E69. Winning Beauty Industry Awards (Without Losing Your Mind) with Nicola from Red Lipstick Effect

Send us Fan Mail Awards in the beauty industry can feel intimidating… like something only the “big salons” or “industry elites” go for. But what if entering awards could actually grow your business, sharpen your strategy and build serious credibility? In this episode, I’m joined by Nicola from Red Lipstick Effect, an industry powerhouse who has helped clinics win 30+ beauty industry awards and judged some of the biggest awards in Australia. Nicola shares her journey from a shy beauty therapist to becoming one of the industry's leading award experts and breaks down exactly how salons can start entering awards (even as a solo operator). We talk about: ✨ Why awards are actually a powerful business growth tool ✨ The biggest mistakes salons make in applications ✨ How to know if you're “good enough” to enter ✨ The real reason the same businesses keep winning ✨ Simple strategies to make your application stand out to judges ✨ Why the process alone can transform how you run your salon If you’ve ever looked at awards and thought “that’s not for me” this episode might change your mind. Because sometimes the thing holding you back… is just putting yourself out there. You Can Find Nicola Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolalelievre/ Website: https://nicolalelievre.com/ Are you looking to level up your salon in 2026? Every beauty business owner needs Beauty Business Foundation, this is the KEY areas you need to have a successful beauty business. Want to learn more? https://beautybusinessschool.com.au/beauty-business-foundations-2025/ Loved it? Leave a five-star review, it helps more beauty business owners find the show.