Beyond the Shears

Welcome to Beyond the Shears, the podcast where pet grooming business owners learn how to scale, systematize, and succeed. From tax tips to marketing strategies, we cover everything you need to run a profitable and stress-free grooming business. Hosted by Crystal Lee of Pet Biz Advisors, "The Groomer's Accountant" and Certified Professional Business Coach, the cast takes you through some of the most challenging parts of running the business and gives you the next steps to turn your dreams into reality. Tune in and take your business to the next level!

Beyond the Shears is a business podcast hosted by Crystal Lee, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Crystal Lee hosts Beyond the Shears, a business show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  Episode 015 - Burnt the Fur Out with Azairreah Hill

  Sep 18, 202523 minS1

  Burnout is real — and it’s hitting pet groomers hard. In this episode of Beyond the Shears, Crystal Lee sits down with author, speaker, and grooming professional Azairreah Hill to talk about her new book Burnt the Fur Out. This honest, empowering conversation tackles what burnout looks like in the grooming industry, how to spot the signs early, and how groomers can protect their peace while still loving their work. Azairreah shares insights from the book including setting boundaries that actually work, releasing guilt around rest, and imagining what life can look like beyond overwhelm. Whether you’re at your breaki...

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  Episode #14

  Episode 014-No Tax on Tips Update

  Sep 6, 202515 minS1

  ***UPDATE - Pet Groomer's are now listed on the Treasury's website as of 09/05/25*** Link to PDF Form: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Tipped-Occupations-Detailed-8-27-2025.pdf The Big Beautiful Bill just passed with a major benefit for service workers — no federal tax on tips. But guess what? Pet groomers weren’t specifically listed among the 68 occupations included. In this solo episode of Beyond the Shears, Crystal Lee, The Groomer’s Accountant, breaks down what this could mean for your grooming business and why a coalition of industry professionals is urging lawmakers to include groomers in the final language of the bi...

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  Episode #13

  Episode 013 - Housecall Grooming with Karli Steeves

  Aug 21, 202540 minS1

  Karli Steeves, owner of Pup Culture Grooming in San Antonio, Texas, joins Crystal Lee on Beyond the Shears to share her journey from bather at a corporate grooming salon to independent house call groomer. With over a decade of grooming experience and just one year into running her own business, Karli talks candidly about how she found herself in entrepreneurship almost by accident — and how she's made it work on her terms. In this episode, Karli breaks down what house call grooming actually looks like, how she sets boundaries, and the lessons she's learned running a solo business. If you’ve e...

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  Episode #12

  Episode 012-Who Has Your Back In Business?

  Aug 7, 202521 minS1

  If something happened to you tomorrow, could your business still function? In this episode of Beyond the Shears, Crystal Lee, The Groomer’s Accountant, breaks down why every solo business owner needs a trusted backup — especially when it comes to banking, digital access, and client communication. From adding someone with signature authority on your business account to making sure someone can access your scheduling tools, website, and social media, this episode helps you think through the “what-ifs” and how to protect your business from total shutdown in case of emergency. If you're the only one with the keys to your business...

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  Episode #11

  Episode 011 Business Burnout & the ADHD Brain with Suzi Payton

  Jul 24, 202553 minS1

  What does it really look like to run a business with an ADHD brain? In this episode of Beyond the Shears, Crystal Lee sits down with Suzi Payton — a UK-based speaker, coach, and comedian — to talk honestly about the challenges and strengths that come with being a neurodivergent entrepreneur. From late diagnosis to struggles with focus, structure, and self-trust, Suzi shares personal insights and practical tools for grooming professionals and solo business owners trying to make it all work. Together, they explore how ADHD shows up in daily business life, why traditional productivity advice often falls flat, and how to crea...

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