as a judge for the World Team Championships. The owner of Doggy Style Salon in Calgary, Alberta, Barb's illustrious career includes several Gold and…
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Ep.1 Teri DiMarino, a distinguished career that isn't over yet
An industry veteran, Teri has owned and operated successful salons and mobiles in Florida and California. An award winning grooming contest competitor, Teri was a member of three GroomTeam USA Gold Medal teams. A multi Barkleigh Honors and Cardinal Crystal Award winner, Teri is a popular speaker...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Grooming Tutor podcast is a variety show for professional groomers. Michell Evans “The Grooming Tutor” is one of the most accomplished dog stylists in the world yet she simply describes herself as a groomer. She grooms a few days a week and runs a busy salon, teaches and judges at trade shows around the world and does private lessons, critiques, and consultations for all situations. Guests include legendary groomers, regular joe's, vendors, distributors and manufacturers. Michell answers questions from her listeners and talks about customers service, pet handling, employee management, grooming techniques, products, tools and much more. Join her for a fun and helpful show where you never know what you might learn!
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