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How To Be A Better Pet Sitter – Part 1

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

best-petsitterAre you a good pet sitter? Are you a great pet sitter?

Chances are we can all benefit from a bit of competitive edge over our competition, wouldn’t you agree? You know, doing something just a little bit extra, better or different from your competition.

First of all, remember this: Every potential client you find yourself chatting with is yours to lose. She is clearly in the market and desperately searching for the highest qualified pet sitter around. If she doesn’t hire you, she’ll be hiring the next pet sitter on her list.

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Hey, Pet Sitters, Your Price Is Too High!

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

high-price1How many times have you been chatting on the phone with a perspective client for 30 minutes only to be told that she can’t afford it or your price is too high?

Believe it or not, a prospect that says such a thing rarely means that she can’t afford to pay that kind of money for your pet sitting service.

In fact, studies have shown that when you hear an objection like this, you actually still have a great chance of winning the client.

How? By asking the right questions to uncover her true objection. It may come down to not seeing the value in your offer or not quite trusting yet that you are the best for the job.
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What Pet Sitters Can Learn From Amazon.com

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos recently put out a video announcing his excitement at his recent purchase of Zappos.

Yep, Amazon now owns Zappos. Purchased for over $800 million.

As intriguing as that may sound, it’s not the part of his 8 minute video that, as pet sitters, we can learn something from.

Mr. Bezos, casually standing in front of his home and a big board for visual effect, reveals everything he knows (his words). He then states that everything he knows “is a very short list.”

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Did You Know That Asking Your Clients The Most Important Top 3 Questions Will Help You Look Smart?

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

look-smartFirst, a few questions for you:

What sets you apart from other pet sitters? Why should a potential client choose you over all other options available? What are you doing to stand out and become the preferred choice as pet sitter?

If you do not have clear and specific answers to these questions, you may find yourself struggling for new clients.

Start by asking yourself, “What do I do better than anyone else?” Dig deep to discover what makes you, you.

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14 Signs Your Pet May Need Immediate Attention and Care

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

pet-first-aidPicture this: you are caring for a client’s pet and notice a drastic change in its eating habits. Or the poor pooch has some sort of discharge oozing from her eye. Or worse yet, the dog is breathing in a way that can’t be good.

Something’s got to be done. And quick. What do you do? You remain calm, compose yourself and put your plan into action.

You do have a plan… don’t you?

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Set Your Pet Sitting Clients At Ease By Developing Your Personality

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

baby-personalityWhat makes a successful pet sitting business owner? How do you stand out from the competition and become the obvious choice for new clients? Let’s look into what personal qualities and traits are vital to your success.

Running your own pet sitting business and becoming your own boss is a dream come true for most people. However, without developing the necessary personal qualities and traits, you may quickly find yourself struggling to get off the ground.

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Remove The Risk, Rake In The Business

Friday, June 12th, 2009

sitter-aheadAs you know, trust plays a huge part in a client’s decision to use one pet sitter over another. If a client does not trust you, nothing else matters. She will not become your new client.

Understanding what is going through a client’s mind during the first crucial minutes of your contact together can lead to a growing business by winning more clients.
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