The Pet Business Hiring Podcast

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Change is inevitable in life and business, and when you embrace it you can use it to fuel successful evolutions! In this week's episode of the Pet Business Hiring Podcast, Carla McClellan from Tallahassee Lassie Pet Care talks about how she went from social work to business owner, and how her business has changed over the years. We also talk about the structure and systems she has in place to allow her business to run without her being involved with every little thing!Learn More About Carla McClellan Here:https://www.tallahasseelassiepetcare.com/https://www.facebook.com/tallylassiepetsCheck out my YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguyDownload my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date!Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivehiring https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougSave $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026:https://flpetassociation.org/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Today we are celebrating my Doug the Dog Guy YouTube channel reaching 9,000 Subscribers by answering the questions you all submitted related to hiring and building a pet sitting team! Stayed tuned for another Q&A video including all of the non-hiring related questions coming soon!Check out my YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguy Download my FREE guides and templates, get on my email newsletter, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date!Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougSave $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership, or 15% of of your PETSITPRO subscription with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/Get $100 off your Branding Day with Pet Marketing Unleashed when you put DTDG in the message box when you sign up! https://www.petmarketingunleashed.com/Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026:https://flpetassociation.org/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Nicole Packin has built 2 successful pet business over the last 20+ years, and now she's on to her next venture - Healthy Hounds Fitness Club in Boulder, CO! In this interview, we talk about how Nicole overcame fear to build her first pet care team in Miami, and how she's using those lessons to build her new business! Learn more about Nicole Packin:https://healthyhoundsfitnessclub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/healthyhoundsfitnessclub/ Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date!Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougSave $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership, or 15% of of your PETSITPRO subscription with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/Get $100 off your Branding Day with Pet Marketing Unleashed when you put DTDG in the message box when you sign up! https://www.petmarketingunleashed.com/Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026:https://flpetassociation.org/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Today we are taking a trip down memory lane with a recap of the first 20 episodes of the Pet Business Hiring Podcast! I give you my biggest hiring lessons from each episode in this recap, and talk about ideas for the future of the podcast! Please remember to follow the podcast and give it a 5 star rating wherever you listen! Email me if you're interested in being a guest or a sponsor, and follow along on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date!Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougSave $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership, or 15% of of your PETSITPRO subscription with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/Get $100 off your Branding Day with Pet Marketing Unleashed when you put DTDG in the message box when you sign up! https://www.petmarketingunleashed.com/Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026:https://flpetassociation.org/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Jessica Abernathy has been in the pet care industry for over 20 years and is known as the "Original Chicago Cat Sitter!" She started her first pet sitting business while she still owned her beauty salon, and over the years she has started and scaled several other pet care businesses in the Chicago area! Now, Jessica is using her experience to help other pet pros build their businesses! Jessica is the Co-Founder and one of the lead coaches at The Pet Biz People, a new agency of specialists who provide operational, marketing, admin, HR, and systems support for pet care businesses! Learn more about Jessica and Pet Biz People:https://petbizpeople.ca/https://www.facebook.com/people/Pet-Biz-People/https://www.instagram.com/pet_biz_people/Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026:https://flpetassociation.org/Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougSave $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership, or 15% of of your PETSITPRO subscription with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/Get $100 off your Branding Day with Pet Marketing Unleashed when you put DTDG in the message box when you sign up! https://www.petmarketingunleashed.com/Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Lauri Partanio is the owner & founder of