Salon & Mobile: What It Takes to Build Beyond One Model

Part I of the Start Series

​Presented by The Daily Groomer and  ⁠@WagnTailsMobile  ⁠

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Thinking about going mobile — or already running your first van — and wondering what the bigger picture looks like?​

In this first session of the Start Track, we’re sitting down with an operator who’s built both a mobile and salon business to break down what it actually takes to grow in this industry.

​No theory. No fluff. Just a real conversation about what works, what doesn’t, and how to think about your next step.​

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💬 What You’ll Learn

​Elizabeth will share what it’s really like to operate across both mobile and salon — and what that means if you're early in your journey.​

We’ll cover:​​

✅ The real differences between mobile grooming and salon ownership​​

✅ Why many groomers are choosing mobile — and when a salon still makes sense​​

✅ What to think about before you commit to your first van​​

✅ The early-stage realities of running a mobile grooming business​​

✅ How to approach growth without overcomplicating things too early​​

✅ Lessons learned from building both sides of the business

✅ ​…plus YOUR questions, answered live and unfiltered

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🎤 Guest Expert⁠​⁠

⁠E⁠⁠lizabeth Gibbs⁠​

Owner, Barkwood Grooming (Salon & Mobile, Texas)​

Speaker • Educator • NCMG • Groom Team USA 2021/22​

Elizabeth is a nationally certified master groomer, HBO Max Haute Dog winner, and two-time Groom Team USA member. From grooming celebrities’ pets in Los Angeles to founding Barkwood Grooming back in her hometown, she brings a rare blend of high-end grooming skill and real-world business experience across both salon and mobile.​

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📍 Part of the Start Series​

This workshop is Part I of the Mobile Grooming Growth Summit – Start Track, designed for groomers exploring mobile or in the early stages of building their business.​

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Part I – May 4​

Salon & Mobile: What It Takes to Build Beyond One Model​

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Part II – May 18

​What It’s Really Like to Run a Mobile Grooming Business​

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Part III – June 1​

The Roadmap to Going Mobile: How To Start, Launch, and Grow Your First Van​

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👉 RSVP for the full Start Series to get the most out of all three sessions

Register Now ➡️ https://luma.com/thedailygroomer​

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🐾 Why Attend?​

If you’re thinking about going mobile — or just getting started — this is your chance to learn from someone who’s seen both sides.​

Understand your options before making a big decision​

Learn what actually matters early on (and what doesn’t)​

Avoid common mistakes new mobile groomers make​

Get clarity on whether mobile is the right move for you​

Bring your questions. Leave with a clearer path forward.​

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🔜 Coming Later This Year​

The Scale Track — focused on multi-van owners and operators looking to grow — will be announced later this summer.

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