In this episode, Bill is joined by Mia Overnas and Carola from GroomerDK UK to talk about their upcoming book, The Hairy Universe of Hand Stripping.

Together, they explore why hand stripping is such an important but often misunderstood grooming technique, and why it is at risk of becoming a dying art. Mia and Carola share the inspiration behind the book, the knowledge gaps they see in the grooming industry, and why understanding the science behind coat care can give groomers more confidence with both dogs and their owners.

The conversation covers everything from coat anatomy, genetics, common myths, pricing hand stripping properly, working with breeders, managing client expectations, and why groomers need reliable education rather than just opinion-led advice from social media.

Whether you are a groomer wanting to build confidence with hand stripping, an owner of a hand-stripped breed, or simply passionate about preserving specialist grooming skills, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and plenty of “don’t panic” moments.

To order the book on release visit their website or the Great British Bookshop and https://groomerdkusa.com/ (US Purchases)

As always, I'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn.

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In this episode, Bill is joined by Katie Darcey from Katie Grooms Dogs for a colourful conversation about life as a dog groomer, building confidence in your pricing, setting boundaries, and finding your own path in the industry.

Katie shares her journey from canine hydrotherapy into grooming, her experience in corporate salons, and how she built her own business after relocating to Devon. She talks openly about charging properly, choosing the right clients, protecting your body and your time, and why pricing your work well can give you more freedom in both business and life.

The conversation also dives into Katie’s world of creative grooming, including how her poodle Joey became known for his bold, colourful designs, what goes into planning creative grooms, and why safety, product knowledge, coat condition, and the dog’s temperament all matter.

Katie also shares tips for left-handed groomers, the importance of great prep work, handling dogs safely, and what groomers can expect from her one-to-one training and creative grooming workshops.

A fun, honest and inspiring episode for groomers who want to grow their skills, charge with more confidence, and maybe even add a little colour along the way.

Find Katie online here:

https://www.facebook.com/p/Katie-Grooms-Dogs-Grooming-Education-by-Katie-100090731677949/

https://www.instagram.com/katie.grooms.dogs/

As always, I'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn.

You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here:

https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500

Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions.

And if you’d like support building a stronger, more profitable grooming business, visit:

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In this episode, Bill is joined by Vicky Clark from The Pet Accountant for a no-nonsense conversation about pricing, profit, numbers, and the realities of running a pet business.

They dive into why pet professionals need to stop copying everyone else’s prices, why small £3 or £5 increases often are not enough, and why knowing your numbers is essential if you want to build a sustainable business. Vicki shares her thoughts on pricing properly, working with the right clients, breaking through the VAT threshold, and why Making Tax Digital may be more “Making Tax Difficult” for many business owners.

Bill and Vicki also chat about Crufts, trade stands, strange encounters behind the stand, the value of networking, and what pet professionals can expect from this year’s Pet Pro Expo in Birmingham.

Expect plenty of laughs, honest opinions, business lessons, and practical reminders that if you want to grow your pet business, you need to understand your numbers, charge properly, and surround yourself with people who push you forward.

As always, I'd like to thank the podcast sponsor, Lopay, the low-cost payment platform that helps you keep more of the money you earn.

You can find out more and sign up for Lopay here:

https://merchant.lopay.app/ref/PETPASSION2500

Listeners of this podcast get £2500 of fee-free transactions.

And if you’d like support building a stronger, more profitable grooming business, visit:

https://petpassiontoprofit.com/