I Am Zue

12/08/2024

FYI to get support with this, check out my last slide, cause I GOT you ....

18/12/2023

Each year people are looking forward to the next year to make the NEXT year the best ever.

And then at the end of that year they say that for the next year.

Let's just give our Best with what we have at the time. 😉🥰

13/12/2023

I have not talked about it yet, but I did a 6 week road trip through the U.S. (East to West Coast) in the summer (if anyone was there before, you'll recognize the above as White Sands National Park).

Which was absolutely amazing!! While my dog walking business kept running.

I'm planning on making a few YT videos on the topic of how to take such a long vacation while managing a pet business.

Before I make them, I would love to get some inspiration on the specific questions I can answer. 

If it has something to do with a dog walking or pet sitting business - great.

If not - also great.

If any come to mind, just drop the questions below.

I'd appreciate your help!

Happy Wednesday. ❤

P.S.: Make sure to subscribe to my I am Zue Youtube Channel so you are notified once the videos drop. 👌

12/12/2023

When are you charging clients? Before or after pet sitting visits have been performed?

It can be intimidating for us pet sitters and dog walkers when it comes to establishing payment terms and enforcing them. Especially when the question comes ...

08/12/2023

Dog Walkers who want to create a viable business around their gigs, need to learn to be disciplined. If you are going to treat this as a business, you need t...

08/05/2023

If you are still on the fence on whether you should be charging higher rates, maybe this will push you over.

If know someone who needs a push, forward it.

Keep on positively changing lives, while getting paid with a smile on your face. 🥰😎

- Zue

02/05/2023

Great Businesses are exceptional in their operations to that of their competition. Make use of these 3 ways to raise above your competition. I hope this helps! (BTW, if you want to know the 3 secrets to get to $8302 per month in your dog walking business, join me on my FREE Webinar: https://iamzue.com/webinar )

04/03/2023

I should have made a course out of this one and charged for it .... 😜

A FULL Guide on How to Start a Professional Dog Walking Business in 2023. / Step-by-Step Instructions with direct Links sectioned into Pre Work, Legalizing, ...

05/11/2021

I'm doing some market research to find out what exactly you guys are in need of.

I would absolutely appreciate it, if you could hop on a quick call with me 😍.

🙋🏻‍♀️ I've nothing to sell you, but I'll gladly give you some free quick advise if you so desire 🤗🤷🏻‍♀️.

This is for dog walking and pet sitting business owners ONLY.

Just DM me or comment below 💛

P.S.: If you don't feel comfortable talking with me I can also email the questions to you so you can answer them in a written format 😊.

04/11/2021

Let me explain.

You think you need to raise your prices? ⬆️
Well, do the math, look at what you offer and make a decision.

You think you need to hire? 💰
You have a full schedule but can't afford it yet?
Well, what do you need to do in order to get there?
Make a decision that you will hire and educate yourself.

You don't know if you should still provide cat sitting? 🙀
Well, how could you supplement that income or what could make it more viable?
Why do you want to get rid of it in first place?

Make a decision and see it through.

Barely anything in life and business needs to be permanent. But if you don't know where you are heading you will burn out, because you are torn between so many choices and since you don't commit to one thing you'll do them all crappy.

Pick what works for you, run with it and adjust along the way.

And don't tell me you are a perfectionist and want to make sure it's all 💯, because all you are saying is you are insecure.

What has been a tough decision for you to make?

29/10/2021

You ever thought about changing your brand name?

At the heels of Facebook's name change, I'm discussing what to look out for and how to go about it ... IF you actually should do it.

⚡Link is in my Bio

And remember a pet business name should preferably be most or all of these things:

👉 easy to spell
➡️ memorable
👉 include the type of services you offer
➡️ dot com address available
👉 not infringe on intellectual property
➡️ reflect your vision

Drop your business name below 👇🔥
Have you ever thought of changing it?

29/10/2021

You ever thought about changing your brand name?

At the heels of Facebook's name change, I'm discussing what to look out for and how to go about it, IF you actually need to do it.

💛Link is in my Bio💛

And remember a pet business name should preferably be most or all of these things:

👉 easy to spell
➡️ memorable
👉 include the type of services you offer
➡️ dot com address available
👉 not infringe on intellectual property
➡️ reflect your vision

Drop your business name below 👇🔥
Have you ever thought of changing it?

27/10/2021

[SWIPE] My top 3 reasons of why dog walkers and pet sitters are struggling to be taken seriously.⁣⁣
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Coming across as a professional biz gives you more leverage to ⁣⁣
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➡️ eventually charge more, simply because you can position yourself differently.⁣⁣
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➡️ reach more clients because referrals will come naturally. ⁣⁣
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Sure will you be able to fill up your schedule as a solo walker without these things, but you started your business to eventually enjoy the perks that come with having your own biz, right?(meaning to take off whenever you want to, not worrying about your biz and the financial freedom 🥳)⁣⁣
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You think anything major is missing? Comment below and share your reasons!⁣⁣
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PS: Carrying Insurance is non-negotiable 👇 and with my Insurance Comparison Chart easy to see what's out there.⁣⁣
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Visit 👉 dogwalktowealth.com/insurance to download. The link is also in my Bio ❤

11/01/2021

When you started your Dog Walking Business, I bet you it didn't even cross your mind what kind of characteristics you would need to embody as a good Leader....
..The only way out of the hamster wheel, avoid burnout and finally stop working on weekends and Holidays, is to hire!

