The Business Guide to Pet Grooming, by Sam Kohl, is a book that provides very detailed information on how to set up, run and manage a pet grooming business. It is a very comprehensive resource tailored to both aspiring as well as established pet grooming professionals who want to excel in the business side of the industry.
Kohl, a well-known figure in the grooming world, offers insights not only into grooming techniques but also into setting up, managing, and expanding a pet grooming business.
The Business Guide to Pet Grooming – 3rd Edition
Description of this Groomers’ Guide
Title
The Business Guide to Pet Grooming
The Author
Sam Kohl owned and ran the new York School of Dog Grooming for 35 years, was involved with judging dog grooming competitions, has published a number of books on grooming, started a pet supplies company and has been the instigator of a number of tools designed to better facilitate pet grooming. He has been an active member on the board of many associations within the Pet Industry, such as the American Dog Groomers Guild.
What a stellar career history!!
The Business Guide to Pet Grooming – How it Is Packaged
This book, in a nutshell, is packaged thus:
- It comes as a hard cover book or paperback book.
- It has 168 pages of advice, information and tips
- It is illustrated with 221 photographs.
The Grooming Guide Contents
The grooming business topics covered include:
The book covers essential topics such as:
- Choosing a location,
- Acquiring the right equipment,
- Equipping your shop,
- Hiring staff,
- Managing employees,
- Effective marketing strategies to attract clients,
- Dealing with both pets and their owners,
- Types of grooming businesses, such as mobile or day spa grooming.
It covers operating a grooming business from home as well as running a grooming business from a salon employing staff. It also delves into client relations and offers practical advice on handling challenges unique to the grooming industry.
It is especially good for groomers starting out, wondering what steps need to be taken and how to start making an income. But it is also very informative for seasoned groomers looking to take their business to the next level.
Our Opinion
Pros
The pros of this grooming guide include:
- It’s a very easy to read book providing lots of good ideas and business advice.
- It is very useful for groomers starting their own business.
- It covers how to avoid common problems that crop up.
- It lists the pros and cons for starting your own dog grooming business.
- It provides the confidence needed to start a business.
Cons
- Experienced groomers might find the content rather basic. But then the more experience one has, the less need there is for a guide such as this.
Recapping
All in all The Business Guide to Pet Grooming
provides excellent support for those starting out with their own pet grooming salon, whether that be at home, in a shop or with a mobile dog grooming van. It effectively provides a dog grooming business plan. As one customer who was moving from working in a salon to setting up her own business expressed it, this guide is worth the purchase.
The Business Guide to Pet Grooming – 3rd Edition
The guide stands out for its thorough approach, practical tips, and real-world examples that make it particularly useful for newcomers as well as experienced groomers looking to grow their businesses. Kohl’s expertise shines through, making this book a valuable addition to any pet grooming professional’s toolkit.