🐶 Thanksgiving Tips

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Alex Martin
November 17, 2023

Welcome to The Daily Groomer, your best friend when it comes to professional grooming - or 2nd best friend if we’re counting dogs 😂.

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Here’s what we’ve got today:

  • ❤️ Show gratitude to your clients this Thanksgiving

  • 🔑 Mackensie Murphy’s keys to grooming

  • ✂️ Mastering the Toy Poodle cut

🦃 10 creative ways to show gratitude this Thanksgiving

It’s that time of year! 🦃🍁

For most of you, Thanksgiving is just a stressful week of packed schedules and overly dramatic family gatherings. I don’t know about you, but answering another round of condescending questions from cousin Mike about “why grooming?” is not on my top 10 favorite things list! 😂

But, we all have A LOT to be grateful for this Thanksgiving - especially our clients.

Here are 10 cost-effective and heartfelt ways to express your gratitude to those that allow us to do what we love:

  1. Handwritten Thank You Notes: Personalize your thanks with a note for each client. This simple, heartfelt gesture can leave a lasting impression.

  2. DIY Dog Treats: Whip up some homemade dog treats using basic pantry ingredients. Share these tasty bites with your four-legged clients - a delightful surprise for them and their owners.

  3. Digital Dog Portraits: Unleash your creativity by drawing digital portraits of the dogs you groom. Share these unique artworks digitally with your clients as a special keepsake.

  4. Printable Pet Care Tips: Offer your expertise through a one-page guide of helpful pet care tips for the holiday season, a useful and thoughtful gift for every pet owner.

  5. Referral Discounts: Encourage client loyalty and attract new customers by offering discounts on future services for successful referrals.

  6. Dog Toy Swap: Facilitate a community-building toy swap in your salon. Clients can exchange gently used toys, giving them a new lease of life and providing fun for other pups.

  7. Handmade Dog Accessories: If you’re handy with crafts, fashion simple but charming dog accessories like bow ties or hair clips from scrap or donated fabric.

  8. Recycled Material Dog Toys: Turn old t-shirts and fabric scraps into playful dog toys. This eco-friendly option is not only cost-effective but also shows your commitment to sustainability.

  9. Custom Email Newsletter: Create a special Thanksgiving-themed newsletter. Include pet care tips, fun facts, and feature some of the adorable clients that have visited your salon.

  10. Social Media Shoutouts: Use your salon’s social media platforms to feature client pets with a thank you message. It’s a great way to engage with your online community and spotlight your adorable clientele.

This Thanksgiving, let's spread joy and gratitude in the most creative and caring ways possible. Happy Thanksgiving! 🐾

🔑 Mackensie Murphy’s keys to grooming

Resilience.

A character trait that Mackensie Murphy lives and breathes. This week we had the opportunity to interview her about what it takes to be an award winning groomer.

In the dynamic world of dog grooming, few stories are as inspiring as that of award-winning groomer Mackensie Murphy. Balancing her role as a single mom with a thriving grooming career, Mackensie's journey offers invaluable lessons for all of us.

Here are 5 inspiring lessons she left us with:

  1. Embrace Change: Mackensie’s leap to Manhattan led to remarkable career growth. Embracing change can open unexpected doors.

  2. Prioritize Passion: Her steadfast focus on grooming, even while juggling single parenthood, highlights the power of dedication in overcoming challenges.

  3. Build a Supportive Network: Mentorship from figures like Anne Francis played a crucial role in her journey. A strong support system is vital for success.

  4. Balance is Key: Murphy’s ability to manage her personal and professional responsibilities teaches us the importance of finding a work-life balance.

  5. Seek and Share Knowledge: Recognizing the need for education, she became a teacher herself. Continual learning and teaching enrich both our careers and the grooming community.

Mackensie’s story is a beacon for groomers, showing how resilience and passion pave the way to success. If you want to listen to our full interview, check it out here or search for The Daily Groomer on Spotify & Apple.

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That’s all folks! Until next time, let’s rock ‘n roll 🐶🤘