Prosperous Pet Business

Hosted by Kristin Morrison

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May 2026

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Welcome to Prosperous Pet Business podcast. Your host is pet business and life coach, Kristin Morrison.

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May 29, 202625 min

Ep. 175: Self Care for Busy Pet Pros

For busy pet business owners, the usual self-care like scheduling spa days or going on a weekend retreat can feel stressful when time is tight. In this episode, you'll learn now to reframe self-care as essential daily maintenance rather than a luxury, focusing on micro-habits that reset your nervous system without disrupting your packed workday. In this episode you'll discover the "Micro-Dose" Self-Care Framework to help you reclaim peace in minutes. Learn how to easily implement 5-minute buffers between tasks, master habit stacking, say a radical "no" to protect your time and energy boundaries, and prioritize simple physical resets. As a "recovering busy person," you'll hear how I used to use overworking to try and outrun difficult things and burnout. When talk therapy couldn't release the stress, tension and emotions I'd shoved down as I moved from task to task, I thankfully found out about breathwork - a somatic, circular breathing process that transformed my well-being. Now a certified breathwork facilitator, I'm bringing this powerful healing tool to the pet community. Join me for a brand-new, 2-hour online breathwork circle with people attending from all over the world! Breathwork is designed to help you find deep relief and it can help you lighten your emotional and physical load. I'm so excited for you to experience this – you may find it life-changing. I sure did! Prepare to be amazed! Visit prosperouspetbusiness.com/breathwork to find out more to secure your spot - and start breathing your way to more freedom in your body, mind and spirit. Find out more and sign up now for the online breathwork circle. Get no-cost resources here, including the How to Write the Perfect Rate Increase Email Template. Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. Create your 12-Month Best Year Yet Business and Life Plan. Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast. Schedule a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison. Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram. Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

April 21, 202645 min

Ep. 174: Millionaire Mindset

This episode originally aired in 2017 and since then has helped a lot of pet business owners reshape their money mindset - I hope the re-release of this episode will help you too! Want to make more money in your business? So did Marc Allen. In this episode, he shares his journey from poor person to multi-millionaire in a candid and vulnerable way. You'll learn his empowering story about how he made more money with ease and how you can too. Making more money can be (and according to Marc, should be!) fun. If you want your brain to be blown and you're ready to explore what's possible when it comes to making (a lot) more money, you must listen to this segment. My brain was vibrating with ideas and insight after this interview with Marc. Immediately after I interviewed him, I sent his unedited interview to friends that I knew were struggling with money issues. The subject line of my email to them was: "You Must Listen to This Immediately". (And a couple of my friends who did began to see a rise in their income. No joke!) This is a powerful episode. Only listen to this if you are ready to take your pet business to the next level. Get no-cost resources here, including the How to Write the Perfect Rate Increase Email Template. Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. Create your 12-Month Best Year Yet Business and Life Plan. Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast. Schedule a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison. Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram. Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

March 10, 202636 min

Ep. 173: How to Get New Clients in Low-Cost, Effective Ways

Abby runs a dog walking and pet sitting business with a co-owner. In this coaching session, Abby discusses challenges in growing her pet business. She's expanded the client base by taking on clients outside the original area and have tried low-tech advertising methods like door hangers and lawn signs, with lawn signs being particularly successful. But when it's snowing in Buffalo, New York, lawn signs are not an option! Despite efforts to increase word-of-mouth referrals and collect reviews, they haven't seen noticeable results. In this session, pet business coach Kristin Morrison shares some low-cost and no cost marketing ideas with Abby - ideas that you can use in your business too! Get no-cost resources here, including the How to Write the Perfect Rate Increase Email Template. Masterclass: How to Find, Hire and Train Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Staff (and Pet Grooming and Dog Daycare Staff too!) Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. Create your 12-Month Best Year Yet Business and Life Plan. Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast. Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison. Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram. Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

February 17, 202621 min

Ep. 172: Is Your Pet Business Falling Apart?

This episode is about something no one glamorizes when running a pet business: the messy middle. This can often look like confusion, second-guessing, restructuring, and uncomfortable change. If you've ever questioned your pricing, outgrown clients, rewritten your offers, or wondered whether you're cut out for this at all – this episode is for you. Social media shows the butterflies. It rarely shows the goo. But that dissolving stage? That's where real transformation happens. If your business feels like it's falling apart right now, take this as your reminder: you're not behind, broken, or incapable. You might just be in the goo stage - and that's exactly where becoming begins. Visit the show notes page at: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast172 Get no-cost resources here, including the How to Write the Perfect Rate Increase Email Template. Create a business and life plan: 12-Month Best Year Yet Business and Life Plan. Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast. Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison. Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram. Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

January 13, 202622 min

Ep. 171: Goal-Setting Tools for a Productive New Year

Happy new year! In this episode, you'll hear goal-setting tips and tools I've used in my own business and life to to create a great year. I'm excited to share them with you too. You'll also hear a spontaneous conversation I recorded with someone I was co-working with on (with her permission!) one of my favorite productivity apps ever - Focusmate. You'll hear why she and I love Focusmate so much and how it's helped her with loneliness, and me with accountability and productivity – and how it can help you too. I'm wishing you and your pet business a great new year! 🥳 ~Kristin Visit the show notes page www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast171 Create your 12-Month Best Year Yet Business and Life Plan. Get a free goal-setting workbook for pet business and life goals. Find out about Focusmate virtual co-working (and you may get matched with other Prosperous Pet Business podcast listeners! Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast. Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison. Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram. Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

