Your Career Deserves More Than a Facebook Group

The modern grooming movement has began! Join a community of mentors, educators and support for your career.
Join the Lounge Today

The Scholar Lounge is more than a video library and more than a Facebook group. It’s a professional community where groomers learn, connect, and grow, without the drama, and with real support from industry educators and peers who care.

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It is great to have the ability to pick the brains of other like-minded pet professionals.

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I finally feel like I’m part of a community that actually supports me.

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It’s like having a team of mentors in my pocket.

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This is the community I wish I had when I started.

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❖ It is great to have the ability to pick the brains of other like-minded pet professionals. ❖ I finally feel like I’m part of a community that actually supports me. ❖ It’s like having a team of mentors in my pocket. ❖ This is the community I wish I had when I started. ❖

The Scholar Lounge is the perfect first step toward the professional you want to be.

✨ Come meet us in the Lounge — your next opportunity could start with one conversation.

The Scholar Lounge is where professional groomers start — the place to learn, connect, and grow without the noise or judgment.
For $47/month, you’ll join a community that gives you real value and a clear path forward.

Here’s What You Get Inside:

  • Weekly Education — Training sessions, expert talks, and real-world grooming insights.

  • Live Q&A + Discussion Threads — Get answers from certified educators and peers who’ve been where you are.

  • Community That Cares — No drama. Just groomers committed to raising the standard together.

  • Resource Library — Access on-demand videos, templates, and career tools that actually help you grow.

🎓 Plus, you’ll unlock our exclusive onboarding class: Introduction to the Modern Grooming Movement and The Business Edge Foundation Series— your foundation for modern, compassionate grooming that sets you apart.

💬 This is where you get out of survival mode and into growth mode.
Join us and find your people, your confidence, and your next step forward.

👉 Yes, I Want to Be Part of This NOTE: Alumni, Students, IAPEG Members NO CHARGE

When You’re Ready, Level Up Anytime

The Scholar Lounge is your starting point, but it’s also your gateway.
Upgrade when you’re ready for deeper mentorship and specialized business or technical training:

  • 💼 The Groomer’s Boardroom — For business owners ready to grow their brand, staff, and revenue.

  • 🧴 The Skin & Coat Exam Room — For advanced stylists focused on health, skin science, and advanced techniques.

Each advanced membership includes:
✅ Additional Weekly specialized seminars
✅ Monthly live Q&A
✅ Monthly “Hot Seat” case study sessions
✅ Four quarterly private coaching calls to help you with goals, strategies or anything else you need.

When you upgrade to either program, your Scholar Lounge membership becomes free.

Still not sure? We get it — here are answers to the questions groomers ask most before joining.

  • You’ll get monthly seminars, bi-weekly Q&A sessions, access to our Resource Library with 100+ tools, optional coaching calls, and a supportive community of groomers who actually get it.

  • No noise. No drama. Just real education, expert answers, and groomers who are as serious about their careers as you are.

  • No problem! Every seminar and Q&A is recorded and available in your Lounge library so you can catch up anytime.

  • You’ll still have access to the Resource Library and recordings, so your membership is always valuable — even if you can’t be live every week. Plus, you can cancel anytime.

  • Groomers at all stages — from aspiring professionals to seasoned salon owners , who want recognition, education, and community without the fluff.

  • Just $47/month — about the cost of a gallon of shampoo. And if you’re an alumni, student, or IAPEG member, your membership is free.

    👉 Not sure? Try our Free Area at no charge and upgrade at any time. Scholar Lounge