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WINTER 2019
Show Date: Saturday, March 9, 2019
Gregg Docktor of Merryfield School of Pet Grooming in Florida
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Gregg grew up in the pet industry. His father was responsible for more that 250 retail pet outlets called “Docktor Pet Centers.” Prior to the Merryfield School in Broward County, Florida, Greg ran a dog grooming school licensed by the “Florida State Board of Independent Post Secondary Vocational Technical Trade and Business Schools.” It ran for approximately 15 years. Gregg also had a 3 store chain of grooming shops, “Just 4 Paws” In addition, he also had a 3 store chain of Puppy stores called “Merryfield Kennels.” Today, Merryfield Motel for Pets and Day Care is a business that caters to pets which have apartment suites for dogs and cats as well as all types of dog training. It also has a complete Animal Hospital that is under lease to a Veterinarian. Gregg also owned and operated “Dr. Clayton Pet Specialties” along with his late father Norman and brother Lloyd. This was a product line that was distributed nationally to pet stores and large box retailers. Merryfield is a top school to consider and they offer financial aid as an accredited institution. Greg will answer any educational and career questions if you call in to the live show.
Show Date: Sunday, February 24, 2019
Melissa Verplank – Latest Updates to Various Paragon Distance Learning Programs
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Melissa Verplank is a Certified Master Stylist with over 30 years experience in the professional pet grooming industry. In 2009, she operated three pet-related companies, a luxury boarding facility called hiskers Resort & Pet Spa and two companies that are involved with educating the professional pet groomer and stylist; The Paragon School of Pet Grooming, Inc. and White Dog Enterprises, Inc as well as her products and services web site MelissaVerplank.com. In 2010 Melissa expanded her product line, with training to help business owners to “grow your own groomers” and provides an award-winning, popular streaming video web site for groomers at www.learn2groomdogs.com. Melissa says they have a new Paragon Distance Learning Progra. It is geared for individuals, salon owners and corporate training. It has been re-worked, streamlined and vastly improved over the previous versions. It is an amazing blend of online home study, testing, accountability and personal coaching. The soft launch was quite a success last Fall 2018.
Show Date: February 2, 2019
My Furbaby’s Heartbeat Bear Retail & Promo for Groomers -Purusha Rivera Joins Us
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After graduating in 2000 with a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Purusha Rivera became a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer specializing in OB/GYN. It wasn’t long before Purusha discovered a way to create memories that lasted a lifetime for expectant parents, through stuffed animal keepsakes that could record their baby’s heartbeat in utero called My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear. Fast forward to 2018, when Purusha Rivera launched her now multi-million dollar company into the pet space with My Furbaby’s Heartbeat Bear. Each stuffed dog and cat comes with a 20-second recordable device to capture a pet’s heartbeat, purr, meow or bark. Pet groomers all over the country have used these as part of their retail offerings, client appreciation gifts, bereavement and more.
Show Date: January 19, 2019
Angela Clark, ICMG, CMCG, MCGC, President of American Grooming Academy, CA
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Leading a 30+ year career involving pets and their people Angela Clark is a leader in the pet industry. Starting at a modest privet pet grooming shop as a bather brusher, it was through dedication, passion, training, an obtaining a BA in business administration from Sacramento state University that Angela became the owner and operator of a successful Pet Grooming Salon and Retail Store. Angela also motivated and managed a multi million dollar national company holding positions such as, Salon Pet Stylist, Salon Manager, Grooming Training Center manager, Regional Pet Services Manager and National Mobile Service Manager. Since opening the doors of American Grooming Academy Angela has become a Certified Master Groomer through International Professional Pet Groomers association, an IPG Practical Certifier, A Professional Cat Groomers Association of America Certified Feline Stylist and Practical Certifier. She is also Certified for Pet CPR through Pet Tech. Angelas career is long and she has many advantages but the most important is her love for pets. An avid animal lover and especially the AGA mascot Poodle breed, Angela wants everyone who has a dream of working with pets to be able to make that dream reality!
FALL 2018
Show Date: November 4, 2018
Guest: Angela Gastaldi, Just 4 Paws Pet Spa Academy, New Jersey
LINK TO RECORDING: http://tobtr.com/11016007
Just 4 Paws Pet Spa and Academy is philosophically unlike any other grooming academy that exists today. At Just 4 Paws Pet Spa and Academy we teach that a pet’s comfort, safety, and wellness always come first. To ensure this dedication to pets remains our Priority #1, we teach our Mission as though it were a mantra: “We, as groomers, exist solely to help people help their pets”. This focus on our Mission Statement is front and center in everything that we proudly teach at the Just 4 Paws Pet Spa & Academy. We weave a sense of respect, balance, and integrity into all that we teach. The result is a new wave of talented, loving pet guardians and professional pet stylists who will enhance and ultimately raise the bar for this burgeoning, grooming industry. Our Just 4 Paws Pet Spa and Academy trainees not only learn the importance of becoming expert pet stylists, but are also shown the way to becoming true pet guardians. They are given the knowledge, tools and resources to expertly groom and serve pets in this recession resistant industry. The ultimate goal? To restore respect and build integrity into the Grooming & Pet Care Industry. Want to get in on this exciting and transcending new career path? Then turn your passion for animals into a long-lasting and lucrative career that you love?! We are a grooming academy that is reinventing the pet grooming industry. Join us in our impassioned mission by reaching out to us today!
