The Beauty Biz™ Show

211 Erin Roberts - Finding Your Niche & All Things Microcurrent Nov 11, 2024

Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. In this episode, RN and Licensed Esthetician Erin Roberts joins Lori to discuss finding your niche, turning passion into profit, and all things microcurrent. Tune in to hear Erin’s top beauty biz tips and learn more about her new microcurrent course.

"I think you have to give yourself the creative space to create something that's unique and authentic." - Erin Roberts

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210 Holly Eve - Founder & CEO of Madame Lemy Oct 28, 2024

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to mental illness, sexual assault, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional help or contact a mental health crisis line.

Holly Eve, founder of Madame Lemy, a luxury sustainable deodorant and personal care brand, joins Lori to discuss all things manifestation, mental health, and entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear Holly’s empowering story and advice for creating your best life and beauty biz.

"The difference between succeeding and it just being an idea is I have not stopped from that idea to the concept, to building a business since that day." - Holly Eve.

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209 Solocast - Purchase to Profits Oct 14, 2024

Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. In this episode, I share my five key steps for how you can successfully launch a new product or service into your beauty biz world. From mapping out your trade show strategy to integrating your new offer seamlessly, tune in to learn how you can turn your purchase into profits.

“When you make these decisions from internal experience, it's way more powerful for your business than if you just see somebody doing it on social media and that makes you think you need it.” - Lori Crete

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208 Lauren Snow - The 60-Day Beauty Biz Success Challenge Sep 30, 2024

Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. Today, skilled licensed aesthetician and spa marketing expert Lauren Snow is here to discuss The 60-Day Beauty Biz Success Challenge. Tune in to learn more about what The 60-Day Challenge is and how it can take your beauty biz to the next level!

“If you don't challenge yourself, you'll never realize what you can become, because growth always happens when you step outside your comfort zone.” - Lauren Snow

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207 Solocast - Strong Woman Burnout Sep 16, 2024

Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. In this episode, I address an issue I’ve been experiencing that I’m calling “Strong Woman Burnout.” What is “Strong Woman Burnout?” What are the signs? And how do we recover from it to welcome effortless abundance back into our lives?

“When you feel like it's too much, it is too much no matter how strong you think you are.” - Lori Crete

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206 Solocast - When Life Interrupts Your Business Jul 15, 2024

Today I tackle an issue that all of us have faced. What should we do when life interrupts the flow of our business? How do we stay focused, productive, and connected to our work as an esthetician with all that life and business throw at us?

"My beauty biz world is abundantly fulfilling, but it also comes with a very long to-do list." - Lori Crete.

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205 Kerri Kasem - Making The One Product Jun 17, 2024

Today's guest Kerri Kasem and I have a lot in common. We both appreciate simplicity and functionality and I admire her branding and marketing. She found the right people and credits them for helping her as she created her first skincare product, The One. In this episode, Kerri and I discuss what brought her to start a skincare line and what she didn't know that she didn't know about the business. We also talk about the power of serendipity and her journey with lupus.

"I was using so many different products because I wanted this ingredient and this ingredient all in one." - Kerri Kasem.

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204 Serena Advani - Founder of Seadrop Skincare Jun 03, 2024

Serena Advani, founder of Seadrop Skincare, talks about legitimizing the beauty industry and behind-the-scenes strategic thinking.

"Instead of giving people a product that is more sustainable and that's it, it's worth giving them just a better product that happens to also be sustainable." - Serena Advani.

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203 Douglas Preston - Patience, Courage & Extraction Tool Mania May 14, 2024

In all my years of hearing about him, I have never heard anyone say a bad word about today's guest Douglas Preston, who was kind of getting ready to retire when his extraction tool blew up. Today he explains why he was never happy as a day spa owner and why the most important thing about being in esthetics is money.

"There is not enough for everybody unless not enough is good enough." - Douglas Preston.

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202 The Lori & Jay Way Apr 22, 2024

Listen to this episode to learn which little piece of Jay's business Lori brings into her spa suite every day and how he helps Lori manage working in a small dark room throughout the day.

"Customer service...is such an opportunity for a business to really shine." - Jay Nixon.

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201 Solocast - Policies and Procedures Apr 08, 2024

Listen in to learn how to communicate your cancellation policy to your clients and how much you should charge for canceled appointments.

"I boldly follow the exact system that I am sharing with you today and my clients respect my business because I clearly communicate with them." - Lori Crete.

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200 Renée Rouleau - E-Commerce & Beauty Biz Success Mar 25, 2024

The Beauty Biz Show is celebrating its 200th episode with the return of my second-ever guest on the show, Renée Rouleau. Listen in to learn how to plan a spa pop-up, what an average day looks like running an e-commerce brand, and which magic beauty product you should try next.

"Every product I created was because of something I knew about skin; what I saw with my very own eyes, what I touched with my hands and that's who should be selling my products." - Renée Rouleau.

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199 Wende Zomnir - Urban Decay and Sustainable Beauty Mar 11, 2024

Today's guest Wende Zomnir is the co-founder and founding partner of the iconic Urban Decay makeup brand. Listen to this episode to learn how to conceptualize your first product, how to deal with waste in the makeup industry, and why you shouldn't be afraid to negotiate everything.

"We wanted to combine a super high quality of prestige and the more fun kooky aspects of the self-expression piece." - Wende Zomnir.

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198 Solocast - 5 False Esthetician Setbacks Feb 28, 2024

Today I talk about five false esthetician setbacks common in our industry, and I share ways to reframe these "setbacks." I have been through all of these setbacks, and they have each brought me a deeper understanding of my profession. In this episode, I explain how to build resilience and power up your beauty business.

"Continuously learning from your challenges will empower you to overcome these false setbacks and emerge as a stronger person." - Lori Crete.

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197 Solocast - Esthetician Energy Feb 12, 2024

In this episode, Lori explains what esthetician energy is and how you can harness it to attract abundance -- as well as amazing new clients -- without the overwhelm.

"What you put out is what you create and what you receive in your space." - Lori Crete.

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196 Sabrina Scott - An Esthetician on a Mission Jan 29, 2024

Listen in to learn how Sabrina Scott uses Google reviews and community networking to get her business booked perfectly and what it has been like to hire a lobbyist to help her get the laws updated in her state.

"We need to get the ball rolling with a bill that will update laws and help us have the language where it needs to be updated. The skincare has changed so much in the last decade." - Sabrina Scott.

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195 Solocast - The Last Facial of 2023 Jan 15, 2024

In this episode, I circle back and assess how I have moved forward this past year. I share my experience working at my first trade show and what I learned from the first time I was left speechless by a client.

"Hard conversations stick and I decided to have a lot of them in 2023." - Lori Crete.

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194 2023 Last Show - Give Yourself Grace Dec 04, 2023

Listen in to learn how to give yourself grace and ways you can feel put together at work even when you feel broken inside.

"People come to us to look and feel better and at work, we need to show up from a place of calm and giving." - Lori Crete.

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193 Solocast - Five Takeaways from a Live Meeting Nov 06, 2023

Listen in as Lori shares what highly successful aestheticians talk about when they get together.

"You have to think differently to welcome new and different into your life." - Lori Crete.

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192 Solocast - Comparisons That Matter Oct 23, 2023

Comparing ourselves to others can be draining, so today I highlight three comparisons that matter to your beauty biz and why. Listen in to learn why Lori stopped using the term "six-figure esthetician" and how the phrase "booked perfectly" was born.

