Hi Daily Groomers, Happy Friday!

Do you know the #1 complaint I hear from grooming business owners lately?

“I can’t find and keep the right groomers!”

If you’re nodding your head (or maybe facepalming a little), trust me—you’re not alone.

Finding skilled team members who share your passion is tough. Sometimes it feels like you’re one no-show away from drowning in matted doodles. 😂😂😂

But here’s the good news:

We’ve got a free workshop next week to help you fix this once and for all—featuring the incredible Aaryn Mistrot, owner of two seven-figure salons and a 20-year grooming veteran who built her entire team from the ground up.

In “Hiring & Training Groomers 101: Grow Your Business With the Right Team,” you’ll learn:

✅ The three types of groomers you can hire—and which is right for you

✅ A step-by-step hiring funnel (observation day, contract week, and more)

✅ How to train employees from scratch (even if they’ve never touched a clipper!)

✅ Common hiring mistakes salon and mobile owners make—and how to avoid them

✅ Strategies to keep your best groomers happy and loyal

Aaryn is literally handing over her hiring and training playbook—the one she uses daily to run her two salons. And she’s not holding back. If you’ve been burned by bad hires in the past or just don’t know where to start, this workshop will give you a clear roadmap.

When & Where?

Date & Time: Thursday, March 20th at 7:30 pm ET

Location: Live Online (RSVP here!)

Bonus: You’ll also get access to Aaryn’s complete Hiring & Training Guide so you can start implementing these strategies immediately. (I’m actually shocked how much she wrote… it’s in a 7 page singled space doc. )

Why This Matters

Because winging it is too costly. One bad hire can send your schedule into chaos and your stress level off the charts. We’ve all heard the horror stories—“rage quits,” no-shows, even employees who leave and steal your clients. Let’s avoid these hiring mistakes at all costs from day 1!

Aaryn’s proven system helps you hire right the first time, which means more revenue, happier clients, and less frantic calls to your therapist for a last-minute session.

Ready to get your hiring game on point?

Trust me, our workshops are the real deal. You’ll be greeted by friendly smiles, the occasional bark in the background, and around 100 of your peers discussing the same challenges you face every day.

If you haven’t joined us on a workshop yet, I’d love to meet you next Thursday!

Hirings a hot topic so let’s see what we can learn!

For the love of grooming,

Alex Martin 🐶

P.S. Don’t miss out! If that RSVP link is acting weird, it probably means we’re at capacity. Sign up now and make 2025 the year you finally say “I’ve got the perfect team!”

🗣️ What People Are Barking About

The best of the best advice or thought provoking topics shared this week online👇

Hiring in the grooming industry can be frustrating. Plenty of applicants don’t realize how physically and mentally demanding grooming can be, and many lose interest fast when they see it isn’t just playing with puppies all day. Finding experienced groomers who understand proper techniques and are willing to accept competitive but fair pay is tough. Training newcomers can help grow your team, but it takes a lot of time and effort, with no guarantees they’ll stick around. And some pros prefer walking into a fully booked schedule instead of building their own clientele.

Now, we’d love to hear your take.

✋The Groomer’s Toolkit

📚 Read - 2,894 members strong! We’re building the largest community in grooming at the The Daily Groomer Facebook Community ❤️

📺 Watch - If you want to hear Aaryn Mistro’s story before she hosts our workshop? Check out her interview on The Daily Groomer YouTube channel.

🎧 Listen - Interested in buying a grooming business instead of starting from scratch? Check out this episode on The Daily Groomer Podcast where Jose Rodriguez explains how he bought not one, but three pet care businesses in just two years!

That’s all folks! Keep calm and groom on 🐶🤘