The Barkroom Chat
The Home Groomers Podcast - Start & Scale your home-based dog grooming business
Welcome to The Barkroom Chat ā the go-to podcast for women who dream of turning their love for dogs into a thriving home-based grooming business.
Whether you're just getting started or ready to grow your grooming side hustle into a full-time career, you're in the right place.
Each week, we dive into real talk, practical strategies, and inspiring stories to help you build a business that fits your life ā not the other way around. From pricing, bookings, and customer service to holiday promos, mindset shifts, and staying sane behind the scissors ā we cover it all.
Hosted by Linda Roche, founder of Glossy Pup Academy, The Barkroom Chat is your cozy corner of the internet where passion meets profit ā with a splash of dog hair.
Grab a cuppa, step into the Barkroom, and letās grow your grooming biz ā Together we can change the world, One dog at a time š¾
The Barkroom Chat
Ep 1 - The Low-Cost Way to Start Your Dream Dog Grooming Business
š¾ Episode Summary:
Dreaming of starting your own dog grooming business from homeābut worried itāll cost too much? Iāve been there. In this episode, I share how I launched my grooming salon on a super tight budget, after my bank loan fell through (yep, I cried too).
From buying essentials in order of priority to using my spare room as a salon, I walk you through everything I did to get up and runningāwithout breaking the bank.
Whether you're just getting started or need a confidence boost, this episode is packed with practical tips and real talk to help you believe: yes, you CAN do this.
š¬ What Youāll Learn:
- The essential tools to start grooming dogs at home
- Where to find affordable equipment (and what to always buy new!)
- How to set up a grooming spaceāeven in a spare room or shed
- Tips for practicing, building confidence, and attracting your first clients
- How I started scrappy and why it worked
š§¼ My Favourite Free Tools:
- Canva (for DIY branding and price lists)
- Instagram & Facebook (for showcasing your work)
- Google My Business (to get found locally)
š Free Resource Mentioned:
Grab my FREE 10-page guide:
Simple Marketing Strategies for Your Home-Based Grooming Business
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