Inside Pampered Paws: Growing a Strong Team and Stronger Culture

Alex Martin
September 24, 2025

Learn to grow your grooming biz—team building, pricing, burnout, and honest client talks

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Summary

In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I’m chatting with Rebecka Star, owner of Pampered Paws Grooming in Palmer Lake, Colorado. She shares her story of growing from mobile grooming into a successful brick-and-mortar shop, and all the lessons that came with it. We talk about building a strong team, encouraging ongoing education, and handling the tough stuff like pricing and staff management. Rebecka keeps it real—whether it's setting boundaries to avoid burnout or having honest conversations about raises with her team and clients. If you’re in the grooming world, there’s a lot here you’ll relate to

Timestamps

05:50 Entrepreneur Buys Grooming Business

10:11 Small Town Dog Grooming Advantage

16:15 Evaluating Dog Groomer Candidates

21:12 Salon Profitability Adjustments

26:49 Gradual Price Increases in Pet Grooming

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