106 episodes
Mind Your Own Dog Business Kristen Lee
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4.6 • 49 Ratings
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Mind Your Own Dog Business, hosted by Dog Business Strategist Kristen Lee, is a podcast focused on dog business entrepreneurs on being unapologetically successful and ready to disrupt their dog training and dog walking businesses. In this podcast, Kristen Lee challenges you to not only transform your business but transform your life while stepping into your real power as a dog business owner. You'll learn cutting-edge, proven 7-figure marketing and sales strategies, luxury branding skills along with mastering your mindset that will smash all the glass ceilings and catapult your dog business to the next level with actionable steps. While allowing sustainable growth without the burnout that’s going to empower you to step into your real, authentic self as a dog trainer, dog walker, or whatever slice of the pet industry you find yourself in. Kristen Lee coaches and consults with some of the most elite dog business entrepreneurs and experts. Her mission is to disrupt the current norm, cut through the noise and empower the incredible women of the dog business to step into the spotlight, reclaim control and transform not only their business but their lives. It's real. It's raw. It's uncensored. It's what the dog business has been waiting for.
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Sobriety & Getting Our Shit Together In Dog Biz School to Serve You Better
*The following episode contains discussions on topics such as alcohol abuse and trauma that may be triggering some listeners. Please exercise caution and consider your personal experiences and sensitivities before listening. We approach these subjects respectfully and aim to provide insight and support, but we acknowledge that everyone's journey is unique*
On this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee and Maggie Christina have a very open and vulnerable discussion of what has been happening behind the scenes at Dog Biz School on a personal level.
Kristen and Maggie share their breaking points, their low points in complete burnout, and how their unhealthy relationship with alcohol started to spiral out of control, and they almost left the industry due to their b******t.
Kristen and Maggie explore their very early journeys towards sobriety, the impact of alcohol and substance abuse on personal and professional life, and the importance of self-care and mental health, especially in the dog training industry.
It's a real, raw, and honest conversation that we invite all dog trainers to listen to. -
How to Get Dog Owners to Do The Work in Your Training Programs - Owner Compliance
Great dog-owning clients aren't found. They are created.
In this badass episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Biz, Kristen and Ashley discuss dog trainers' issues with getting their dog owners "compliant" in their training programs.
Because one struggle that's across the board with any dog trainer? Getting owners to "do the work".
Kristen and Ashley cover the steps to creating, yes, creating, awesome fucking dog training clients that want to do the work and actually do it.
They outline the simple steps you can start taking today to get better with clients in their dog training programs AND foster better relationships with dog owners.
Join our free class on 3/21 @ 11 am - click here to save your spot.
Episode Links:
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When Is It Time to Leave A Toxic Job As a Dog Trainer & Start Your Own Biz?
Don't postpone your peace because chaos is familiar.
In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee talks to the dog trainers of the industry who find themselves employed by toxic AF employers, whether that is employees of training facilities that do group classes, board and trains, day trains, or even dog training businesses without a facility.
Kristen explains the toxic dynamics that send truly great, experienced dog trainers out of employee roles into business ownership roles. This trend is attributed to various factors, including a focus on profit over quality, micromanagement, trauma bonding among staff, and unhealthy dynamics between leadership and staff.
Kristen Lee also outlines red flags signaling a toxic work environment. She encourages dog trainers to recognize these signs and consider leaving toxic environments an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Join our free class on 3/21 @ 11 am - click here to save your spot.
Episode Links:
Work with Dog Biz School
Dog Biz School Website
Instagram - Kristen Lee
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Chasing Quality Programs Instead of Money
"You will be paid in direct proportion to the value you deliver..."
This episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, a podcast for dog trainers and dog business owners, delves into the crucial aspect of delivering value in dog training businesses. This episode is a must-listen for dog trainers and dog business owners aiming to optimize their profitability while enhancing their services.
Kristen and Ashley stress the importance of redirecting efforts toward providing high-quality training programs rather than solely focusing on money. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize how the key to long-term success lies in the quality of service offered. By prioritizing value delivery, trainers foster better relationships with clients and build community, ultimately leading to increased revenue.