December 2, 202542 min

Ep. 170: Downsizing Your Pet Business + Managing Negative Reviews

In this pet business coaching session, Jorge discussed his need to downsize his dog daycare and boarding business. Jorge is seeking advice on adapting his operations and staff for a smaller facility. This session covers strategies for managing walk-in clients, implementing new policies for space limitations, and improving marketing efforts through social media and SEO. Jorge also shared plans to move his business to a new location and change its name while maintaining certain branding elements, with advice from Kristin on focusing on client referrals and merchandise to enhance business operations. You'll also hear how Jorge skillfully dealt with a negative review, including and a negative review going viral on Tik Tok! Visit the show notes page at: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast170 Create your 12-Month Best Year Yet Business and Life Plan. Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast. Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison. Get the SEO for Pet Business Owners Masterclass. Want to start or grow your pet business? Check out the FREE downloadable booklets for pet business owners. Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram. Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

November 20, 202537 min

Ep. 169: How to Deal with Employee Challenges and Staff Turnover

In this coaching session, you'll hear pet sitter and dog walker Malina share challenges she's having with team member turnover and client retention in her pet sitting and dog walking business, particularly after expanding to multiple states. You'll hear strategies for delegating responsibilities and improving staff independence, various operational improvements including software systems, staff training approaches, and goal-setting tools. Visit the show notes page at: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast169 Create your 12-Month Best Year Yet Business and Life Plan. Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast. Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison. Sign up for the SEO for Pet Business Owners Masterclass. Want to start or grow your pet business? Check out the FREE downloadable booklets for pet business owners. Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram. Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

November 11, 202536 min

Ep. 168: Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Liability and Worker Classification

This episode dives into the intricate challenges of running a pet sitting and dog walking business, focusing primarily on liability and proper worker classification. Lori, who operates a dog walking and pet sitting service in the Philadelphia area, shares her concerns about managing the risks associated with her pet walkers, especially after sustaining an ankle injury herself while on the job. In this episode you'll hear the critical distinction between employees (W-2) and independent contractors (1099). Beyond legal matters, the coaching session explores marketing strategies to help Lori grow her cash flow, which had suffered during the COVID pandemic. What You'll Learn: -The crucial difference between employees (W-2) and independent contractors (1099) and how this impacts liability and benefits. -Why workers' compensation is only available to employees and the legal risks of misclassifying 1099 workers. -The potential penalties and fines associated with misclassifying workers as independent contractors. -The importance of seeking jurisdiction-specific legal counsel. S-trategies for pet sitting and dog walking businesses to set themselves apart from large competitors like Rover and WAG through reliable, responsible service. -Actionable marketing strategies for pet businesses. Visit the show notes page at: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast168 Got pet business and life goals or want to start or grow your pet business? Check out the FREE downloadable start up and hiring tips and tools booklets for pet business owners. Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast. Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison. Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram. Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

October 30, 202541 min

Ep. 167: Making the Leap to Doing the Dog Business Full-Time

Renee is a dog trainer in Maine who wants to quit her corporate job to run her dog training business full time. However, she's concerned about letting go of job stability and stepping into full-time entrepreneurship. She's wondering when and how to make that leap and has a lot of questions about that so she can feel more confident about taking the leap to doing her dog training business full time. Visit the show notes page at: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast167 Got pet business and life goals or want to start or grow your pet business? Check out the FREE downloadable booklets for pet business owners. Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast. Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison. Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram. Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com

October 14, 202524 min

Ep. 166: Advanced Time Management and Deep Focus

This episode dives into a game-changing productivity tool: The Eisenhower Matrix (also known as the Urgent-Important Matrix). This four-quadrant framework challenges the common mistake business owners make of confusing mere urgency with true importance. You'll hear me break down the four quadrants: Do, Schedule, Delegate, and Delete - and illustrate the importance of protecting your time by correctly classifying tasks. To help you dedicate proper time to these high-value activities, I introduce the concept of the Deep Work Block. This is a scheduled, distraction-free time slot—typically 2-3 hours—dedicated only to demanding tasks that move your business forward. You'll also learn powerful techniques for implementing your own Deep Work Block, including the "Creation Before Consumption" Rule and creating a Sensory Deprivation Chamber. To fully understand the power of this matrix and follow along with the examples, be sure to visit the show notes page where you'll find the complete Eisenhower Matrix graphic, at: prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast166. Visit the show notes page at: www.prosperouspetbusiness.com/podcast166 Visit the website: www.SixFigurePetBusinessAcademy.com Get FREE tips and tools booklets for startup, hiring and more in your pet business! Find out more and sign up for Emergency Pet Business Coaching. Click to apply to be coached on the Prosperous Pet Business podcast. Sign up for a private pet business coaching session with Kristin Morrison. Find out more about the monthly Pet Business Webinars and Workshops. Connect with Kristin Morrison on Instagram. Copyright © Prosperous Pet Business and Kristin Morrison www.ProsperousPetBusiness.com