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Lessons of a Lashpreneur
by Tara Walsh, The Lashpreneur
Hello My Fellow Lashpreneurs!- Are you toying with whether you should venture out on your own to start your very own lash business?- Have you been an independent contractor or room renter for a while, but stumped on how to build a larger clientele...or even better, one that's willing to pay full price?- Have you booked yourself solid with an amazing clientele and are overworked, exhausted and frustrated that you have no life outside of lashing?- Are you sick of Groupon clients?- Are you tired of working harder and not smarter?- Are you an accidental business owner and are clueless about the ins and outs of running a business?If you said "YES!" to any of those questions, then you have come to the right place my friend! The Lashpreneur is for those of you looking for answers, guidance and practical tips that you can implement into your lash business TODAY to START, BUILD, and GROW a thriving Lash Business on your own terms! Also check out https://www.thelashpreneur.com fo
Episodes
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Celebrate Our 300th Episode: A Behind-the-Scenes Look Back
Hey Lashpreneurs! This is a BIG celebratory milestone episode – we've hit 300 episodes of The Lessons of a Lashpreneur Show! In this special episode, I'm looking back at some of the most impactful moments from the show's journey, and I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes peek at how it all came...
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The Story of Laura Martinez Starting Her Own Lash Brand and Her Experience as a Business Owner
Hey Lashpreneurs! I'm so excited to have Laura Martinez, the amazing founder of Beauty Lash, on the Lessons of a Lashpreneur Show! With over 10 years in the beauty industry, Laura, originally from Mexico, has made a huge impact in the lash industry with her well-known brand. She shares her…
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Get your time back with a team that works like YOU with Aubrey Prohaska
Ever feel like you're stuck doing everything yourself in your business? Well, we've got a treat for you today! We're talking with Aubrey Prohaska, owner of Lucky Lash in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a member of our Society Xcelerator program. She's been right where you are! Aubrey started her…
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How Hiring the Right Way Can Make a Difference with Kari Sullivan
In this week's episode, we're talking with Kari Sullivan, owner of Vive Aesthetics in Saginaw, MI and a member of our Momentum Mastermind. Kari's story is definitely one that many business owners can relate to. She was working two jobs while trying to grow her business, feeling overwhelmed and...
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When to Give a Team Member a Raise... or Do You?
Hey Lashpreneurs! In this week's episode, we're diving into another common question beauty business owners ask: "Do you recommend giving raises? How often, and how much?" There's a big misconception that simply giving more money will solve the problem and keep team members around. But what many...
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What it's Really Like to be Responsible for Someone Else's Income
Are you a solo spa or salon owner wondering if it's time to take the leap and start hiring? In this episode, we dive deep into this including the common fears and misconceptions that hold many beauty business owners back from building a team. We'll discuss how to know when you're ready to hire…
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Creating a Team Culture that Aligns with You as a Leader with Kira La Forgia of The Paradigm
If you're a business owner who's thinking about hiring or already has a team, and wants to create a culture and an environment that you and your team will both enjoy then this one's for you! 🤗 We're talking all about creating a positive team culture and how to handle the human side of running a...
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Is Fully Booked the Dream? Or a Nightmare?
Ever wonder what happens when you finally hit that 'fully booked' status every beauty biz owner is chasing? Spoiler alert: It's not all sunshine and rainbows. 👀 In this episode, we're diving into the real talk about being fully booked. We'll chat about the stress of juggling loyal clients, the...
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How Fully Booked Business Owners Get to Being Fully Booked
Hey Lashpreneurs! This episode is all about getting crystal clear on what it actually means to be "fully booked" in your business - and it's probably very different from what you might think. 👀 I break down how you can define that goal in a way that aligns with the lifestyle and income you want...
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Stop Discounting and Do This Instead (Know Your Numbers)
Hey Lashpreneurs! Ever feel like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of discounting your services just to get clients through the door? In this episode, we're diving into the world of discounting - you know, that thing we all do when we're desperate for bookings.. BUT might actually be hurting...
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Handling Difficult Clients and Creating a Win-Win
When you're running a beauty business, you pour so much of yourself into your work, aiming to make each client feel confident and beautiful. But it's not always easy. You might find yourself dealing with clients who struggle to keep their appointments or feeling frustrated when a negative review...
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Marketing Funnel Explained
Are you struggling to attract clients to your beauty business and feeling overwhelmed by marketing? Many beauty business owners believe that consistent Instagram posting is the key to success, but there's much more to effective marketing. In this episode, we break down the marketing funnel — an...
