The GroomPod
Barbara Bird and Susy the Groomer chat about grooming.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 107
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Episode 456: GroomPod 456 Thinning shears, and Doggie odor and the role of fragrances
This episode is full of talk about Thinning shears including blenders, and chunkers. Then Barbara tells us to think about fragrances and their use.
00:52:33 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Episode 455: GroomPod 455 Groomer to Groomer August issue and Opaws Protein spray
Barbara Bird and Susy the Groomer discuss the August 2025 issue of Groomer to Groomer magazine and Barbara gives us a Bbirdseye view of the Opaws protein spray. Does she like it or not? Tune in to f…
00:48:28 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Episode 454: GroomPod 454 Coat Prep and grooming history: Kim Laube
Barbara and Susy discuss the importance of coat prep and give some tips along the way. Then Barbara reminds us of Kim Laube and his history in our industry.
00:55:54 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Episode 453: GroomPod 453 Grooming show tips with Dana Chavez-Rey
Want to get the most out of your next grooming trade show? In this episode of The GroomPod, Susy is joined by field reporter Dana Chavez-Rey to share their best tips and strategies for navigating the…
01:12:24 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Episode 452: GroomPod 452 Grooming Notes and Igroom 2 in 1 shampoo review
Barbara and Susy share their experiences with what grooming notes should include, and then Barbara gives us an Igroom update and reviews their new 2 in 1 shampoo.
00:56:55 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Episode 451: GroomPod 451 Chrissy Neumyer Smith about Consent and Cooperative grooming
This week Barbara is off and Chrissy Neumyer Smith comes on to talk with Susy about Consent and Cooperative grooming. This is the audio version of the video that appears on YouTube and it is lightly…
01:01:46 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Episode 450: GroomPod 450 Sharpening your communication tools, and Bbird throws some shade at a shampoo
This episode we revisit the topic of communication with our clients, and Bbird reviews a shampoo that didn't hold up to her scrutiny.
00:58:50 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Episode 449: GroomPod 449 Chris Sertzel about skin and coat issues
Barbara and Susy each present Chris Sertzel with case studies to discuss, and Barbara and Chris talk about their upcoming webinar, too.
00:57:54 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Episode 448: GroomPod 448 Time wasters, Biothane, and Botaniqa Groom it line
Susy and Barbara talk about some of the biggest time wasters in our shops, then Barbara lets us know what Biothane is, and how it can be valuable in our work. Then she investigates the Groom it line…
00:53:00 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
Episode 447: GroomPod 447 Chuck Simons Founder of Groomers Helper
Join us as we chat with Chuck Simons to learn where he started in the grooming industry, and how he developed his very cool products. He is the producer of Susy's Goldilocks Brush: the Flexit he tel…
00:47:18 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Episode 446: GroomPod 446 Savvy surfing to prevent buyers remorse, why do clients lie, and the difference between human and pet tools
How do you research tools and products on the internet without getting ripped off or disappointed? We go over some techniques that might help. Barbara and Susy discuss why clients might lie, and Ran…
00:54:58 |
Tue 20 May 2025
Episode 445: GroomPod 445 Nail trims and a bit about Les Pooches
This episode we share our thoughts about nail trimming and we also share a bit of the Les Pooches history and where they are today.
00:46:59 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Episode 444: GroomPod 444 Slicker Brushes
Barbara and Susy talk about Slicker Brushes and Susy tells about her new goldilocks brush. Its just right.
00:45:55 |
Sat 26 Apr 2025
Episode 443: GroomPod 443 The dogs experience and Bleach
Barbara and Susy discuss the dogs experience while grooming and afterwards Barbara rants about bleach.
00:59:08 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Episode 442: GroomPod 442 Grooming in Africa with Brian Taylor the Dogfather of Harlem
Join us for an African adventure as Brian Taylor visits the GroomPod to tell us of his adventures teaching grooming in Africa and all the other cool stuff he is doing.
00:38:43 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Episode 441: GroomPod 441 Conditioning before washing aka close open close with Dave Campanella
Join Barbara, Susy and Dave Campanella for a discussion about using conditioner before you shampoo also known as the "Close open close" method. Dave also updates us on everything Best Shot. There i…
00:55:27 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Episode 440: GroomPod 440 Emotive ingredients, and Shniff Facial Fluff ingredient review
Learn all about what the beauty industry calls Emotive Ingredients and how they are used in marketing. Then Barbara gives us a Birds-eye view of Shniff Facial Fluff.
00:39:56 |
Tue 18 Mar 2025
Episode 439: GroomPod 439 Ask Bbird Shniff, Brushes and damage, Human vs pet tools, crystal clear b to b
This ask Barbara episode includes discussions about Shniff, What brushes to use and if they cause damage, Human vs pet clippers and tools, and Bark to Basic Crystal Clear shampoo. There is a blog pos…
00:46:59 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
Episode 438: GroomPod 438 Scheduling when solo, and Anesthetic free dentals
Susy and Barbara discuss ways to set up your day when you work alone, and Barbara shares her experiences with doing dentals. There is a little Brush talk in the beginning of the show, too.
00:49:27 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Episode 437: GroomPod 437 Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins about grooming in Saudi Arabia
Join us on an adventure as Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins takes us on a journey to Saudi Arabia to teach at a grooming conference. Learn about the history and differences in the way we do our jobs.
00:51:56 |
Mon 10 Feb 2025
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