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Productivity
Factors
Previously we warned you groomer
compensation was complex. We reserve most of
that advanced knowledge for compensation
workbooks available from
Grooming Business in
a Box®. Wait; there is another aspect to cover
here!
You are in control with the next most
important factor, productivity. It is affected
by your grooming training, fitness and
personal working lifestyle choices. To make
the best income you need to optimize your
productivity in the years following your
initial grooming training.
Graduates fresh out of grooming school are
typically capable of completing three to five
start-to-finish pets in eight hours depending
upon the complexity of grooming assignments. Most experienced, productive stylists
working alone average seven to eight
start-to-finish pets in an eight hour workday,
and their grooming is of a high caliber. Of
course there are others that may do several
more daily and their work is good or decent.
Who is to say?
If you are a new graduate of training what
will hold you back from earning the income you
desire is productivity. It takes time, and
more training. We strongly recommend you
consider continuing education in productivity.
You should be able to recoup the cost of
travel and training when it results in your
boosting productivity.
Thousands of groomers don't secure
productivity training. In fact, thousands of
groomers don't get any continuing education.
That's a very sad fact, never forget it.
Everyone benefits from continuing education in
any field, find a way! It will payoff not only
financially but in self-esteem derived from
your performance. If you cannot afford to
travel to training sites, invest in quality
grooming books and DVDs.
We’ve presented commonly accepted levels
of production. Some will advise you they could
do more but they limit themselves to six or
seven by choice. Keep in mind mobile groomers
often do a little less because they must
account for travel time.
 Never
confuse productivity with rushing your work
and cutting corners. Productivity is not
synonymous with lowering quality unless you
allow it. Productivity means working smart,
being efficient and thereby generating more
potential income. Productivity results from
learning how to use your body and tools, and
buying the best tools and work attire that
supports your health. Many experienced
groomers that have invested in high-end tools
will tell you that cheap tools can work
against you.
You may actually learn that low quality tools
slow you down. Grooming is time. You are
selling your labor in timely amounts.
Impressive groomers produce stunning styles
with say 1,000 snips of their scissors whereas
those without advanced productivity training
take 2,500 snips. The extra 1,500 snips added
15 minutes, and didn’t improve the style.
Productivity training is a must for
professionals looking to improve their
earnings beyond raising prices or asking for
raises. Learn how to work smarter and save
time while producing top quality. Fortunately
there are a growing number of resources for
this training. Be sure to review books and
DVD’s we suggest at PetGroomer.com. Supplement
your initial training with productivity
training as your career matures.
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