The Dog Sitter's House
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The Dog Sitter's House
EPISODE 57: Why You Should STOP Charging for Meet & Greets as a Pet Sitter or Dog Walker
Should you charge for meet and greets as a pet sitter, dog walker, or daycare owner? 🚨 In this episode of The Dog Sitter’s House Podcast, I break down why charging for meet & greets might actually be costing you more money (and better clients) than it’s making you.
Here’s the truth: your meet & greet isn’t just “another appointment”—it’s your chance to shine, build trust, and prove why you’re worth premium pricing. When you slap a $25–$50 fee on it, you risk scaring off clients who could be worth $5,000+ a year to your business.
In this video, I share 6 powerful reasons why successful pet business owners don’t charge for meet and greets—and how you can use them to land loyal, higher-paying clients without wasting time.
👉 If you want to step into your CEO role, attract quality customers, and stop trading time for pennies, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Stop charging for meet & greets 🚫
1:15 – Why so many pet pros charge (and the logic behind it)
3:40 – Reason #1: Pricing red flags you can’t ignore
7:05 – Reason #2: The power of knowing your Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)
12:10 – Reason #3: Building trust with free meet & greets
17:30 – Reason #4: The truth about no-shows and “serious” buyers
22:15 – Reason #5: Controlling your time without charging fees
27:00 – Reason #6: Why CEOs never nickel-and-dime clients
32:20 – Final thoughts: The smarter way to grow your pet business
Here's the link:https://www.consciouspetsitter.com/cheatsheet