Stephen, the Webmaster for this site and PetGroomer.com, illustrator of From Problems to Profits, co-creator of Grooming Business in a Box, management consultant since 1990 and the son of Maddie Ogle will lead your consult. You will also meet Maddie Ogle one or both days too. You have two of the best business minds in the grooming industry working for YOU for 2 days.

Here's how to book a consult at our office in Washington state:

Please call to schedule the dates of your Private 2 Day consultation well in advance. We suggest you arrive the night before to get a good night's sleep before your consultation. We offer appointments 7 days-a-week except major holidays. Consultations start at 9:00 am and conclude by 6:00 pm both days.

Refer to the information below for our policies and procedures. Do not book nonrefundable travel until you have confirmed consultation dates and location with our office, and checked availability of accommodations.

Where: The consultation is conducted in the home office of Madeline Ogle, author of From Problems to Profits and company president, in the small town of Rainier about 15 miles from the state capital. Her property is a ranch and the accommodations we suggest are in the Olympia, Washington area about 40 minutes south of Sea-Tac Airport, and 60 minutes south of Seattle near majestic Mt. Rainier. We will meet you at your accommodations and escort you to the ranch, or you may make the 20 minute drive yourself. We will provide a map. You are welcome to bring pets to the consult, just let us know ahead.

Participants and Attire: Casual business wear is acceptable. Summers are warm with cool evenings. Spring and Fall are mild days and very cool evenings, and Winter is cold for most people but we rarely get more than a few days with any snow. Rain is a part of our life here but there are often sun breaks and not steady rain. We suggest you wear layers, and we will keep the office cozy and warm for you.

Summer Day at the Ranch Office

Accommodations: Lodging costs are not included in consultation fees. Prices for economy motel rooms start at $59, mid-range motels run $69-99 and deluxe accommodations are more. Most clients stay at either the Comfort Inn or Holiday Inn Express in Olympia-Lacey, Washington surrounded by shopping, dining and entertainment options for your free time. There are studio rental locations, such as Extended Stay, that run about $269 week. Some people stay longer and visit Vancouver, BC., Seattle, Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Peninsula and Mt. St. Helens, all nearby.

Transportation: Transportation between airports and accommodations, and your consultation is not included in our consultation fees. Renting a car at the airport provides you with maximum flexibility and freedom, but airport shuttles are also available to the Olympia area. We suggest you fly into Sea-Tac International Airport. If you don't rent a car we suggest you stay in Olympia and we will pick you up and bring you to Maddie's home office in Rainier, a 20 minute drive from Olympia.

Meals: Lunch is included each of the 2 days of the consult.

Registration Fees and Procedures: A deposit of $200 per person is required to reserve your consultation. Workbook materials are included at no additional cost, but you are responsible to bring your copy of From Problems to Profits. Your fee includes a pre-trip consultation to customize each event to your needs based on a questionnaire you complete before you travel. Balance is due in full at the start of your private workshop, satisfaction guaranteed. The fee is $1,150 for 1 or 2 persons, or $1,350 for 3 to 4 persons including 2 lunches and workbook and spreadsheet materials. Fees may be subject to change, and you will be given a confirmed fee before you register.

Cancellation: You may cancel your registration up to 7 days before your workshop commences and receive a full refund except for a $50 cancellation charge per person. Cancellations less than 7 days before your workshop commences are subject to a cancellation charge of $100 per person, or you may apply all of your deposit to a future event less a $100 service fee to cover our costs in making new arrangements.

In the rare event that we must cancel your consultation and typically only for reasons beyond our control, you will receive a complete refund of your prepaid consultation fees or you may apply your deposit to a future event. We are not responsible for any other cancellation or miscellaneous charges you may incur as a result of our having to cancel the consultation. By registering you accept and acknowledge your agreement with registration information provided here.

For immediate reservations, call Find A Groomer, Inc. at 800-556-5131. Registration forms may be faxed to 360-446-5234. For payment, we accept personal and business checks up to 7 days before the workshop commences. Cashiers check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted also. Thank you.