The Daily Groomer

Summary
In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I sit down with Felicia Gutierrez, also known as the Profitable Groomer, to talk about the systems and habits that help grooming businesses stay profitable long-term. Felicia shares lessons from her experience working in corporate salons, private shops, and coaching groomers across the industry. We cover client retention, rebooking, getting customer feedback, marketing, and how small changes in communication and consistency can make a big difference in revenue.

Timestamps
07:53 Building a Profitable Van Fleet

13:00 Maximizing Utilization for Profitability

21:05 Mobile Grooming Hiring Process

33:02 Van Energy Challenges & Insights

43:22 Marketing, Expectations, and Retention

Stay connected with our guest speakers! Follow them on their social media ⁠@theprofitablegroomer⁠. Curious about Teddy? You can ⁠sign up here⁠. For more grooming tips, insights, and stories, check out our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join and be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer Community⁠⁠!⁠

After Hours Episode #102: In this episode of After Hours, I’m getting real about what truly matters in grooming. It’s not just about the haircut—it’s about bringing calm, confident, and consistent energy to every dog on your table. I’m sharing my own stories, why I believe in restraint-free grooming, and how respect and good vibes make all the difference. Whether you’re working in a salon or out on the road, join me as we talk about making every groom a great experience—for you and the pups!

After Hours Episode #101: In this episode of After Hours, I 'm diving deep into personal development, vulnerability, and the journey from surviving to thriving. I reflect on how social media can misrepresent our true selves, share an honest apology to Barkleigh, and open up about self-sabotage and embracing accountability. If you’ve ever struggled with fear, self-worth, or staying true to your heart, this episode is for you. Let’s get real together and grow as a community—one authentic conversation at a time.

Summary
In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I chat with Doug Eaton and Bill Kuszajewski, the team behind Big Wave Mobile Grooming. We get into how they went from automotive manufacturing into mobile grooming, what it really takes to scale a fleet, and the challenges of hiring and keeping good groomers. They also share how they design vans that actually hold up in the real world. If you’ve been thinking about going mobile or growing your setup, there’s a lot here you can learn from.

Timestamps
06:00 Startup Decisions and Research

13:00 Maximizing Utilization for Profitability

20:04 Hiring and Retaining Groomers

33:02 Van Energy Challenges & Insights

39:58 Balancing Quality and Cost

45:44 Localized Growth Strategy Explained

Stay connected with our guest speakers! Follow them on their social media @bigwavegrooming. Curious about Teddy? You can sign up here. For more grooming tips, insights, and stories, check out our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join and be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer Community⁠⁠!

After Hours Episode #100: In this episode of After Hours, I’m answering live questions from the TikTok community and getting into all kinds of grooming topics — from learning breed trims and competition grooming to my thoughts on Dawn soap, de-shed and oatmeal shampoos, shaving double coats, and helping nervous bathers build confidence. We also talk about handling difficult dogs, staying involved in the industry, and why focusing on the process matters more than chasing perfect results. Whether you’re just starting out or have years behind the table, there’s something in this episode for you.