Grooming Across America with Mackensie Murphy

Summary:

Welcome to The Daily Groomer! In this episode, I sit down with the talented Mackensie Murphy, a highly skilled professional groomer with 18 years of experience. We dive into her journey in the grooming industry, from wearing her mom's grooming clothes at trade shows to becoming a successful groomer herself. We discuss the challenges of balancing career and motherhood, transitioning from big cities to small towns, and the importance of being confident in trying new skills. Join us as we explore the world of grooming and gain insights from one of the best in the business.
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Timestamps:

01:04 Mackenzie: Grooming since childhood, following mom's footsteps.

05:14 Starting grooming career while selling mom's clothes.

09:32 Transitioned from gay man to Jersey girl. Supportive clientele, successful career and single mother.

11:30 No time to start own business.

14:42 Timing of life, family, friends, travel, trade shows.

18:53 From Cincinnati to Manhattan: scary but closer to home. Settled in with high maintenance. Then, South Dakota: opposite but insightful.

23:42 Groomer offers mobile services to save clients.

26:12 Limited education options in dog grooming out west.

30:55 Mindset and confidence key to learning success.

34:15 Exciting career in social media, uncertain future.

35:51 COVID highlights online teaching, benefits industry.