"The abundant aesthetician focuses on passion and profits, not just six figures." - Lori Crete.

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191 Cherrie Sludock - Celebrating Your Successes Oct 02, 2023

Listen in to learn the biggest benefit of the Beauty Biz Club, how to market your spa to all income levels, and why Lori calls her spa the loudest spa in the world.

"You can't have one foot in and one foot out." - Cherrie Sludock.

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190 Social Media Mayhem Sep 18, 2023

Listen to learn Lori's "no-longers," how much time to spend on social media daily, and tips for creating genuine connections with your followers.

"It is time to let go of this unrealistic expectation and embrace the beauty of imperfection. And isn't that kind of what we do for skin?" - Lori Crete.

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189 Solocast - Beyond the Treatment Room Aug 21, 2023

Lori shares some key insights that will help you with turning your passion for beauty into a profitable venture outside the treatment room.

"Here's to you stepping outside the treatment room to create some additional abundance." - Lori Crete.

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188 Lydia Fenet - Positivity as a Power Tool Aug 07, 2023

CEO, author, and mother Lydia Fenet talks about navigating feelings of self-doubt and how to harness positivity as a power tool.

"When you allow yourself to go into those sprints and then pull back in those plateaus, you give yourself time to dream and ideate and to think about the things that you want to do." - Lydia Fenet.

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187 Jamie Ortiz - Espieve SPF Jul 24, 2023

Espieve mineral sunscreen founder Jamie Ortiz explains what it means to "know your why," the difference between being fully booked and booked perfectly, and how she knew when she was successful.

"Are you successful being fully booked for six weeks or are you just working and being booked?" - Jamie Ortiz.

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186 Solocast - Step Back to Leap Forward Jul 10, 2023

Learn why now is a good time to welcome in what you want, how to find your passion project, and why you need a business exit plan.

"Slow the f- down. It might be the only way you're ever going to get out of the stuck and confused phase." - Lori Crete.

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185 Joey Healy - Brow Specialist & Trailblazer Jun 19, 2023

Eyebrow specialist Joey Healy shares how to find a salon space, how long he spends with each client, and how often to get a brow touch-up.

"Education, personal warmth, attention to detail, personalized plan -- that's just how I did brows and now they are real pillars of the philosophy as we continue to scale and grow." - Joey Healy.

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184 Amanda Strunk Miller - Dermascope Magazine & Digital Media Jun 05, 2023

Owner of Dermascope Magazine Amanda Strunk Miller offers tips for managing overwhelm and balancing work with family.

"I never have a bad day at work." - Amanda Strunk Miller.

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183 Solocast - Know Your Biz Inside & Out May 15, 2023

In this episode, Lori shares four key outside-the-biz elements that you must get familiar with if you want a profitable practice. This applies to both beauty biz newbies and large beauty businesses.

"A profitable beauty business is kind of like treating acne: to get the skin clear, you most likely have to pay attention to both topical and internal factors." - Lori Crete.

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182 Solocast - Tools to Avoid Current Turmoil May 01, 2023

In this episode, I will be sharing some of the most effective power tools that you can use right now to stay ahead of the curve and achieve your professional goals. So, let's get started!

"You have to work extra hard to create a good experience, you'll get less exposure for a good experience, and a lot more exposure for a bad experience." - Lori Crete.

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181 Kristen N. M. Johnson - Nursing, Aesthetics & Positivity Apr 17, 2023

Listen to this episode to learn why getting yourself in order leads to you feeling more positive, the best questions to ask a potential hire, and why Kristen doesn't like the word "journal".

"Many of us right now are still feeling moments of being stunned at what we went through." - Lori Crete.

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180 Solocast - Stuff vs. Strategy Apr 03, 2023

Listen to this episode to learn about profit-possibility in your beauty business and discover where the spa business money sucks hide out.

"There's never been a better time to look at the stuff you have invested in and see where you can implement some strategy to make it useable and simplify what you're doing so you can start collecting profits." - Lori Crete.

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179 The Invitation Mar 20, 2023

Listen in to learn which factors determine success in the beauty business sector, why we need to pay attention to market trends, and how to combine simplicity with innovation in your business model.

"It is crucial to be flexible and adaptable right now." - Lori Crete.

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178 Lex Dascoli - Founder of Vibes Candles Mar 06, 2023

Vibes Candles Founder Lex Dascoli shares how she decided to become a candlemaker, what her job entails, and what her best and worst days look like as a beauty entrepreneur.

"In a time of darkness you find your light again, and my light was literally Vibes Candles." - Lex Dascoli.

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177 Seven Signs You Were Meant to Be a Beauty Entrepreneur Feb 20, 2023

Today I share seven (maybe even eight) signs that you were meant to be a beauty entrepreneur.

"If you are not surrounded by other entrepreneurs, most of these people...are probably looking at you like you're speaking a foreign language." - Lori Crete.

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176 Crystal Booth - Fizz Facial Bar Feb 06, 2023

Listen to this episode as Crystal Booth defines what business growth means to her, how to reinvest in your team and business model, and how to get involved in franchising.

"Performing a service is one element of what you do, but also you have to remember that you are hosting a guest." - Crystal Booth.

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175 Solocast - End of the Year, Part 2 Jan 23, 2023

Listen in to hear what I do at the end of the year to set myself up for future success, how to mitigate professional anxiety, and ways to tweak your current retail strategy.

"These past few years there has been trauma. Nobody is addressing this in our industry." - Lori Crete.

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174 Solocast - End of the Year, Part 1 Jan 09, 2023

Listen in as I share my top ten takeaways from touching faces in 2022 and explain how we can start working smarter, not harder in 2023.

"It takes a big investment to create simplification in your life." - Lori Crete.

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173 Solocast - Wrap It Up Nov 21, 2022

As we approach the end of the year, I want to let you know that I will be taking a few months off from podcasting. In this episode, I explain why, take a look back at this past year, and then wrap it up!

"You have got to get out of the treatment room and find your tribe." - Lori Crete.

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172 Sonia Altamura - Licensed Esthetician Since 2006 | Dermaplane Expert & Circadia Diamond Educator Nov 07, 2022

Dermaplane expert Sonia Altamura shares how to create the right-sized workspace for your goals and why she keeps her sneakers on all day.

"Act as if everyone you meet has the potential to want the skills that you possess." - Sonia Altamura.

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171 Rebecca Olpin - Sorella Apothecary Oct 24, 2022

Listen to this episode to learn about a day in Rebecca's life, continued education options for aestheticians, and client feedback that her company actually listened to.

"This is a resilient industry." - Rebecca Olpin.

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170 Solocast - Workouts & Wealth Oct 03, 2022

Listen in to learn the importance of finding community, how to harness your active energy, and what workouts and wealth creation have in common.

"If you're anything like me, you love a good comparison because it makes you look at things differently and sometimes it takes some pressure off." - Lori Crete.

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169 Dr. Iris Rubin - SEEN Sep 26, 2022

Listen to this episode to learn how shampoo affects the skin, how to protect your hair as it heals from stress, and how Dr. Iris Rubin got her beauty products into Ulta.

"We believe that haircare is skincare." - Dr. Iris Rubin.

