Pay Your People and Lead With Respect - Greg Thomas of Salty Dawg on Building Teams, Brands & Big Wins

Summary In our latest episode of The Daily Groomer, I sit down with Greg Thomas—a multi-unit franchise owner who’s built an impressive career, starting out delivering water and eventually running dozens of businesses, including his newest venture, Salty Dog Pet Grooming. We dig into his humble beginnings, how he turns struggling businesses around, what it takes to build a loyal team, and the simple, low-cost marketing strategies he actually uses. Whether you’re launching your first salon or looking to scale, Greg brings real numbers, real talk, and a few wild stories about growing big without losing who you are. Timestamps 08:47 Overwhelmed New Business Owner Journey 13:54 Ideal Business Start Timing 22:53 Employee Retention Framework 27:12 Increasing Success through Collaboration 39:04 Skyrocketing Franchises in Dog Industry 43:31 Boosting Profits in Grooming Salons Stay connected with our guest speakers! Follow them on their social media Salty Dawg Pet Salon Atlanta . For more grooming tips, insights, and stories, check out our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Daily Groomer⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Join and be part of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Daily Groomer Community⁠⁠!