Discover if you’re ACTUALLY creating a home-based dog sitting business that gives you the time AND financial freedom you desire OR if you’re creating a J.O.B. you won’t be able to escape!!

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which of the following best describes your home-based dog sitting business right now?
- A.
  My prices are well above average and I’m fully booked every month. I work 4-8 hrs a day, 5 days max with paid vacations. I have a team and systems that automates multiple administrative tasks. My income is consistent AND predictable each month with a six-figure annual revenue. I have the best customers, both human and canines!
- B.
  My pricing is average to below average. I offer discounts to attract new customers. I have no team and typically say yes to every customer's request even if it inconveniences me. My income is inconsistent and unreliable from my dog sitting services.
- C.
  My prices are average in my area and I’m typically fully or overbooked. I work 8+ hours a day. I’m usually doing 5 things at once because I have little to no help. I have NO time off unless I take an unpaid vacation. Sometimes, the dogs cause me anxiety when they get too excited. I’m on the verge of or am already experiencing burnout
2.
In order to attract higher quality customers that respect my pricing and policies I have tried…
- A.
  Creating a professional website with my pricing AND I advertise specials on social media periodically.
- B.
  Keeping my pricing private until I have met the dog and their owner(s).
- C.
  Posting and advertising discount deals on social media periodically.
- D.
  None of the above.
3.
If I get a new boarding/daycare request for dates I’m already fully booked or I just need time off, I typically…
- A.
  I squeeze them in because I want to make sure I’ll earn enough money each month and I don’t want to lose them to another dog sitter.
- B.
  Fully booked, what’s that?
- C.
  I offer to put them on my wait-list and recommend another sitter, if possible.
4.
The following causes me the most stress.
- A.
  I’m fully booked most every day and have very little stress.
- B.
  Introducing new dogs, especially the socially anxious dogs.
- C.
  Dogs constantly whining and barking and/or unable to settle down.
5.
If I knew I couldn’t fail, my next step would be…
- A.
  Hire a team and take a vacation!
- B.
  Increase my prices.
- C.
  Hire a team, grow my daycare services and decrease my boarding occupancy to get weekends off.
6.
Implementing systems and processes will give me more…
- A.
  Things I don't have time to do!
- B.
  Freedom!
- C.
  Stress, because I don’t know where to begin.
7.
Having a niche is something….
- A.
  I currently have and it works great!
- B.
  I wouldn’t want to have a niche because I don’t want to turn business away.
- C.
  I’m not sure what a niche is or I never even thought about it before.
8.
The time and financial milestones I’d like to achieve next in my business are…
- A.
  Consistently earn a minimum of $5-8k/mo and work 30-40 hrs a week.
- B.
  Consistently earn $8-12k/mo., take paid vacations and work less than 30 hrs a week.
- C.
  Consistently earn a minimum of $3-5k/mo., working 40 hrs maximum per week.
9.
I have a clear vision for where I want to take my home-based dog sitting business in the next year AND how I'm going to get there.
- A.
  I have a detailed spreadsheet and calendar mapping out a clear path to success!
- B.
  Ha! Are you kidding me?
- C.
  I have a general idea but I'm not clear on how I'll get there (and sometimes I wonder if I ever will).

Quiz Outcomes

1.
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU’RE A DISCOUNT DOG SITTER!
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Now, you might be wondering why I’m congratulating you for landing in this category because it doesn’t sound very good but the truth is it’s THE HARDEST phase of any business and it takes DETERMINATION (and LOTS OF IT) to not give up! This is evidence you are willing to SERVE your clients, both furry AND human, to prove your services are the best, even when it means you earn less! That takes a special person and shows that you have the heart and soul it takes to build your dream dog sitting house! DETERMINATION + A SERVING HEART = A TOP DOG SITTER! So seriously now, take a minute and pat yourself on the back or give yourself a little ear scratch…you know, the kind that makes your head turn it feels so good! BUT...chances are you’re ready to earn more AND earn a CONSISTENT income to pay the bills or quit your other job, already! So take a peep at your email inbox/junk mail for more on your results PLUS NEXT STEPS to take your business to the NEXT LEVEL!
2.
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU’RE A JUGGLING DOG SITTER!
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Now, you might be wondering why I’m congratulating you for landing in this category because it doesn’t sound very good but the truth is it’s the MOST INSANE phase of your business's evolution and that takes COMMITMENT and HARD WORK! Not only are you willing to SERVE your clients, both furry and human, to prove your service is the best, but you’re doing it at or over capacity CONSISTENTLY and STILL maintaining your sanity (most days!). That takes a strong person and it’s evidence that…you possess the key fundamentals of building your dream dog sitting house! HARD WORK + COMMITMENT + A SERVING HEART = A TOP DOG SITTER! So take a minute and pat yourself on the back or give yourself a little ear scratch…you know, the kind that makes your head turn! You have a thriving business at this point. You have consistent bookings, repeat customers you know and love and you can easily work around the clock!BUT…Chances are you’re ready to earn a more consistent income without having to overbook yourself regularly so that you can stop sacrificing your relationships, your health or your life in general!So take a peep at your email inbox/junk mail for more on your results PLUS NEXT STEPS to take your business to the NEXT LEVEL!
3.
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU’RE A TOP DOG SITTER!
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YOUR STRENGTHS ARE IN SERVING your clients so well that they keep coming back for more. They probably refer you to everyone they know AND you obviously aren’t afraid of a little hustle! Not only do you excel at serving but you have business savvy too!This takes a DEDICATED, BIG-HEARTED and INTELLIGENT person which is evidence that…you possess the key fundamentals of building your dream dog sitting house!HARD WORK + COMMITMENT + A SERVING HEART = A TOP DOG SITTER!So take a minute and pat yourself on the back or give yourself a little ear scratch…you know, the kind that makes your head turn! Based on your answers, it’s likely you have a thriving business with consistent bookings, repeat customers you love and you could easily work around the clock to keep up with it all and possibly already do! You’ve worked so hard to get here but you’re ready to take it to another level. The level that consistently allows you the time and financial freedom you dreamt of when starting your own dog sitting business. But…chances are you’re still spending more time as a pack leader, secretary, bookkeeper, house cleaner and social media manager, than a CEO. So take a peep at your email inbox/junk mail for more on your results PLUS NEXT STEPS to take your business to the NEXT LEVEL!