That's when you need to learn how to hire and manage a staff effectively.
And everybody can learn it, there is no reason to be afraid of it or to be worried about it.

💛 Want to work on your ability and preparation to hire and lead a team? Join me in Pet Business Accelerator where you get access to 8 Modules & 1:1 coaching with me so you can safely grow your Business within 10 weeks 💫

💛 Sign up for my newsletter on dogwalktowealth.com to find out when the Accelerator opens up

23/09/2020

You decide who you want to be.

Have you ever had a situation where any person in your life, made a statement about you that goes completely against your self-belief?

For example, if you thought you were not so bright, but than out of nowhere someone tells you how smart you are?

See, all those thoughts in your head are a story you are telling yourself - negative and positive.

No matter what anyone else tells you, YOU alone can change the narrative in your head.

Of course it helps if your environment enforces those beliefs. But in the end, it all starts with you and eventually your environment will enforce those beliefs anyway.

It starts with the awareness, that you have indeed the power to be who you want to be.

Second, BE that person.
Think about attributes or behaviors that person you want to be displays, then act upon it.

25/06/2020

Check out the full video on www.youtube.com/dogwalktowealth

22/06/2020

Read up why you should use Online Reviews.

A whopping 88% of all consumers are reading online reviews of a business before reaching out to them. That's 9 out of 10 people!

22/06/2020

Love yourself first ...

Today we want to talk about affirmations. But, these are not just any affirmations. Today we are discussing empowering self-love ones designed to lift your confidence and boost your self-esteem. Af…

21/06/2020

8 proactive Things you can do right now to keep either your self as a person of color or your team members safe! 🤗

To Start a Dog Walking Business is super easy, yet very confusing. There are 10 specific steps you need to take to start off with a solid foundation.

20/06/2020

We should always stand up and fight ⁣
for the equality of brown/black people ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿⁣
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If you are a person of color⁣
owning a DW Biz I’m sure ⁣
you have already⁣
done your fair share of ⁣
thinking and experiencing how you can⁣
avoid being “confused“ by neighbors⁣
with a burglar ⁣
when entering a client’s home🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♂️ ⁣
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If you are a white person ⁣
and have brown/black people⁣
on your team, ⁣
these proactive steps are for you to take⚠️⁣
to keep them safe so the ⁣
police won’t be called on them⁣
or give them credibility in case a⁣
police officer wants to check them out 👮⁣
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*** 8 PROACTIVE ACTIONS TO KEEP PEOPLE OF COLOR IN OUR TEAM SAFE 💡⁣
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1️⃣ PHOTO ID BADGE ⁣
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Police officers have mentioned that this gives credibility to someone’s claim that they are dog walkers/pet sitters. ⁣
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2️⃣ EMPLOYEE'S OWN BIZ CARD⁣
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Another credibility marker and also great for marketing to give out to potential clients. Your employee’s full name, job title and regular business info. ⁣
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3️⃣ COMPANY SHIRT⁣
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Everyone in your team should wear one, ⁣
but especially a Person of color will appear ⁣
more official to neighbors ⁣
when wearing them. ⁣
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4️⃣ CAR MAGNETS⁣
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Some wondering neighbors might be calmed down to see a DOG WALKER / PET SITTER on a car magnet. ⁣
Just check with your local state laws if having them on a car required commercial insurance/registration. ⁣
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5️⃣ NOTIFY NEIGHBORS OF PS/DW⁣
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Ask your clients to let their neighbors know that they expect a dog walker/pet sitter to stop by. ⁣
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6️⃣ EMPLOYEE PROFILE ON WEBSITE ⁣
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Have an Employee profile page on your website with the EE picture, First name, Last Name initial and a short Bio which a person of color can show if the police or anyone questions their pet sitter status. ⁣
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7️⃣ ACCESS TO CLIENT'S PHONE #⁣
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Just another tool a person of color can utilize if a police officer stands in front of them. ⁣
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8️⃣ INTRO TO POLICE DEP. ⁣
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Some Police departments allow the registration of a business with them - which would be the ultimate proof that the person in question is a PS/DW. ⁣
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Any other proactive steps you are taking?⁣

❤️🖤❤️
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29/05/2020

In my book,
a thriving DW Business =
the freedom to do
WHATEVER ✨ you want to,
as much as possible 🌠...

with the help of your Biz. 💯

Listen in what those 3 Things are and whyyyy that's so on my YT Channel 😉

And also, I feel like have the moral obligation ✌️
to let you know about my insane,
never before seen offer
to get my DW Mastery Course and Pet Business Library.

