Four Concepts for a Naturally Healthy Salon
How do you feel when you walk into your shop? Even if you are not the …
Malissa Conti-Diener
Are You Allowing Your True Self to Shine Through?
We all want to fit in, it’s human nature. The truth is that most of us …
Are You a Compassionate Groomer?
“You see, it’s the love with which you do things that radiates; it’s not the things …
How to Rise Above the Average
When was the last time you went into a store or used a service and were so impressed with the experience that you shared it with friends and family? Or even better, took to your social media pages and posted reviews about them?
3 Simple Ways to Bring Well-Being into Your Work Space
You know the routine well…busy day grooming, dealing with cranky people and crankier pets, and all day your energy level is being sucked dry and drug down until you feel completely devoid of anything positive.
Email Receipts: Are You Missing This Free Marketing Gem?
Every time someone makes a purchase from your business they should get an email receipt. Even if you deal in cash—you know that green paper stuff no one ever has? You should have an automatic receipt template set up to send after the service is over.
Holistic Grooming It’s Only Natural
As a long time, homeopathic pet groomer, I have always happily been on the outside of the “regular” grooming circle. I have been called the granola groomer, the hippy groomer—I prefer The Oily groomer. As a certified aromatherapist, essential oils and plants play a central part in my practice.
A Higher Elevation: Pet Groomers & State Licensing
There is so much talk lately about licensing for our industry. We have many different wonderful grooming associations to belong to. We have many ways to become certified in breeds, breed groups and even in species specific grooming. We do have some options for those that choose to continue to educate themselves as pet groomers/ stylists.
Intent: A Mind, Body & Spirit Connection
What is intent? You set your intent by the actions you take, the words you speak and the energy you emit. Your intent is put out into your world through word and deed daily. Pretty hefty stuff, huh?
Confession; I’m A Stripper
I confess…I am a stripper. I know, shocking as it may seem, I love to hand strip, roll coats, pluck and twist. Whew, feels good to confess that I use a stripping knife and stripping tools a lot in my grooming, and sometimes even on non-terrier breeds!