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168 Sakina Di Pace - The Facial Cupping Expert Sep 12, 2022

Listen in to learn what it's like to work as an acupuncturist, what's so great about cupping, and why Sakina di Pace swears by prickly pear oil.

"What is fantastic with acupuncture: it can also release emotion." - Sakina Di Pace.

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167 Shannon Mariani - Luxury & Leadership | Four Seasons Spa Las Vegas Aug 22, 2022

Spa manager Shannon Mariani shares her typical and ideal schedules, retail tricks for spas, and how the Four Seasons weathered the pandemic.

"I am a big proponent of coming back a second time." - Shannon Mariani.

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166 Solocast - Sales Bump Aug 08, 2022

Listen in to this episode to learn insights to bump your bottom line and boost bookings.

"Don't believe anyone if they tell you email marketing is dead." - Lori Crete.

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165 Marisa Head - Fire & Floods to Beauty Biz Boss Jul 25, 2022

Listen in to learn how to scale up your spa business, advice for aestheticians buying a property, and which one big remodel hiccup Marisa Head wants you to avoid as you grow your business.

"If you want to do big things, you have to deal with the crap that comes along with it." - Marisa Head.

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164 Solocast - Driving Force Jul 11, 2022

Listen in to learn how to recognize your driving force and ways to tap into that driving force.

"Not all bad things have to be forever bad." - Lori Crete.

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163 Solocast - Spa Star | My Secret Revealed Jun 27, 2022

I am not sure if I have ever been more excited or nervous to record an episode of The Beauty Biz Show. I am thrilled to finally be able to share the product of my hard work and determination: SpaStar | The Get Ready Spa Wrap. This product was born out of our shared desire to feel productive, creative, and human right now during these turbulent times. In today's episode, I can finally share how I turned a common client complaint into a luxury brand. Listen in to learn the what and the why behind this business and the top reasons why you and your spa clients need the Get Ready Spa Wrap.

"Our beauty rituals need to be honored." - Lori Crete.

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162 Solocast - The F Word Jun 20, 2022

Learn two words to pay attention to regarding social media, success tips for your spa menu, and key ways to hone your spending strategy.

"We are all dealing with the good and the bad energy of these f-words." - Lori Crete.

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161 Solocast - Recession Rodeo Jun 06, 2022

Listen in to learn five practical tips to recession-proof your spa business, why it's important to keep your debt low, and what the Lipstick Effect is and how to implement it.

"The beauty industry has always proven to be recession-proof." - Lori Crete.

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160 Angela Jia Kim - Radical Radiance During Tough Times May 16, 2022

Learn why Angela Jia Kim was so inspired by the resilience of her female coworkers during the pandemic, how to set boundaries with clients, and why manifesting comes so easily to her.

"Your skin and soul have a lot in common." - Angela Jia Kim.

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159 Solocast - 5 Steps to Warmly Welcome in The Newbie May 02, 2022

Listen in to this episode to learn my secret recipe for welcoming a new spa client, what three questions to ask before giving a facial, and how to keep a client for life.

"It's all about information before it becomes a problem." - Lori Crete.

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158 Solocast - The Sacred E Word Apr 18, 2022

Listen in to learn how my journey started, what the process of evolution looks like, and how to know when you are evolving.

"We have all evolved from who we used to be pre-2020." - Lori Crete.

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157 Solocast - PTSD Apr 04, 2022

In this episode, I talk about ways you can recognize and label any negative feelings you may be experiencing. I also talk about ways to begin the healing process.

"It's an old problem with a new twist." - Lori Crete.

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156 Benefits and Bummers of Modern Day Beauty Biz Brand Building Mar 21, 2022

Learn how to implement my Cupcake Strategy and find out why modern brand building is a benefit if you use time management and strategy.

"There is no such thing as real passive income." - Lori Crete.

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155 Five Fixes for the Not Busy Enough Beauty Pro Mar 07, 2022

Learn five fixes for the not busy enough beauty pro, how to plan for the future you want, and what three questions I ask all of my clients when they walk in the door.

"You have to start making decisions from where you intend to be in the future." - Lori Crete.

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154 Interview with a Booked Perfectly Practitioner Feb 21, 2022

Listen in as Lori and Kendra talk about the value of showing up, Lori's saddest, luckiest day, and what created her magical shift.

"The biggest struggle was zero support." - Lori Crete.

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153 Fixes for the Too Busy Beauty Pro Feb 07, 2022

Learn five fixes for the busy beauty pro, how to raise prices on your beauty business, and when you should delegate.

"It takes time to get your time back." - Lori Crete.

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152 What People Will Pay for in 2022 Jan 24, 2022

Lori shares four tips for massively increased profitability, the key to working smarter not harder in 2022, and finding joy in your practice.

"People are paying a lot for niche work right now." - Lori Crete.

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151 2021 EOY Jan 10, 2022

Lori shares her top takeaways from touching faces in 2021, what happened after her last facial of the year, and the best decision she made.

"Maybe 2021 has been the year of letting go of things that no longer serve us." - Lori Crete.

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150 Three Small Shifts to Get Booked Perfectly Dec 27, 2021

Listen in to learn which three small shifts you can make for a massive change in your marketing, mindset, and bottom line.

"Start to think about how you can create beauty and success by communicating with passion." - Lori Crete.

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149 The Beauty Biz Audit Dec 13, 2021

Listen in to this clip of The Six-Figure Beauty Biz Success Audit to find out how to increase profitability, save time, and make more money in your beauty business during this period of Beauty with a Vengeance!

"I've never seen anything like this in my 20 years as an aesthetician." - Lori Crete.

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148 Alexis Murphy - Why We All Need the Beauty Biz Club Nov 01, 2021

Alexis Murphy shares what we should be paying attention to right now as estheticians, how to use power placements to your advantage, and why it truly pays to invest in yourself.

"Like we go get our hair or our nails done, it was the same kind of boost of confidence, but I felt like this was going to last a lot longer than a six-week hair color." - Alexis Murphy.

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147 Being of Service Aug 09, 2021

Listen in as Lori discusses the benefits of being a small business owner, current trends that are working well for beauty professionals, and the exciting reason why Lori is going to be taking a break from the podcast.

"Service is our passion. Results are our priority." - Lori Crete.

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146 Superpower Solocast Jul 26, 2021

Lori Crete shares why it's so important to make your spa rooms inviting, how to tap into your aesthetician superpowers, and the perks of being a beauty professional.

"I choose to do what lights me up." - Lori Crete.

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145 The Period of Beauty Vengeance Jul 12, 2021

Lori Crete discusses the Period of Beauty Vengeance, how to pick your profitable passion, and how to get repeat clients in the beauty industry.

"People are craving things that make them look and feel good; they're craving positivity, they're craving pampering, they're trying to get rid of mask-ne." - Lori Crete.

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144 Louise Claire Johnson - A Beauty Exec's Big Pivot, Inspired by Elizabeth Arden Jun 21, 2021

Louise Claire Johnson shares how to write a book, why Elizabeth Arden is such an inspiration, and what she learned about herself while writing her first book.

"I had to ask myself: is this really the life I want or am I just following in someone else's idea of success?" - Louise Claire Johnson.

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143 Makhosi The Royal Shaman - Spiritual Guide for Business Empires Jun 07, 2021

Makhosi The Royal Shaman shares how to confidently move forward even in uncertain times, how to figure out what people need right now and create space for them, and why beauty is critical for our well-being.

