What to Do When Your Grooming Salon Hits a Slow Season with Deidra Propst

What to Do When Your Grooming Salon Hits a Slow Season with Deidra Propst

From The Daily Groomer by Alex Martin and Shannon Wynings Roberts

May 6, 2026 · 44 min

About this episode

The episode discusses how grooming salon owners can navigate slow business seasons and the challenges that arise, featuring insights from guest Deidra Propst.

Summary In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I’m with my good friend Deidra Propst from Pet Spa Crossville about going through a slower season in business and the tough calls that come with it, like downsizing a team. We get into the real side of losing long-time clients, what it looks like to rebrand and bring in new business, and how to stay grounded when things feel uncertain. If you’re a salon owner dealing with similar challenges, this one will hit home. Timestamps 10:13 Questioning Grooming Craftsmanship 14:41 Pet Groomer Pricing Discussion 20:10 Adapting to Change in Business 23:42 Get 100 Google Reviews 30:04 Encouraging Pet Appointment Rebooking 36:07 Brand and Experience Define Value Stay connected with our guest speakers! Follow them on their social media Pet Spa Crossville . Curious about Teddy? You can sign up here . For more grooming tips, insights, and stories, check out our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Daily Groomer⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Join and be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Daily Groomer Community⁠⁠!

People in this episode

Hosts: Alex Martin, Shannon Wynings Roberts

Guest: Deidra Propst

Topics covered

  • grooming salon challenges
  • business rebranding
  • client retention
  • team downsizing
  • pet grooming pricing
  • adapting to change

Keywords

  • grooming salon
  • slow season
  • client loss
  • rebranding
  • pet appointments
  • business adaptation
  • pricing discussion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pet Spa Crossville

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