
148: The Extra Mile
02/01/21 • 35 min
Going the extra mile means something different to everyone. From making clients happy, to settings ourselves apart, going above and beyond can meet various goals in our business. We discuss ways to go the extra mile while maintaining healthy relationships. On the Ask a Pet Biz Coach segment, Natasha O’Banion answers, “How do I set my pricing if I’m looking to hire?”
Topics on this episode:
- Adding value
- Focusing on the little things
- What’s a “standard” service?
- Not getting taken advantage of
- Ask a Pet Biz Coach with Natasha O’Banion
Main take away: Going the extra mile is going above and beyond the expectations of your client.
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Going the extra mile means something different to everyone. From making clients happy, to settings ourselves apart, going above and beyond can meet various goals in our business. We discuss ways to go the extra mile while maintaining healthy relationships. On the Ask a Pet Biz Coach segment, Natasha O’Banion answers, “How do I set my pricing if I’m looking to hire?”
Topics on this episode:
- Adding value
- Focusing on the little things
- What’s a “standard” service?
- Not getting taken advantage of
- Ask a Pet Biz Coach with Natasha O’Banion
Main take away: Going the extra mile is going above and beyond the expectations of your client.
Links:
Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off
📞 Call us: (636) 364-8260
Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at: [email protected]
Full show notes and transcript
Sponsored by:
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147: Consistency and Intentionality with Christina Walker
Summary: After 15 years in business, Christina Walker shares her transition from corporate America to full-time pet sitter. She gives us some great advice for practical ways to set boundaries in our business and personal life. Christina talks about what it means for her to be consistent and her biggest lessons since starting Top Dog Pet Sitter.
Topics on this episode:
- Celebrating 15 years
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- Maintaining boundaries
- Staying Consistent
Main take away? Stop waiting and the patience comes naturally.
Links:
Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off
📞 Call us: (636) 364-8260
Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Email us at: [email protected]
Full show notes and transcript
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