The other weekend, my son, fiancé, and I hopped aboard a little steam train through a tunnel of bluebells.
Not a metaphor.
An actual steam train. Through actual bluebells.
The kind of experience that slows time down and reminds you why you work so hard in the first place.
It was peaceful. Magical. And, to be honest, a bit unexpected. We only found it the night before, thanks to a dear friend who thought of us and sent over the details.
We rode the train, soaked up the views, and when we pulled back into the station, we stuck around to admire the other miniature trains and catch up with friends.
Then something small but surprisingly impactful happened.
The conductor (or at least, I think that’s what he was!) asked if everyone had had their ride.
They had.
But the train was going again, and if there was space, well, it was worth a cheeky ask, wasn’t it?
So we asked:
“Can we go again?”
And guess what?
He smiled and said, “Sure, hop back on. No charge.”
Just like that, we got a bonus ride through a sea of bluebells, with friends, simply because we asked.
💡 Here’s the lesson I took from it…
In business, and especially in the world of animal therapy, so many opportunities are missed simply because we don’t ask.
We don’t ask clients for testimonials.
We don’t ask for referrals.
We don’t ask people to rebook or to tell their friends.
We don’t ask for support when we’re running low on steam ourselves.
But asking is often where the magic happens.
🎁 So let me ask you something…
Would you like a free copy of my Amazon Best Seller, Fetch More Clients: Effectively Market and Grow Your Canine Business in 6 Weeks?
It’s a book I wrote specifically for animal therapists like you who want to attract more of the right clients, avoid burnout, and grow a business that truly supports their love for animals.
The book is yours, completely free. You just need to cover the postage.
And if you’re part of a community like IAAT or run a learning hub, I’d love to contribute with a few short and practical seminars. These cover topics like marketing, messaging, sales, and client communication.
There’s no pressure. I’m just putting it out there.
Because sometimes, a simple ask leads to the best kind of second ride.
With warmth,
P.S. Don’t underestimate how far a simple “can I?” can take you in business. Whether it’s more clients, more confidence, or more ease, you’ll be surprised what opens up when you ask.
P.P.S. Want to see if the book or one of my seminars would be a good fit for your members? I’m happy to send over a couple of sample videos. Just ask.
