How to Build a Thriving Grooming Business (Elizabeth Gibbs Tells All)
Alex Martin
December 17, 2025
Fresh take on building a thriving grooming business with tips on pricing, growth, and quality
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Summary
In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I’m joined by Elizabeth Gibbs as she shares her journey from washing her childhood dog to building Barkwood—a luxury grooming brand now featuring multiple mobile vans and a brick-and-mortar salon. We talk through her early days at Petsmart, the lessons she picked up while working with Jess Rona in LA, the challenges of launching and funding her own business, and how she’s scaled while keeping her standards sky-high. Elizabeth opens up about pricing, facing fears, and the power of a strong team. This one’s full of inspiration and real-world, hard-earned insight.
Timestamps
07:49 Celebrity Dog Grooming Experience
13:14 Starting a Mobile Grooming Business
16:48 Budgeting and Side Hustles Explained
26:24 Charging for Quality Service
30:54 Embracing Change and Uncertainty
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