HeyJaredPet Sitter Confessional
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…
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737: Helping Google Trust Your Pet Care Business with Amy Toman (opens the original)
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What does Google actually need to see before it trusts and recommends your pet care business? Amy Toman of Pet Sitter SEO joins us to explore how AI is changing Google Business Profiles, local search, reviews, photos, verification, and even phone calls to businesses. We discuss why consistency across your website, social media, directories, and Google listing matters more than ever and how experience, expertise, authority, and trust help establish your business online. Amy also shares important
736: The Messy Middle (opens the original)
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Have you reached the point where your pet care business is too busy to run alone but not yet profitable enough to comfortably add support? In this episode, we unpack the "messy middle," where demand has outgrown our available hours even though the margin has not caught up. We talk through the two intentional paths forward: growing through the stage by pricing in help, delegating, and building systems, or scaling back by raising prices, tightening service areas, and simplifying services. We also
735: Leading Your Team With Purpose with Jon Eckrich (opens the original)
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What happens when your business is built around a mission instead of just making money? In this episode, Collin sits down with Jon Eckrich of Jon Loves Dogs to discuss how a clear mission influences every decision—from hiring and onboarding to client relationships and long-term growth. Jon shares how his corporate leadership experience shaped his approach to building a professional pet care team without losing sight of compassion. Together they explore company culture, Fear Free principles, trai
734: Being an Owner vs. Operator Part 2 (opens the original)
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Get 1 CEU: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEo5RsHFqlc5t5OXPZIf2CSWjuVQwS-abZVi_phWPC4CC9vg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107413215510797164078 What do we actually want our pet care businesses to make possible for us? In this episode, we build on our conversation about ownership stages by exploring how our goals shape the work we do and the responsibilities we share. We discuss the mindset shifts involved in trusting others with pet care, decisions, and leadership, including why being need
733: Learning to Let Go Without Losing Control with Maris Sonnabend (opens the original)
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What happens when the biggest obstacle to your business's growth is the owner? In this episode Maris Sonnabend is back on the show to discuss the difficult but necessary transition from doing everything yourself to becoming a true leader. They explore why systems, delegation, and trust are essential for sustainable growth, even when letting go feels uncomfortable. Maris shares practical insights on identifying the work only the owner can do while empowering others to take ownership. Whether you'
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