Where does your value come from? Athena Karvellas, owner of Pet Sitting by Athena, shares her journey from veterinary technician to pet sitter and business owner. She reflects on the emotional transition from dealing with pet trauma in a clinical setting to forming close, nurturing relationships in pet sitting. Athena's story is one of finding her true calling and the fulfillment that comes from directly impacting the lives of pets and their families. Athena walks through how she connects clients to her passion through her onboarding process and the partnerships she builds.

Main topics:

• Going independent

• Finding your value

• Selling what you believe

• Building partnerships

Main takeaway: Selling what you believe and do is about communicating why you show up every day

About our guests:

My name is Athena Karvellas, owner of Petsitting by Athena LLC. My passion has always been helping and serving animals since a very young age! From volunteer work in middle school, to a kennel keeper and dog bather in high school, a Vet Tech post college graduation, and now petsitting, I’ve never truly known another love like the one I have for furry friends. With this business I hope to continue to be the person people trust with such an important piece of their family. Being reliable, affordable, and high quality are the three most important components of my business. I can’t wait to keep growing!

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bookings@petsittingbyathena.com

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https://petsittingbyathena.com

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