The Scaling Series: Winning as a Solopreneur
Are you running your pet care business solo and wondering how to scale without burning out? 🐾
I'm kicking off the Scaling Series by breaking down the path from solopreneur to team growth. Whether you love working solo or are ready to build your dream team, this episode is packed with practical steps, key risks, and real-world strategies to help you thrive.
Key Takeaways
• Solopreneurs can scale by raising prices or by building a team
• Know your personal financial numbers before hiring
• Avoid burnout by planning for time off early
• Build systems like Time to Pet and on-site entry before bringing on staff
• Hire part-time team members first and let them grow with the business
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Michelle Kline is the founder of DogCo Launch, and the host of the DogCo Secrets Podcast. Michelle spends her time helping pet care companies in the industry grow and scale their teams, increase their revenue, and increase personal profits - all while protecting their time. Learn more about Michelle here.
Do you want to scale your pet care business? Consider joining us at the DogCo Business Summit - the first pet care conference focused exclusively on business scaling in this industry - September 26 - 28, 2025.