"The things you're doing are only as good as the version of you that's doing them." - Makhosi The Royal Shaman.

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142 Ashleigh Cortes - Helping Women With Cancer to Keep on Glowing May 17, 2021

Ashleigh Cortes shares the challenges of being a spa owner of color, how women are chosen for the Stay Beautiful Foundation, and how to use Tik-Tok for your business.

"Doctors come in and they prescribe for the disease, but what about the soul of the woman?" - Ashleigh Cortes.

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141 Confidently Moving Into the Unexpected May 03, 2021

Learn how to handle the unexpected, how to communicate with your clients, and how to make the best use of your client list.

"Integrity-based leadership is needed right now and this trickles right down into your treatment room where your clients need you." - Lori Crete.

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140 Victoria Tabak – Holistic Skincare as a Scientist and Esthetician Apr 19, 2021

Victoria Tabak shares how menopause affects the skin, the benefits of collagen, and what's so exciting about Hippophae berries.

"Western medicine is phenomenal and it's amazing that we have it, but I don't think it should be a first resort." - Victoria Tabak.

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139 The Esthetician Economy Apr 05, 2021

Lori Crete explains the esthetician economy, how to invest mindfully, and why intentional inventory is so important for estheticians.

"Lifetime clients are happy clients." - Lori Crete.

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138 Lonie McHugh - An Esthetician's Pandemic Protocols Mar 22, 2021

On today's show, Lonie McHugh talks about why 2020 was her best year yet, what helped her business thrive during the pandemic, and which health and safety protocols were added to the business.

"It's been the client connection that has really been the change for my business." - Lonie McHugh.

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137 Zoya Varela – How to Use Social Media to Create Revenue Mar 08, 2021

My guest, Zoya Varela founder of Socially Brand, is about to revolutionize the way you deal with your social media! She is truly a hidden gem.

"Sometimes people worry more about likes and less about sales." - Zoya Varela.

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136 Career Changers - How to Stop, Assess, and Redirect Feb 22, 2021

Career changers about moments that cause us to stop, assess, and redirect. I'll share three lessons that have helped me grow in hard times.

"I decided to move forward focusing on the gift of time that I was been given into deep dive into building." - Lori Crete.

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135 Michael Pugliese – Thoughts on 2021 with Third Generation CEO of Circadia Feb 08, 2021

Michael Pugliese is the third generation CEO of Circadia, and he is a well-informed and engaging writer and educator in the skincare industry.

"I think that our industry is going to bounce back fast." - Michael Pugliese.

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134 Hayley Wood - Therapeutic Skin Coach and Holistic Esthetician Jan 25, 2021

Holistic esthetician Hayley Wood was successful at fixing her own lifelong skin issues, so she started teaching others how to do the same. She tells us about building her holistic esthetician business on this show.

"A lot of people have told me that I'm holistic, but I just show up as me." - Hayley Wood.

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133 End of Year Ritual and Wrap Up for 2020 Jan 11, 2021

We all know 2020 was a challenging year, but we still learned a lot about our businesses. A 2020 wrap up reflection will help you with 2021.

"Start paying attention to how your year ends because it will tell you where you are headed." - Lori Crete.

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132 Insights From 2020 Dec 07, 2020

I know 2020 has been a crazy year to everyone, but in this year, I’ve also seen so many beauty practitioners power up and tap into the deepest part of their creativity and strength to fight for their businesses. This inspired me to do today’s podcast where I share the behind the scenes of The Beauty Biz Club.

"People are looking for a place that they can trust right now." - Lori Crete.

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131 Hawley Lopes - Owner of SUGARED Skincare Studio Nov 16, 2020

Hawley Lopes, owner of SUGARED, talks about how she succeeded at leaving her secure job to create a business following her sugaring passion.

"Just listen to your clients, listen to your community, what they are talking about what is important is where you can find a niche."- Hawley Lopes

130 Terri Bryant – The founder of GUIDE BEAUTY on Pivoting in Business Nov 02, 2020

Terri created GUIDE BEAUTY which designs tools that guide your hand to better and easier apply makeup. Terri shares her story on how she pivoted her career after a medical diagnosis and used her experience to create GUIDE BEAUTY and more.

"At the end of the day you still have only 2 options, you stop and sit in your sadness or you take charge and move forward." - Terri Bryant.

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129 Beauty Biz Default Settings in 2020 Oct 19, 2020

I have been teaching for about 10 years this term, beauty biz default settings, and today, I am going to share everything I know about it.

"Your passion and your love for creating beauty and success is more powerful than your problems." - Lori Crete.

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128 Chanel Jenae - Co-owner and Creative Director of ARCONA Skincare Oct 05, 2020

Chanel Jenae talks about how she became an owner of ARCONA Skincare product line, her favorite beauty ingredients, tips to success and more.

"Having the destination in mind is really important, but enjoy the journey along the way." - Chanel Jenae.

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127 Sheryl Lowe - Creative Designer and Founder of Sheryl Lowe Jewelry Sep 21, 2020

Sheryl Lowe, founder of Sheryl Lowe Jewelry, talks about how she made her move from makeup artistry and built a career designing jewelry.

“Start small and build strong foundations before you move onto the next one.” – Sheryl Lowe.

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126 Elisha Reynoso - Owner of Maven Skin and Beauty on Overcoming the Pandemic Challenges in Business Sep 07, 2020

Elisha Reynoso shares how she made more money in April 2020 with her business closed than she made in April 2019 with her business open.

"If you want to grow something, you have to invest time and energy into it." - Elisha Reynoso.

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125 Current Conditions Chat Aug 24, 2020

This show is is about how to deal with our current conditions as beauty biz practitioners. It is meant to be inspirational and motivational.

"Don't underestimate the healing that you are bringing to the world with your hands and your hearts." - Lori Crete

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124 Janeida Griffin - All About Brow Lamination with The Brow Girl Aug 10, 2020

Janeida Griffin shares her tips on how to market yourself, the first steps on how to build your business and client base, and more.

"Mind the business that pays you." - Janeida Griffin.

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123 Kendra Villarreal - From Lockdown to the Best Month of Business So Far Jul 27, 2020

Kendra Villarreal has been a licensed esthetician for 15 years, and she had her best month of business EVER when she went back to work after the lockdown.

"I've been doing this for almost 15 years, I don't know anything else, I don't have any other skills to fall back on, so I either have to go 100% or I'm just gonna fail." - Kendra Villarreal.

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122 Recovering From a 3-Month Hangover Jul 13, 2020

I talk about how to implement the knowledge you learned during the lockdown into your rebuilding process and how to recover from this 3-month hangover.

"Now more than ever we have to tap into our inner wisdom and trust ourselves." - Lori Crete

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121 David Suzuki - How to Make Your Clients Feel Comfortable Jun 29, 2020

David Suzuki is a licensed medical aesthetician since 1989 and the president of Bio-Therapeutic Inc. His company produces medical and aesthetic devices.

"If you know who you are buying from and you know what they are about, it just makes it seem more interesting, and a little bit more personal." - David Suzuki.

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120 Dr. Eris - Emotionally Preparing to Reopen Your Beauty Business Jun 15, 2020

Dr. Eris, the founder of FACE it, has a PsyD in marriage and family therapy. She talks about how we can prepare ourselves as we reopen our businesses.

