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Pet Sitter Confessional

Pet Sitter Confessional

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Pet Sitter Confessional is the go-to podcast for pet sitters who want to grow, learn, and feel seen. Having run a pet sitting and dog walking business since 2012, Meghan and Collin share the real, behind-the-scenes life of professional pet sitting—from funny mishaps and tough lessons to business insights and personal stories. Each week, they also interview fellow sitters and industry pros to explore what it really takes to thrive in pet care. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, you'll find support, inspiration, and a community that truly gets it. Your story belongs here, too!© 2019-2026 Pet Sitter Confessional LLC Biografías y Memorias Ciencias Sociales
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  • 690: How Do I Get My Clients to Trust My New Employee?

    690: How Do I Get My Clients to Trust My New Employee?
    Apr 13 2026

    Use Code PREPARE for 5% at petfirstaid4u.com to celebrate Pet First Aid Month!

    How do we help clients trust our employees when they have only ever trusted us? In this episode, we talk through the real challenges of moving from a solo business to a team-based model and why this transition can feel so personal for both pet sitters and clients. We break down several common employee structures, from fully team-based to primary-and-backup models, and explain how each one shapes client expectations. We also discuss what it takes to set employees up for success through hiring, onboarding, skills training, oversight, and clear communication. Most of all, we share how we can frame team growth not as a downgrade, but as an upgrade in reliability, consistency, and long-term care.

    Main topics:

    • Employee model structure choices
    • Why clients resist teams
    • Training employees to standards
    • Transferring trust to staff
    • Framing growth as upgrade

    Main takeaway: "We're growing so we can serve you better for the long term."

    That mindset changes everything. Hiring help is not about lowering your standards or stepping away from quality care. It is about building something stronger, more reliable, and more sustainable for both your clients and your team. When growth is done well, clients gain consistency, backup coverage, and the confidence that care will continue even when life happens. Building a trusted team is not a step backward. It is one of the clearest ways to serve more people with excellence.

    Links:

    Check out our Starter Packs

    See all of our discounts!

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    📞 Call us: (636) 364-8260

    Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

    Email us at: petsitterconfessional@gmail.com

    Full show notes and transcript

    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Pet Sitter Confessional, its hosts, or sponsors. We interview individuals based on their experience and expertise within the pet care industry. Any statements made outside of this platform, or unrelated to the topic discussed, are solely the responsibility of the guest.

    Sponsored by:

    ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters

    Pet Sitters Associates
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  • 689: Being Money Aware with Jamie Trull

    689: Being Money Aware with Jamie Trull
    Apr 8 2026
    What if the biggest thing your numbers could give you isn't stress—it's options? In this episode, Collin sits down with CPA and financial literacy coach Jamie Trull to unpack why so many pet care business owners feel overwhelmed by money. Jamie explains the difference between "compliance" (taxes/bookkeeping) and using financial data to run a smarter, more resilient business. They dig into common blind spots like ignoring labor costs (even when you're solo), running too lean, and missing opportunities hidden in your service-level margins. The conversation ends with practical mindset shifts around pricing, differentiation, proactive CEO habits, and building a business that can scale—and potentially sell. Main topics: Compliance vs. financial clarity Money awareness and curiosity Pricing for real margins Cash flow and payroll timing Differentiation vs. commoditization Main takeaway: "If I want to grow, there are two things I can invest in my business: I can invest my money, or I can invest my time." Most of us started by bootstrapping with time—wearing every hat, doing every visit, solving every problem. But eventually, time becomes the bottleneck, not effort. The shift is realizing that investing money in the right places isn't "wasteful"—it's what turns a job into an asset. When your time is finite and demand is real, letting your money do some of the heavy lifting is how you stop being busy-broke and start building something sustainable. About our guest: Jamie Trull is a Certified Public Accountant and financial literacy coach who helps small business owners step into the role of their own CFO. She specializes in making business finances practical and approachable—without requiring an MBA or a love of spreadsheets. Jamie is the author of Hidden Profit and shares free education on topics like profitability, taxes, and business money systems through her website and YouTube channel. She's especially passionate about serving the pet services industry and helping owners build sustainable, resilient businesses. Links: https://jamietrull.com https://jamietrull.com/book Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off 📞 Call us: (636) 364-8260 Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Email us at: petsitterconfessional@gmail.com Full show notes and transcript Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Pet Sitter Confessional, its hosts, or sponsors. We interview individuals based on their experience and expertise within the pet care industry. Any statements made outside of this platform, or unrelated to the topic discussed, are solely the responsibility of the guest. Sponsored by: ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters Time to Pet Visit: https://timetopet.com/confessional Code: 50% off first 3 months Pet Perennials Visit: https://petperennials.com/pages/register-for-a-business-account Code: 'PSC' when registering for a $2 off coupon on any purchases in the 1st 90 days
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  • 688: From "Ugh" to "That Was a Good Day"

    688: From "Ugh" to "That Was a Good Day"
    Apr 6 2026

    How do we keep one hard morning from ruining an entire workday? In this episode, we talk about what happens when the day starts with client messages, employee issues, schedule changes, and mental overload before we've even had a chance to catch our breath. We share five practical ways we reset our mindset, focus on the next task, notice small wins, trust our systems, and reconnect with why our work matters. We also discuss how these ideas apply not just to pet sitting visits, but to admin work, team leadership, client onboarding, and business ownership as a whole. This conversation is a reminder that even when we start the day with dread, we can still finish it feeling accomplished, grounded, and grateful.

    Main topics:

    • Turning bad days around
    • Focusing on next task
    • Noticing daily micro wins
    • Building better business systems
    • Remembering why work matters

    Main takeaway: "We don't have to let one part of the day affect the rest of the day."

    That idea is simple, but it is not always easy to live out in pet care. One difficult client message, a lock issue, a messy visit, or a packed schedule can make it feel like the whole day is already lost. But one hard moment does not have to decide the tone of everything that comes after it. When we pause, reset, and focus on the next right thing, we give ourselves a chance to recover and move forward with purpose. Sometimes the biggest win of the day is not that everything went perfectly, but that we refused to stay stuck in the overwhelm.

    Links:

    Use Code PREPARE for 5% at petfirstaid4u.com to celebrate Pet First Aid Month!

    Check out our Starter Packs

    See all of our discounts!

    Check out ProTrainings
    Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off

    📞 Call us: (636) 364-8260

    Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

    Email us at: petsitterconfessional@gmail.com

    Full show notes and transcript

    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Pet Sitter Confessional, its hosts, or sponsors. We interview individuals based on their experience and expertise within the pet care industry. Any statements made outside of this platform, or unrelated to the topic discussed, are solely the responsibility of the guest.

    Sponsored by:

    ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters

    Pet Sitters Associates
    Visit: https://www.petsitllc.com
    Code: Confessional

    Pet Marketing Unleashed

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    38 m
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