Dog Grooming Business Help & Support

Hosted by Bill Betts

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Aug 2026

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Welcome to the Dog Grooming Business Help & Support podcast, your go-to resource for everything you need to succeed in the dog grooming industry. Whether you're an aspiring business owner looking to start your own grooming business or a seasoned professional aiming to refine your business skills, mindset and expand your clientele, this podcast is here to offer valuable insights, practical tips, and expert advice. Join us as we delve into a variety of topics essential to running a successful dog grooming business. From diversifying your business and understanding pet behaviour to navigating the intricacies of business management and marketing, we've got you covered. Each episode features industry experts, experienced groomers, and business strategists who share their knowledge and experiences to help you thrive. Tune in and discover how to enhance your services, build a loyal customer base, and achieve your business goals. Subscribe now and take the first step towards growing a profitable and fulfilling dog grooming business. Let's make your passion for pets a pathway to success! A big thank you to our sponsor Lopay (www.lopay.com). If you would like to try out Lopay you can have £2500 of free processing fees using this link https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500

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August 28, 20261 hr 3 min

Confidence: Never Enoughness, Negative Bias and Building Self-Wealth

For this very special 200th episode of the Pet Grooming Business Podcast, Bill is joined by friend, Certified Money Coach and cognitive hypnotherapist Fanny Snaith . Reaching 200 episodes is a huge milestone, and Bill reflects on where the podcast began, the impact it has had on groomers around the world, and why conversations like this continue to matter so much. In this episode, Bill and Fanny explore the relationship groomers have with money, why so many business owners struggle to say how much they actually want to earn, and how “never enoughness” can quietly affect the way we think, spend, price and grow. They discuss negative bias, money mindset, pricing assumptions, judging what clients can afford, the importance of mirroring success, and why managing your money is not just about spreadsheets and numbers. Fanny also shares more about her My Money Makeover programme and how it helps people take practical action with their finances while also changing the beliefs and behaviours sitting underneath. This milestone episode is a reminder that money is not just about what comes into your business. It is about confidence, clarity, self-worth, the decisions you make, and the future you are willing to build. Thank you for listening, supporting and being part of the journey to 200 episodes. As always, we'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn. You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here: https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500 Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions.

August 7, 20268 min

Confidence: Why Celebrating Your Wins Helps Your Grooming Business Grow

In this episode of the Pet Grooming Business Podcast, Bill talks about something that is often overlooked in business but can make a huge difference to long-term success: celebrating your wins. These wins are not always the big milestones, like hitting six figures or winning awards. Sometimes they are the everyday moments where you do something your old self would not have done, such as putting your prices up, launching something new, asking for support, backing yourself, or taking action even when it feels uncomfortable. Bill shares real examples from inside the Pet Groomer Business Programme, including groomers exploring mentoring, breaking through financial targets, launching new training, increasing prices without apologising, achieving their biggest month yet, and using their business as an anchor through difficult times. This episode is a reminder that confidence does not always come before action. Often, confidence is built because you take action first. Small wins, repeated over time, can create huge shifts in your business, your mindset and the way you see what is possible. If you have been waiting for a big breakthrough, this episode will encourage you to look at the small wins already happening and recognise them as signs of real progress. As always, we'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn. You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here: https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500 Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions.

July 31, 202621 min

Growth: The One Small Change That Could Transform Your Grooming Business

In this solo episode, Bill reflects on another powerful week inside the Pet Groomer Business Programme , sharing the real wins, conversations and mindset shifts happening within the community. As the podcast approaches its 200th episode, Bill looks at why business growth is not always about finding more information, working longer hours or adding more dogs into the diary. Often, the biggest changes come from taking action on what you already know. This episode covers the importance of reviewing your month properly, understanding the context behind your figures, offering add-on services with confidence, enforcing cancellation policies, and challenging the fear that price increases will empty your diary. Bill also shares real examples from groomers who have increased their daily takings, charged cancellation fees, and started using their numbers more intelligently to make better business decisions. If you know there is something in your grooming business that needs to change, this episode is a reminder that one small action, repeated consistently, can create a much bigger shift over time. As always, we'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn. You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here: https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500 Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions.

July 24, 20261 hr 9 min

From Survival Mode to Success: Lizzie’s Rough to Regal Journey

In this episode, Bill is joined by Elizabeth Johnson, owner of Rough to Regal in Staffordshire, to discuss the difficult experiences, health scare and sheer determination that led her to finally open her own salon. She shares the reality of launching a business with no customers waiting outside, financial pressure mounting and very few people believing she could make it work. From handing out leaflets in the pouring rain to learning how to say no to unsuitable clients, she explains how she built her business without relying on heavy discounts or competing with the cheapest groomers in her area. They also explore pricing, customer experience, money mindset and the importance of building a business around your own values. Elizabeth reveals how she moved from overdrafts and survival mode to savings, holidays and a steadily growing salon that is now working towards £90,000 in turnover, cat grooming and VAT registration in its third year. This is a wonderfully open conversation about resilience, confidence and what can happen when you stop building somebody else’s dream and start backing yourself. As always, we'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn. You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here: https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500 Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions.

