Building a Feline Empire with Tosha Long

Alex Martin
July 2, 2025

Insights on scaling grooming, adding services, handling cats, and launching a unique pet café concept

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Summary

In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I chat with Tasha Long—owner of Dog Dynasty and The Downtown Cat in Grand Junction, Colorado. We talk about the real-life ups and downs of running a multi-service pet business, from salon build-outs to the challenges of daycare, boarding, and cat grooming. Tasha shares how she’s turning her passion for felines into profit and what’s next with her upcoming cat café.

Timestamps

05:32 Unexpected Client Differences in Pet Services

12:50 New Cat Cafe Plans Unveiled

14:47 Cat Grooming Misconceptions

20:05 Dog Grooming Tips for Cat Groomers

27:54 Tasha's Pet Business Management

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