The Traveling Groomers Podcast

This week on the Traveling Groomers podcast, Chris goes back to work, but learning to work a bit differently. Mary asks some very good questions about housecalling as the new normal.

In this episode of the Traveling Groomers, Chris and Mary discuss their quarantine baking skills, being vague with your clients (and why not to be) and making assumptions when talking about price. Our one up story talks of coloring gone wrong.

In this episode of The Traveling Groomers, Mary and Chris talk about missing trade shows, but share some exciting upcoming news about the inaugural Traveling Groomers Virtual Trade Show coming up in June. There's also Tiger King Spoilers, Mary's dogs guest star/bark and the one up story is one everyone's been dreaming about.

On this episode of the traveling groomers, Mary and Chris discuss going back to work once your state governemnt allows it (and what may happen if you defy those rules) and implimenting new sanitation protocols in your salon, mobile and house-call setting. They also discuss professionalism (and in the title of one of our last episodes- Don't be a dick on the internet). It prompts Mary to get on her soapbox and swear!

In this "flashback" episode of The Traveling Groomers, Mary and Chris swap stories about life before grooming- including jobs at a psychic hotline and department stores. Their one up story deals with teenage angst and first periods... (and we don't mean class)

In this light hearted episode of the traveling groomers, Mary and Chris talk about doing taxes, charging what you are worth and trusting your gut. And a FIRST in traveling groomer history, one of them tells a "one up" story that cannot be topped. Legendary.Warning: Do not listen to this with your homeschooled kids in the room and fair warning if you are drinking/eating anything for it might come out your nose.

Sometimes when faced with uncertainty, a theatre term called "suspension of disbelief" where you can immerse yourself in the podcast and (temporarily) forget about the current events going on in the world.This week, Mary and Chris share silly driving stories (their experiences as well as those of their listeners) that involve anything from minor accidents to how scary it is to drive with Chris.

This week Mary and Chris welcome back special guest Catherine Frend Gillihan to talk about navigating this unfamiliar territory that is social distancing due to COVID-19; taking care of yourselves and your families.Also the importance of being kind to one another and (from a previous episode) "not be a dick on the internet"

While we do not have the amazing Corina on the show again, this week, Mary and Chris talk about staying healthy (mind, body and spirit) while dealing with the effects of the Corona virus.

The Traveling Groomers are just back from the Atlanta Pet Fair. When they left to go home, it was a different world than it was 3 days prior. Corina Stormworthy joins the Traveling Groomers as they discuss Covid-19 and its effect on the grooming industry.

Chris is back from sunny California to tell us all about what she learned (and bought) at Groom Expo West (AKA Pasadena) and they remind everyone on how to be safe while at a trade show. Mary and Chris also play "who told it better" involving blood. Lots of blood.

This week on the Traveling Groomers, Mary and Chris get ready to head to APF. They also discuss the changing of technology and upselling clients while mobile/housecall.Spoiler alert: Their "one up" story involves boobs and butts.

This week on the Trava-wee-ing groomers, we talk about what happens when you push through that extra dog and forego going to the bathroom... Chris dives down the rabbit hole and we get an anatomy lesson about male and female pelvic floor exercises. This podcast may not be suitible for children unless you want to explain where babies come from.

This week on the Traveling Groomers we talk about forms to have with not only clients but employee agreements as well. We also talk about the spiritual side of self care while grooming.

And we cannot lie.Today on the Traveling Groomers, we celebrate our one year anniversary. Woohoo!! We also talk about safely handling large dogs and we one up Jersey style.

In this serious episode of the Traveling Groomers, we discuss the cases that are leading to grooming legislation and the confession of untruthfulness from Scruffle's owner.

On today's episode of The Traveling Groomers, we are joined by vet tech/groomer/cpr instructor Catherine Frend Gillihan. We talk about the six steps to burnout and what you can do to pull yourself out, as well as everyone's post holiday comas (as this was recorded on December 26th)

On this compassionate episode of The Traveling Groomers, we discuss how to safely handle senior and special needs pets. We also play our favorite game of "who's story was better/worse".

This week on the Traveling Groomers Podcast, we are joined by cat groomer/feline expert Lynn Paolillo. We discuss the difference between grooming cats and dogs, safety tips, and also let Lynn play the "who's story is better" game. Lynn is a Certified Feline Master Groomer, Instructor for the National Cat Grooming Institute and owns Cat Naps Cattery in Hamilton, New Jersey.

Mary and Chris discuss the trials and tribulations when driving in winter weather as well as new years goals/resolutions for your business. Happy Holidays to all of our listeners!