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Discover Your Breakeven Pricing so You Stand a Chance of Staying Afloat!
Just imagine — it's the end of another long day. You've poured your heart into creating stunning lashes for your clients. Your back aches, your eyes are tired, but you feel that sense of pride in your work. Then you sit down to look at your finances and... uh oh. Something's not adding up. Sound...
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Common Mistakes New Beauty Biz Owners Make with Coach Magda Ciercura
Hey there, Lashpreneurs! I'm really excited about this week's episode because I've got Coach Magda with me, who's been a coach in our program for the longest time!! She's got so much insight to share, especially since she comes from a beauty biz background herself. Magda spent 17 years in the...
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Well-Oiled Machine of a Business is a Series of Processes
In this week's episode, we're talking all about ✨processes ✨. Processes are the step-by-step guides that help your business run smoothly. They're like the recipes that ensure you get the same great result every time you bake your favorite cake. 😉 But many salon and beauty owners I've worked with...
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Creating a Business by Design
Hey lashpreneurs! Do you ever find yourself looking at successful people and wondering, "How did they do it? Why can't that be me?" It can feel inspiring, but at times, you also long for that success, right? In this week's episode, we explore these feelings and the power you have to create the…
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How To Blow Up Your Reviews In Your Business
Have you been struggling to get reviews or don't know how to ask for them? Or maybe you've been wanting some tips to build up your social proof? Well, you're in for a treat because in this week's episode, we're diving into just that. I know a lot of business owners find it challenging to get...
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Legalities of Owning a Salon with Tina Alberino
I'm sure you're all buzzing with questions about the recent FTC rule change. I've been getting your messages and thought, why not bring in an expert to shed some light? So, in this week's episode, we're lucky to have Tina Alberino, who many of you might already be familiar with. She's here to…
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How She Turned Her Passion into a Thriving Business with The Lashpreneur Society Member Ayla Agecoutay
Hey Lashpreneurs! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Ayla Agecoutay, a proud member of our Lashpreneur Society! Ayla's story is truly inspiring — she's someone who's driven by passion and isn't afraid to seek out the support she needs to grow. She faced challenges and significant financial...
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This Perspective will Transform your Client Experience
On this week's episode, we're going to tackle something a lot of business owners overlook — seeing your business from your customers' point of view. I know how easy it is to get caught up in the everyday grind, managing operations, and keeping the finances in check. But think about it — do you...
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Game Changing Investment into Learning How to Build a Team with Coach Victoria
Hey Lashpreneurs! This week on the podcast, I invited Coach Victoria back where we discussed all things scaling a business from $100,000 to multiple 6 and 7 figures! Our discussion delved into the transformative experiences we've both had with hiring business coaches, how this decision can...
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How She Knew that Hiring was the Next Step for Her Business with Society Xcelerator Ashley Higgins
Hey Lashpreneurs! We're back again with another returning guest - Ashley Higgins, member of our Society Xcelerator program! This time, Ashley dives into why she saw hiring a team as the next crucial step for her business. She opens up about feeling burnt out and lacking support, and how our…
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What it Means to Invest In Yourself and In Your Business with Society Xcelerator Lauren Isaako
In this episode, I had an eye-opening conversation with Lauren Isaako, one of our members inside Society Xcelerator program, where she shared her journey of growth and self-discovery. You might remember her from a previous episode, but this time around, she's got a whole new story to share that...
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Difference Between Hiring A Team Member With Intentions Through A Process VS Without
In today's episode, we're joined by Natalie Wallen one of our Momentum Mastermind members and who has been in this industry for about 18 years already! I'm so happy to have her here to share with you how she has been crushing it as she's implemented the strategies and processes we teach in…
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How to Overcome the Top 3 Fears When Hiring a Team
Hey Lashpreneurs! This week's episode is something special — I'm sharing a glimpse into one of our coaching sessions within the Society Xcelerator. And if you aren't familiar yet, this program is where we teach our members how to hire legally and profitably. In this specific coaching call, we…
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How to Prepare for Your First Hire
Are you thinking about expanding your team or hiring your first team member but not sure where to start? Well, you're in luck! This episode's here to guide you through the hiring maze with ease. 😌 We talk about the pitfalls of traditional hiring practices and the right approach to hiring to…
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Managing Your Business Money Like a Pro
Hey Lashpreneurs! Today's episode is all about keeping your finances in check and making sure you're not leaving money on the table. 💸 We're getting into accounting and why it's important to have a solid understanding of where your money is coming from and where it's going. Streamlining your...
