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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 for years and her Zolitta brand grooming tools are some of the best around. Whether you are new or old to this business, crank up the volume because all Olga wants to do is share her love and knowledge of grooming with you.  

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 foot. Her Salon, Best in Show Grooming in Cincinnati, no relation to the Movie, keeps her busy when she is not competing. But she is getting ready for her third appearance at the World Championships. What a career. What a Groomer!

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 Community College where you can take FREE classes on how to become a Dog Groomer. This may be the most important podcast you ever listen to.

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 perfected the art of making herself and dogs look magnificent. She shares the secrets in this episode.  

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 an honest look at how she has done it her way.

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 with TeamCanada to competition this year.