The last minute matters more than the haircut.
You do a beautiful groom, then hand the dog over with a rushed 'here you go' and take payment. That flat pickup is quietly costing you rebookings. The client leaves on a lukewarm note, doesn't schedule the next visit, and slowly drifts, while you wonder why great work isn't keeping them.
Maria's grooms were always great, but her retention was just okay, until she started treating the 60-second handoff as the moment that mattered: showing off the groom, saying something warm, and rebooking on the spot. Her retention jumped, with no change to her grooming. (Illustrative example.)
Who this is for
Groomers who want to keep more clients by nailing the pickup handoff and rebooking before they leave.
By the end, you'll walk out knowing
You'll walk away with a finished plan
What you'll work through
5 short, plain-language lessons — most under five minutes. Read them or watch the slides, at your pace.
- 1
- 2What to say at pickup5 min
- 3Rebooking before they leave5 min
- 4Reading the client: rebooking three types5 min
- 5Your handoff and rebooking system5 min
The toolsyou'll use
Spreadsheets you copy and fill in as you go — yours to keep, unlocked when you enroll.
Your instructor
Renee built a fully booked book without ever discounting — purely on how she treats people from the moment they walk in. She teaches the relationship side of the business: the new-client experience, retention, and the reviews and referrals that follow.
Not happy with the course for any reason? Email us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.
The one skill that keeps a calendar full — getting clients, making a great first impression, keeping them, and handling it when something goes wrong. Finish all 13 courses to earn the GC-CR credential — the full certification is $469.
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