The Beauty Business Professional’s Guide To Digital Marketing

If your head starts spinning when you hear the term digital marketing… you’re not alone! Almost every licensed beauty professional feels the same! Estheticians come to me all the time seeking advice about digital marketing. There are many moving parts and the rapidly-changing technologies can be confusing and challenging. Recently, I did a really fun Facebook Livestream with Kim Garst …

Stop Running Your Business Wearing Your Esthetician Hat

This happens to solo estheticians or beauty business owners a lot – running their business wearing their “esthetician hat” instead of putting on an “owner” or “manager hat”. We shift our mindset when we change hats. If you have a habit of wearing your esthetician hat as you tackle other things in your business, you could run into trouble sooner …

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How To Be A More Profitable Solo Esthetician

More and more estheticians are opening a solo business and don’t necessarily want to grow a team. Because you’re doing it all – you want to maximize your time to generate as much income as you can. Being a solo practitioner gives you more flexibility. You don’t have to be on anyone’s schedule and you have greater control over how …

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How To Attract More Clients To Your New Esthetician Business

  Attracting more clients to your esthetician business is vital. I get this question a lot: “I am starting a new salon/spa. How do I get more clients?” You’ve finally earned the title of a licensed esthetician, aced your practical exam, and are ready to take on the world, right? After all, you want to see a return on your …

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How To Choose the Right Skin Care Products For Your Beauty Business

Many estheticians and spa owners feel overwhelmed when it comes to choosing the right skin care products for their beauty business. Adding retail to your spa business is a great way to increase revenue but there are a ton of skincare lines on the market. How do you go about choosing the right products? Choosing the Best Skincare Products For …

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How To Create a VIP Spa Experience To Get Premium Clients

How often do you invest time and attention to improve the spa guest experience for your clients?  The key to attracting premium clients is to create a VIP luxury experience they will never forget. Most estheticians do a “good” job every single appointment but are we putting in the effort to create an exceptional VIP spa experience and make it …

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Create Success In Your Beauty Business With A Morning Ritual

As a Beauty business owner, you have a hundred things vying for attention. Engage in morning rituals to create a predictable, successful outcome each and every day. Do you have a set of practices to ensure a successful day ahead? The morning activities you engage in either set you up for success or defeat. If you let everyone else’s priority determine …

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Enthusiasm! What’s Missing In Beauty Business Success

Over the years I have met and worked with many estheticians and spa owners. What distinguishes those who succeed from those who play at mediocrity? Attitude. Is enthusiasm the missing ingredient in the treatment room? Owners who show high levels of enthusiasm running their business and serving clients are happier and more successful. Being enthusiastic isn’t just a “feel good” …

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How To Create and Enforce a Cancellation Policy For Your Spa Business

Having a clear cancellation policy is essential for operating a successful beauty business. Such policy saves you time, energy, and more important – money! However, for many spa owners, crafting and enforcing cancellation policies is often more complicated and challenging than it seems. Why You Need a Cancellation Policy For Your Spa Business There’s no question that you need to …