Best Beautybusiness Podcasts (2024)

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274 Industry Trends: Reflections and Predictions with Gordon Miller 59:58

6h ago59:58

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The end of the year is always a time to recap and reflect on the year that’s been. You might choose to do that at a personal or salon level, but you can also look at what’s happening on an industry-wide basis and ask yourself what’s worked during the last year. What are the business trends, and where are the opportunities for the year ahead? On tod…

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ENCORE EPISODE: Online Discourse and Its Impact On The Salon Industry 20:30

1d ago20:30

20:30

Originally Aired May 1, 2024 In this episode, Nina revisits a conversation around our collective loss of perspective as an industry thanks to the algorithms on social media feeding into our fears and insecurities by amplifying the most enraging pieces of content. Remember, your content is your marketing, and what you choose to engage with online ha…

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ENCORE EPISODE: 2024 The Year of Perspective for The Salon Industry 41:43

4d ago41:43

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Originally aired January 3, 2024 In this episode, Nina proclaims 2024 to be the year of perspective for the salon industry. One viral TiKTok or some comments from random strangers on the Internet is not fact, or truth. The algorithms are designed to feed off our enragement and discourse. Because of that, we are collectively losing perspective aroun…

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Ep. 248: From Biology to Beauty: Combining Science With Artistry in Permanent Makeup - Dr. Zuri Dale 46:47

6d ago46:47

46:47

On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Dr. Zuri Dale to the Friends in Beauty Podcast. Dr. Zuri is an Epidemiologist and the Owner of Artistry by Zuri. You’ve seen her on BET Plus’ “College Hill: Celebrity Edition” where she taught celebrities such as Big Slim and NeNe Leakes at TSU’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences…

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273 Could you Pay Cash for a BMW Through Increased Salon Treatments? 14:22

7d ago14:22

14:22

Every salon owner wants their business to grow, but many never break down that desire for growth into a tangible action plan for how to bring that real growth about. Growth begins with first defining ambitious but achievable growth targets, identifying who and where the potential for growth will come from and then ensuring that your team has the re…

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Ep. 247: Launching Anke Beauty, Mental Health, and Full-Time Content Creation - Ronke Raji 39:52

13d ago39:52

39:52

On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Ronke Raji to the Friends in Beauty Podcast. Ronke is a beauty, lifestyle, fashion content creator and Founder of Anke Beauty with a dynamic presence across platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. With a dedicated community of 500,000 followers, Ronke Raji specializes in deliv…

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272 Salons or Barbers? The pros and cons with Anthony Laban 45:47

14d ago45:47

45:47

Today's guest is London based Hairdresser, barber, fellow podcaster and salon owner Anthony Laban. On this episode, we discuss Anthony’s journey from managing a large store to owning two boutique salons and two barbershops. We dive into the challenges and opportunities these different business models present, including management, recruitment, and …

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212 Solocast - What Your Beauty Biz and a Bad Eyebrow Wax Have in Common 11:07

15d ago11:07

11:07

What do your beauty biz and a bad eyebrow wax have in common? In this episode, Lori has a silly (but serious) analogy to leave you with before we take a short break for the holiday season. Tune in to hear Lori’s tips for responding constructively to challenges in your beauty biz, from filling in the gaps to forgiving what needs forgiving and healin…

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Ep. 246: Sephora Gate: Why the Sephora Squad Has Everyone Talking + Tips to Get Chosen Next Year! 47:24

18d ago47:24

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🚨 The Sephora Squad Debacle: What Happened? 🚨 On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I’m diving into the drama surrounding the Sephora Squad 2024 selections! 😳 Many people were left confused and disappointed by the picks this year, and I’m sharing my honest thoughts about the selection process, what might have gone wrong, and actio…

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271 Creativity and the Art of Hairdressing: A Conversation with Angelo Seminara 57:39

21d ago57:39

57:39

I have always said that hairdressing is an amazing craft and that many hairdressers also have a creative side to them, which is often what draws them to this profession in the first place. But the term artist shouldn’t be used to describe every hairdresser because very few are. But occasionally, you come across a hairdresser who truly is an artist.…

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Ep. 245: Inner Transformation For Outer Success: How To Be A Top Makeup Artist - Sonia Rodriguez 1:28:24

27d ago1:28:24

1:28:24

On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome my former Coach, Sonia Rodriguez to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Sonia is a celebrity Makeup Artist with 24 years of experience in the beauty industry. As Key Makeup Artist for shows on Comedy Central and E!, her work has also been featured on stations like NBC and Bravo. Sonia…

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270 Should You Share Your Salon’s Financials with the Team? 17:10

28d ago17:10

17:10

As an educator and business coach in the industry, I get asked a lot of questions, and one that keeps coming up is, “Should I share the salon financials with the team?” As with most things, there are pros and cons, for and against… In today's episode, I will talk you through my thoughts on both … but spoiler alert: I’m in favour of sharing some [if…

