The Business of Dog Grooming

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• They know their dog needs grooming. Why should they choose you?

  October 7, 2026 · 33 min

  Are you spending so much time explaining the importance of dog grooming that you’re forgetting to show owners why they should choose you? In this episode of The Business of Dog Grooming Podcast, a drive home from the International Grooming…

• The “middle-for-diddle” trap: Why average isn’t enough anymore

  September 30, 2026 · 27 min

  The dog grooming industry is changing. Dog ownership may still be rising, but in some areas, the number of dog groomers is increasing even faster. Experienced groomers are finding empty appointments harder to fill, newer groomers are…

• Your business, your life, your version of success

  September 23, 2026 · 44 min

  If your dog grooming business was supposed to give you more freedom, why does it so often feel as though your whole life has to fit around it? In this episode, I’m talking about goal-setting—but not the rushed, overly optimistic goals we…

• Beyond the Shampoo: The Science of Canine Skin and Coat with Martina Waterman

  September 16, 2026 · 35 min

  In this episode, I’m joined by my very first podcast guest, qualified Canine Coat Esthetician and experienced dog groomer, Martina Waterman. Martina explains how studying the science of canine skin, coat and product ingredients has…

• Why dog groomers aren't respected and how we change it

  September 9, 2026 · 38 min

  Why do so many dog groomers struggle to charge what they're worth, enforce boundaries or stop last-minute cancellations? Karen believes these aren't isolated problems at all. They're symptoms of something much bigger... A lack of…

• Should dog groomers publish their prices? (and why hiding them could be costing you clients)

  September 2, 2026 · 36 min

  Should you display your prices on your website and social media, or keep them hidden until you've seen the dog? It's one of the biggest debates in the dog grooming industry, and in this episode Karen explores both sides of the…

• Stop letting imposter syndrome run your dog grooming business

  August 26, 2026 · 36 min

  Almost every dog groomer experiences imposter syndrome at some point but what if it's influencing far more of your business than you realise? In this episode of The Business of Dog Grooming Podcast, Karen Fisher explores how self-doubt…

• Everyone has an opinion about pricing

  August 19, 2026 · 36 min

  Charge your worth. Put your prices up. You're too cheap. You're too expensive. The dog grooming industry is full of pricing advice… but very little education. In this episode, Karen strips away the noise and explains the pricing models…