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What happens when you embrace your true self in business? Ani Owens' remarkable journey from 4,000 to 40,000 Instagram followers in just a few years provides a masterclass in authentic branding and social media growth.

Forget what you've heard about Instagram's algorithm working against you. Ani pulls back the curtain on what actually drives social media success: consistency, authenticity, and embracing what makes you unique. Setting up multiple tripods while working with clients, she's built a content library that ensures she never misses posting - for hundreds of days straight. The key revelation? The algorithm doesn't keep your information forever. After 30 days of inactivity, you're essentially starting over, which is why consistency (even if not daily) matters tremendously.

But the real magic happened when Ani stopped trying to fit the perfect professional mold. "I became like 'I'm Ani, I'm a human being who happens to have these businesses,'" she explains. By sharing both wins and losses, good days and struggles, she created genuine connections that fueled her growth. This philosophy extends to her Gothic-inspired branding - from her hairline "Mourning Hair" (complete with coffin packaging) to her cemetery photoshoots. Rather than trying to appeal to everyone, Ani focused on what made her happy, creating a brand that deeply resonates with her ideal audience.

For beauty professionals struggling with social media, Ani created Content Coven, a membership providing industry-specific content calendars, captions, and strategies. Her approach cuts through generic advice, offering practical solutions tailored specifically for beauty professionals. The philosophy behind everything she creates is clear: authentic branding isn't about appealing to everyone - it's about being so true to yourself that you naturally attract your perfect audience.

Ready to transform your approach to branding and social media? Connect with Ani on Instagram at @anianne.owens. She welcomes DMs and is committed to helping beauty professionals succeed, regardless of budget constraints. Your authentic brand story is waiting to be told.

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Krystal, owner of Knockout Beauty Bar, shares her journey from a solo aesthetician to a successful business owner with employees and systems. She discusses the challenges of scaling her business while maintaining the quality and customer service that made her business thrive.

• Building a successful solo practice by genuinely caring about clients and keeping detailed notes about their lives
• Avoiding using your own name for your business to make it easier to scale with other providers
• Investing in coaching to navigate the hiring process and overcome fear of making mistakes
• Creating comprehensive training protocols and systems for new employees
• Working through the challenges of payroll and administrative tasks
• Implementing effective hiring practices including the "hire slow, fire fast" approach
• Using a multi-step interview process: phone interview, in-person meeting, and working interview
• Helping employees build their clientele through social media marketing and referral cards
• Letting go of control as the biggest challenge in transitioning from technician to business owner
• Utilizing virtual reception services to improve work-life balance

Reach out to Krystal on Instagram at @knockout_beauty_bar if you're thinking about hiring or growing your aesthetics business. She's happy to share her experiences and answer questions about the journey from solo provider to business owner.

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Hiring the wrong person doesn't just hurt your bank account—it steals your peace of mind. After guiding countless estheticians through the hiring process, I've discovered that most well-meaning spa owners are making critical mistakes that cost them an average of $14,000 per bad hire.

Think about that number for a moment. At 30% of the average esthetician's annual salary, bad hires create a financial black hole that many small businesses can't recover from—especially when you realize you won't see a return on any employee investment for at least six months. The traditional "submit resume, interview, skills test" approach simply doesn't cut it anymore.

Your hiring journey must begin long before you post that job listing. It starts with crafting a mission statement specifically for your team—not your clients. This internal mission should function like a memorable slogan that every employee can repeat and embody. From there, develop a job description that doesn't just list duties but tells your company's story, highlights what makes working with you unique, and clearly prioritizes responsibilities from most to least important.

Understanding working styles is perhaps the most overlooked aspect of successful hiring. I've found tremendous value in identifying my own strengths and weaknesses using the Five Working Geniuses assessment. This allows me to hire people who excel precisely where I struggle. Remember when I hired my first receptionist because I couldn't say no to clients? Or my second esthetician because I disliked permanent makeup? These strategic hires complemented my weaknesses rather than duplicating my strengths.

Don't underestimate the power of a thoughtful application process. I've completely abandoned resume reviews in favor of detailed questionnaires that reveal a candidate's communication style, attention to detail, and alignment with my values. The length and care of their responses tells me more about their work ethic than any resume ever could.

Ready to transform your hiring process from guesswork to strategy? Stop hiring like a desperate entrepreneur and start hiring like the CEO your business deserves. Check out my comprehensive course "How to Hire Like a Boss" where I walk you through each step of creating a hiring system that consistently brings the right people into your business.

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Emily Benson from the Boutique Training Academy shares powerful strategies for estheticians to boost their income through retail sales, emphasizing authentic storytelling and unique product selection over traditional inventory approaches.

