Comments on: The Easiest Way To Gain Many More Pet Sitting Clients

By: Joshua Cary

Joshua Cary — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:57:00 +0000

Hey Tami,

Glad to see you here and we will have the webinar recording publicly available soon. As you know, there are many elements you need in place in order to get more visitors to your site and more visitors to take action once on your site.

The initial changes you have already made look great. A final note is to add Google Analytics to your site. This way you have an idea how users are interacting with your site in the first place.

Stay in touch.

By: Tami

Tami — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:45:00 +0000

I spent most of the day working on this. So I am on board. I was there today for The Pet Sitter Website Review Clinic Webinar. So I am working on that too. I lost audio right in the middle of Josh and Laura going over my web site. I have not had a new client in a whole month so just 1 would be wonderful.

By: Joshua Cary

Joshua Cary — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:02:00 +0000

Hello and Welcome Hayley! Glad you are finding the process engaging.

The biggest thing I tend to promote around here is simply honing your business skills to gain the most amount of clients possible. It’s not easy, but is very possible.

Also, your website will play a crucial role of your entire marketing strategy. If/When you have your website going, please check back and share it with us.

Looking forward to your journey.

By: Hayley

Hayley — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:53:00 +0000

I’m most definitely on board to get just one more client… my first that is! I’m just starting up a cat sitting service in Bath, UK called Catdom. I am finding the process very engaging so far and looking forward to the challenges ahead. Your nuggets of wisdom scattered around this blog will be a great inspiration and focusing tool for me – so thank you for sharing. I will endeavour to keep sharing the juice!

I think some of the things you have touched on in this post are particularly relevant to Pet Sitters since on the whole, I suspect we are a caring, creative bunch. Keeping one’s eye on the prize is critical, and I am sure many of us need reminding of that from time to time.

Having said that, generalising is not something I tend to condone – and possibly, it’s resonance reflects more on my own tendencies rather than pet-sitters overall. ;)

By: Joshua Cary

Joshua Cary — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:37:00 +0000

Congrats on those important initial steps, Melinda! It’s an exciting time for you, I bet. Please share your website link with us, and certainly come back and celebrate when you land your first client! I look forward to hearing all about the process, the journey and the WIN!

By: Melinda

Melinda — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:19:00 +0000

I am just getting started, you have been a huge help, thanks! Just got my business cards today and already hit the pet store employees (who all know me well) and posted them on a few community boards around town. My website is up and I have taken advantage of every free internet listing I have found so far. I am totally commited to getting my First client!

By: Lea J Smith

Lea J Smith — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:43:00 +0000

With anything in life, it really is best to focus on one at a time (unless you are an excellent multi-tasker)! One day at a time to tackle a difficult habit or task, one email or phone call to let a pet parent know that their shy dog is coming out of her shell, one customer at a time to give them full attention and make them feel as if they are the only one, because at that moment in time they are.

Thank you for the encouragement to keep on keeping on.

By: Joshua Cary

Joshua Cary — Mon, 16 May 2011 23:03:00 +0000

Happy to see you hear, and thrilled you are gaining value from it. Yes, moving systematically in the right direction one step at a time will do the trick.

Re: ICs / Employees… As you may know, I have plenty of articles and videos right on this blog that may help clear things up. Search for “IC” and/or “video” on the site above and you’ll find plenty on the subject.

Stay motivated!

By: Creature Comforts

Creature Comforts — Mon, 16 May 2011 22:50:00 +0000

This has been a great site and I am moving in the right direction from what you are saying. I have a few clients already and am moving one day at a time to gain more clients. Word of mouth is big in this business and I have asked clients to refer as much as possible. I also have a Facebook page and a website. My most difficult step has been to decide on who to help me and whether they will be an independent contractor. From what I have read, they would be more of an employee as I have specific ways of doing things I want them to follow. But, alas, I am not ready to be an employer. But I have a reputation to keep with my business. Kind of a Catch 22, if you will.

By: electronic pet door

electronic pet door — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:05:55 +0000

Interesting article and nice blog you have too!