Episode 462: GroomPod 462 Grooming Disasters, Funky Poodle review wrap up and Chris Christensen update
🎙️ Episode 462: Grooming Disasters, AKC/NDGAA Fallout, and Chris Christensen's New FormulasWelcome to Episode 462 of The GroomPod!This week, hosts Susy and Barbara don't hold anything back as they tackle industry controversies, confess their biggest career mistakes, and dive deep into product ingredients.Inside This Episode:
⚠️ Industry Alert: We discuss the shocking news out of Portland regarding the abrupt cancellation of the AKC/NDGAA certification workshop, leaving two dozen groomers disheartened and out thousands of dollars. We share our thoughts on what this means for the future of certification.
✂️ Grooming Disaster Confessions: You are not alone! We open up the confession booth to share our most cringeworthy "oh no" moments, including a trainee's legendary 40-blade reverse mohawk, a terrifying scissor slip that injured a dog's tongue, and the time a client accused a groomer of molestation.
🧪 B-Bird’s Classroom: Barbara breaks down the science behind the products! We analyze the NEW Chris Christensen "Ice on Ice" formula and reveal the surprising ingredient still found in "SmartWash 50."
🐩 Product Review Wrap-Up: We give our final thoughts on the Funky Poodle products, discussing the fantastic shampoo and the infamous hair oil that made Suzy's horse smell exactly like Froot Loops cereal.
Whether you're looking for honest product reviews, industry commentary, or just need to laugh at some truly awful grooming mistakes, this episode is a must-listen!
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Episode 461: GroomPod 461 A first look at Funky Poodle, and Handouts
In this episode we give our first impressions of the Funky Poodle products, a new face in the marketplace. Then we talks about all kinds of options for handouts for your clients.
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Episode 460: GroomPod 460 An interview with Dave and Tracy Campanella, Aging while grooming
Barbara and Susy interview Dave and Tracy Campanella about the grooming industry and how to age gracefully while continuing to work.
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Episode 459: GroomPod 459 Groomer to Groomer Sept. 2025 discussion
This episode includes our discussion of the Groomer to Groomer Magazine September 2025 ads and articles.
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Episode 458: GroomPod 458 Interview with Sandy Gyorgyi from Showseason
We interview Sandy Gyorgyi from Showseason about her start in the industry and what the future has in store for Showseason. We learn some fun facts about the company, too.
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