The significance of prioritizing quality over quantity in dog training services.Strategies for enhancing the value of training programs to attract and retain clients for a lifetime without burning the fuck out. Leveraging customer feedback to improve and adapt services to meet evolving client needs continually.The correlation between value delivery and financial success in the dog training industry.It's raw, and it's real. And it's what you need to know as a dog trainer and dog business owner.
Message Ashley: ashley@dogbizschool.com
Episode Links:
Work with Dog Biz School
Dog Biz School Website
Instagram - Kristen Lee
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Hustle Crisis Cycle for Dog Trainers - Breaking Up with Toxic
In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business podcast, Kristen Lee covers the toxic AF Hustle Crisis Cycle that many dog trainers and dog businesses unexpectedly find themselves cycling in and out of, leaving them in financial crisis mode and completely burned out.
She covers what exactly the cycle and toxic dynamics are in your dog training business and how throwing more money and effort into marketing your dog training business can throw you further into the cycle. She also covers how to break out of it and the areas of your dog training business to focus on to get out of the cycle.
It's raw, and it's real. And it's what you need to know as a dog trainer and dog business owner.
Episode Links:
Work with Dog Biz School
Dog Biz School Website
Instagram - Kristen Lee
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Money F*****G MATTERS Dog Trainers - A deep dive into your finances
In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business podcast, the Grassroots Dog Biz School team sits down and talks about finances for dog trainers and dog business owners. Now, in true Dog Biz School style, this isn't just the basic bitch advice of "knowing your numbers" or what accounting software to use.
Kristen, Maggie, and Ashely deep dive into the mindset of money with dog trainers, how to financially plan for the lifestyle and business you want as a dog business owner, WHY charging a higher priced dog training program is in demand for dog owners (and how dog owners are spending their money is none of your business) along with breaking out of the planning to be broke cycle and using your money as a reinvestment back to your future dog owner clients. Along with the emotional choke-hold, most dog biz owners get into when it comes to their financial situations and decision making.
It's raw, and it's real. And it's what you need to know as a dog trainer and dog business owner.
Join our Finances F*****g Matter Live Class Thursday, 6/1, at 2 pm EST.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4QeAVh_hTaqT3CyAaAslxA
If you'd like your numbers run for the session, email the office at clientsuccess@dogbizschool.com
Episode Links:
Work with Dog Biz School
Dog Biz School Website
Instagram - Kristen Lee
Instagram - Dog Biz School
The information on this podcast and the resources available through this podcast are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, financial advice. I am not an attorney, accountant, or financial advisor, nor are we holding ourselves out to be, and the information contained on this podcast is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.
Customer Reviews
Mind your own Dog biz gives the best
Kristen Lee knows what she’s talking about. She and the team at Grassroots helped me make my transition to full time dog trainer smooth and most importantly profitable. If you are a business owner, thinking of started your business, or just curious how about how people create a dog business. You should listen and then send them a message. Yes, they are unapologetic about how they do things. I can testify that if you implement what they tell you, you will be profitable as well.
Would give 1000 stars if iTunes let me!
As someone who has been in the pet care industry 10+ years, I have learned so much from Kristen’s podcast. When she says she wants to disrupt the industry, she really means it. I wish I found her sooner than later because I would have done so many things differently in my business. Her podcast is a must for all pet pros if you want to start or level up your business. She gives so many golden nuggets you can implement in your business immediately. Beware though once you start listening you’ll want to binge listen every episode 😁
The Real Deal
I have the pleasure of knowing Kristen in real life! We met almost a decade ago through my brother’s CrossFit gym in NJ. I’ve always admired Kristen for her no B.S. towards life and her business. If you’re looking for someone to help you cut through your own “stuff” so that you can accomplish your goals in your business and ultimately in your life as a high achieving human, then this is the podcast for you!!! Thank you Kristen for everything you are putting out into this world!!
XOXO,
KMC NJ