by Pet Sitter Confessional, LLC
A podcast by pet sitters, for pet sitters. After oner 10 years pet sitting, we've got some stories! Listen in as we talk candidly about our experiences as pet sitters and speak with others regarding theirs. From how to get started, to major lessons from tough situations, this is an in-depth look at the life of a pet sitter. Our goal is to grow a passionate community of pet sitters, making the industry better for everyone. We'd love to hear your story!
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April 21, 2025
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">What does success really look like in today’s pet care industry? In this episode, we dig into the shifting landscape of 2025 and explore how external pressures—from social media comparison to AI tools and rising costs—can distort our definitions of success. We challenge you to define success on your own terms rather than chasing someone else’s goals. From financial milestones to personal freedom and mental well-being, we highlight both tangible and intangible markers of a fulfilling business. We also share practical steps to help you gain confidence, clarity, and control over your pet business path.</p> <h3><strong>Main Topics</strong></h3> <ol data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class="">External Pressures in 2025</p> </li> <li> <p class="">False Narratives About Success</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Tangible vs. Intangible Success</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Confidence, Clarity & Control</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Personal Fulfillment Beyond Business</p> </li> </ol> <h3><strong>Main Takeaway:</strong> “You don’t need permission to redefine success”</h3> <p class="">In fact, in 2025, it’s more essential than ever. The rules are changing—AI is everywhere, costs are rising, and the pressure to “keep up” is constant. But here’s the truth: success isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s not how many visits you do, how big your team is, or how flashy your social media looks. If you’re building a business that aligns with your life, values, and goals—that’s success. Don’t wait for someone else to validate your choices. Define your path, walk it boldly, and remember: it’s your business, not theirs.</p> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><a href= "https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/starterpacks" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Check out our Starter Packs</strong></a></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><a href= "https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/discounts" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>See all of our discounts!</strong></a></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><a href= "https://www.protrainings.com/courses/10-pet-first-aid/topic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Check out ProTrainings</a><br /> Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off</p> <p>📞 <span class="s1"><strong>Call us:</strong></span> <a href= "tel:+16363648260">(636) 364-8260</a></p> <p>Follow us on: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/petsitterconfessional">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/petsitterconfessional">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/psconfessional">Twitter</a></p> <p>Email us at: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">[email protected]</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/588" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Full show notes and transcript</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/psconfessional" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Pet Sitters Associates</strong><br /> <strong>Visit: <a href="https://www.petsitllc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.petsitllc.com</a></strong><br /> <strong>Code: Confessional</strong></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><a href= "https://dogcosummit.com/"><strong>DogCo 2025 Business Summit</strong></a></p>
April 16, 2025
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">How are mergers and acquisitions reshaping the pet care industry? In this episode, we welcome back Carmen Rustenbeck of IBPSA to discuss the rise of corporate buyouts, the impact on small pet businesses, and the challenges of maintaining a personal touch in an evolving market. They explore industry regulations, including Ollie’s Law in Massachusetts and the new Veterinary Professional Associate role in Colorado, and what they mean for pet professionals. Carmen also highlights the growing influence of Gen Z pet owners and their unique preferences, from pet insurance to reptile</p> <p class=""><strong>Main topics:</strong></p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Mergers and acquisitions in pet care</strong> – How big corporations are buying out independent businesses.</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Impact of industry regulations</strong> – Discussing Ollie’s Law and the Veterinary Professional Associate role.</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Trends among Gen Z pet owners</strong> – Increased interest in pet insurance, fresh food, and exotic pets.</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Collaboration between pet businesses</strong> – Why pet sitters, boarding facilities, and veterinarians should work together.</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Technology advancements in pet care</strong> – AI, software, and new pet care innovations shaping the industry.</p> </li> </ul> <p class=""><strong>Main Takeaway:</strong> “If we want to stay small business and keep the personal touch, we need to be proactive in collaborating and defining best practices before regulations force our hand.” – Carmen Rustenbeck</p> <p class="">Mergers and acquisitions are reshaping pet sitting, dog walking, and boarding facilities as big corporations enter the space. What does this mean for small business owners? How can pet sitters stay competitive while maintaining a personal touch?</p> <p class="">📢 Don’t wait for regulations to dictate your business—define best practices now! Listen today and future-proof your pet care company. 