July 17, 20269 min

Is That Group Serving You? Protecting Your Mindset in Business

This short, sharp and straight-to-the-point episode asks an important question: are the groups and conversations you surround yourself with helping your business, or quietly holding you back? Bill explores how Facebook groups, WhatsApp chats, networking circles and even well-meaning friends or family can influence your confidence, decisions and beliefs. Just a few minutes spent absorbing constant negativity about prices, clients, the economy or why new ideas will not work can leave you questioning yourself, even when nothing in your own business has actually changed. In this focused solo episode, Bill discusses the difference between constructive challenge and constant negativity, why it is important to be careful whose beliefs you borrow, and how protecting your energy can be one of the smartest business decisions you make. A quick listen with a powerful reminder: choose communities that encourage your growth, celebrate your wins and help you move forward. As always, we'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn. You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here: https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500 Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions.

July 10, 202624 min

Pricing, Mindset and Marketing: Real Conversations From the Coaching Calls

In this solo episode, Bill reflects on some of the powerful conversations that came up during recent Pet Groomer Business Programme coaching calls. From mindset wobbles and business overwhelm to pricing doubts, client feedback, teeth-cleaning education, marketing struggles and the importance of clear systems, this episode looks at the areas of business that many groomers quietly struggle with. Bill explains why it is often not a lack of grooming skill or effort that holds business owners back, but the mental load, unclear processes, fear of feedback, and not knowing which part of the business needs attention. If you have ever felt busy but still unsure why your business does not feel easier, more profitable or more under control, this episode will help you start separating the problems, spotting the patterns, and taking small steps that can make a big difference. As always, we'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn. You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here: https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500 Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions.

July 3, 202639 min

Happy Cat, Happy Groomer: Building Confidence in Cat Grooming with Jo Wallace

In this episode, Bill chats with master cat groomer Jo Wallace about her new online course, Happy Cat, Happy Groomer , and her welfare-led approach to working with cats. Jo shares why cat grooming does not have to feel intimidating, how solo groomers can build confidence, and why understanding the individual cat in front of you is key. They discuss handling, behaviour, owner expectations, boundaries, and the importance of having a plan before the cat even comes out of the carrier. Jo also talks about putting herself out there as an educator, building a supportive cat grooming community, and how the course helps groomers learn through video demos, workbook support, and practical guidance. This is a great episode for groomers who are curious about cat grooming, already offering it but lacking confidence, or looking for a calmer, more welfare-focused way to approach cats in the salon. As always, we'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn. You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here: https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500 Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions.

June 26, 202653 min

Kind, Transparent and Made for Dogs: Inside Woof Wellness

In this episode, Bill is joined by Cheryl and Natasha from Woof Wellness to talk about how frustration in the grooming salon turned into a brand-new product range created specifically for dogs. Cheryl shares her experience as a groomer and competitor struggling to find shampoos that were kind, effective and reliable, especially for dogs with sensitive skin, allergies and coat issues. Natasha brings her background in cosmetic formulation, and together they explain how Woof Wellness was built from scratch with transparency, education and dog welfare at the heart of everything they do. They discuss why thicker, foamier shampoo does not always mean better results, why groomers may need to rethink the idea of “one shampoo fits all”, and how choosing the right products can support better outcomes for dogs, groomers and business owners. This episode also touches on the importance of trusting your values, educating your clients, creating extra income through spa treatments, and having the confidence to build something different when you see a gap in the industry. As always, we'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn. You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here: https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500 Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions. And if you’d like support building a stronger, more profitable grooming business, visit: https://petpassiontoprofit.com/

June 19, 202616 min

The Entrepreneur Mindset Every Groomer Needs

In this short solo episode, Bill talks about the mindset shift every pet groomer needs to make when running their own business: moving from seeing yourself as “just a groomer” to recognising yourself as a business owner and entrepreneur. Bill explores what really keeps groomers going through the difficult days, from pricing worries and awkward customer conversations to overwhelm, slow bookings, confidence knocks, and the loneliness that can come with running a business. This episode is a reminder that business ownership is not about hustle or pretending everything is easy. It is about taking responsibility, creating value, solving problems, and understanding what drives you when things feel tough. Whether you are struggling with confidence, feeling isolated, questioning your pricing, or trying to grow without burning out, this episode will help you reconnect with why you started and remind you that you are building something to be proud of. As always, we'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay , the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn. You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here: https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500 Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions . And if you’d like support building a stronger, more profitable grooming business, visit: https://petpassiontoprofit.com/

June 18, 20261 hr 5 min

40 Years in Dog Grooming: Confidence, Pricing & Building a Career That Lasts

In this episode, Bill chats with Pam Rowley of Best Friends Pets as she celebrates an incredible 40 years in dog grooming. From starting out in the days of “poodle parlours”, Yellow Pages adverts and hand shears, to becoming an educator, examiner and long-standing business owner, Pam shares a fascinating look at how the grooming industry has changed over the decades. This conversation explores the evolution of grooming equipment, training, customer expectations, marketing, pricing and professionalism. Pam also shares honest reflections on what it takes to build confidence as a groomer, charge your worth, adapt as the industry changes, and keep your passion for dogs at the heart of your business. A brilliant episode for groomers who want perspective, reassurance and a reminder that grooming can be a long-term, rewarding and well-paid career when you believe in your skills and treat yourself as a professional. As always, I'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay , the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn. You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here: https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500 Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions . And if you’d like support building a stronger, more profitable grooming business, visit: https://petpassiontoprofit.com/