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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 11 MIN

12 | Is It Ungodly to Charge a Retainer Fee As A Solo Esthetician?

from Beauty Businesses For Christ | Esthetician, Beauty Salon, Solopreneur, Kingdom Business, Esthetics · host Whitney P. Nielsen - Licensed Esthetics Instructor, Esthetician Coach

🔸 Feeling guilty about charging no-show or cancellation fees—even though you're losing money? 🔸 Wondering if there’s a biblical way to protect your time without creating drama or guilt? 🔸 Tired of copying industry norms that don’t sit right with your spirit? Girl, I get it. In this episode, I’m sharing why I no longer charge late, cancellation, or no-show fees—and what I do instead that honors both my time and my clients. You’ll learn why I switched from calling it a “deposit” to a retainer fee, what God taught me about money and boundaries, and how peace finally came into my booking policy when I surrendered it to Him. If you've been unsure about how to set boundaries in a Christ-like way, this is your episode. 🧾💳✝️ 📖 Bible Scriptures Mentioned: Matthew 5:37 NKJV version Proverbs 11:1 Philippians 4:19 Philippians 4:7 Remember:  ⚖️ Boundaries can be biblical. 🕊️ Peace is part of your business strategy. 💼 You don’t have to charge like the world to build wisely. Press play, sis. Let’s talk about retainer fees, heart checks, and holy confidence. 💌 Let’s Stay Connected: Subscribe to my Youtube Channel for weekly devotionals: https://www.youtube.com/@BeautyBusinessesForChrist

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