441: Focusing on the Big Picture with Tori Levitt

11/22/23 • 62 min

Where is your focus on your business? Tori Levitt, owner of Doolittle's Dog House, discusses the importance of setting and communicating clear policies to clients, and how to balance expanding services while maintaining control of your business. Tori emphasizes the necessity of personal self-care and setting boundaries to prevent burnout in this demanding industry. She also highlights the value of continuous education and building strong referral networks with other professionals like veterinarians and groomers. This episode is a blend of practical business advice and personal growth insights.

Main topics:

Taking responsibility
Focus on relationships
Clarity and policies
Getting more education

Main takeaway: Life is like a camera. Focus on the big picture. Develop from the negative. If it didn’t turn out, try again.

About our guest:

Hi! I’m Tori Levitt and it is my daily mission to help others. For 14+ years, I’ve combined farm- girl grit and a caring heart to build a business from scratch and successfully grow a viable company known as Doolittle’s Doghouse

My on-the-job experiences with 1000’s of dogs and my team of 40+ pet nannies, has been a journey of joy, albeit with some mistakes I want to help other pet sitters avoid. I subscribe to the adage that “life is like a camera: focus on the big picture; develop from the negative and if it doesn’t work out, take another shot!

Links

Give her a call: 480-907-6400

https://associationofpetprofessionals.com

[email protected]

https://doolittlesdoghouse.com

https://www.facebook.com/doolittlesdoghouse/wall/

https://www.youtube.com/user/doolittlesdoghouse

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Main topics:

Taking responsibility
Focus on relationships
Clarity and policies
Getting more education

Main takeaway: Life is like a camera. Focus on the big picture. Develop from the negative. If it didn’t turn out, try again.

About our guest:

Links

Give her a call: 480-907-6400

https://associationofpetprofessionals.com

[email protected]

https://doolittlesdoghouse.com

https://www.facebook.com/doolittlesdoghouse/wall/

https://www.youtube.com/user/doolittlesdoghouse

Buy PSC Merch

Give us a call! (636) 364-8260

Email us at: [email protected]

Full show notes and transcript

Sponsored by:

❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters

Time to Pet Visit: https://timetopet.com/confessional Code: 50% off first 3 months

Peaceful Pet Music - Calm Music for Pets

🎶💜 From peaceful melodies to soothing nature sounds, this channel is your go-to spot when your pet is anxious and you don’t know where to turn.💜🐾

Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/@peacefulpetmusic

Previous Episode

440: The Last-Minute Rush: Balancing Business and Boundaries in Pet Sitting

Ever wondered how to handle those last-minute pet care requests? We delve into the complexities of accommodating such bookings in the pet care industry, focusing on the implications for scheduling, employee satisfaction, and maintaining client relationships. We also explore the nuanced topic of job sharing, discussing its advantages and challenges, and its impact on client trust and business operations. This episode offers insights on setting boundaries, implementing fees, and tailoring policies to strike a balance between meeting business needs and responding to client demands.

Main topics:

Last-minute bookings
Scheduling impacts
Employee satisfaction
Job sharing
Client relationships

Main takeaway: Carefully consider the implications on scheduling, employee satisfaction, and maintaining strong client relationships, while also ensuring that business policies and practices are adaptable yet clearly defined to manage client expectations effectively.

Links:

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Give us a call! (636) 364-8260

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Email us at: [email protected]

Buy PSC Merch

Give us a call! (636) 364-8260

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Pet Sitters Associates Visit: https://www.petsitllc.com Code: Confessional

Next Episode

442: The Costs of Being a Business Owner

What does it cost to be a business owner? While there are certainty financial obligations involved, there are many more demands on us than if we didn’t run our own company. When we can identify the costs, we can better prepare for them, set boundaries and policies to control them, or remove them from our plates entirely through delegation and hiring. We break down five major costs to understand in being a business owner, and how to overcome them.

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