Feeling like your pet sitting or dog walking business is running you instead of the other way around? 🐾 You’re not alone. In today’s episode, l share my 4-part process to beat burnout, find balance, and fall back in love with your business — without working more hours.

If you’ve ever thought about giving up because you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or feel like your business is one crisis away from collapse, this episode will help you uncover what’s really causing the chaos (the root cause) and how to fix it for good.

💡 You’ll learn how to identify what’s draining you, create realistic solutions, and implement changes that actually stick — all while cultivating the 3 traits that every thriving pet sitter and dog walker needs.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – What to do when your business feels too hard
02:15 – How to find the real reason you feel burnt out
05:42 – My story: 2 years without a day off and what it taught me
09:20 – Step 1: Identify the root cause
13:05 – Step 2: Imagine your ideal solution
16:48 – Step 3: Implement fast and fail forward
20:10 – Step 4: Assess, tweak, and refine
23:55 – The 3 secret ingredients: knowing, courage, and resilience
27:30 – Lessons from my grandmother’s resilience
31:00 – The “Be the Buffalo” mindset to push through challenges

Here's the link:https://www.consciouspetsitter.com/cheatsheet

Should you charge for meet and greets as a pet sitter, dog walker, or daycare owner? 🚨 In this episode of The Dog Sitter’s House Podcast, I break down why charging for meet & greets might actually be costing you more money (and better clients) than it’s making you.

Here’s the truth: your meet & greet isn’t just “another appointment”—it’s your chance to shine, build trust, and prove why you’re worth premium pricing. When you slap a $25–$50 fee on it, you risk scaring off clients who could be worth $5,000+ a year to your business.

In this video, I share 6 powerful reasons why successful pet business owners don’t charge for meet and greets—and how you can use them to land loyal, higher-paying clients without wasting time.

👉 If you want to step into your CEO role, attract quality customers, and stop trading time for pennies, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Stop charging for meet & greets 🚫
1:15 – Why so many pet pros charge (and the logic behind it)
3:40 – Reason #1: Pricing red flags you can’t ignore
7:05 – Reason #2: The power of knowing your Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)
12:10 – Reason #3: Building trust with free meet & greets
17:30 – Reason #4: The truth about no-shows and “serious” buyers
22:15 – Reason #5: Controlling your time without charging fees
27:00 – Reason #6: Why CEOs never nickel-and-dime clients
32:20 – Final thoughts: The smarter way to grow your pet business

Here's the link:https://www.consciouspetsitter.com/cheatsheet

Ready to stop hustling for clients and finally attract the RIGHT ones into your pet sitting, dog walking, or boarding business? In this episode of The Dog Sitter’s House Podcast, I’m breaking down my Magnetic Marketing Blueprint—the same system I use to stand out in a crowded market and consistently book premium clients (without relying on ads or being glued to Facebook groups).

You’ll learn the 3 pillars that make marketing simple, effective, and actually enjoyable: finding your niche, creating a powerful USP, and highlighting the real benefits that matter most to clients.

🎧 Listen in if you’re tired of chasing clients, discounting your prices, or blending into the sea of pet sitters in your area. This episode will help you market smarter, not harder—so you can get back to doing what you love.

✨ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why marketing feels so hard for pet sitters
03:15 – The hidden cost of generic marketing
06:42 – Pillar #1: Choosing your niche
12:58 – Pillar #2: Crafting your unique selling proposition (USP)
20:10 – Pillar #3: Selling with benefits, not features
28:35 – How to attract premium clients with ease
34:12 – Final thoughts + next steps

Here's the link:https://www.consciouspetsitter.com/cheatsheet