Professional Pets Florida, a team of pet sitters and dog walkers servicing the Eastern side of Tampa, FL. In this episode, we talk about how Lauri has been able to maintain a great work-life balance through delegating tasks and creating leadership roles in her business!Lauri talks about how the keys to building a team are hiring for integrity, and then trusting your employees to do the right thing.Learn More About Lauri Partanio and Professional Pets Florida:https://professionalpets.net/https://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalPetsNet/https://www.instagram.com/ProfessionalPetsNet/Join us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026:https://flpetassociation.org/Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougSave $15 off of your Pet Sitters International membership, or 15% of of your PETSITPRO subscription with code DTDG15 at https://petsit.com/ Get $100 off your Branding Day with Pet Marketing Unleashed when you put DTDG in the message box when you sign up! https://www.petmarketingunleashed.com/ Download my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Savanna Westwood is the owner of The Savvy Sitter, a team of pet sitters and dog walkers in the Winter Garden and Windermere areas of Orlando, FL! Savanna is also the President and Co-Founder of the Florida Pet Services Association, a non-profit on a mission to promote professionalism and education for the pet industry in Florida.Savanna has used her degree in Communication Studies from Stetson University to effectively and efficiently communicate with her team and her clients, and in this episode she gives us tips on how we can do the same!Learn more about Savanna Westwood and get in contact with her here:https://thesavvysitter.org/https://www.instagram.com/thesavvysitter/https://www.youtube.com/@peacefulpetmusicJoin us at our 4th annual Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL August 13-15th 2026:https://flpetassociation.org/Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Caring for "challenging" dogs can be...challenging! But Susan Aceti from Challenging Dogs Pet Care in Laurel, Maryland has figured out the perfect system to meet the dogs where they're at while keeping her team safe in the process. In this episode, Susan gives us lots of tips on how we can care for challenging dogs in a safer and happier way, and how we can find staff and build a team to do the same! Susan recently launched a course, Building Relationships with Behaviorally Challenged Dogs 1: A Guide for Dog Sitters and Walkers, to teach us how to use her systems in our own businesses!You can save 15% off of Susan's course with code first100 when you enroll! Learn more about Susan and and contact her course, Building Relationships with Behaviorally Challenged Dogs 1: A Guide for Dog Sitters and Walkers, here:https://www.challengingdogs.com/ facebook.com/challengingdogspetcareinstagram.com/challengingdogspetcare Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Hiring your first team members can be very daunting, and it's natural to have a lot of questions! In this episode, Rebecca Ann Paulsel from the Golden Leash Dog Walking & Pet Sitting in Houston, TX asked me her top questions as she prepares to hire for the first time!In this episode, Rebecca asks me:1. In your years of experience being a business owner & employer, when does hiring actually increase profitability instead of just reducing burnout? 2. What are the biggest mistakes you see pet business owners make with their first hire, and what are some tactical ways to help reduce them?3. At what point should owners start thinking about lead roles or tiered positions, to move employees up to maintain retention?4. How much training is ‘enough’ before letting someone work independently? 5. For those who overthink creating their SOP’s and training documents, where would you start and what system/software would you use to get started?6. What was the biggest mindset shift that helped you personally become a better employer & leader?Learn more about Rebecca and contact her here:https://thegoldenleashdogwalkingandpetsitting.com/https://www.instagram.com/the_golden_leash__dogwalkingtx/Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Growth just for the sake of growth will lead to a business without purpose. Before you hire and start growing a team, ask yourself two questions:1. "What purpose does growing a team truly serve other than just having a larger business?"2. "Am I ready to show up as the leader my team needs and deserves every day?" In this episode, I take a deep dive on how to determine if you should hire or not, and then we talk about when to hire your first employees, and when to continue hiring. Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com In this inspiring interview, we talk about exactly what it takes to build a LARGE pet care business from scratch. Daniel Reitman, owner & founder of Dans Pet Care in Long Island, NY, started with one pet sitting client when he was a part-time veterinary assistant 16 years ago, and now he leads a multi-million dollar pet care business with over 90 employees! Dan has been one of my inspirations and role models for 10+ years, so getting to interview him about his journey was a true honor. Thank you to Dan for sharing your experience and wisdom with all of us on the Pet Business Hiring Podcast!Get in touch with Daniel Reitman:https://danspetcare.com/https://www.danielreitman.com/https://www.instagram.com/danspetcare/https://www.facebook.com/dcreitmanFollow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Jess Mather, owner & founder of Pet Pals Dog Walking & Pet Sitting in Roanoke, VA, came on the Pet Business Hiring Podcast to talk about how she utilizes her personal network to find good team members, and the things she does to show them they are valued, which leads to strong employee retention! Thank you to Jess for sharing your knowledge with all of us! Get in touch with Jess Mather:https://www.roanokepetsitter.com/https://www.facebook.com/petpalsroanokehttps://www.instagram.com/petpalsroanokeJoin us at the 2026 Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL - August 13th-15th! https://flpetassociation.org/Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Have you wondered how meet & greets and new pet introductions work when you have a team? Amber Van Denzen, owner of Atta Boy! Animal Care in Lakeland, FL, changed her "Meet & Greets" to "New Client Consultations," and she explains exactly what these consultations entail and how they protect her team in this episode of the Pet Business Hiring Podcast! Thank you to Amber for sharing her wisdom with us!Get in touch with Amber Van Denzen:https://attaboyanimalcare.com/https://www.facebook.com/amber.van.denzen.2025Join us at the 2026 Florida Pet Services Summit in Jacksonville, FL - August 13th-15th! https://flpetassociation.org/ Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Kim Tank, owner of Apronstrings Pet Sitting in Contra Costa County, has had employees for longer than anyone else in the business. Kim started hiring W2 employees for her pet sitting business over 30 years ago, and she's been paying them hourly instead of per visit / piecemeal for over a decade. This episode is packed with info on how and why we can pay our pet sitting teams hourly as well! Thank you to Kim for sharing her knowledge and experience with us!Get in touch with Kim Ottone Tank:https://apronstringsonline.com/[email protected] https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.o.tankFollow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Thank you so much to Shannon Hendon from Ocala Pet Sitting for coming on to share how she has overcome fear countless times in her life and business. Fear is the main thing that holds most business owners back, but Shannon's joy and business are proof of what's possible when you conquer your fears! Join Shannon's Facebook group, Built For Cats: The Business of Feline Care: https://www.facebook.com/groups/843523431827984 Get in touch with Shannon Hendon:https://www.ocalapetsitting.com/https://www.facebook.com/ocalapetsitting https://www.instagram.com/ocalapetsitting Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Thank you so much to Andrea from Top Tails of Greensboro for coming on to talk about how she has created systems that make hiring and scaling easier, and bought back her time.Get in touch with Andrea Pollina:https://toptailsofgreensboro.com/https://www.instagram.com/toptailsofgreensborohttps://www.facebook.com/toptailsofgreensboroFollow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Thank you so much to Jon from Jon Loves Dogs in West Orange, NJ for coming on the Pet Business Hiring Podcast to talk about how he went from working as a recruiter in the corporate world to owning a pet sitting business and growing a team of pet sitters and dog walkers. We talked about how Jon's corporate recruiting experience helped and hurt him building his pet care business, and we talked about how and why his team is the best trained team in New Jersey!Get in touch with Jon Eckrich:https://www.jonlovesdogs.com/consultinghttps://www.instagram.com/jonlovesdogsllc/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571985793965Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Thank you so much to Collin and Meghan Funkhouser from the Pet Sitter Confessional podcast and Funky Bunch Pet Care in Missouri for coming on the Pet Business Hiring Podcast to talk about how their hiring process has evolved over the years!Get in touch with Collin & Meghan:https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/412597292686603 [email protected] Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Want to scale your dog walking business? Learn more about DogCo and see a real a case study of a DogCo client who tripled their revenue here: dogcolaunch.com/casestudy Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to Pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Thank you so much to Morgan Weber, owner of Lucky Pup Adventures in Sioux Falls, SD for talking to me about how to adopt a CEO mindset on the Pet Business Hiring Podcast!Get in touch with Morgan:https://luckypupadventures.com/https://memoryflame.co/https://woofsandwaves.com/https://luckypupliving.com/https://www.instagram.com/luckypuppod/https://www.facebook.com/luckypuppod  Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Enroll for the 2026 DogCo Mastermind by December 31st and mention me when you sign up! https://www.dogcolaunch.com/mastermind Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com In this episode, I share the story of how I went from an 18 year old pet sitter who didn't know anything, to now owning and leading an award winning pet care business with 30+ employees, Bad to the Bone Pet Care in Jacksonville, FL.Thank you so much for listening. If you'd like to support the podcast, please share with your pet biz friends, and give the podcast a 5 star rating! