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Mini Lesson:The Basics of Setting Prices in Your SalonHow do you set pricing for your work or your salon? Melissa shares with you the core of how she has developed a consistent pricing system for all her businesses. |
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Salvage Work on a Heavy Coated DogHow to effectively work with the heavy coated dog. |
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Attach-On Comb Tricks and TipsAttach-On Comb Tricks and Tips |
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Is your business running as smoothly as it could? Are you living week-by-week from the revenue being generated? Or maybe you are struggling just to make ends meet. Melissa and Danelle are both successful multi-business women. In this informal session, the two sit down to talk about the keys to their success. Both women agree, owning your own business can be one of the most rewarding adventures you'll ever experience - but it can be one of the most challenging as well! You'll hear how they both got started in the grooming industry, which elements they attribute to their successes and why. They share years of wisdom about what it takes to grow a business and keep it going strong.
In this video you will learn:
- The 2 key elements to running a thriving business
- The 'pulse' of any business
- What never lies to you
- How to beat getting bogged down
- Some of their suggested 'go-to' books for inspiration and knowledge
Approximate running times: 26 minutes
Make sure you allow the video to pre-load a few minutes prior to viewing for uninterrupted
| Part 1 | Ingredients for a Successful Business |
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Melissa Verplank
Melissa is an awarding winning stylist with over 30 years experience, multiple business owner, contest judge, industry speaker, and author of 'notes From the Grooming Table and Theory of Five. Read Full Bio
Melissa Verplank has over 30 years experience in the pet industry. Her mastery of grooming techniques has won her numerous awards at both national & international levels. She has run multiple businesses, including a fleet of mobile units; a salon that grew into the Paragon School of Pet Grooming; a luxury, all suites boarding facility called Whiskers Resort & Pet Spa; and White Dog Enterprises which produced the award winning books, Notes From the Grooming Table and Theory of Five. Melissa Verplank was a member of the traveling team for GroomTeam USA, later the Team Coordinator, and served on the Board of Directors. Ms. Verplank is an industry speaker, author, contest grooming judge, and two time Cardinal Crystal Achievement winner.


