Top 3 Moves for Increasing Profit in 2026
I am sharing three specific, tactical things I want you to focus on next year if your goal is to increase profit in your pet care business.
These are not abstract ideas or long-term theories. These are levers you can actually pull, starting now, that I see move the needle for companies over and over again.
I am talking about labor costs, recurring service models, and before and after hours fees, and I am being very direct about where I see businesses getting stuck, what growth will not fix, and where profit actually comes from in this industry.
If you feel burned out, underpaid, stuck, or frustrated that growth has not solved your financial problems, this one is for you.
Key Takeaways
• Labor costs above 60 percent will always bottleneck profit and growth
• Growth does not fix high labor, it often makes it worse
• Recurring service models protect margin better than one off visits
• As needed services should cost more, not less
• Before and after hours fees are one of the fastest ways to increase net profit
• Profit creates stability for you, your team, and your business long term
Mentioned in This Episode:
• Episode 67 with Lauren Dunkle, where she shares how she reduced labor by over 24 percent in a high cost market
• Real examples from companies inside DogCo that have implemented these strategies successfully
Ready to Build a Business That Works for You? Mastermind enrollment is now open, but doors close December 31. If you are ready to intentionally design your role, protect your energy, and scale your pet care business with support, learn more at dogcolaunch.com/mastermind
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.