🎧🐾</p> <p class=""><strong>About our guest:</strong></p> <p class="">Carmen Rustenbeck has been involved in non-profit work for over 20 years and active in the pet care industry since 2004. By creating and implementing a development plan that details how the organization gains members to create a powerful voice for the industry, and identifying areas of service never before provided to our industry, as Founder & Executive Director of IBPSA Carmen is committed to building a member-centered organization that promotes the best practices and strategies for helping our industry reach its full potential.</p> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Previously on: <a href= "https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/089-carmen-rustenbeck-with-ibpsa" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/089-carmen-rustenbeck-with-ibpsa</a></strong></p> <p class=""><strong><a href= "https://www.ibpsa.com/">IBSPA</a></strong></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><a href= "https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/starterpacks" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Check out our Starter Packs</strong></a></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><a href= "https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/discounts" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>See all of our discounts!</strong></a></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><a href= "https://www.protrainings.com/courses/10-pet-first-aid/topic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Check out ProTrainings</a><br /> Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off</p> <p>📞 <span class="s1"><strong>Call us:</strong></span> <a href= "tel:+16363648260">(636) 364-8260</a></p> <p>Follow us on: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/petsitterconfessional">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/petsitterconfessional">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/psconfessional">Twitter</a></p> <p>Email us at: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">[email protected]</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/587" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Full show notes and transcript</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/psconfessional" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Time to Pet</strong><br /> <strong>Visit: <a href="https://timetopet.com/confessional" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener">https://timetopet.com/confessional</a></strong><br /> <strong>Code: 50% off first 3 months</strong></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"> <strong>Visit</strong> <a href= "http://petsit.com/join"><strong>petsit.com/join</strong></a> <strong>and</strong> <strong>use code ‘confessional15’ at checkout to save $15 off your first year!</strong></p>
April 14, 2025
<p dir="ltr">Are you building the business you actually want—or just the one you think you should have? In this episode, we get honest about the constant pressure to scale, grow, and do more in the pet care industry. We share how chasing someone else’s definition of success can lead to burnout, resentment, and misalignment with your personal goals. Instead, we encourage you to use data, not emotion, when making decisions and to define what sustainable success means for you. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow intentionally and build a business that supports their life—not the other way around.</p> <h3 dir="ltr">Main Topics</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Growth vs. sustainable success</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Data-driven business decisions</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Defining personal success</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Market demands vs. personal boundaries</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Reclaiming joy in business</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Main takeaway:</strong> “We all need to stop building businesses that we think we should have and start building ones that we actually want.”</p> <p>It’s easy to get caught in the noise of comparison and industry pressure—everyone says you have to grow, scale, and offer more. But what if your ideal business doesn’t look like that? What if it’s smaller, simpler, and actually supports the life you want to live? That’s not failure—that’s freedom. Give yourself permission to build something that you love.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><a href= "https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/starterpacks" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Check out our Starter Packs</strong></a></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><a href= "https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/discounts" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>See all of our discounts!</strong></a></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><a href= "https://www.protrainings.com/courses/10-pet-first-aid/topic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Check out ProTrainings</a><br /> Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off</p> <p>📞 <span class="s1"><strong>Call us:</strong></span> <a href= "tel:+16363648260">(636) 364-8260</a></p> <p>Follow us on: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/petsitterconfessional">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/petsitterconfessional">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/psconfessional">Twitter</a></p> <p>Email us at: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">[email protected]</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/586" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Full show notes and transcript</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sponsored by:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/psconfessional" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Pet Sitters Associates</strong><br /> <strong>Visit: <a href="https://www.petsitllc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.petsitllc.com</a></strong><br /> <strong>Code: Confessional</strong></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><a href= "https://dogcosummit.com/"><strong>DogCo 2025 Business Summit</strong></a></p>
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