The Barkroom Chat
The Home Groomers Podcast - Start & Scale your home-based dog grooming business
Welcome to The Barkroom Chat — 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 — not the other way around. From pricing, bookings, and customer service to holiday promos, mindset shifts, and staying sane behind the scissors — 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 — with a splash of dog hair.
Grab a cuppa, step into the Barkroom, and let’s grow your grooming biz — Together we can change the world, One dog at a time 🐾
The Barkroom Chat
Ep 10 - Boost your Dog Grooming Business on Social Media this Halloween
Halloween isn’t just for kids and costumes — it’s also a golden opportunity to give your grooming business a seasonal boost on social media! In this episode, I’m sharing five fun and easy ways to make your socials spook-tacular this October.
From giving your branding a spooky makeover to running a festive photo contest, these ideas will help you connect with your audience, boost engagement, and stand out in the feed — without adding loads of extra work to your week.
Whether you’re a social media pro or just starting out, this episode will give you practical tips you can put into action straight away.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How to give your logo, banners, and profile a Halloween makeover (without needing a designer)
- Simple before-and-after transformation ideas with a spooky twist
- How to run a Halloween photo contest that all dogs can take part in
- Quick pet safety tips you can share to build trust with your audience
- Easy Halloween content ideas that don’t require loads of time or planning
📌 Resources and Links Mentioned in This Episode:
- 📰 Read the full blog post: How to Boost Your Dog Grooming Business on Social Media This Halloween
- 💬 Join the free Facebook group: Ladies starting home-based dog grooming businesses
- ✂️ Explore more resources at www.glossypupacademy.com