

Another Grooming Podcast
Another Grooming Podcast
Step into the world of dog grooming with "Another Grooming Podcast," the podcast that combines education and entertainment in a fur-tastic way! Join our team of four certified master groomers, Nathan and Kathlena Austin, Juan Rivera, and Kat Greaney, each with over 16 years of experience, as they share their expertise, trade funny stories, and take you on a journey through the dog grooming world.Whether you're a seasoned pro looking to deepen your knowledge or a pet lover curious about the groomer's life, our podcast has something for everyone. Discover grooming tips, breed-specific insights, and customer service secrets, all delivered with a dash of humor and a lot of heart.Tune in, laugh along, and unleash your grooming potential with "Another Grooming Podcast"!
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Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 18min
Knowing When To Quit
Send us a textWe were inspired by a listener question and decided to dedicate an entire episode to it! We talk about:What kind of famous do we want to beANTM TraumaGymnasticsOur favorite products this monthHow do you know when it’s the right time to leave?Telling your boss how you feelExplaining business decisions to staff?What to look for when looking for a new jobWhat should your salon provideA little ASMRCuddling with kids is grossOur PERFECT grooming scheduleFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcastNathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmgKathlena: https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmgJuan: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanriveraKat: https://www.instagram.com/kat_greaneyRonney: https://www.instagram.com/ronney.rivera

Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 23min
Gender Experiences
Send us a textThis week. we are discussing the differences in our experiences as a straight man, gay man, and women in the industry. We talk about:Bichon Nationals with KatThe Austins taught in ColoradoHorny ghostsDamselflies and mosquito “eaters”Is 4-5inches considered big?SpidersMen and women being treated differently at workBeing a straight man surrounded by womenBeing a gay man in the industry“Turning” a straight manJuan BRANDING Ronney?!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcastNathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmgKathlena: https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmgJuan: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanriveraKat: https://www.instagram.com/kat_greaneyRonney: https://www.instagram.com/ronney.rivera

Jun 17, 2024 • 54min
CaliGroom Central Recap
Send us a textWe are talking all about the CaliGroom Central Grooming Competition held in Lodi, CA. Nathan and Kathlena helped with the event, Kat showed in the dog show, and Juan competed for the first time in almost two years! We discuss:Cheez-Its in Taco BellNeutering a girl?!CaliGroom in Lodi, CABenefits of combining the competition with a dog showGrooming contests and placementsBest In ShowFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcastNathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmgKathlena: https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmgJuan: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanriveraKat: https://www.instagram.com/kat_greaneyRonney: https://www.instagram.com/ronney.rivera

Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 4min
Yelp Reviews
Send us a textWe all love getting those 5-star Yelp reviews, right?! But those not-so-great reviews? Not so much… Listen along as we read a few Yelp reviews and give our opinions on them. We discuss:Juan’s INCREDIBLE voicemail Do salon owners deserve tips?!Our bad experiences - do WE leave bad Yelp reviews?!Matted doodles, because of course they areDon’t poodle the doodle!Talking back to clientsKat’s phone voiceFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcastNathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmgKathlena: https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmgJuan: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanriveraKat: https://www.instagram.com/kat_greaneyRonney: https://www.instagram.com/ronney.rivera

Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 10min
Client Communication
Send us a textKnowing how to communicate with your clients effectively is so important! Listen along as we discuss:Who would we marry? Favorite part of our dayKnowing how to talk to clientsAccidents happenUpdate on Juan’s client handbookEar hematomasAsking clients the correct questionsGetting the wrong haircut for YEARS?!Firing clientsRecommending other groomersAggressive dogsSenior dogsListener reviews!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcastNathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmgKathlena: https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmgJuan: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanriveraKat: https://www.instagram.com/kat_greaneyRonney: https://www.instagram.com/ronney.rivera

May 27, 2024 • 1h 31min
Northwest Grooming Show - Tacoma Recap
Send us a textWe close out our Tacoma episodes with a day-by-day rundown of our weekend at the Northwest Grooming Show. Join us as we talk about:The Austin’s new home! (And our new studio!)Pre-EDC excitementKat going to CruftsTHE DAMN ELEVATOR!!!Ronney losing his backpackGrooming competitions - YAY NATHAN AND KAT!Someone was mean to Jovi?!?Blake, Nadia, and MackensieCanadian Best in Show lineupCreative with Alyssa KasibaFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcastNathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmgKathlena: https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmgJuan: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanriveraKat: https://www.instagram.com/kat_greaneyRonney: https://www.instagram.com/ronney.rivera

May 6, 2024 • 1h 1min
“Hi guys! Blake Hernandez here!”
Send us a textWe are on location at the Northwest Grooming Show in Tacoma, WA. We have THE Blake Hernandez as our guest this week and he’s a hoot! We discuss:Kathlena’s horrible drivingBlake and pineapplesJudging grooming competitionsHow Blake decides placementsAKC and NDGAA master certification processBeing confident is okayA candle shop?!Cat nipplesCleaning the bathroom nakedFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcastNathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmgKathlena: https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmgJuan: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanriveraKat: https://www.instagram.com/kat_greaneyRonney: https://www.instagram.com/ronney.rivera

Apr 29, 2024 • 59min
Responding to Comments & Reviews
Send us a textOur cheeks hurt from smiling so hard! Thank you to everyone who has sent in messages, left comments, and reviewed our podcast. We love hearing what you have to say, so keep ‘em coming! We talk about:Boat vs. TeslaMail carriersApple Vision ProsFleeing the countryMean childrenNathan fartsAre the books or movies better?FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcastNathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmgKathlena: https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmgJuan: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanriveraKat: https://www.instagram.com/kat_greaneyRonney: https://www.instagram.com/ronney.rivera

Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 48min
Work-Life Balance
Send us a textFinding the perfect balance between work and personal life can be difficult. Add running a successful grooming salon, a few children, dog shows, and grooming competitions to the mix?! MADNESS! We share our struggles. We laugh. We cry. We discuss:What we wanted to be when we grew upWhich animals kill the most peopleWhat do our families think of our careersBecoming parentsStill making time for ourselvesWorking with our spousesKat & Kathlena share their birth storiesFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcastNathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmgKathlena: https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmgJuan: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanriveraKat: https://www.instagram.com/kat_greaneyRonney: https://www.instagram.com/ronney.rivera

Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 31min
Reputable Breeders
Send us a textSo what is a reputable breeder anyway? What do you look for? Join us as we chat about:If we were millionairesDo all good breeders show their dogs?Health testingAdopt OR shopBreeding for a purposeBreeder contractsRed flagsSpaying or neutering too earlyCharging more for show dogsRecurring dreams (NIGHTMARES)FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Another Grooming Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/anothergroomingpodcastNathan: https://www.instagram.com/nathanaustinncmgKathlena: https://www.instagram.com/kathlenafancmgJuan: https://www.instagram.com/itsjuanriveraKat: https://www.instagram.com/kat_greaneyRonney: https://www.instagram.com/ronney.rivera