Show Date: Sunday, November 11, 2018
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Guest: Barb Hoover, Author of Barkleigh Honors 2018 for new book, The Difficult Dog
Barb has been active in the pet grooming industry since 1985. She owns one of the world’s largest and oldest international websites for groomers, The Groomers Lounge at www.groomerslounge.com. Believing in the importance of continuing education, Barb organizes, attends and teaches classes throughout the country on all aspects of the grooming industry. She has been interviewed by, and written articles for various trade magazines, been nominated for several Barkleigh Honors awards and won the prestigious David G. Salzberg Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Grooming Industry in 2007. The Difficult Dog was awarded the 2018 Barkleigh Honor Award for Book of the Year. She is a member of the NDGAA and is certified in the Non Sporting and Terrier groups. Her love of dogs extends to the community through her work with various rescue groups where she specializes in special needs foster and adoption.
WINTER 2019
Show Date: Saturday, January 19, 2019
Time: 1PM Pacific, 4PM Eastern
Guest: Angela Clark, ICMG, CMCG, MCGC, President of American Grooming Academy, California
LINK TO LISTEN TO LIVE SHOW: http://tobtr.com/11029241
Leading a 30+ year career involving pets and their people Angela Clark is a leader in the pet industry. Starting at a modest privet pet grooming shop as a bather brusher, it was through dedication, passion, training, an obtaining a BA in business administration from Sacramento state University that Angela became the owner and operator of a successful Pet Grooming Salon and Retail Store. Angela also motivated and managed a multi million dollar national company holding positions such as, Salon Pet Stylist, Salon Manager, Grooming Training Center manager, Regional Pet Services Manager and National Mobile Service Manager. Since opening the doors of American Grooming Academy Angela has become a Certified Master Groomer through International Professional Pet Groomers association, an IPG Practical Certifier, A Professional Cat Groomers Association of America Certified Feline Stylist and Practical Certifier. She is also Certified for Pet CPR through Pet Tech. Angelas career is long and she has many advantages but the most important is her love for pets. An avid animal lover and especially the AGA mascot Poodle breed, Angela wants everyone who has a dream of working with pets to be able to make that dream reality!
WINTER & SPRING 2018 RECORDINGS ON DEMAND
Recorded June 3, 2018
Guest: Annette Uda, PetAirapy.com
Topic: Benefits of UV Sanitation of Surface and Air in Pet Grooming Shops & Mobile Vans
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Recorded: May 20, 2018
Guest: Susan Sholar, Instructor, AKC S.A.F.E. Grooming Program
Topic: Susan describes the program, and how to take the course in-person or online. She also talks about the AKC S.A.F.E. Salon program and the AKC Groomer Finder.
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Recorded: May 19, 2018
Guest: J. L. Campbell, Author, Dog Wash. Can I Help You?
Topic: Groomer and author shares her ventures writing her humorous book about a pet groomer, dogs and a Mynah bird.
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Recorded: March 4, 2018
Guest: Lori Lovell, Grooming Employment Specialist website
Topic: Assistance for both groomers and grooming employers to find employment or employees.
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Recorded: February 3, 2018
Guest: Jodi Murphy, Master Pet Stylist www.jodimurphy.net
Topic: Updates, new instructional products, grooming tools and apparel, appearances in 2018 trade shows, much more.
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Recorded: January 27, 2018
Guest: Michelle Valle, Director of Pet’s Playground Grooming School website
Topic: Careers in grooming, education and student financial aid.
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Recorded: January 21, 2018
Guest: Laura Hearn, Author, A Practical Guide to House-call Grooming, website
Topic: Definite guide to setting up and operating a house-call grooming business.
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Recorded: January 20, 2018
Guest: Leel Michelle, owner RetroStylistWear.com grooming apparel
Topic: Grooming apparel, and selling retail to grooming customers, updates.
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Recorded: January 14, 2018
Guest: Donna Owens, CMG, GroomTeam USA Gold Medalist, HeathlySpot Academy (S. California), HealthySpot Academy
Topic: Careers in pet grooming, educational opportunities, Healthy Spot Academy, Studio City, CA.
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FALL 2017 RECORDINGS ON DEMAND
Recorded: November 5, 2017
Guest: Tammy Rodgers, Puparazzi Mobile
Topic: Mobile grooming businesses.
