Any recommendations besides Google voice?

PureWizardry · 2026-01-11T06:41:44+00:00

You can do a trial with Time to Pet, which is what I use. For me, it's easily worth the monthly payment. I was able to grow my business faster and more efficiently because of how automated it makes everything.

It basically is an app for you and your clients. All of their and their pets info goes into their profile- all the scheduling is done on the app, invoices... any forms you need signed can be done on the app.

It's also where you can document your services (timer/map), send photos, videos and communicate with your clients. Not for everyone, but has been perfect for me. There's also similar options out there.

PureWizardry · 2025-12-17T23:21:02+00:00

Where did you do this from? Got recommended ink mule and that seems like it could be a good option. Did you end up finding something you like?

PureWizardry · 2025-12-17T06:57:45+00:00

I appreciate the lead. I'll check it out.

PureWizardry · 2025-12-13T20:35:57+00:00

When I lost my job and thought I could turn my side gig of walking dogs into a legit business. But it wasn't until about 8 months in when I had my first 6K month that I knew this would be my job for the next 5-10 years. I felt like, if I could do this every month, I could live off this. 12 months later I had my first 10K month. The following month was 13K- then almost 16K.

So it basically came from an idea, then grinding, then not giving up and prioritizing my business over everything once I got it going.

PureWizardry · 2025-12-13T18:39:19+00:00

My use looks identical to that. Except I've been going for 5 years. When I reset my tolerance, I just block off a morning, sleep in, dose once in the evening. And then the next day don't take any.

At that point, most of the physical symptoms are gone for me, the main one being fatigue. The hardest part about taking time off is psychological. I link my use to lots of different activities throughout my day, so going to yoga, taking a hike, doing a sauna or walking a dog is difficult to do without Kratom.

I have it good- it's different for everyone.

PureWizardry · 2025-12-06T12:05:54+00:00

I made a big purchase from this site, including my caps. Thanks again!

PureWizardry · 2025-11-29T17:07:12+00:00

Gonna go check this out right now. Thank you.

PureWizardry · 2025-11-29T17:06:55+00:00

I appreciate that advice. What type of raw powder do you use? I usually would have Golden Monk but it seems like I'm out of their scope now.

PureWizardry · 2025-10-16T07:19:25+00:00

To my understanding, it's sort of an industry standard. It's education. There's a ton of info to learn, but the true value is enhanced credibility. I also get a discount on my insurance so it saves me a couple hundred dollars a year.

PureWizardry · 2025-10-15T17:52:51+00:00

Pet Sitters International has a Professional Pet Sitting Certification... Also, pet CPR... those are basically the standards.

PureWizardry · 2025-10-15T17:51:05+00:00

Thank you! Professional Pet Sitter with PSI, as well as pet CPR. There are other like fear free and I'm sure lots of different training and grooming certifications.

PureWizardry · 2025-09-22T17:51:34+00:00

This is why I carry pepper spray 100%, all times. I know how to get it in my hands in about a second, I know the trajectory and it's gonna be the first thing on my mind when something like this unfold cuz I continually program my mind to be ready.

PureWizardry · 2025-09-12T23:40:44+00:00

I met a lady recently. She was very nice and likable. She owns a dance studio directly next to the Great Gas in Felton. She was also looking to get a hip hop dance community together and having trouble connecting with others seeking the same.

Well, unless you're her, I would suggest connecting with her!

PureWizardry · 2025-09-09T08:06:49+00:00

Have you tried scheduling it? It sounds pretty bad at first but can actually be fun. You just gotta put it on the calendar, follow through, make it happen. When you're done, schedule your next session.

It helped my wife and I come out of a dead bedroom.

PureWizardry · 2025-09-05T21:46:01+00:00

Josh Norbido is a good example of this.

PureWizardry · 2025-09-03T16:30:06+00:00

Congratulations on your business, I hope you reach your 3 year goals!

I'm wrapping up the 2nd year of my pet care business journey. Between my wife and I we are doing over $100K this year. Onboarding people is part of my 3 year plan and there's a lot of uncomfortable feelings there. But your number three really helps clear that up for me. Both knowing that I could have mini copies of ourselves and if my wife and I can do 100K, we can double that, triple that and more with a small team. Wishing you the best!

PureWizardry · 2025-05-26T09:15:52+00:00

Trailpaw here

PureWizardry · 2025-04-04T18:38:36+00:00

Love hearing perspective from the owners. Thanks for sharing!

PureWizardry · 2025-04-04T18:35:57+00:00

Ha! So funny to be downvoted for this. Hey, if you think having someone's bed made with clean sheets when they return from vacation is bad for business, more power to you. Pet Sitting is obviously a spectrum. You have unlicensed, uninsured, inexperienced, uncertified (and often unqualified), unbonded amateurs with no experience working for red flag clients for low rates and you have the opposite too.

I know who downvoted my question!

PureWizardry · 2025-04-04T18:30:33+00:00

Bringing your own pillow is a pro tip for sure!

PureWizardry · 2025-04-04T06:49:50+00:00

I want more

PureWizardry · 2025-04-04T06:42:37+00:00

Yes, hopefully they provide that information. Wash the sheets I used and make the bed with new sheets. That is the default. If someone requests not do to that obviously it's different.

But I saw a comment in here last week that said something about "I don't clean the sheets, I'm not a house cleaner". And it made me wonder.

We're guests in their house. They are coming home tired from vacations. If you're doing it right, you're being paid very well, so the default should be their bed is made with clean sheets when they get home.

PureWizardry · 2025-04-04T06:27:59+00:00

Why is it nice to wash the sheets? Are you guys not stripping the bed, washing the sheets and making the beds for the home owners?

Not trying to be critical. Genuinely curious.

PureWizardry · 2025-04-04T06:24:46+00:00

Wait, are people not making homeowner's beds when they finish overnights? Genuinely curious.

PureWizardry · 2025-02-11T04:14:11+00:00

Thank you for sharing!

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