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

<p>Part I of the Start Series</p><p>​Presented by The Daily Groomer and  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wagntailsmobileconversions" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@WagnTailsMobile  </a>​</p><p><br></p><p>Thinking about going mobile — or already running your first van — and wondering what the bigger picture looks like?​</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>​No theory. No fluff. Just a real conversation about what works, what doesn’t, and how to think about your next step.​</p><p><br></p><p>💬 What You’ll Learn</p><p><br></p><p>​Elizabeth will share what it’s really like to operate across both mobile and salon — and what that means if you&#39;re early in your journey.​</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll cover:​​</p><p>✅ The real differences between mobile grooming and salon ownership​​</p><p>✅ Why many groomers are choosing mobile — and when a salon still makes sense​​</p><p>✅ What to think about before you commit to your first van​​</p><p>✅ The early-stage realities of running a mobile grooming business​​</p><p>✅ How to approach growth without overcomplicating things too early​​</p><p>✅ Lessons learned from building both sides of the business</p><p>✅ ​…plus YOUR questions, answered live and unfiltered</p><p><br></p><p>🎤 Guest Expert<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gibbsgrooming/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">​</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gibbsgrooming/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">E</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gibbsgrooming/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">lizabeth Gibbs</a>​</p><p>Owner, Barkwood Grooming (Salon &amp; Mobile, Texas)​</p><p>Speaker • Educator • NCMG • Groom Team USA 2021/22​</p><p><br></p><p>Elizabeth 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.​</p><p><br></p><p>📍 Part of the Start Series​</p><p>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.​</p><p><br></p><p>Part I – May 4​</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/sd4tOsQ09S0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Salon &amp; Mobile: What It Takes to Build Beyond One Model​</a></p><p><br></p><p>Part II – May 18</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/LYF9DNHcsgg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">​What It’s Really Like to Run a Mobile Grooming Business​</a></p><p><br></p><p>Part III – June 1​</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/0D7VuusG7jE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Roadmap to Going Mobile: How To Start, Launch, and Grow Your First Van​</a></p><p><br></p><p>🐾 Why Attend?​</p><p>If you’re thinking about going mobile — or just getting started — this is your chance to learn from someone who’s seen both sides.​</p><p><br></p><p>Understand your options before making a big decision​</p><p>Learn what actually matters early on (and what doesn’t)​</p><p>Avoid common mistakes new mobile groomers make​</p><p>Get clarity on whether mobile is the right move for you​</p><p>Bring your questions. Leave with a clearer path forward.​</p><p><br></p><p>🔜 Coming Later This Year​</p><p>The Scale Track — focused on multi-van owners and operators looking to grow — will be announced later this summer.</p><p><br></p><p>Stay connected with our guest speakers! Follow them on their social media <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gibbsgrooming" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠@gibbsgrooming</a>. Curious about Teddy? You can <a href="http://www.tryteddy.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener norefe