The Journey of Pet and Plant Pal: Embracing Differences and Building a Sustainable Business

💪Kiren repackaged her skills and created Pet and Plant Pal to provide various services such as pet care, plant care, and grooming lessons.

🌱Kiren's background in horticulture allows her to offer expert plant care services, including watering and maintenance.

📚Education is a central aspect of Kiren's business. She offers grooming lessons and educates clients about pet and plant care.

⛅Kiren's business has a seasonal aspect, with different tasks and services depending on the time of year. She adapts her services to meet the changing needs of her clients.

💡Kiren plans to expand her business by hiring employees and offering her educational content to a wider audience.

What services does Pet and Plant Pal offer?

—Pet and Plant Pal offers pet care, plant care, and grooming lessons.

Does Kiren have a background in horticulture?

—Yes, Kiren is a certified horticulturist and provides expert plant care services.

Does Kiren offer education and training?

—Yes, Kiren offers grooming lessons and educates clients about pet and plant care.

How does Kiren adapt her services throughout the year?

—Kiren adjusts her services based on the season, offering different tasks and services depending on the time of year.

What are Kiren's plans for expanding her business?

—Kiren plans to hire employees and expand her educational content to reach a wider audience.

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Welcome to Petsitter Confessional. Today’s guest is Kiren Krusa, owner of Pet and Plant Pal in Louisville, Kentucky. She shares her journey of transitioning from dog grooming to pet and plant care. Kiren explains how she repackaged her skills to offer services like pet care, plant care, and grooming lessons.

09:20Kiren discusses her background in horticulture and how it allows her to provide expert plant care services. She maintains a strong commitment to physical fitness, which enables her to handle the physicality of her work.

11:00Kiren emphasizes the importance of education and how it is a central aspect of her business. She offers grooming lessons and educates clients about proper pet and plant care.

13:49Kiren talks about the seasonal nature of her business and how she adapts her services throughout the year. She plans to expand her business by hiring employees and reaching a wider audience with her educational content.