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EPISODE · Sep 6, 2026 · 24 MIN

The $50K on the Shelf

from Salon Owners Collective

Your bank account is nearly empty. Your revenue looked solid. Your team showed up. It doesn't compute. But here's what I know: the money isn't gone. It's in your salon right now. It's just in the wrong place.   In this episode, I'm walking you through where hidden cash lives in your salon, why knowing one specific number changes everything about how you manage your business, and the framework that tells you exactly how much stock should actually be on your shelf - and what to do when it's too much. Most salon owners have no idea how much money is sitting on their shelf right now. And that gap - between where your cash is and where it should be - is the cash you can move back into your bank account. Key Topics Covered: The specific moment you realize the money isn't gone, it's just stuckWhy one salon owner had $50,000 on the shelf instead of in her bank accountThe "magic margins" framework and why stock is one of themThe rule: your total stock on hand should represent 1–3% of your annual revenueWhy your team isn't selling the product they "love using"How to give your team a clear boundary on stock without dramaThe handbag story: what happens when you find $30,000 of cash you didn't know you hadWhy the CEO Dashboard catches cash problems before they become crisesOne move: find your number this week   If you want help finding the money in your salon, understanding your numbers, and building a clear plan for where your business needs to go next. Map your next move with a 30minute Million Dollar Salon Growth Blueprint and discover the exact framework I use to find hidden cash, unlock profit, and build a salon that runs without you carrying it. I only work with salon owners who are ready to move from stuck into momentum - because this work is personal and the results need to be real. ➡️GET STARTED 3 Reasons Why Every Salon Owner Should Listen to This Episode: Discover where $10,000–$50,000 of your cash might be sitting right now- and how to move it back into your bank account without hurting your business Learn the one number that tells you whether your stock is helping or hurting your profitability- and what to do when it's telling you something's wrong Find out what your team is actually doing with that product they "love"- and why using and selling are two completely different conversations

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