EPISODE 57: Why You Should STOP Charging for Meet & Greets as a Pet Sitter or Dog Walker

Should you charge for meet and greets as a pet sitter, dog walker, or daycare owner? 🚨 In this episode of The Dog Sitter’s House Podcast, I break down why charging for meet & greets might actually be costing you more money (and better clients) than it’s making you.

Here’s the truth: your meet & greet isn’t just “another appointment”—it’s your chance to shine, build trust, and prove why you’re worth premium pricing. When you slap a $25–$50 fee on it, you risk scaring off clients who could be worth $5,000+ a year to your business.

In this video, I share 6 powerful reasons why successful pet business owners don’t charge for meet and greets—and how you can use them to land loyal, higher-paying clients without wasting time.

👉 If you want to step into your CEO role, attract quality customers, and stop trading time for pennies, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:
 0:00 – Stop charging for meet & greets 🚫
 1:15 – Why so many pet pros charge (and the logic behind it)
 3:40 – Reason #1: Pricing red flags you can’t ignore
 7:05 – Reason #2: The power of knowing your Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)
 12:10 – Reason #3: Building trust with free meet & greets
 17:30 – Reason #4: The truth about no-shows and “serious” buyers
 22:15 – Reason #5: Controlling your time without charging fees
 27:00 – Reason #6: Why CEOs never nickel-and-dime clients
 32:20 – Final thoughts: The smarter way to grow your pet business

Here's the link:https://www.consciouspetsitter.com/cheatsheet