Overwork and uncertainty can drain the joy from dog training. Kizz transformed her chaotic schedule into a sustainable, single-focus career, finding success and balance.
Terrifying, hopeless, unpredictable.
Before THRIVE!, Elizabeth “Kizz” Robinson was caught in a storm of overwork and uncertainty. Juggling a support job alongside full-time dog training, Kizz was working seven days a week, feeling that success came only through word of mouth. When COVID hit, her fears intensified, leaving her wondering how dog training businesses would survive the upheaval.
Being given specific actions to take that lead to successes I could build on has made all the difference to me.
Kizz joined THRIVE! as a founding member, recognizing the value of the program. Through THRIVE!, Kizz learned to make data-driven decisions, reducing the emotional roller coaster of small business ownership. She implemented regular price increases, established clear policies, and began automating administrative tasks. Most importantly, THRIVE! gave her the confidence to leave her support job and focus solely on dog training.
I have 1 job now. I train dogs and their people.
The results of Kizz’s THRIVE! journey have been significant. For the first time in her life, she has only one job. Her income from training has remained consistent, and she’s working on increasing it further. Kizz no longer works seven days a week and has become a better coach to both clients and colleagues.
Beyond business improvements, THRIVE! has given Kizz the flexibility to prioritize what matters most to her. She was able to spend six weeks with her father as he passed away – something that would have been difficult to manage before.
THRIVE! is finding these small pockets of community and making connections so that we’re creating a wider, supportive community across the US and around the world.
For Kizz, THRIVE! isn’t just about business growth – it’s about community. She’s found a supportive network that spans the globe. She now pays it forward by encouraging other trainers to join THRIVE!, helping them build sustainable businesses. While the challenges of small business ownership remain, Kizz has the tools, community, and confidence to face them head-on, building a sustainable career doing what she loves.