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LivBay Lash Podcast
by LivBay Lash Podcast
The LivBay Lash Podcast is BACK. 🎙️Mike & Shauna are back at LivBay. Sharing the real, unfiltered conversations behind building and growing a lash business.Marketing. Retention. Scaling. Leadership. Money. Mistakes. Wins. And everything we’ve learned along the way.Whether you’re a lash artist, salon owner, or beauty entrepreneur, we’re here to help you build a business that actually lasts.🎧 New episodes + the original LivBay Podcast archives.
Episodes
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When Growth Backfires: How Scaling Too Fast Can Destroy Your Lash Business
Everyone wants to grow their business. More clients, more employees, more locations, and bigger revenue. But what happens when that growth becomes the very thing that threatens everything you've built? In this episode, Mike and Shauna pull back the curtain on the dark side of scaling a lash...
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The Lash Industry Isn't Killing Your Business… YOU Might Be!
Why are some lash artists fully booked, profitable, and loving their careers while others are exhausted, underpaid, and ready to quit? Here's the uncomfortable truth: Being great at lashes doesn't mean you're great at running a lash business. In this episode, we're diving into the harsh realities...
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How Lash Brands Destroy Their Own Reputation
You can buy attention, but you can't buy reputation. In this episode, Shauna and Mike Jones talk about what it really takes to protect a lash brand when things go wrong. They cover accountability, why ghosting clients does more damage than the original mistake, why busy businesses need to tighten...
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Why Your Lash Sets Don't Last (It Might Not Be Your Glue)
Poor retention? Before you blame your glue, your client, or the humidity, look at what happens before you place the first lash. In this episode, Shauna and Mike break down why lash sets fall out early and what's actually in your control. We talk about priming the underside of the lash, why...
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Is The Lash Industry DYING? Here's What's Actually Happening
The lash industry isn't dying, but the old way of running a salon is. In this episode, Mike and Shauna talk through the real 2026 data on salon growth, why retention beats prospecting right now, and how membership models, service upsells, and a stronger brand story are keeping the best businesses...
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Lash Artists: How to Survive When the Economy Slows Down
The beauty industry is feeling the economic downturn, and artists books everywhere are getting gappy. In this episode, Shauna and Mike break down why discounting is the worst move you can make right now, and what to do instead. From the lipstick effect to loyalty programs, membership models (and...
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UV Lash Adhesive Explained: Retention, Safety, and Why It's Changing the Industry
Mike & Shauna are back behind the mic and we’ve got some unfinished business. In this episode, we’re talking about where we’ve been, what’s changed, and why we’re excited about what’s next. We also dive into one of the biggest shifts happening in the lash industry: **UV lash technology**. We…
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We’re Going Back to LivBay Lash… Here’s Why
We’re going back to LivBay Lash. After everything we’ve been through, those are words we honestly never thought we’d say. LivBay was more than a business to us. We built it from the ground up, poured our lives into it, built an incredible community around it, and then watched our chapter with the...
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🎙️ **Your Lash Business Doesn't Need More Followers — It Needs a Better Strategy.**
Everyone wants more followers, but what if followers aren't actually what's holding your lash business back? In this episode, we're breaking down why **more followers don't automatically mean more money** and why a smaller, engaged audience can be far more valuable than thousands of people who...
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Do You Really Want to Own a Salon? The Truth No One Tells You
There's a version of salon ownership people picture: full chairs, good vibes, easy money. Shauna and Mike Jones have owned lash salons since 2016, at one point running four locations, and they're naming what that picture leaves out. Payroll loans, employees who leave in twos and turn on you...
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Are UV lash adhesives really as safe and revolutionary as some companies claim?
In this episode, we separate fact from marketing hype. We break down some of the biggest claims being made about UV lash systems from "no fumes" and "100% safe" to instant curing and retention promises and discuss what the science, chemistry, and real-world experience actually say. If you're a…
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Why Lash Artists Feel Guilty Charging $200+ For Sets
A client tells you your prices are too high. Another tells you they're too low. Shauna and Mike Jones walk through what's really driving lash pricing right now, classic sets from $150 to $300, volume sets up to $500, and the exact way to justify your price without over-explaining it (hint…
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Lash Educators Are Failing New Lash Artists… (Here’s Why)
Most lash students leave their certification class with more questions than answers, and that is not on them. Shauna and Mike dig into the lash educator problem nobody wants to say out loud: one day classes with no follow up, trainers guaranteeing six figure incomes, and the assumption that a...
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Is Anxiety Holding Your Lash Business Back?