"You are not your thoughts, especially if you are anxious." - Dr. Eris.

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119 Corry Jennison - Strengthening Your Business During Uncertain Times Jun 01, 2020

Corry Jennison has her own spa in Dover, New Hampshire. Today she talks all about creating her business in a small town and how to get through unfortunate surprises and uncertain times. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed her business, and she shares with us what she's done to overcome those challenges.

"If you are a leader and you own a SPA, your team will remember how you showed up." - Corry Jennison

118 Suzanne Somers - Celebrity, Entrepreneur, Author of 27 Books Including A New Way to Age May 18, 2020

Today, Suzanne Somers shares some amazing stories and valuable information about holistically staying young during and after menopause.

"You can put everything back together again. Like Humpty Dumpty, you can get balance back." - Suzanne Somers.

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117 How to Show Up as a Beauty Practitioner During Unusual Times Apr 27, 2020

I talk about how to keep up your business and reach out to clients because, even under those difficult times, clients still want to hear from us.

"The comeback is always stronger than the setback." - Lori Crete.

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116 Jerry Nettuno - What Schedulicity is Doing to Support New and Existing Clients During This Time Apr 20, 2020

Jerry Nettuno has been on the show before, but I wanted to bring him back to talk about what he is doing to support his clients during this time.

"We're not going to stick our head in the sand and feel sorry for ourselves, we're going to use this time to be great." - Jerry Nettuno.

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115 Harry Slatkin - The King of Home Fragrance and Founder and CEO of Home Worx and Scentworx Apr 06, 2020

Get ready for a fabulous show with, Harry Slatkin, who has been called the "king" of home fragrance by the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

"Failure to me is the best thing that you can do in business because you learn from your mistakes." - Harry Slatkin.

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114 Joanna Vargas - Celebrity Facialist, Beauty Business Owner + Entrepreneur, and Author Mar 23, 2020

Celebrity facialist and author Joanna Vargas talks about how she became a successful beauty entrepreneur. She shares her tips for success and much more!

"Sleep is very important to me, actually. But I'm highly scheduled." - Joanna Vargas.

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113 Five Tips to Keep Your Clients Buying From You Mar 02, 2020

It is frustrating when clients buy product online and not from you. Today, I share 5 tips to keep your clients from buying from you and supporting your biz.

"Put your time and energy and effort towards the people who honor and respect your talent, your expertise, and your knowledge and your business." - Lori Crete.

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112 Michelle Cook - Your Taxes, Books, Accounting and more as a Beauty Biz Practitioner Feb 17, 2020

Today, CPA Michelle Cook talks about what you can write off on your taxes, how and why to save for retirement, the best way to do your taxes, and more.

"Find someone who is going to make you feel confident about your business." - Michelle Cook.

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111 Lori Bush - Leading Rodan + Fields From Start-Up to $1 Billion in Revenue Jan 27, 2020

Lori Bush was the president and CEO of Rodan + Fields for 8 years. Today, she talks about how Rodan + Fields grew so quickly, her business secrets + more.

"Collaboration and transparency became attributes that we rewarded and valued." - Lori Bush.

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110 Invest to Impact Jan 13, 2020

I'll give you some tips about how to become the type of practitioner that invests wisely so that you can make 2020 your best year yet.

"Stop saying 'I don't have' and start saying 'I will create'." - Lori Crete.

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109 Takeaways From 2019 Dec 30, 2019

Today, I talk about what I learned in 2019 about building a business, dealing with clients' energy, manifesting, taking care of myself and much more.

"Bravely believing in yourself comes with great rewards." - Lori Crete.

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108 Can't Fix a Client Dec 16, 2019

I talk about what to do when you can't help someone in the way that you think you can, what to do to keep the relationship with your client great, and more.

"I don't want my ego to ever ever ever get in the way of my success." - Lori Crete.

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107 Angela Jia Kim - Concert Pianist Turned Founder of Savor Beauty Dec 02, 2019

Angela talks about how she started Savor Beauty, how she became the confident woman that she is today, and she shares beauty biz success secrets and much more.

106 Five Tips to Becoming Booked Perfectly Nov 18, 2019

There's a difference between becoming booked solid and booked perfectly. How can you create the perfect schedule for yourself? Tune in to learn how.

"Start surrounding yourself with people who give you permission to be successful." - Lori Crete.

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105 Jess Arnaudin - Holistic Esthetician and Author of Plant-Based Beauty Oct 28, 2019

Jess and I talk about the shifts that are happening in our industry, holistic beauty, mothering and being a professional simultaneously, and much more.

"Social media is a powerful tool for your business but I think it is a double-edged sword." - Jess Arnaudin

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104 Jay Nixon - How to Stop Feeling Stuck and Live as the Best Version of Yourself Oct 07, 2019

I'm excited to have Jay Nixon, my significant other, here with me on today's show to talk about his new book The Purpose of Pain.

"I don't want you to get stuck in the personal development vortex of trying to figure out, 'what do I do next?'." - Jay Nixon.

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103 End of the Summer Hangover Sep 23, 2019

The end of the summer hangover can be hard, so if you're having trouble getting back to the biz success patterns and rituals then this show is for you!

"Fixing and curing your end of the summer hangover requires a commitment to show up no matter what." - Lori Crete.

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102 Daisy Jing - How She Became an Accidental Entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Banish Skincare Sep 09, 2019

Daisy Jing is a powerhouse! She was awarded Forbes 30 Under 30, an Inc 500 Entrepreneur and LA's Fastest Growing Female-Owned Company. Enjoy the show with her today!

"It was really a problem I had that I wanted to solve. I never intended to create a whole line of products." - Daisy Jing.

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101 Lori's Beauty Birthday Bash and Beauty Biz Updates Aug 12, 2019

I'm so excited to do this episode because I'm sharing some great updates! I have some super fun news to share about my beauty biz life.

"I'm hosting a 7-day beauty giveaway celebrating my birthday (it's a big one for me this year, guys). So I'm literally collaborating with my favorite beauty brands to give away thousands of dollars in beauty goodies." - Lori Crete.

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100 Suzi Weiss-Fischmann - Beauty Icon and Founder of OPI Nail Polish Jul 29, 2019

Suzi Weiss-Fischmann was one of the founders of OPI nail polish. She has an amazing eye for color and wrote the book, I'm Not Really a Waitress.

"Time is money when you're providing a service so it is very important for the product to work very efficiently." - Suzi Weiss-Fischmann.

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99 Shannon Cox - Paying Off Over $60,000 of Credit Card Debt with Her Beauty Biz Income Jul 15, 2019

Shannon Cox is my "comeback kid". Her story will inspire you when you hear about how she went from $60,000 in credit card debt to being debt free.

"People make mistakes, but fixing them make you stronger." - Shannon Cox.

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98 How to Be Credit Card Debt Free Jul 01, 2019

I talk about how to be credit card debt free on today's show. I focus on how to create a plan to get out of and stay out of credit card debt.

"Slamming your credit card with tangible items isn't the best way to grow your business." - Lori Crete.

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97 Lillian Savoie - Reiki Therapist, Intuitive Guide, and Energy Healer Jun 17, 2019

You're either going to think that we're crazy, or you're going to love this episode because it all about energy, energy healing, crystals + more.

"I think the number one thing is that you have to listen to what kind of voice you are listening to in your head. Once you realize if it is a nice or if it is a mean voice, then you can sort of get yourself in check." - Lillian Savoie.

