The Barkroom Chat

About The Barkroom Chat

The Home Groomers Podcast - Start & Scale your home-based dog grooming business Welcome to The Barkroom Chat — the go-to podcast for women who dream of turning their love for dogs into a thriving home-based grooming business. Whether you're just getting started or ready to grow your grooming side hustle into a full-time career, you're in the right place. Each week, we dive into real talk, practical strategies, and inspiring stories to help you build a business that fits your life — not the other way around. From pricing, bookings, and customer service to holiday promos, mindset shifts, and staying sane behind the scissors — we cover it all. Hosted by Linda Roche, founder of Glossy Pup Academy, The Barkroom Chat is your cozy corner of the internet where passion meets profit — with a splash of dog hair. Grab a cuppa, step into the Barkroom, and let’s grow your grooming biz — Together we can change the world, One dog at a time 🐾

Publisher

Linda

Category

business · education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Jun 2025

Latest episode

2 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Ep 37 - "Fall Vibes" Marketing for your Home-Based Dog Grooming Business

   Autumn is here! 🍂🐾 And while your clients might be thinking about cosy evenings, muddy walks and pumpkin-spiced everything, there's something else you can be thinking about… Your autumn marketing! In this episode of The Barkroom Chat, we're talking about how you can bring a little seasonal magic into your home-based dog grooming business without spending a fortune, creating a complicated new offer or making marketing feel like another full-time job. We'll look at simple ways to make your salo...

2. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Ep 36 - The Small Habits Every Successful Home-Based Groomer Swears By

   Success isn't about finding a magic formula—it's about doing the little things consistently. In this episode of The Barkroom Chat, I'm sharing ten simple habits that successful home-based dog groomers build into their daily routines. None of them are complicated, but together they can completely transform your confidence, your customer experience and your business. We'll chat about why planning your day matters, how small systems reduce stress, why communication builds trust, and why working ...

3. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Ep 35 - How to Run an Efficient and Successful Home-Based Dog Grooming Business During a Heatwave

   Heatwaves can create real challenges for home-based dog groomers. From keeping dogs comfortable to managing your own energy levels, working in high temperatures requires a different approach. In this episode of The Barkroom Chat, I'm sharing practical, easy-to-implement tips to help you continue running a safe, professional and efficient grooming business during hot weather. We'll chat about: 🐾 Why Ireland (and many other countries) aren't built for heatwaves 🐾 How to adjust your daily schedu...

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