Why Success Doesn't Cure a Lash Artist's Anxiety. Does the anxiety ever actually go away once your lash business takes off? Shauna and Mike say no, it just changes shape. In this episode: the anxiety of walking into a new client's appointment, the fear of a one star review, the comparison trap of...
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Setting Boundaries & Firing Bad Clients
Mike and Shauna Jones built and scaled a lash company to 154 employees, got sued three to four times a year, and learned to handle difficult clients the hard way. Now they teach it. This conversation covers the part of the lash business no one prepares you for: the client who is always late, the...
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Canceled? No. Transformed. How To Turn Online Hate Into Opportunity.
Mike and Shauna built and sold a lash company, and they have been on the receiving end of public criticism most lash artists will never face. So when a new lash tech posts her work in a Facebook group and gets buried in mean comments, they know exactly what that feels like and exactly why it...
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How Lash Artists Manage Client Expectations Without Damaging Natural Lashes
Running lash salons since 2016 teaches you one thing fast: the look a client asks for and the look her natural lashes can carry are rarely the same thing. In this episode, Mike and Shauna walk through how they close that gap without losing the client, from the consultation question that prevents…
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UV Lash Myths Busted: The Truth Lash Artists Need to Know
UV lash systems are one of the hottest topics in the lash industry and unfortunately, one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we break down the biggest myths surrounding UV lash extensions, including safety concerns, eye exposure, retention claims, allergies, curing times, and what lash...
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Why Your Lash Retention Gets Worse in Summer (And How to Fix It)
Summer is the season lash artists dread most for retention, and it's usually not a technique problem. Mike and Shauna walk through everything that affects your lash bonds when temps rise: humidity, sweat, oils, saltwater, and how your adhesive storage plays into it. They cover how to run a mini...
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The BEST Lash Glue for Retention? Here’s the Truth
At Olivor Lash we get asked all the time: “What’s the best lash glue for retention?” The truth is… there isn’t one perfect adhesive for everyone. In this episode, we break down: • Fast drying vs slower drying adhesives • Flexible retention vs rigid bonding • Humidity and temperature differences •...
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Discount Culture is Destroying The Lash Industry
You are training your customer to look for a sale. In this episode, Mike and Shauna talk about why discount culture is destroying the lash industry and how to build a business that doesn't need it. Olivor Lash classes are open. Beginner to advanced, online and in person. Reserve your spot for…
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The Lash Industry Is Different in 2026. Here's How to Keep Up.
Shauna and Mike Jones built LivBay Lash into an eight-figure brand while quietly navigating a federal indictment, financial devastation, and starting over from scratch. In this episode, they break down what's actually changed in the lash industry in 2026, why organic content is outperforming paid...
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The Truth About Lash Adhesive: What Nobody Is Telling You
What does lash adhesive actually contain? Is UV glue really safer? And why does everyone keep blaming retention issues on the glue? Shawna and Mike of Olivor Lash cut through the marketing noise and give you the science, the red flags to watch for when shopping for adhesive, and the honest…
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The Truth About Lash Classes
Not all lash classes are created equal and Mike and Shauna have the horror stories to prove it. In this episode, they break down how to find a lash training program worth your money, what to look for before you sign up, and what it really takes to build a class that produces skilled artists.…
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How We Cut Lash Time in Half (Without Losing Quality)
If you’re still taking 2–3 hours per set… this is costing you money. In this episode, we break down exactly how to lash faster WITHOUT sacrificing quality — the same methods we’ve used to scale in the lash industry. Most lash artists think speed comes with time… but that’s not true. It comes from...
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How Lash Artists Can Make More Money (Without More Clients)
If you’re a lash artist struggling to increase your income, this episode is going to change the game. We break down exactly how to make more money as a lash artist — without working longer hours or burning out. From pricing strategies and client retention to upsells, retail, and building real...
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The Truth About Hiring & Paying Lash Artists (No One Tells You This)
If you’re struggling with hiring, paying, or promoting lash artists… this is the real system we use. In this episode, we break down exactly how we hire the right people, when to give raises (and when NOT to), and how to promote lash artists without hurting your business. Most salon owners either...
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What Founding LivBay Lash Taught Us About Building a Lash Empire + Your Lash Business Questions Answered
What does it actually feel like to no longer own the company you built from the ground up? In this episode, we open up about our experience building LivBay, what it was like stepping away, and how we’re approaching business differently this time around. We also answer your biggest lash business...
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Opening a Salon? Here's What They Don't Tell You
From Behind the Lash Chair. This podcast is for salon owners, beauty professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to build a thriving beauty business. We talk about the real side of the beauty industry — growing a salon, building a lash business, attracting clients, and turning a chair into a...