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96 What You Should Make Jun 03, 2019

Becoming an esthetician is NOT CHEAP. What you should make as a licensed practitioner who gives their all to make others look and feel beautiful? Listen in!

"If your bills are being paid, and you feel fulfilled by what you get to do (which is really impact the lives of others by creating beauty) then you are doing something right and you should feel proud, confident, and significant." - Lori Crete. Learn more about this episode at loricrete.com/96

95 Dr. Lance Setterfield - Physician and Microneedling and Dermal Expert May 20, 2019

Dr. Setterfield gives us some great advice on what dermal needling is, how to successfully dermal needle clients' skin and how it can change people's skin.

"There are some things that money can't buy. You treat a young teenager with acne scars and you see that little twinkle in their eye afterward, and that is so rewarding." - Dr. Lance Setterfield.

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94 Someone Stole My Spanx May 06, 2019

Someone recently stole an expensive shopping bag of clothes from me. Today I talk about some trade show tips for people who might be carrying around big bags of valuable goods and how to protect your assets!

"Sometimes it is the things that we dread learning the most that are so very important to our success and protecting all the things that we've worked so hard to bring into our practice." - Lori Crete.

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93 James Sun - Bridging Tech and International Beauty Markets as the CEO of Beautytap Apr 22, 2019

James Sun is an entrepreneur, managing partner, and angel investor of several companies. He is currently the chairman and CEO of Beautytap, which aims to be the largest online beauty community focused initially around Asian/international beauty products.

"I think that a lot of people try to perfect the formula or perfect the website or perfect the car before they get enough feedback. And they're making decisions out of a boardroom rather than listening to their users, customers, and community." - James Sun.

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92 Shelley Hancock - Seasoned Esthetician and Industry Tools Expert Apr 08, 2019

Shelley Hancock and I talk about the best esthetician tools, how things are changing in the esthetician world, her best advice and more.

"My main message is don't be afraid. Try, fail, get back up, and go back out there again. That's good for a life in general, but really in this industry that's what you need to do." - Shelley Hancock.

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91 The Worst Places for Beauty Biz Practitioners to Live Mar 25, 2019

I'll tell you the town you absolutely should NOT live in, the corner that you should definitely AVOID, and the worst boulevard you could EVER move to.

"If there is a place where you could "up" your standards because you know you're not really showing up 100%, there you go - up your standards! Stop living in the town of why bother if you really desire to become more successful." - Lori Crete

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90 Sarah Eggenberger - Editor-at-Large for NewBeauty Magazine and On-Air Beauty Spokesperson Mar 11, 2019

Sarah Eggenberger talks about her beauty-biz journey thus far, how she calms her nerves before going on TV, and more pearls of wisdom + inspiration.

"You just have to give yourself the chance to be great, and allow yourself that moment. So, decide to rise and just breathe into whatever circumstance you're in, and you will find the peace. Because you have it in you. You have prepared for this. It is your moment, and just let if flow. Just let that moment be how it is exactly intended to be." - Sarah Eggenberger.

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89 Dr. Sonia Batra - Becoming a Renowned Dermatologist, Business Owner, and Co-Host of CBS show The Doctors Feb 25, 2019

My guest on today's show is Dr. Sonia Batra. She is a Harvard University educated dermatologist and co-host of the CBS daytime talk show, The Doctors.

"Whatever you’re doing at any given moment, be present in it.” - Dr. Sonia Batra.

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88 The Process of Transitioning from Scared to Settled - You Can Do It! Feb 11, 2019

I had a lot of scary transitions come up in the past year, but I’m going to share with you how I went from scared to settled in my life & business.

When you want to create change you have to step into a space of sacrificing a few things. And sacrificing doesn’t always have to be a bad word. For me, it is just a temporary place where you need to be to create something beautiful in your life.” - Lori Crete.

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87 Purchasing with Purpose Dec 03, 2018

"If you are going to do something, passion sells.” - Lori Crete.

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86 Success “MUSTS” to Change Your Business Nov 12, 2018

"Who you surround yourself with is priceless." - Lori Crete.

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85 Why Do We Beat Ourselves Up? Oct 22, 2018

"Don’t you think that it is time that we start to recognize our power, honor our gifts, and own our role as professionals, and tell the truth to our clients about what they need to do to achieve the results that they want?” - Lori Crete.

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84 Ghada Abuhakmeh - Creating the MYSKINBUDDY Skincare Device Sep 10, 2018

"I’ll give you my whole blue print of how I created my business, because I’m not scared to lose my business. There is so much to go around and I feel like everyone is unique in their way of presenting something." - Ghada Abuhakmeh.

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83 Petra Kolber - How This Internationally Renowned Fitness Expert Found the Cure to Perfection Aug 27, 2018

"It is not about becoming anything different. It is unpeeling the layers to uncover who you are before someone told you that you needed to become less of this or more of that.” - Petra Kolber

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82 Dara Levy - How This Serial Entrepreneur Became the Founder and President of DERMAFLASH Aug 13, 2018

"Everybody knows about exfoliation and how important exfoliation is, but what a lot of exfoliators do, like scrubs, they move the gunk around your face but they don’t do a good job of getting rid of it.” - Dara Levy.

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81 Better not Bitter Jul 30, 2018

These things are happening to teach you something, and you’ll figure out what it is.” - Lori Creteuote from the Show." - Lori Crete

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80 Julie Nostrand - Building a Business through Celebrity Spray Tanning Jul 16, 2018

"My goal is to make the people who are using our product successful." - Julie Nostrand.

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79 Richard Morris - Why You Need a Trademark and How to Get One Jun 25, 2018

"A trademark search is a very good tool to find stuff that is an obvious problem." - Richard Morris.

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78 How I Get Clients In The Door So Quickly Jun 11, 2018

"Along this journey, when I decide to make a big change and stir everything up in my life and start over, I know that I do become a better speaker, a better educator, a better esthetician, a better mentor, all from the experiences that I gain along the journey." - Lori Crete

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77 What I Learned From the Dallas ICES Trade Show May 28, 2018

"It reminded me that mindset- a positive mindset - is a must.” - Lori Crete.

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76 Carly Sanchez - Building Your Business Regardless of What is Stacked Against You May 14, 2018

“Just because you might be having some hard times, don’t take it as a sign that you’re not meant to do this. If you really truly believe in your heart that you are meant to do this, then you just got to put your head down and just do it.” - Carly Sanchez.

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75 Five Tips to Breaking Free From Disruptive and Chaotic Clients Apr 30, 2018

“We all deserve to serve those who respect us, and we only have to serve those who respect us.” - Lori Crete.

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74 Michael Pugliese - Third Generation CEO of Circadia and Skincare Writer and Educator Apr 16, 2018

“I tell the estheticians and professionals that I work with to beware of all the trends, but don’t jump all over every trend. You can’t do that. There has to be some validity to what’s coming out next.” - Michael Pugliese.

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73 A Big-Time Success CRUSHER Apr 02, 2018

"Negative thoughts simply hold you back.” - Lori Crete.

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72 Annet King - Traveling the World as a Beauty Biz Expert Mar 19, 2018

“I think it is about looking at your space as a place to bring people together, and not just around services and treatment.” - Annet King.