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dougthedogguyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Enroll for the 2026 DogCo Mastermind by December 31st and mention me when you sign up! https://www.dogcolaunch.com/mastermind Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Thank you so much to Rebecca Thompson, owner of Skyline Pet Care in Houston, TX for taking the time to talk her hiring process with me on the Pet Business Hiring Podcast!Get in touch with Rebecca:https://www.skylinepetcarehtx.com/https://www.instagram.com/skylinepetcarehttps://www.facebook.com/skylinepetcarehtx  Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Enroll for the 2026 DogCo Mastermind by December 31st and mention me when you sign up! https://www.dogcolaunch.com/mastermind Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Thank you so much to Maris Sonnabend, owner of House of Paws in St Louis, MO for taking the time to talk to me about standardizing our operations for our pet care teams!Get in touch with Maris:https://www.houseofpawspetcare.com/https://www.instagram.com/houseofpawspetcarellc/https://www.facebook.com/houseofpawspetcare/ Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Enroll for the 2026 DogCo Mastermind by December 31st and mention me when you sign up! https://www.dogcolaunch.com/mastermind Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Save 80% off your first box of Farmers Dog! https://tfd.partners/badtothebonepetcareYou can save $15 off of your first year of Pet Sitters International with my code: DTDG15 https://www.petsit.com/You can save 15% off of PETSITPRO monthly training subscription with my code: DTDG15 https://www.petsit.com/Microphone I use: Logitech Blue Yeti: https://amzn.to/4imSgoL Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com Thank you so much to Nikki Blaha, owner of Mollyz Pet Services in Richmond, VA for being my very first guest on the Pet Business Hiring Podcast!In this inaugural episode of the Pet Business Hiring Podcast, host Doug Keeling interviews Nikki Blaha, the founder of Molly's Pet Service. They discuss Nikki's journey from the corporate world to starting her own pet service, the importance of community engagement in building a client base, and her successful hiring process. Nikki shares insights on employee recognition, communication, and her leadership style. Chapters00:00 Introduction02:31 Nikki's Journey: From Corporate to Pet Service06:59 Building a Client Base: The Power of Facebook08:30 The Hiring Process: Overcoming Initial Fears10:18 Nikki's Hiring Strategy: Finding the Right Fit15:32 Interview Techniques: Assessing Values Over Skills20:25 Creative Interview Questions23:07 Insights from Joey Coleman's Workshop27:27 The Importance of Communication31:35 Fostering Team Relationships and Transparency36:55 Training and Development for Team Retention41:36 Future PlansGet in touch with Nikki:https://www.mollyzpetservice.com/https://www.facebook.com/p/Mollyz-Pet-Service-100090436762199/https://www.instagram.com/mollyz_pet_service/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-blaha-99aa86206/   Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Enroll for the 2026 DogCo Mastermind by December 31st and mention me when you sign up! https://www.dogcolaunch.com/mastermind Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.

For everything you need to go from a solo pet sitter to a team leader, Enroll in my Pawsitive Hiring Course: pawsitivehiringcourse.com I'm so excited to kick off the new Pet Business Hiring Podcast with this inaugural episode where I give you an overview of everything to come! Follow the Pawsitive Hiring Academy:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583169482484 https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivehiringacademy/ Follow me 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougthedogguyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougtheDogGuy/Send me an email: [email protected] Enroll for the 2026 DogCo Mastermind by December 31st and mention me when you sign up! https://www.dogcolaunch.com/mastermind Get 50% off your first FOUR months of Time to pet using my referral link! https://www.timetopet.com/dougDownload my FREE guides and templates, and schedule personalized pet business coaching at: https://dougthedogguy.co/Save 80% off your first box of Farmers Dog! https://tfd.partners/badtothebonepetcareDo you need your pet transported? Sign up on our website! https://badtothebonepetcare.com/transportationOr email me directly: [email protected] Sign up for award winning dog walking and pet sitting in Jacksonville, FL on our website: https://badtothebonepetcare.com/ You can save $15 off of your first year of Pet Sitters International with my code: DTDG15 https://www.petsit.com/You can save 15% off of PETSITPRO monthly training subscription with my code: DTDG15 https://www.petsit.com/Microphone I use: Logitech Blue Yeti: https://amzn.to/4imSgoL Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links in an effort to support the channel. And obviously, nothing I say should be taken as legal or financial advice.