The GroomPod: Recent Episodes
Susan Scott
The ladies discuss how to get people to rebook, and how to handle no shows, plus Barbara tells us more about the new fragrance allergens on the eu list.
Susy gets Poodle tips from Barbara, then we get more information on eucalyptus (and melaleuca).
We talk about toxic work places and when to quit your job, and then Barbara unlocks the mysteries of melaleuca, tea tree, and eucalyptus.
We talk about the NDGAA kerfuffle, and when to fire an employee. Then we ponder whether or not the term Natural has been stretched too far.
Barbara and Susy ponder the changes happening to NDGAA, and we get a birdseye view of the Doglyness cream ingredients which includes ceterayl alcohol. We also hear about Barbara's hospital adventure.
While Barbara is away Susy and Dave Campanella talk about John Stazko and his legacy, plus Dave tells us about the hairy problem of shedding. Then Susy and Dave discuss product storage.
What is the newest scoop on deodorizing ,and how can we keep our pups smelling sweet ( or not smelling at all)? Find out in this episode of the most popular podcast for pet grooming professionals.
Barbara and Susy discuss ways to groom more quickly, and Barbara schools us on Citric acid and its many uses.
This episode we remember Christmas Past and Present by discussing the client gifts we have given, and we learn about Colorants and cancer concerns.
This is the edited audio from our live show with Mary Oquendo, Chrissy Neumyer Smith, Chris Bear Anthony and Susy the Groomer. We talk about all kinds of stuff including time saving dryer tips, and a discussion about dryer seizure/reactions and what we call them.
IF you missed it, here is the audio from our fb live show about things we have recently bought, and lavender allergies. If you want to watch the live show it is in the fb discussion group feed.
We have a general conversation about coat damage, and discuss a helpful product plus we tell you about Show Season True Tearless shampoo and Hypo conditioner.
Barbara and Susy chat about how to keep learning, and Barbara looks at gender specific products.
Barbara and Susy discuss the protocol for using medicated shampoo, and Barbara gives us a Bird's eye view of Sodium Coco Sulfate vs. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate vs. Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate. Then they discuss mobile grooming using a shore power cord.
We learn about how to use aromatherapy in the shop and what blends you might use, and Barbara gives us a Birdseye view of propylene glycol.
Barbara tells us about how to be successful when dematting, and how bath bombs work, and Susy talks about dogs and their balance.
This episode includes time management, hard and soft water, shampoo safety, and blog vs. science.
This episode Barbara shares some interesting new news about conditioners, and then freshly graduated Susy takes the reins and talks about the nail trim struggle with Barbara doing color commentary.
We learn some fun facts about Whiskers and discuss shaving them, and the Customer service manager talks to us about taking things to personally.
Barbara and chat about their grooming week, then talk head shaking and Groom bathing tablets.
This week Barbara talks about her experiences with clients and hand stripping, she tells us about salt in shampoo, and Susy shares some ways to create a positive conditioned emotional response.
This is an unedited episode and it is also available on the fb page with video. We do some really fun product reviews including the new stuff from Stazko and Best shot, and the groombathingtablets, trach saver and wha-ger dog walkers bag. We also discuss what clean ingredients are, and Barbara has an angry bird moment.
This is a very special crossover episode of the GroomPod and The Traveling Groomers featuring Chris Bear Anthony and Mary Oquendo. . We chat about grooming stuff, and other stuff. It's all loosey goosey like that.
Barbara updates us on a turn of events relating to the Seresto collars, we talk dog bathing past and present, and we learn about perceptual ingredients.
This episode we answer an assortment of "Ask Barbara" questions from our facebook group.
Barbara and Susy remember great escapes past and present, and Barbara teaches us about styling sprays and what makes them different.
We start out talking about grooming on auto pilot but we quickly head out on a tangent and discuss all kinds of grooming stuff. Then we return to the outline and discuss Manuka honey and Show Season's Honey shampoo and conditioner.
Tech issues cut this episode short but we get in about 20 minutes of chat about our week.
Listen in as Barbara and Susy pontificate about the hands on portion of learning to groom online. Barbara teaches us about the uses of coconut oil, and we discuss combs.
This is a remix of some really old episodes. The audio is a bit uneven, I was just learning about editing then. We talk about shampoo safety, and using quats for cleaning and Barbara tackles some questions from the group. There is some cool vocabulary words, too.
Susy tells Barbara how to keep her Andis clippers working, and Barbara answers some facebook questions about dogs that smell of essential oils, squeeky clean hair, and crusty old Yorkie faces.
Barbara tells us all about taking care of the senior pets skin and coat and a bit about menthol, too.
Listen to a raw and uncut version of the podcast where Barbara and Susy talk about Pomeranian grooming and the dangers of antibiotic resistance promoted by our use of medicated shampoo.
Learn more about Yeast, and what Ophytrium is, plus how to maintain the full drop coat pups.
This is a compilation of segments from a variety of shows. All kinds of stuff to listen too.
Susy and Barbara Chat about all kinds of suff including tips for clipping using a vacuum system and Dr. Bronner's Soap as well as private parts.
Listen in as Barbara and Susy discuss their current ear cleaning protocols and Barbara tells us about a conversation she had with Jennifer Lee of Igroom.
Learn more about The Maxx By Best Shot and how to use it, Barbara goes deep down the rabbit hole of fabric softener, and we tell you about a couple of our favorite brush tools.
Barbara tells us what it's like to groom when you are over 80, and we look at a conditioner ingredient list for a listener.
Susy and Barbara chit chat about grooming stuff, and also talk limitations in this conversational, lightly edited podcast.