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UV Lash Extensions: Pros, Cons & The Truth Lash Artists Need to Know
In this episode, we break down the growing trend of UV lash extensions and why so many lash artists are talking about them. We discuss how UV lash systems work, why they’re gaining popularity for improving lash retention, and the potential benefits like instant curing and fewer stickies. We also...
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How to Get Clients & Blow Up Your Lash Business
Struggling to find clients in the lash industry? The truth is, it’s not over saturation, it’s marketing mistakes. In this episode, we break down the most common marketing mistake lash artists make and how it’s costing you bookings. We share free, scrappy client-attraction strategies you can use...
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"Why We disappeared (The Truth)
We're back. Where have Mike and Shauna been? We missed you guys and we are ready to tell all.
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Retain More Clients As A Lash Artist
In Episode 3 of the Podcast we breakdown some common reasons why you aren't retaining clients. Trust me, I've been there! I know this short podcast will add value to your business, in any stage.
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The real version, addiction feds + lashes
Episode 2, discussing all the craziness of this past season. This is an episode you want to lean in to.
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The Last Season has been CRAZY - Livbay Update
The Last Season has been CRAZY - Livbay Update by LivBay Lash Podcast
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Tips For Yelp Reviews | Get Google Reviews for Your Business #throwback
This episode we share how you can get good reviews and what to do when you get bad ones!
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Why your retention is bad
Have you ever found yourself having terrible lash retention? Well, it's not your glue and not your tweezers. In this episode, Shauna and Mike talk about why so many lash artists have terrible lash retention and what can be done to improve.
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Working over crappy work - Foreign lash fills
Working over crappy work - Foreign lash fills by LivBay Lash Podcast
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Internet Business Bullies - Dealing with lash bullies
In this episode, Mike and Shauna talk about all things bullies. Throughout their business journey, they've encountered numerous internet bullies and competitors who leave bad reviews, comments, and just overall hate on your business.
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Why policies and waivers are important!
Why policies and waivers are important! - LivBay Podcast #lashartist #lashextensions #lashtech #eyelashextensions #lashglue #lashtweezers #lashsupplies #livbaylash In this episode, Mike and Shauna dive into the importance of policies for all lash artists and waivers to implement those policies.…
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Lash Business Name - Trademark Business Name
In this episode, Mike and Shauna talk about what to look for when selecting a name, registering, and how to avoid what they experienced.
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Lash Room Ideas - LivBay Lash Podcast
Mike and Shauna give you a run down of how their lash rooms have evolved through the years, from home to lash salon.
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Slow Season for Lash Artist
In this episode, Mike and Shauna dive into the slow season that comes after Black Friday and what you can do for your lash business to weather the lows.
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All Things Retention
LivBay Lash Podcast - In this episode, Mike and Shauna talk about all things retention. Lash retention, client retention, and more!
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Lash Conference 2022 Recap with Mike & Shauna Jones
Lash Conference 2022 Recap with Mike & Shauna Jones by LivBay Lash Podcast
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Q&A With Shauna Jones
Q&A With Shauna Jones by LivBay Lash Podcast
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Content Creation for Lash Artist - Grow On Social Media
Content Creation for Lash Artist - Grow On Social Media
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Where We Started - Our Advice For Beginners
We hope our journey in the lash business can help yours! From humble beginnings to 8 figures! You can do it too!
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Lash Business, Wet Lash Look, Mega Volume Lashes: Which Ones are Overrated or Underrated?
Mike and Shauna share their ratings on some popular lash trends happening right now in the lash business as well as some of their favorite items too!
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Growing Your Lash Business - Our Craziest Stories and How We Grew
Mike and Shauna Jones share some of their craziest stories that happened while growing their lash business. From fights with clients to lash artist walk outs, there is a lot that can happen in the lash business.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The LivBay Lash Podcast is BACK. 🎙️Mike & Shauna are back at LivBay. Sharing the real, unfiltered conversations behind building and growing a lash business.Marketing. Retention. Scaling. Leadership. Money. Mistakes. Wins. And everything we’ve learned along the way.Whether you’re a lash artist, salon owner, or beauty entrepreneur, we’re here to help you build a business that actually lasts.🎧 New episodes + the original LivBay Podcast archives.
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The LivBay Lash Podcast is BACK. 🎙️Mike & Shauna are back at LivBay. Sharing the real, unfiltered conversations behind building and growing a lash business.Marketing. Retention. Scaling. Leadership. Money. Mistakes. Wins. And everything we’ve learned along the way.Whether you’re a lash artist,...
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