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Best of... Why You Must Do an Instagram Cleanse
In episode 2 of Lessons of a Lashpreneur I shared with you about how lash artists are killing their chances with the Instagram algorithm by prioritizing popularity over profitability. This is not how you should be utilizing social media for your business. You need to prioritize profitability over...
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Meet Our Business Coaches - And Listen in on What It's Like to Be a Coach
Welcome back to another thrilling episode! 👋🏼 This time, I'm joined by our incredible business coaches, Coach Victoria and Coach Danielle, and let me tell you, we've got quite the lineup for you today! We're digging into their journey to coaching in our programs, how our coaching is very...
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6 Weeks in our Hiring Program, The Xcelerator, and She's Almost Fully Out of the Treatment Room!
This week, we've got a special guest, Megan Leger from Southern Lash Co. and a member of my business coaching program, Society Xcelerator! She's dropping some real talk about hiring the right way — no more just bringing in pals or fam. Sound familiar? We've all been there! 👀 We dive into the...
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$h!t Hit the Fan When My Daughter Broke Her Leg: How to Problem Solve When There's Too Many Problems
In this week's episode, I open up about my recent ski trip ⛷️ disaster during my 40th birthday celebration (which you may already be aware of if you've been following me on Instagram). What started as a dream getaway turned into a challenging situation when my daughter had a skiing accident. I...
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I turned 40! And Here's the List of 40 things I've learned about biz and life in 40 years - Part 2
Welcome back to another round of life lessons with yours truly. 🤗 If you haven't caught ✨ Part 1 ✨ yet, hold the phone and hop on over to last week's episode as I've shared the first half in there! So in this episode, we're talking about everything – from smart business moves and marketing hacks...
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I turned 40! And Here's the List of 40 things I've learned about biz and life in 40 years - Part 1
Hey Lashpreneurs! 👋🏼 Get ready for a birthday bash here on the Lessons of a Lashpreneur Show! In this special episode, I'm spilling the beans on 40 years of life and business wisdom - and guess what? This is just Part 1! 👀 We're talking about the language of business, overcoming challenges…
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This ONE Policy will Avoid MANY Pissed Off Clients (One time emergency)
In this episode, I'm addressing why your cancellation policies are pissing your clients off and how to avoid losing clients over it including my genius "one-time emergency" policy that not only protects your income but also builds trust with clients. I share personal experiences that led to the...
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She Hired a DREAM TEAM Member Following our Processes inside of our Xcelerator Program
In this week's podcast, join me in a candid conversation with one of my Society Xcelerator students Sidney Graham, owner of Living Loved LLC, who cracked the code to business growth through hiring her first PROFITABLE team member last year. Listen in as we explore Sidney's journey to hiring,...
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Tara Rant - Why Salon Suites Have Become So Popular
Hey lashpreneurs! 👋 Ready for me to shatter the myth that everyone in the beauty biz wants to rock a solo salon suite? 🤔 In my latest episode, I unravel the real reasons behind the Salon Suite trend and spill the tea on why business ownership is NOT necessarily the ultimate beauty industry…
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How to Create a Well Oiled Machine of a Business
Hey, Lashpreneurs! In this week's episode, I dive into the necessary "artistry" of creating a well-organized and efficient business - PROCESSES! We tackled the challenges of being a business owner tackling ALL THE THINGS, especially when starting from scratch. The key takeaway from this episode…
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Steps to SOAR in 2024 in business (and in life!)
For the first episode of 2024, we're diving deep into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to rock your beauty business in 2024! We're talking making friends with the concept of failure and overcoming perfectionism, speaking the language of business to know what decision to make next in your biz,...
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The 4 Things We're Taking into 2024 (and the 8 things we're not!)
In this final episode of 2023, I'm doing a deep dive on the 8 THINGS WE'RE LEAVING IN 2023 AND the 4 THINGS WE'RE TAKING INTO 2024 🚀 The importance of self-care takes the spotlight in this episode (and in LIFE), reminding us that a thriving business starts with a healthy and stable business…
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Check Out a Sneak Peek of my Secret Podcast
On this week's episode I'm giving you a sneak peek of one of the episodes in my Super Secret 10-episode Team Building Podcast Series! In this sneak peek - I'm uncovering the salon and spa industry's most common and disastrous team building boo-boos. Brace yourselves, 'cause these missteps are all...
