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 25 - The true cost of undercharging in your business (And how to fix it)
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If you’re a home-based dog groomer who feels uncomfortable charging more — this episode is for you.
Undercharging is one of the biggest reasons groomers feel exhausted, resentful, and stuck. In this episode, we dive into why pricing too low hurts your business, your confidence, and your long-term success — and how to raise your prices calmly and professionally without panic or guilt.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why undercharging leads to burnout
- How low prices attract the wrong clients
- The hidden impact of pricing on your confidence
- Common reasons home groomers undervalue themselves
- How to raise prices without awkward conversations
- Why charging fairly is better for both you and your clients
Key takeaway:
Pricing fairly isn’t greedy or selfish — it’s what allows you to stay in business, do great work, and build a grooming career that actually supports your life.
🎧 Perfect for home-based dog groomers who want clarity, confidence, and a more sustainable business.
Other Resources:
- The Glossy Pup Blueprint – simple systems and SOPs for home-based groomers
- One Year of DONE-FOR-YOU Newsletter Templates
- Ladies Starting Home-Based Dog Grooming Businesses - Facebook Page
- Instagram - @glossypupacademy
- www.glossypupacademy.com
- Join the Glossy Pup Family and recieve your Monthly Mini Magazine, right to your inbox
- The Glossy Pup Blog