In which I walk you through everything you need to know and the how-to on growing a thriving DW/PS Business. 🍾

If you feel like I have added value to your life and biz before,
this will take the 🎂

🎉 Dogwalktowealth.com/join

28/05/2020

A 'rock your world', balanced business doesn't just come out of nowhere 🤨⁣
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It's not just about the business mind you 😣⁣
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It's about what the business has to offer to the owner ✨
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The more you - the biz owner - puts in equal attention to all of these pillars, the more you will get out of it (including no burnout).🎉
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Because that's the ultimate goal, isn't it?! 👌⁣
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Keep the eye on the prize girls and boys - and I'm not just talking about money 💵.⁣
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If you need support click the link in my Bio - the $1 offer is going away this week and will n.e.v.e.r. come back 🤞

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24/05/2020

Ever noticed those people around you that are living in a happy go lucky way and are catching a break after break? 🤯⁣
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That's because they are not worried about what COULD go wrong, they just know that it's all GOING to work out one way or another. 😅⁣
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Now you're like...⁣
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Oh well, Zue, that ain't me! ⁣
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That might be right - now - but it CAN be you. ⁣
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3 Things you can do to get there 🌈👏 ⁣
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1. TAKE ACTION LIKE IT'S GOING TO BE GREAT⁣
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Act like & ⁣
then KNOW ⁣
you will need more walkers,⁣
you will have a busy schedule, ⁣
you will get phone call after phone call, ⁣
so BE READY. ⁣
Don't doubt it for a second (and if doubt does creep in, release it into the wild🐃) and see what miracles will show up 🌠⁣
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*For my fellow-nerds, in it's most simplistic way it's called: The collapse of the partical wave function* 🌊✨ ⁣
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2. IF ONE DOOR CLOSES ANOTHER ONE OPENS 🚪⁣
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Hell yeah, you will loose a client or two, ⁣
but nothing lasts forever & ⁣
once a vacuum is created ⁣
its bound to be filled by something ⁣
even greater. 😏⁣
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3. ANXIETY = worry about uncertain future⁣
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Look back at your life right now.... ⁣
Think off three instances when things were AMAZING in your life.⁣
Do it! ⁣
But seriously, think of things that were blowing you awaaaaaaay all the way!!! ⁣
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So, did you plan for what was so amazing?⁣
Or did it come out of nowhere?⁣
Was it included in your 5-10 year plan or⁣
did it just show up out of nowhere like that light pole when you text and walk at the same time?🤕⁣
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If you are honest here, ⁣
you know the most ⁣
aaa✨amazi✨iiiing stuff ⁣
that made your heart jump⁣
out of your chest - - -⁣
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--- came out of nowhere & ⁣
--- happened unexpectedly⁣
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SO the moral of theeeee story is:⁣
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The best stuff lays hunkered down in uncertainty. So embrace it - dance with it.⁣
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Because the ones that dance with uncertainty, win 🎶🏆⁣
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Wanna receive more nuggets like this? ⁣
Just add your pretty name to my email list ☺

www.dogwalktowealth.com 🙃

18/05/2020

To anyone who attended my Corona Briefing and requested the Report, please check your message folders! 🤓

11/05/2020

This is what happened to me today.... What would you do? 🤔😏

25/04/2020

Just go back to that when your thoughts and fears go rampant ✨

22/03/2020

This was the third time for me! 🧘🏻‍♂️

And it helped so much to get my mind off of things 📴

>> My pet sitters and dog walkers and everyone else please take this time to care of yourself, of your mind, your body, your present you, your future you. 🔮

Do something you have never done, something you always wanted to do...🧚‍♀️🧙‍♀️👩‍🎤💃🏻🤸‍♂️

It could be anything... Drawing, exercising, sit up, yoga, pilates, sing, dance, learn a language, learn an instrument, meditating, ANYTHING

Now is the time more than ever 😎

And don't forget to breath in and breath out whenever things get tough in your head 😉

Also, know that I will stick around especially now more than ever to get your beautiful minds out of the panic 🕳 if needed.

I plan on doing Yoga every day for 30 days, wanna join me? Let me know in the comments below 😍

Much love 💛

21/03/2020

This is a nice compilation of financial relief programs for Small Businesses like ours🤩: https://gusto.com/blog/business-finance/coronavirus-relief-resources

Coronavirus is hitting small businesses particularly hard—but government and private entities are finding ways to help. This spreadsheet contains the latest coronavirus loan and relief resources for small businesses.

19/03/2020

There are things you can do RIGHT now to come out on top of all the Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Businesses after this crisis. Have a listen!
https://youtu.be/aG18I21d-O4

The Coronavirus has hit the Small Business Community so hard, especially the Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Businesses!! But we don't have to bury our head in t...

17/03/2020

Very interesting read and absolutely worth sharing!!

Should you pay your dogwalker if you're home and don't need a dog walker? An ethicist weighs in.