The Grooming Tutor

Apr 13 2022 44 mins 13
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The Grooming Tutor podcast is a variety show for professional groomers. Michell Evans “The Grooming Tutor” is one of the most accomplished dog stylists in the world yet she simply describes herself as a groomer. She grooms a few days a week and runs a busy salon, teaches and judges at trade shows around the world and does private lessons, critiques, and consultations for all situations. Guests include legendary groomers, regular joe's, vendors, distributors and manufacturers. Michell answers questions from her listeners and talks about customers service, pet handling, employee management, grooming techniques, products, tools and much more. Join her for a fun and helpful show where you never know what you might learn!

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Episode 22 - Olga Zabelinskaya, America's best Russian import

Apr 13 2022 58 mins  
She was training in the Russian Army but now she is one of America's best imports. Dog Groomer extraordinaire, Olga Zabelinskaya has found her way to the top of the industry with a long list of titles, including 2 "Winners Circle Champion" awards. However, where she really shines is in educating others. Her "Modern Styles Around the World" magazine/DVD's has been helping groomers f

Ep. 21 - Michelle Breen, Golden through and through

Feb 04 2022 48 mins  
Michelle Breen started grooming her own Golden Retriever at age 10 and fortunately for her, the neighbors started to notice. She was able to pay her way through college by grooming and has never stopped. Michelle's story is so innocent but so inspiring for anyone interested in getting into this field. She shares her lessons learned and it will help to get you started on the right f

Ep. 20 - MacKensie Murphy, FREE Dog Grooming education

Jan 17 2022 62 mins  
This legend in the world of Dog Grooming has done it all and was most recently named the 2021 Barkley Honors Groomer of the year. MacKensie Murphy is in a class by herself but she wants to be in a class with you. In this episode she talks about her path to the top and how now she wants to educate other groomers world wide. One way she has started to do that is through Iowa Lakes Co

Ep. 19 - Amber Lewin, making YOU & the Dog look perfect every time

Jan 04 2022 41 mins  
Work Hard, Play Hard. That's the motto that Amber Lewin lives by. She and her husband have multiple Mobile Pet Salons and in 2009 they opened their Luxury Pet Hotel and Spa. 9 Years later, it was time for Amberspet.com where you can find every thing in dog grooming and pet supplies. But just because she works 27 hours a day doesn't mean she can't look great while doing it. She has

Ep. 18 - Sue Zecco, enjoying success while being a nice boss

Dec 17 2021 47 mins  
With nearly 45 years of experience in the business, Sue Zecco has learned this about herself: she's not a good boss. That is if you consider a good boss to be a B-I-T-C-H. Sue has done it her way over the years and with that been able to love her employees and love what she does. It is also why she is one of the most respected and awarded groomers in the business. This episode is a

Ep. 17 - Jackie Boulton, the Great White North's best groomer

Dec 03 2021 45 mins  
Jackie Boulton is one of the greatest Dog Groomers Canada has ever produced, eh. She got things started with her sister in the 80's and hasn't looked back. Since 1992, she has medalled over 60 times in competition and won the title of Best International Groomer an unprecedented 8 times. Prior to Covid, she was the #1 ranked Groomer in Canada four years in a row and hopes to return

Ep. 16 - Dog Groomer Lisa Leady proves absence makes the heart grow fonder

Nov 19 2021 50 mins  
Lisa Leady didn't want to follow in the family footsteps but it was expected, because both her mother and grandmother were in the business. "I don't ever want to groom a dog as long as I live!" Forced to work at her families shop as a young girl, she eventually moved away and got married, only to find herself missing the dogs. Grandmas always seem to know don't they? Now the owner

Ep. 15 - Hand stripping your way to the top with Scott Wasserman

Nov 08 2021 37 mins  
If you have been in this business for more than a month, you know of our guest, Scott Wasserman. Why? Because he is the author of "The Art of Hand Stripping". If you don't have it, listen to the podcast first then go get it. Scott has won Best Pet Stylist in Show at the US Pet Pro twice. He has also grabbed the coveted Intergroom International Groomer of the year award, all the whi

Ep. 14 - The Dawning of a new day in Grooming with Dawn Omboy

Oct 22 2021 31 mins  
Dog Groomers have a passion for their work unlike most others and Dawn Omboy is no exception. The past two years have been a struggle, overcoming Breast Cancer and Chemo plus Open Heart Surgery in 2021. Still she was back in the shop two months after being operated on and grooming 5 dogs. She has had an amazing career up to this point, and now it is the Dawning of a new Day for her

Ep. 13 - Dog Grooming Simplified with Jodi Murphy

Oct 01 2021 60 mins  
If Dog Grooming is so hard, then why is Dog Grooming Simplified one of the best selling dog grooming books available? Because Jodi Murphy is the one who wrote it. This world renowned dog groomer who has won World Championships in Spain and Italy is one of the most down to earth people you will meet. As busy as her life is with dog grooming, she keeps it simple. Learn about the jour