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

Part I of the Start Series ​Presented by The Daily Groomer and@WagnTailsMobile ​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. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ​💬 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 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 🎤 Guest Expert ​Elizabeth Gibbs ​Owner, Barkwood Grooming (Salon & Mobile, Texas) ​Speaker • Educator • NCMG • Groom Team USA 2021/22 ​Elizabeth (IG: @gibbsgrooming) 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ​📍 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. ​Part I – May 4 ​Salon & Mobile: What It Takes to Build Beyond One Model ​Part II – May 18 ​What It’s Really Like to Run a Mobile Grooming Business ​Part III – June 1 ​The Roadmap to Going Mobile: How To Start, Launch, and Grow Your First Van ​👉 RSVP for the full Start Series to get the most out of all three sessions Register Now ➡️ https://luma.com/thedailygroomer ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ​🐾 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. ​🔜 Coming Later This Year ​The Scale Track — focused on multi-van owners and operators looking to grow — will be announced later this summer.