Mary's Musings

Driving in the pouring rain with all the windows rolled down probably doesn’t sound ideal, but it is when the alternative is death by carbon monoxide poisoning.

There’s a kind of magic that happens when you genuinely look forward to unlocking the doors to your business each morning, which is often the result of a thriving workplace culture where joy, purpose and connection intersect to create something truly special. But when the…

Imagine the power that you, as the business owner, hold to set the tone for the day. What if everyone who entered your facility had a smile on their face? A smile from you when you first turned the key in the lock in the…

The second layer of a holistic grooming system is all about the humans in your business—your staff. Even if your business is only you, you are the staff.

Pets can be considered the cornerstone of our profession. After all, what would our businesses be without them? As part of grooming holistically, the pets need balancing like any other part of your operation.

No matter how clear a word’s meaning may seem, it is always open to interpretation. This is why two groups can argue over a concept; each side convinced that their understanding of a word is correct. Anything that is up for interpretation is subject to…

Before retiring from mobile grooming, most of my clients were 10 years and older. I cherished seniors and quickly turned away puppies, as seniors were my passion and specialty—my niche.

A s groomers, many of us work solo, especially those who are mobile and house-call. And while we are well-educated and experienced in handling the uncooperative or aggressive dog, we might not always take into consideration another danger we face…people.

There are numerous reasons someone might choose to emigrate to a new country. But making such a significant transition involves careful planning and consideration. The three important factors to smoothly navigate this journey and integrate into your new environment include research, finances and mindset. Here…

In a day and age where it seems like everything comes with a high price tag, believe it or not, there are still ways to get the word out about your business at no cost to you.

Recently, I was affectionately dubbed a “Chaos Goblin” due to my unscripted approach to podcasting. And I’ve come to accept this label, as it reflects my natural state. However, I’ve spent much time understanding how time management works for me, and I am extraordinarily organized—except…

One of the skills a mobile groomer must possess is to be handy or, at the very least, have access to someone who can assist at a moment’s notice. Typically, a repairable issue arises on the hottest or coldest day of the year, or when…