This week on The Pet Groomer Community Podcast, Lexi is joined by Emma Betts who is a former veterinary nurse, long-time salon owner, and now coach inside Bill Betts’ Pet Groomer Business Programme.

Emma shares how her veterinary background shapes her approach to grooming, from understanding oral health and skin conditions to knowing when something needs monitoring versus a vet referral. They chat about teeth cleaning, practical product knowledge, retail opportunities, and how groomers can confidently support clients without overstepping professional boundaries.

The conversation also dives into the realities of running a salon, including employment, HR responsibilities, contracts, and the importance of having the right support in place. Emma speaks honestly about the physical toll of grooming, the challenges of employing staff, and why being a professional business owner means knowing when to delegate.

There’s plenty of reassurance for solo groomers too, from overcoming perfectionism to building confidence in your work. Plus a refreshing reminder that we don’t have to figure everything out alone.

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In this episode of The Pet Groomers Community Podcast, host Jo Wallace is joined by fellow Colin Taylor Brand Ambassadors Rebecca Duduid and Charlotte Pulling for an open, honest conversation about grooming competitions, teaching, and the power of community within the industry .

Rebecca and Charlotte share their personal journeys into competing, why they wish they’d started sooner, how competitions have helped build confidence, and what it’s really like stepping into the ring for the first time. The conversation also dives into tutoring and education, including their experiences teaching IPET qualifications, the benefits of one-to-one training, and preparing students for the realities of working in a busy salon environment .

Together, they discuss:

• Practical advice for groomers considering competitions

• Different competition classes and what to expect

• Managing nerves, imposter syndrome, and expectations

• The importance of feedback, experience, and enjoying the process

• How competitions, seminars, and workshops help combat isolation in a largely solo industry

  
  

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Cat grooming has a reputation… and Lexie Goldsmith is here to set the record straight.

Jo Wallace is joined by Aussie cat groomer and educator Lexie Goldsmith to talk about what really makes cat grooming successful: understanding stress signals, adapting your approach to the individual cat, and building trust without over-handling. Lexie shares her journey from dog grooming into the cat world, why cats aren’t the “huge challenge” people assume, and how good training helps you spot problems before they become emergencies.

They dive into the big topics cat groomers need to know—when to refer to a vet, what to look out for in senior cats, how pain (especially arthritis) can show up as “spicy” behaviour, and why a gentle bath and blow-dry can sometimes be kinder than shaving. Plus: licky treats, LickiMats, Feliway, owner-assisted first grooms, and the truth about deshedding being one of the most satisfying parts of the job.

Lexie also introduces her new cat grooming education programme—created to raise standards, increase access to trained cat groomers, and reduce the need for sedated grooms at the vet.

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