• Understanding how to move product that isn't selling (mark down by 30%, then potentially 50% later)
• Exploring unique retail options beyond traditional skincare products
• Using storytelling techniques to create natural, non-pushy sales opportunities
• Creating visual displays that help clients see themselves using products
• Building displays as lifestyle vignettes rather than by product category
• Starting small with just $100-200 investment in select retail items
• Finding products with higher margins than traditional skincare lines
• Including unexpected items like hair accessories, robes, or specialized beauty tools
• Understanding that multiple income streams create financial stability

Download Emily's free startup formula for estheticians at boutiquetrainingacademy.com/kari

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What happens when an esthetician finally conquers her fear of stepping away from behind the chair? Transformation at every level.

In this deeply personal conversation, Kari Jo welcomes back former coaching client Jacquelyn Kraemer to share her remarkable journey from burnt-out service provider to thriving business owner. The raw emotion in this episode reveals just how profound this transition has been - not just for Jacqueline's business but for her entire life.

"Looking back at that video, I was like, oh my God, I can't believe I looked like that a year ago," Jacquelyn shares, reflecting on her initial coaching session. "I can't believe that I was doing it all... I was surviving, but you can do it all without doing it all great." Since implementing proper systems and embracing her role as a CEO rather than just an esthetician, Jacquelyn has lost 40 pounds, gained newfound energy, and built a million-dollar company that runs smoothly even when she's not physically present.

The conversation dives deep into the fears that keep estheticians trapped behind the chair - fear of client abandonment, fear of team members leaving, fear of losing control - and how overcoming these barriers leads to exponential growth. Jacquelyn's candid admission that "what got me from point A to point B wouldn't get me from B to C" provides a powerful framework for understanding why so many beauty business owners plateau.

Perhaps most valuably, Jacquelyn outlines the specific systems that transformed her business, particularly her accountability framework that empowers her team while maintaining high standards. Her insights on creating true leadership in the beauty industry, rather than perpetuating the unhealthy cycles many professionals experience, offer a roadmap for anyone ready to evolve from service provider to visionary business owner.

Ready to transform your own esthetics business? This conversation will show you it's possible to build financial freedom and time independence without sacrificing quality or abandoning your passion for the industry.

Check out Jacquelyn's amazing accomplishments here -

IG: @bare_waxstudios

web: www.barewaxstudios.com

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Do you track your numbers? In the world of aesthetics, we often shy away from metrics because we're afraid of what they might reveal. But as Kari Jo Patterson shares in this revealing episode, numbers always tell a story – one that can transform your business when you learn to listen.

Dropping the perfect facade and embracing authenticity becomes the unexpected theme as Kari reveals her most successful podcast episodes were the ones where she simply showed up as herself – unscripted, unfiltered, and speaking her own language rather than trying to sound like someone else. This powerful realization has transformed her approach to content creation and business coaching.

Join Kari for a vulnerable mid-year goal check-in where she categorizes her progress as "crushed it," "kind of did it," or "dropped the ball." This honest assessment strategy allows her to celebrate wins (like her thriving coaching practice after niching down on pay structures), adjust course on struggling initiatives (digital product sales), and maintain essential family boundaries as her business grows.

The episode delivers an unexpected bonus: a detailed tutorial on creating your own personalized AI nutritionist using ChatGPT. Kari walks through exactly how she set up a system that creates customized meal plans, analyzes restaurant menus in real-time, and even tells her when it's okay to enjoy that occasional Snickers bar. This innovative approach to problem-solving resulted in significant health improvements within just one week.

For estheticians considering business expansion, don't miss Kari's timely real estate insights. "We're in a bare market right now – people become rich in bare markets," she explains, highlighting why now might be the perfect moment to invest in property when others are desperate to sell.

Whether you're struggling with tracking metrics, setting effective goals, or finding the right balance between business growth and personal freedom, this episode delivers practical wisdom you can implement immediately. Text us with topics you want covered in future episodes – Kari might even invite you on to walk through your specific challenges together!

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Robert from Texas Laser Institute shares his journey from lawyer to laser business owner and provides practical guidance on adding lasers to esthetician practices. He breaks down the science behind laser hair removal, how to choose the right equipment, and the important balance between safety and effectiveness that every esthetician must master.

• Texas Laser Institute is a state-approved career school training professionals in laser and medical aesthetics
• Robert built a successful med spa business by cutting market prices while maintaining quality results
• Laser hair removal works through selective photothermolysis, targeting and destroying hair follicle stem cells
• Four main laser platforms exist: diode (810nm), Alexandrite (755nm), ND:YAG (1064nm), and IPL (broadband)
• Choose your laser based on your clientele's skin types - Alex for lighter skin, YAG for darker skin types
• The key to success is balancing safety and effectiveness in every treatment
• Medical director requirements vary by state - ensure yours is knowledgeable, active and engaged
• Profit margins on laser treatments can be substantial as the cost per pulse is minimal
• Focus on delighting customers through quality service rather than fastest possible treatments
• Always err on the side of safety, especially when starting out with laser treatments

Learn more about their training programs in Houston, Dallas and Austin. Website: https://texaslasers.com/

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To learn more about coaching please visit: https://www.karijopatterson.com

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