Downtime Destroys Profits

Alex Martin
May 20, 2026

Summary In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I chat with Doug Eaton and Bill Kuszajewski, ...

Listen to this podcast on your favorite platform

Summary In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I chat with Doug Eaton and Bill Kuszajewski, the team behind Big Wave Mobile Grooming. We get into how they went from automotive manufacturing into mobile grooming, what it really takes to scale a fleet, and the challenges of hiring and keeping good groomers. They also share how they design vans that actually hold up in the real world. If you’ve been thinking about going mobile or growing your setup, there’s a lot here you can learn from. Timestamps 06:00 Startup Decisions and Research 13:00 Maximizing Utilization for Profitability 20:04 Hiring and Retaining Groomers 33:02 Van Energy Challenges & Insights 39:58 Balancing Quality and Cost 45:44 Localized Growth Strategy Explained Stay connected with our guest speakers! Follow them on their social media – https://www.instagram.com/bigwavegrooming For more grooming tips, insights, and stories, check out our website at ⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.thedailygroomer.com/ Want to try Teddy for your business? - https://www.tryteddy.com/ Join the pack and be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Groomer Community⁠! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedailygroomer/