March 29, 2016 Newsletter
Video Release
How Do You Know How To Price 
Your Grooming Services?

We often get requests for information on this topic.

If you struggle with how to price your grooming services, you aren't alone.   
Here are some helpful video lessons and great advice from the experts.
 
Establishing Pricing & Times For Grooming
 
How do you set pricing for your work or your salon? Melissa shares a system she developed based on years of experience. The system allows for consistency across the board for both small and large pets and is fair to both the groomer and client. From the simplest jobs to the most complex, for new groomers just starting out or seasoned pros, the system works. Melissa helps you understand how and why the process works and how you can create your own pricing system.

Click here to get your free pricing estimate sheets for any breed of dog or cat.       
 
Approximate total running time:  20 minutes

In this video you will learn:
  • how to set up an alphabetical pricing guide to quote new clients.
  • what really establishes prices - it's not what you might think!
  • how to break basic pet grooms out by time.
  • how to set up your own single page pricing chart.
  • how to set consistent pricing for any job, in any condition. and for any groomer or stylist.
 
 
Basic Business Development for a Cat Grooming Clientele

How many clients are in your database? What is the average price for your grooms? What does it take to grow a business? In this presentation, Danelle gives you tips to work out these critical details. She discusses advertising options, cat owner value, the #1 goal of all service providers, plus, how to effectively fire a client.

This presentation is geared towards cat grooming. However, it is filled with valuable information that crosses easily over into the dog world. If you are a business owner, or thinking about opening your own salon, this is a presentation not to miss.
 
Approximate total running time:  19 minutes

In this video you will learn:
  • how to determine the average groom price per pet.
  • the revenue potential for your situation.
  • the most effective form of advertising.
  • what all cat owners want you to believe.
  • the number one goal and dialoguing with a client.
   
 
Easy Salon Add-Ons for Everyday Clients

Angela Kumpe never ceases to amaze us. She is constantly coming up with new and different creative styling ideas. Her range of creativity is diverse. Many of her ideas are so simple they can be applied in moments. But she doesn't just stay with simple ideas - she runs the gamut all the way up to elaborate and complicated!

In this lesson, Angela wanted to keep it basic. She demonstrates six easy creative salon add-ons for everyday clients. All six of these creative ideas only take a few moments to do. They are super economical and easy. And even though each application only cost the client between $3-$6 on average, it adds quickly to your bottom line.

If you haven't jumped into selling creative add-on sales in your salon, this is a great video to watch. These are an easy up-sell for any grooming business. And it's a whole lot more fun than telling an owner you have to charge them an extra dematting fee!
 
Approximate total running time:  24 minutes

In this video you will learn:
  • how to apply a temporary tattoo.
  • how to get your client started with simple bling.
  • how to work with blow pens.
  • how-to apply iron on crystals into the coat.
  • suggestions on what to charge for each application.
   
 

It's like having a private coach right in your computer every month!
From the Archives!  
Creating a Cute, Easy-to-Care-For Trim on a Pet Maltese             
 
In the contest ring, Veronica Frosch is well known for her exquisite grooming skills on poodles and adorable mixed breeds. When it comes to drop coat styling, she loves a look that is clean and crisp - but never sharp.

In this lesson, she demonstrates how to groom a pet Maltese in an adorable pet trim. She uses Wahl snap-on combs and oversized blenders for most of the haircut to get a super soft look. As Veronica says, "It's all in the details" when it comes to creating a high quality trim that owners will love. You'll learn loads of those little details that make a big impact on this trim style.

 




Do you have a busy salon?  
Are you thinking of adding to your team,
but you don't have time to train them?
Your new groomers can learn quickly - and they don't have to travel to do it!

Call 616-667-7297 or click below to find out how you can learn
to be a pet groomer, train your team, or improve your skills. 
Start anytime! 
Flexible payment plans are available.
 
 


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