Paragon President Joe Zuccarello joins industry expert Garret Tadlock, founder of Paw Loyalty and Chief Product Officer at Hello-Groom, to unpack the keys to productivity in the pet grooming business. He shares his expertise in overcoming the unique challenges faced by pet boarding and daycare businesses in managing grooming staff, and the value-add grooming brings. From staffing to pricing and customer retention, don't miss this episode to benefit from decades of groomer business wisdom!

Joe Zuccarello interviews Danielle Aymar, owner of Zen Dog Spa in Charleston, SC, and a pet care expert with over 25 years of experience. In 2019, she was finally able to pursue her dream of starting her own business! Listen as she tells her story about launching and growing the pet spa and how her team has helped make it a success!

Joe Zuccarello interviews Jason Johnson of Project K-9 Hero, a non-profit organization that provides a peaceful retirement and quality healthcare for retired military and working dogs. These incredible animals serve alongside our brave men and women in uniform, risking their lives to protect and defend our nation. They detect explosives, locate missing persons, and perform a variety of other life-saving tasks. However, once these dogs retire, they often face a significant lack of support and funding for their medical care. Project K9 Hero steps in to bridge this gap. Their work ensures that these retired heroes can enjoy their well-deserved retirement years comfortably, receiving the medical care they need.

Joe Zuccarello interviews Tim Petsch of GrassWorx about how to set up a play yard for maximum comfort, safety, and ease of care. Find out the best yard strategies for your grooming business – and at home! • What materials should I use for a safe and clean yard? • How do I avoid the muddy "runway" effect at my grooming studio? • What can I do to maximize paw health? • Can I simplify yard care in a multi-dog scenario? Tune in to find out.

Joe Zuccarello interviews Stephanie Shipley of Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC)about continued education and certifications. - What is the importance of becoming a certified animal care provider? - What does it mean to your clients? - What does certification entail? Tune in to find out.

In this episode, Joe Zuccarello interviews Deb Compton, professional groomer and Pooch Perfect Contestant, about her path to success. - Where do you see yourself taking your grooming career? - What got you interested in grooming? - How can you get noticed in the industry? - What ignites you? - How can you be a teacher? Tune in to find out!

Joe Zuccarello interviews Dave Campanella of Best Shot about storing and mixing grooming liquids. - Have you ever thought you got a bad batch of shampoo? Moldy? Smelly? Separated? - What are the consequences of not properly storing and mixing liquid products? - How can I safely store and mix liquid grooming products? Tune in to find out.

Joe Zuccarello interviews Mark Kalaygian of PetBusiness Magazine about the pet industry as a whole. - Where can I get trusted sources about the pet industry? - How has the past couple of years affected retail stores, ecommerce and grooming salons? - How can grooming services positively affect retail salons? Tune in to find out.

Joe Zuccarello interviews Chris Miller of Pacific Store Design about retailing, remodeling and store designs! - What should I change about my salon? - Should I add retail to my salon? - What is your story?

Joe Zuccarello interviews Monica Cevallos of Sniff Design about Marketing Yourself & Your Business. - Why is it important to keep up your salon appearance? - How do I establish a brand? - Where do I find inspiration? Tune in to find out.

In this episode, Joe Zuccarello interviews Stacey Deshkulkarni, a Paragon Distance Learning Program Graduate. Stacey began her own mobile grooming business right after she graduated from Paragon and now she is here to share her experiences before, during and after Paragon! - What is it like making a career change? - Can you learn to groom online? - What does life look like after grooming school graduation? Tune in to find out.