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71 How to Respond in an Emergency Situation Mar 05, 2018

“You have to be prepared to save somebody’s life because you might not have help as quickly as you think.” - Lori Crete.

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70 Bronwyn Ison - How Local Marketing Tools Created a Business Success Feb 19, 2018

“Sometimes poor circumstance can lead you to the other end of that rainbow where you get that pot of gold.” - Bronwyn Ison.

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69 Making An Extra $1,000 in 3 Days Feb 05, 2018

"You will often find that your fortune can be found simply by creating follow-up rituals." - Lori Crete.

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68 Dr. Murad - Dermatologist, Entrepreneurial Trailblazer, and Creator of Murad Skincare Jan 22, 2018

“People don’t think of skincare as healthcare, but when you’re truly taking care of your skin then you are protecting every organ in your body from damage from the environment.” - Dr. Murad.

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67 Ten Power Tools To Find Success in 2018 Dec 11, 2017

“I want you to think about what you want more of in your life. Think about what’s holding you back and find a word that makes you feel excited and strong and able to accomplish your goals. Just a word to tap into when you need that power boost.” - Lori Crete.

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66 Top 10 Takeaways From The Beauty Biz Workshop Oct 16, 2017

“When you tap into a place of passion, it is such a different energy than feeling desperate and longing for clients.” - Lori Crete.

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65 Shari Braund - Finding Success in a Small Town as an Esthetician and a Product Line Creator Sep 11, 2017

“What I notice is when I follow my passion, these obstacles show up that I need to experience in order for my self-growth to occur.” - Shari Braund.

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64 Robin McGee – Creating and Defining a Beauty Brand Aug 28, 2017

"You need to know what the heartbeat is from your soul (what that experience is), and that needs to constantly be discussed with your team and brought into all of your decisions to create that continuity and that shared vision." - Robin McGee

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63 How To Decide If Investments Are Worth It Aug 14, 2017

“Making a big decision or a big investment should come from three places… your heart, your gut, and your intuition.” - Lori Crete.

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62 Wendy Jacobs - Bridging Beauty Biz Policy and Practitioners Jul 31, 2017

“The other thing that I found was a challenge when I started digging into these laws and bills that are being proposed and also having the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Acts, is there really is no esthetician involved in the conversation.” - Wendy Jacobs.

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61 Emily Sindlinger - Shifting Your Business Based on Your Strengths Jul 17, 2017

“I went to Vegas and came back a different person. I was just more confident and my energy was different and people even noticed it in me too. I really believed in what I was offering after that point, and I pinpoint it to… I learned how to sell.” - Emily Sindlinger.

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60 Changes To Be Aware of in the Beauty Industry Jul 10, 2017

"You have to show up with success systems and you have to know when to shift these systems and when to tweak them." – Lori Crete. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theestheticianmentor.com/60

59 Gail Sagel – CEO and Founder of Faces Beautiful Jun 19, 2017

“Every time you hit an obstacle, you have to view it as an opportunity and another chance to veer another direction.” - Gail Sagel. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theestheticianmentor.com/59

58 Jay Nixon – The Power of Mentality May 08, 2017

“When you are facing that struggle, that is when you really need to keep showing up because that is when you are on the precipice of the breakthrough. ” - Jay Nixon.

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57 Embracing What You Were Born Into Apr 24, 2017

“The next time that you’re feeling like you’re not enough or you don’t have the right background to achieve success, stop for a minute to tap into your unique upbringing superpower.” - Lori Crete. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theestheticianmentor.com/57

56 Meagan Holub – Celebrity Massage Therapist, Author, and Entrepreneur Apr 10, 2017

“I think that one of the biggest mistakes that people make is that they over-promise and under-deliver, and if you want to work in the world of VIPs you better over-promise and over-deliver. ” - Meagan Holub.

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55 Cheryl Janis – Transforming Your Wellness Space to Enhance Your Business Mar 27, 2017

"At least in this culture and in this country, your clients won't tell you if they don’t like your space. They just won’t come back or won’t refer you to their friends or family." - Cheryl Janis. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theestheticianmentor.com/55

54 Courtney Dunlop: Life as a Beauty Editor Mar 13, 2017

“If it is something that you really really want to do, then you owe it to yourself to try.” - Courtney Dunlop.

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53 Dr. Chau Phan – Integrating Pharmaceutical Studies and Holistic Skincare Feb 27, 2017

"When my son was three months old he started having severe eczema, so that brought me into the eczema/skin disease world. When I opened up my own pharmacy and my own compounding pharmacy, I started to look into creating a cream that doesn’t have steroids and is natural that he can use everyday." – Dr. Chau Phan. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theestheticianmentor.com/53

52 Kelly Carlson – Being Good to Yourself is Great for Your Business Feb 13, 2017

"You’re going to succeed when you are in alignment with your own values, and then you are going to attract your ideal clients because of that." – Kelly Carlson

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51 The 60 Day Beauty Biz Success Challenge Jan 30, 2017

"This program changed my life because it completely changed my business." - Carla Perez

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50 Back to the Basics Jan 16, 2017

"I want you to think about what really sets your beauty biz soul on fire." - Lori Crete

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49 Prep Your Biz for the Holidays Nov 21, 2016

"It is about working smarter, not harder." - Lori Crete

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48 Andy Hnilo - Healing Your Skin with Natural Ingredients Nov 07, 2016

"A lot of guys want to take care of themselves, they just don’t want to admit it." - Andy Hnilo

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47 Jenn Buker - Becoming a Pro Skin Guru Oct 24, 2016

"People are loyal to me, they’re loyal to what I recommend to them." - Jenn Buker

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46 Linda Bertaut - Using Energy in Your Beauty Practice Oct 10, 2016

"Being chakralicious means being full of your own color energy." - Linda Bertaut

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45 Anastacia Brice - Creator of the Virtual Assistant Industry Sep 26, 2016

“Most clients want an assistant for the long term, someone who… knows where the bodies are buried.” - Anastacia Brice.

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44 Holly Amson - Inspiring Aesthetician and Educator Sep 12, 2016

"The secret to having it all is believing you already do." - Holly Amson

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43 Katie Marshall - Changing the Canadian Beauty Biz Jul 25, 2016

"If you don’t educate yourself you’re not going to grow." - Katie Marshall

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42 Tia Williams - Life as a Beauty Editor and Copywriter Jul 11, 2016

"Now there’s a million ways to get your voice heard if you want to be a beauty writer." - Tia Williams

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41 Reagan Weber - Founder of Essential Faith Jun 27, 2016

"A person who never took a chance never had a chance." - Reagan Weber

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40 Kaylyn Easton - The Eco-Chic Wonders of Raw Coconut Oil Jun 13, 2016

"When you're healthy, you have more motivation and opportunity to help others." - Kaylyn Easton.