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Escape the Time Trap - How to Stop with the "Never Enough Time" Dilemma
Welcome to another episode of The Lessons of a Lashpreneur Show! In this week's episode we're putting you into the driver's seat of your life and aiming to put you in a place of power over where your time is spent so you can experience more TIME freedom and LESS guilt/shame/stress around all the...
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How Our 6-Figure Clients are Planning for 2024
Set your 2024 up for success by following what our multiple 6 & 7 figure clients do to goal plan and strategize major growth in their business with the latest episode, unraveling the keys to effective goal planning for your lash and beauty business. We dive into the significance of crystal-clear...
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The Breathwork Episode: This ONE tool changed my life
🎙️ Ready for a breath of fresh air? 🌬️ In this latest episode, we dove into the transformative world of breathwork, and I can't wait to share this incredible practice with you. It's like hitting the reset button for your soul. It helps you release deep-seated emotions, whether they're big or...
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She Hired 8+ Team Members Last Quarter and Crossed the Million Dollar Mark Already with Momentum Mastermind Member Berlyn Ramirez
In this episode, we're diving into the amazing transformation of one of our Momentum Mastermind Members, Berlyn Ramirez, of Sugar & Glow Salon with 2 locations in Southern California. From a solo operator to a flourishing salon owner with two locations and a staff of 18! MAN has she got some...
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7 Lessons for 7 Years of Being the Lashpreneur - Anniversary Episode
It's been seven incredible years since I started this Lashpreneur journey, and in this anniversary episode, I'm sharing seven vital lessons learned during this WILD ride. I dive deep into the 7 takeaways these last 7 years have taught me about business and life. Simplify Marketing…
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Your 2023 Holiday Success Checklist
In this podcast episode, we dove into Your Holiday Success Checklist for a successful holiday season in your lash and beauty service business. Here's a quick summary: Plan Ahead for the Holiday Rush: Anticipate and strategize for the increased demand during the holiday season. Smart Marketing:...
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The TWO Questions to Ask in a New Hire Interview
Hey there, Lashpreneurs! 🚀 In today's podcast episode, we're going to spill the beans on the two MUST ASK questions you should always ask when you're hiring. Believe me, these questions can be total game-changers when it comes to building your dream team. Whether you're a seasoned pro at hiring…
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Unleashing Your Potential - Lessons from Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
🎙️ Hey there, my amazing podcast fam! 🎧 Have you ever found yourself chasing a goal so hard that you're practically holding your breath until you achieve it? Well, that used to be me too, until I had an incredible revelation that I just had to share. In this episode, we dive deep into me…
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How I Mastered my Mindset AND Overcame Anxiety
Let's dive into this week's episode where I'm sharing my personal journey of the three key steps that have transformed my life, helping me conquer anxiety, prioritize self-care, and cultivate a positive mindset. 🌟 Prioritize Self-Care: I've been there, relying on unhealthy habits to cope with...
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Unmasking Social Media: Why Follower Count is Overrated
In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of social media marketing and debunk some common myths. I spill the beans on why follower count isn't the be-all and end-all, and why obsessing over pretty pictures might not be doing your business any favors. We explore how to create content that...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello My Fellow Lashpreneurs!- Are you toying with whether you should venture out on your own to start your very own lash business?- Have you been an independent contractor or room renter for a while, but stumped on how to build a larger clientele...or even better, one that's willing to pay full price?- Have you booked yourself solid with an amazing clientele and are overworked, exhausted and frustrated that you have no life outside of lashing?- Are you sick of Groupon clients?- Are you tired of working harder and not smarter?- Are you an accidental business owner and are clueless about the ins and outs of running a business?If you said "YES!" to any of those questions, then you have come to the right place my friend! The Lashpreneur is for those of you looking for answers, guidance and practical tips that you can implement into your lash business TODAY to START, BUILD, and GROW a thriving Lash Business on your own terms! Also check out https://www.thelashpreneur.com fo
HOSTED BY
Tara Walsh, The Lashpreneur
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Hello My Fellow Lashpreneurs!- Are you toying with whether you should venture out on your own to start your very own lash business?- Have you been an independent contractor or room renter for a while, but stumped on how to build a larger clientele...or even better, one that's willing to pay full...
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