What It’s Really Like to Run a Mobile Grooming Business

<p>Part II of the Start Series<br>Presented by <a href="https://www.thedailygroomer.com/">The Daily Groomer</a> and <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCJt_SMEU3sr-EIQjzUAPG5g">@WagnTailsMobile</a></p><p><br></p><p>Starting a mobile grooming business looks great from the outside.</p><p>Flexible schedule. Higher prices. Independence.</p><p>But what does it actually feel like once you’re in it?</p><p>In this session, we’re going beyond the highlight reel and getting into the real day-to-day experience of running a mobile grooming business — especially in the early stages.</p><p>No theory. No sugarcoating. Just an honest look at what it takes to get up and running and build something that lasts.</p><p><br></p><p>💬 What You’ll Learn</p><p>Tess will walk through what it’s really like to start and run a mobile grooming business — especially in the early days when you’re figuring everything out.</p><p>We’ll cover the real decisions, tradeoffs, and lessons that new mobile groomers face, including:</p><p>What the first few months actually look like after going mobile</p><p>How to think about buying your first van (new vs. used)</p><p>Different ways to finance your van — and what to watch out for</p><p>The biggest mistakes new mobile groomers make early on</p><p>How to handle your first clients, scheduling, and daily operations</p><p>What surprised her most when starting (the stuff no one tells you)</p><p>…plus YOUR questions, answered live and unfiltered</p><p>This session is designed to give you a clear, honest picture of starting mobile — so you can move forward with confidence and avoid costly missteps.</p><p><br></p><p>🎤 Guest Expert</p><p>Tess Oliver</p><p>Owner, Best in Show Pet Spa (Miami, FL)</p><p>Tess Oliver (IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/best.in.show/?hl=en">@best.in.show</a>) is an award-winning dog groomer based in Miami, NDGAA certified in Non-Sporting breeds and Long-Legged Terriers. She shows and competes with Bedlington Terriers, and is an educator for Groom Haüs with several courses ranging from every day doodle trims to showing the Shetland Sheepgod. With over 15 years in the grooming industry and 10 years as a business owner, she brings a unique blend of technical grooming expertise and real-world business experience.</p><p><br></p><p>📍 Part of the Start Series</p><p>This workshop is Part II of the Mobile Grooming Growth Summit – Start Track, designed for groomers exploring mobile or in the early stages of building their bus