Episode 04: From Grooming Table to Laptop Life
Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Table — the podcast for pet professionals exploring life after grooming. Hosted by River Lee (Step Away From the Table & Savvy Groomer) and Jess Frangos (Groomer Support Services), this episode takes you behind the scenes into the daily life of a Grooming Virtual Assistant (VA).
From client communication to creative projects, flexible schedules to prioritizing wellness, Jess shares what it really looks like to work from home (or anywhere!) in the pet industry.
Topics Covered:
1. From Grooming Table to Laptop Life:
How grooming and VA work share similarities in structure and satisfaction
Why shifting from physical to digital grooming work can be both grounding and freeing
2. Building a Flexible Workday:
Jess shares her 3-part daily structure: morning checks, project time, and evening wrap-up
The beauty of batch messaging, automation, and flexible scheduling across time zones
3. Prioritizing Well-being as a VA:
Why fitness, breaks, and creativity matter just as much as productivity
How grooming VAs can design days around their natural energy (yes, even night owls!)
4. Time Zones, Boundaries, and Professionalism:
Working with clients across the US while maintaining clear expectations
Why systems matter and how VAs can “tuck in” the business each night
5. What Supervisors (Grooming Business Owners) Need to Know:
How groomer VAs save business owners time, mental load, and after-hours stress
Common tasks a VA can handle that don’t require live availability
6. Tools, Planners, and Personal Routines:
Why task organization is crucial and how to set realistic daily goals
Jess and River share personal stories of working styles, planning tools, and mindset rituals
Key Takeaways:
A day in the life of a grooming VA is structured but deeply flexible
Groomer VAs can build a lifestyle around their priorities, health, and creativity
Working online doesn’t mean working less—it means working smarter
Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, there’s space for you in this career path
Grooming business owners can gain back precious hours by outsourcing to a grooming-savvy VA
Learn More:
Jess Frangos: Groomer Support Services
River Lee: Step Away From the Table & Savvy Groomer
Whether you’re curious about becoming a VA, already offering support services, or a grooming business owner ready to delegate, this episode pulls back the curtain on what VA life is actually like. Tune in and discover what’s possible beyond the table.
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