Frameworks to Scale a Mobile Grooming Business with Darren Clarke

Alex Martin
April 30, 2025

Learn tips on pricing, hiring, and online booking for anyone starting a grooming business

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Summary

In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I sat down with Darren Clarke, owner of Dapper Dogs Mobile, to talk about his journey from the IT world to running a successful mobile pet grooming business in Texas. We get into everything – from finding the right pricing, the hiring hurdles in an unregulated industry, to the advantages of online booking. Darren shares some useful tips and real-world advice that anyone thinking about starting a grooming business can use. Don’t miss this chance to hear about the hard work behind Dapper Dogs Mobile!

Timestamps

08:57 Navigating Expansion Challenges

14:25 Grooming Industry Challenges and Hiring

21:02 Grooming Industry Pricing Challenges

30:03 Pricing Strategy and Considerations

38:57 Addressing Online Booking Concerns

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