P.A.W.S. -The Inspiration

How P.A.W.S came to be and the goal with running this business.

THE BEGINNINGS

Daniel Baumgartner

1/3/20251 min read

black and tan short coat medium dog
black and tan short coat medium dog

You know. I've scooped a lot of poo over my time. A ripe 26-year-old that has cleaned up after many dogs. Funnily enough, a lot of the dogs that I have cared for thus far haven't even been mine!

Then it dawned on me, I do this already, I love dogs, and I love business...why not offer this as a service to people who I don't know and create something centered around picking up dog waste? Something that stands out from the cookie cutter side-hustle, that has some meaning and depth within a community. That's where P.A.W.S. - Poop and Waste Solutions came from! A simple solution for pet waste removal, even when life is busy and overwhelming.

In the High Desert, at the current moment (2025) there is a gap in the market for a business like this one yet there are TONS of dog loving owners up here! Why not try it out and see where it can take me.

The goal with P.A.W.S. is to replace my current income and be able to quit my 9-5 job so I can achieve some sort of freedom and regain my life back. I have always wanted to be a business owner and apply the knowledge I have learned over the years. This business seems to be the most practical one that I feel will be a success up here!

One week in so far, learning a lot and applying a lot of the knowledge already. I'm excited for 2025 and what it holds in store!