Barbara regales us with some grooming stories from her week, and we answer some facebook questions about conditioning, linseed oil, and personal safety in your mobile unit.
Barbara reaches into her past, puts on her therapists hat to teach us about negativity, and later she tells us about the new shampoo from Show Season called Blue-Shed shampoo. Susy just smiles and waves.
Barbara and Chris have a great conversation about becoming a Certified Canine Esthetician and telling your clients about it.
Are you interested in dog training and behavior? Do you wish you knew more about how to create great grooming dogs? Do you long for more letters after you name? We have the solution! Chrissy Neumyer is offering a new Master Groomer Behavior Specialist certification option. Barbara and Susy discuss it with Chrissy.
Join Barbara and Susy as they talk tips for the tub, and Mud and clay treatments and how to make them work for you. Enjoy a special musical treat by Bob Rivers Twisted Christmas at the end of the show.
Learn how to encourage tipping in your shop and create a culture of tipping. Barbara gives us a birdseye view of Hydra Moist Shampoo and we discuss feline shampoo options.
This is a GroomPod Remix of great segments from the past. It includes clilpping with suction parts 1 and 2, a discussion about organic and certified essential oils, and some tips to encourage rebooking.
Learn about ways you can extend your grooming career, and the Igroom Banana shampoo, too.
A rare mini solo Pod by Susy the Groomer. The topics are tips for transitioning from shop to mobile, and how to choose equipment that will last.
Barbara shares some more information about a hidden ingredient, the ladies discuss eye damage and taking responsibility, and Susy zooms through a primer on grooming arms.
We ponder the importance of our work clothes and how it effects the shop image, and Barbara goes over the Chris Christensen Smartwash 50 ingredient list. There is some rough audio, I left it in hoping you can follow the conversation anyway.
Barbara gives us a refresher course on Pseudomonas and Dave Campanella, marketing director at Best Shot, shares his insight on product spoilage. Susy just smiles and nods.
On this episode we discuss dewclaws, and Barbara tells us about the new igroom prebiotic line. Susy shares her tips on finding 20 amps for shore power grooming in your mobile.
Just incase you didn't catch the video on the internet here is our acceptance speech for the Barkleigh Honors best Blog, Vlog, and Podcast of the year 2021.
Susy gives her review of Groomexpo west 2021, Barbara pontificates about Head and Shoulders and other human medicated shampoos, and we discuss tips for grooming giant breeds. This episode is unedited.
Providing exceptional customer service, DMDM Hydantoin, and Chrome coat vs The Maxx are food for thought in episode 304.
Can we demat humanely? What ingredients protect from heat and dematting damage, and learn about this cool Pannello brush/comb hybrid.
The ladies discuss Scottie grooming tips, and learn the function of alpha hydroxy acids in the ingredient list. Plus cooling tips for the summer heat.
Unedited, warts and all! How and when to quit your job, Nitrosamines and starting your personal ingredient journey.
This episode Barbara and Susy expound on the subject of the groomer client relationship and hypoallergenic
Join us for a super cool interview with Jorge Bendersky, Judge on ABC's new grooming show "Pooch Perfect". A true grooming celebrity and all around nice guy.
Angry Bird, review of the Andis excel cordless and Bobbi Panter shampoo (by susy), and dimethicolon
A discussion about working with help, skin barrier function and ceramides, and too much of a good thing.
Conditioners and the recirculator, oatmeal, and fizzy bath tablets from the Marshmellow lady.
Chrissy Neumyer Smith fills in for Barbara and we talk housecall grooming, rewards, and words to avoid at the table.
Barbara helps Susy with a customer service issue, we talk El Paso Grooming ordinance, and hydrophobicity of hair.
The ladies talk to Dave Campanella from Best Shot about The Maxx, Ultramax Hair Hold Spray, Covid19, and making mindful choices.
Catch up with the ladies, compare vacuum systems, and learn about Eqyss Mega and Micro tek.
un-edited We answer the question "what would Bbird use", discuss salicylic acid in ear cleaners, and whats on your haircut cards.
Barbara and Susy commiserate about client communicaton, and wonder about hair weathering.
Barbara tells us about those complainers, and phthlates, and Susy and Barbara trade tips on balance and nail trims.
Lots of fb questions including dealing
with noisy dogs, teeth brushing, dying coats, stud tail, and mineral oil.
A solo pod by Susy about client loyalty and rebooking, mobile costs, and an editorial on the business side of grooming.
An un-edited edition of the ladies talking on facebook live with all the ums, ahs, and you knows intact. And we talk about trigger finger
The ladies discuss the virtues of add ons, and host the great Mask debate: paper vs. cloth.
We have a lively discussion of what to wear at work, Bird pontificates on the notion that surfactants are bad, and Susy giggles.
Get ready for a new game show called "Groom Those Ears" where we try to stump Barbara with some fun questions, And we answer the question "Why is there a surfactant in my ear cleaner"? And we review carding techniques.
Enjoy a lively discussion about Westies, the virtual trade show, our favorite things and essential oil expectations.
Barbara rattles her microphone and Susy giggles.
Join us as we groom live with Barbara and her Maltese Marco with Chrissy Neumyer-Smith of the Creating great grooming dogs podcast. We also chat about the virus situation. The audio is a bit rough. The video is available on our facebook group news feed.
When is a washing machine more than just an appliance? BBird raves on us and then scolds us about Cairn grooming. Susy takes us through an imaginary shop set up and organization, and we get a Bird's Eye View of Chris Christensen SmartWash 50 hypo shampoo ingredients.
warning: unedited live show grooming shows, growing your client base, bleach kills, 1,4 dioxane and more.
Vet groomers, relationship between surfacants in shampoo, and talking with your boss about products.