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39 Shannon O’Brien - Training from the Sugar Mama May 16, 2016

"Now I do something I never ever thought I would do, and it’s lucrative, and my clients love me." - Shannon O'Brien

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38 Jo Mousselli - Lash Extension Businesswoman & Educator May 02, 2016

"When you think about what makes us look and feel beautiful, thefirst thing that we look at when we’re communicating with eachother is our faces and of course the eyes are the most importantfeature." - Jo Mousselli

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37 Tony Picciano - Microcurrent Expert Apr 18, 2016

"Our machine is in harmony with our body’s biological processes." - Tony Picciano

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36 Dr. Marc Mani - Celebrity Plastic Surgeon Apr 04, 2016

"My mentors always told me the patient you want to operate on is someone who’s already beautiful." - Dr. Marc Mani

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35 John Maly - Being Inquisitive About Your Beauty Biz Mar 21, 2016

"If you really are inquisitive, you’ll figure out the answers." - John Maly

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34 Dr. Ben Johnson - Educating Estheticians and Consumers about Osmosis Skin Care Mar 07, 2016

"The mission here is bringing awareness to the world of what else is possible and with the primary goal of getting them away from toxic strategies." - Dr. Ben Johnson

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33 Daniel Clary - Skin Care Educator and Science Expert Feb 22, 2016

"Education is really the driving force behind sales. You can have a great product but if you’re not really highlighting the key differentiating factors of your product then you’re just floating around the masses of all these other products." - Daniel Clary

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32 Katie Anderson - Getting Published in a Beauty Industry Publication Feb 08, 2016

"The client is becoming increasingly more curious about what’s going on their skin, what’s going on their body, what are these procedures." - Katie Anderson

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31 Teri Eastin - Pursuing Your Beauty Biz Dream Jan 25, 2016

"I tell people all the time that I pop pimples for a living, and who knew that I could make a career out of it?" - Teri Eastin

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30 The Question That is Killing Your Success Jan 11, 2016

"When you can offer a solution to somebody’s problem, the ‘how much does it cost’ concern seems to go away." - Lori Crete

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29 Tera Valdez-Peterson - Creating a Booming Beauty Biz Dec 14, 2015

"I did like the entrepreneurial spirit of being able to make decisions for yourself and really kind of be in control of your destiny." - Tera Valdez-Peterson

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28 Ann Brown - Saltability Founder on Giving and Creating Nov 30, 2015

"If we can educate our staff, then they can educate the consumer, and then the consumer can really start to own their own wellness." - Ann Brown

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27 Camille Della-Santina - From Hollywood Makeup Artist to Beauty Biz Owner Nov 16, 2015

"I had taught myself everything about my job, because if I knew everything, I would get more work." - Camille Della-Santina

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26 Eric Jimenez - The Journey of a Celebrity Makeup Artist Nov 02, 2015

"If you put yourself out there it happens. Every single day, I envisioned myself being there, and here I am." - Eric Jimenez

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25 Elizabeth Jennings - Lash Expert Going After Success Oct 19, 2015

"I’ve worked really hard in my business, and I didn’t give up." - Elizabeth Jennings

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24 Michael Tompkins - Chairman of ISPA Talks Beauty Biz Trends Oct 05, 2015

"If you’re a massage therapist or an esthetician, and you’re licensed to do what you love to do, do it your way. If you do it your way, you’re going to love it even more." - Michael Tompkins

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23 Crickett Enos - Waxing Expert on Getting Quality Training Sep 21, 2015

"Education is power both in the hands of us as estheticians and our clients." - Crickett Enos

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22 What Your Clients Secretly Want From You Sep 07, 2015

"Once you have clarity surrounding who you best serve in your beauty biz, you’re going to find ways to attract more clients who need you." - Lori Crete

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21 Mirela Holbert - Beauty Biz Veteran Shares Her Success Secrets Aug 24, 2015

"I love client care and the friendship and the camaraderie with the clients. It’s amazing." - Mirela Holbert

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20 Renée Rouleau - Sharing Knowledge from 27 Years in the Beauty Biz Aug 10, 2015

"They’re buying the products somewhere, they might as well buy them from you." - Renée Rouleau

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19 Laura Cooksey - Stepping Forward into an Expertise in Acne Treatment Jul 27, 2015

"I don’t know why, as women and sole practitioners, we think we have to do it all ourselves, and it’s impossible." - Laura Cooksey

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18 Leah Klasovsky - Exploring Holistic Skin Care and Treatment in Hawaii Jul 20, 2015

"When you truly connect with a person, you can feel stuff that doesn’t need to be said." - Leah Klasovsky

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17 Jerry Nettuno - Embracing the Shift Towards Online Booking with Schedulicity Jul 13, 2015

"There are two appointments scheduled every second, around the clock." - Jerry Nettuno

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16 Dave Waggoner - Skincare Educator Sharing Knowledge and Passion Jun 29, 2015

“If you’re thinking, ’Should I go into skincare?’ the answer is yes.” - Dave Waggoner

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15 Arch Addicts - Sharing the Love in the Brow Industry Jun 22, 2015

"I just love when a client when a client looks at their reflection, and smiles. That is the most gratifying feeling I could ever have." - Diana Roth

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14 Lori Crete - Investing in Yourself and Your Business Jun 15, 2015

"I learned how to turn off the negative noise and to start to surround myself with positivity." - Lori Crete

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13 Eva DeVirgilis - Empowering Women Through Makeup and Performance Jun 08, 2015

"As an entertainer, my instinct is to take care, to entertain a person who sits in my makeup chair, and make them feel comfortable." - Eva Devirgilis

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12 Eric Saperston - Living in Wonder as an Author, Filmmaker, and Adventurer Jun 01, 2015

"You gotta follow the call to adventure, you gotta cross the threshold, you gotta find a mentor, you gotta slay the dragon." - Eric Saperston

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11 Ella Stimpson - Spa Director Shares Her Wisdom May 18, 2015

"Life is stressful, and that’s why spas do so well. We help you with that." - Ella Stimpson

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10 Mary Schook - Beauty Pioneer & Cosmetic Chemist May 11, 2015

"You can really change the world for the better with just a facial." - Mary Schook

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09 Michelle Harris - Marketing Mastermind with Tips Galore May 04, 2015

"We love you enough to accept you how you are, but we also love you enough to make you that much better." - Michelle Harris

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08 Becky Kuehn - Oncology Esthetics Educator and Trailblazer Apr 27, 2015

"It may look like just two hands, but there’s a lot of power in those hands, especially when the intention is correct." - Becky Kuehn

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07 Jeffrie Chambers – On Standing Out, Getting Coaching and a Good Attitude Apr 20, 2015

“It’s ok to be me. I don’t have to pretend to be some super person and people pleaser. It’s ok to relax and be who I am.” - Jeffrie Chambers

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06 Lauren Snow - Knowledge is Power in the Beauty World Apr 13, 2015

“By 2020, the skin care industry will grow by 14%, the hair industry by 17%.” - Lauren Snow

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05 Noel Asmar - Global Powerhouse with a Thoughtful Brand Apr 10, 2015

“Know what you want to be, and make every decision that will support that goal.” - Noel Asmar

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04 Gina Rivera - Rockstar Hairstylist Passionate about Empowering Others Apr 08, 2015

"You've got to get rid of the people dragging you down & being negative in your life." - Gina Rivera.

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03 Dr. Ben Johnson - Skincare Expert with a Holistic Perspective Apr 06, 2015

“We’re in the skin care business, and we need to take that responsibility seriously, and that involves a holistic view.” - Dr. Ben Johnson

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02 Jellaine Ross - Australian Entrepreneur who Hacked The Soul of The Beauty Business Apr 03, 2015

"Leverage was getting in at quality events where there's quality buyers who are willing to pay money." - Jellaine Ross.

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01 Welcome to The Beauty Biz Show Mar 27, 2015

"I want to help you design a business that lights your heart on fire." - Lori Crete.

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