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Recorded: November 4, 2017
Guest: Debi Hilley, GroomingSmarter.com and GroomingSmarter Blog, a GroomWise.com blog
Topic: Updates on her expansion of various grooming educational materials, and recent awards, and more. RECORDING: CLICK TO LISTEN
Recorded: October 29, 2017
Guest: Melissa Verplank, MelissaVerplank.com Learn2GroomDogs.com Topic: Updates about Paragon School of Pet Grooming, Whiskers Pet Resort, Notes From the Grooming Table, eyeing the future of the grooming industry and much more. RECORDING:CLICK TO LISTEN
Recorded: October 28, 2017
Guest: Jeff Andrews, Northern Tails Sharpening, NorthernTails.com
Topic: Groomer safety with sharpening and maintenance procedures for shears, blades and clippers RECORDING: CLICK TO LISTEN
Recorded: October 26, 2017
Guest: Mitzi Hicks, Golden Paws Schools & Consultation, GoldenPaws.com
Topic: Opportunities for opening grooming schools, and grooming industry in general
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Recorded: Thursday, October 22, 2017
Guest: Barbara Bird CMG and Susy Scott, The GroomPod (podcast show) www.thegroompod.com Topic: The latest in online schools of grooming and distance learning. Going about opening a school of grooming and more. RECORDING CLICK TO LISTEN
Recorded: October 1, 2017
Guest: Joana Tucker, Vice Pres of Services, PetSmart
Topic: The new Groomery salons, and PetSmart employment. Website: www.petsmartjobs.com
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Recorded: September 30, 2017
Guest: Leel Michelle, owner RetroStylistWear.com grooming apparel
Topic: Grooming apparel, and selling retail to grooming customers. Website: www.retrostylistwear.com
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Listen Now to 2016 Recorded Shows Available at BlogTalkRadio.com
Daryl Conner and Mary Oquendo – Holistic Pet Grooming – What is it All About? – Recorded Visit Daryl’s Web Site Visit Mary’s Web Site
Danelle German – Cat Grooming Talk – National Cat Groomers Institute of America – Recorded January 3, 2016 Visit Danelle’s Web Site
Tammy Rodgers, Mobile Grooming, Puparazzi Mobile Franchise – Recorded January 10, 2016 Visit Tammy’s Web Site
Christina Pawlosky CMG – Multiple Award Winning Groomer – Oster Pro Products Rep. – Recorded January 17, 2016 Visit Osterpro Web Site
Mitzi Hicks, NCMG – Opening a Pet Grooming School – Recorded January 23, 2016 – Visit Mitzi’s Web Site
Jeff Andrews, Northern Tails Sharpening Answers Your Sharpening & Repair Questions – Recorded January 24, 2016 Visit Jeff’s Web Site
Jodi Murphy, Master Pet Stylist – Publisher of How to Grooming Books & DVDs and Professional Groomer Apparel – Recorded February 21, 2016 Visit Jodi’s Web Site
Greg Docktor of Merryfield School of Pet Grooming in Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Recorded March 6, 2016 Visit Greg’s Web Site
Mary Oquendo, CMPTI, CSS – Pet Emergency & Disaster Planning – Recorded March 20, 2016 Visit Mary’s GroomWise Blog
ARCHIVE OF ASK A PRO TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALLS
Some of the best information provided live to groomers came from our telephone conference calls over a period of 3 years with several knowledgeable guests. Here are the best calls. Don’t miss listening to them! Please adjust your volume levels as needed, some recordings are soft.
Visit Dina’s Wag’n Tails Mobile Conversions Web Site
Visit Jay Scrugg’s and Sue Zecco’s Web Site
Visit Melissa Verplank’s Web Site
ARCHIVE OF PRE-RECORDED SHOWS 2005-2014
2013-2014 Guests
Visit Danelle’s Web Site and Visit Mitzi’s Web Site
View Christina’s (Oster Pro) Web Site
2011-2012 Guests
Visit Petco Employment Web Site
Visit 123Pet Software’s Web Site
Visit Christina’s (Osterpro) Web Site
2009-2010 Guests
Visit Teri Payne Jones & Justin Jones Web Site
Visit Jay Scrugg’s & Sue Zecco’s Web Site
2005-2008 Guests
Visit John & Vivian’s Web Site
Visit Dina’s Wag’n Tails Web Site
ARCHIVE OF GROOMING BUSINESS IN A BOX® CHATS ON BUSINESS SIDE OF GROOMING
Stephen, Webmaster of PetGroomer.com has been a member of the industry for over 50 years. His parents owned a distinctive pet grooming salon, one of the largest ever in the industry with over 5,000 regular clients and defied the adage that you cannot have the very best quality with quantity. His mother asked him to join him as the editor and illustrator of her classic business book, From Problems to Profits: The Madson Management System for Pet Grooming Businesses. Stephen went on to create 4 more books with CD-ROMs as a series titled Grooming Business in a Box®. Here are a series of recordings where Stephen shares insights on some of the most popular topics of the business side of pet grooming and how they turned around hundreds of grooming businesses with consultation and products, allowing groomers to fall in love once again with their businesses.
