The guest on Episode 6 Natasha O'Banion, the owner of Walk with Renzo and Ruby, a Washington DC based dog walking company that has grown and scaled through the past four years.  During this time, she has managed to be able to do what many business owners have a difficult time doing, being able to run the business without working in the business.  She is spending her time traveling around the country in an RV with her family and her business is thriving. Since this interview was recorded, she has moved to Houston where Walk with Renzo and Ruby will also serve.  

Topics discussed:

• Natasha's start in the dog walking business
• Her growth strategy from the outset of her business
• Putting trust in others when hiring
• Setting up infrastructure for growth
• The finances of doing walks vs. paying someone
• The challenges of pay with increased minimum wages and retaining staff
• Software, apps and lockboxes
• Dropping pet sitting and overnight business to focus solely on dog walking
• What's in the future for Natasha's business

Links:

Walk with Renzo and Ruby on Instagram

Pocketsuite (the software Natasha uses for her business)

Natasha on Facebook

Email Natasha