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 15 - How to create a calm and professional atmosphere
Running a home-based dog grooming salon can feel beautifully chaotic — but staying calm and professional doesn’t have to be hard. In this episode, we’ll explore simple ways to keep your space (and your mindset) calm, confident, and organised — even on your busiest days.
You’ll learn:
- How to start your day feeling grounded and ready
- The secret to creating a smooth “flow” in your salon
- Simple scheduling tweaks that protect your calm
- What to do when things go wrong mid-groom
- How to design your workspace for peace and professionalism
✨ Mentioned in this episode:
📝 The Glossy Grooming Blueprint Checklists
— Your ready-to-use pack of SOPs and templates for running your salon like a pro.
One Year of Done-For-You Newsletter Templates
Ladies starting home-based dog grooming businesses Facebook page
Connect with Glossy Pup Academy:
🐶 Instagram: @GlossyPupAcademy
💌 Website: www.glossypupacademy.com
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