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Ep. 244: Mastering Bold Hair Trends: Textured Hair, Vivids & Wig Styling for Venus Williams - Brendnetta Ashley 1:06:36

1M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Brendnetta Ashley to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Brendnetta is a part of the Schwarzkopf Digital Artistic Team and specializes in textured hair, vivids, braids, and balayage. She has been working professionally in the industry for over 17 years and has been featured in outlets…

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269 (Re-release) A Tribute to the Life and Times of a True Hairdressing Legend - Trevor Sorbie 1:20:17

1M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

The words' icon' and 'legend' are totally overused in the hairdressing industry, and the problem that it creates is that when you really do meet someone regarded as a genuine icon or legend in the hairdressing industry, there are no superlatives left to aptly describe their status. Having said that, today's guest would never call himself an 'icon' …

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211 Erin Roberts - Finding Your Niche & All Things Microcurrent 45:18

1M ago45:18

45:18

Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. In this episode, RN and Licensed Esthetician Erin Roberts joins Lori to discuss finding your niche, turning passion into profit, and all things microcurrent. Tune in to hear Erin’s top beauty biz tips and learn more about her new microcurrent course. "I think you have to give yourself the creative space to creat…

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Ep. 243: How Bask and Lather is Helping Women, Men, and Kids Beat Hair Loss for Good- Shaina Rainford 51:45

1M ago51:45

51:45

On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Shaina Rainford to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Shaina, the Founder and CEO of Bask and Lather, left her career as a nurse practitioner to grow her brand and provide a solution for those suffering from hair loss. Inspired by her sister's experience and recognizing the gaps in t…

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268 Can One Salon Management Software System Fill All Your Needs? 51:23

1M ago51:23

51:23

There are many changes impacting the hair and beauty business, and one area that is impacting every industry is the continual advancement and use of tech, particularly the advancement of AI. Today's guest is Sudheer Koneru, co-founder of Zenoti Salon Software. After a background working at Microsoft, Sudheer embraced semi-retirement, and after expl…

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Ep. 242: Behind the Spa: Skincare Tips, Business Strategies & Beauty Industry Realities - Meka Mathis 55:24

2M ago55:24

55:24

On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome my Meka Mathis to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Meka is a seasoned master aesthetician with over 20 years of dedicated experience in the beauty and skincare industry. As the founder and lead esthetician of Skin Beauty Bar, a highly regarded skincare spa in Washington, DC, Meka h…

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267 What it Takes to be a Hairstylist in the Top 5% of all Earners in the US with Maxwell Snow 44:32

2M ago44:32

44:32

What does it take to produce half a million dollars a year behind the chair? Turns out it’s not being a celebrity stylist, or a fashion week back stage superstar stylist or having a huge social media following. Instead, it’s about stability, relationships, giving clients a great experience, word-of-mouth referrals, being organised, being goal-orien…

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210 Holly Eve - Founder & CEO of Madame Lemy 58:51

2M ago58:51

58:51

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to mental illness, sexual assault, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional help or contact a mental health crisis line. Holly Eve, founder of Madame Lemy, a luxury sustainable deodorant and personal care brand, jo…

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Ep. 241: BeautyPro Funnels Is The All-In-One Solution for Makeup Artists - Tiyana Robinson 1:22:16

2M ago1:22:16

1:22:16

On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome my #friendinbeauty Tiyana Robinson to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Tiyana is an award-winning Washington DC-based Professional Makeup Artist and Founder of Makeup Mogul University, where she teaches Makeup Artists and Freelance Beauty Pros. To date, she has coached and mentored…

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Calico Hair: Your Salon Brand Content Is Your Marketing 11:45

2M ago11:45

11:45

In this episode, Nina shares a reminder that sometimes it's best to keep the snark in the group chat. Whether it's the latest Calico Hair trend, or things some salon clients do that give you the ick, you need to remember that your salon brand content is your marketing, and everything you post, share, like and comment on can be seen by your current …

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266 You Can Still Have The Best Quarter Ever. Finish Strong! 11:29

2M ago11:29

11:29

“How has your year been?” I can’t believe that it’s already the second half of October, but it is, and that means that we are well and truly into the final quarter of the year 2024! Now, if you cast your mind back to January of this year, in all probability, you had goals and ambitions for 2024… And regardless of whether you’ve had your best year e…

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Ep. 240: Building A 7-Figure Brand Based On A Good Product & Authenticity - Gillian Nelson 1:16:15

2M ago1:16:15

1:16:15

On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Gillian Nelson to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Gillian is the Founder of Sunny In Denbigh, a natural hair care brand founded based on a haircare need she had for her own two daughters. Sunny In Denbigh products are natural and non-toxic, providing a solution for chronic issues …

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Let's Catch Up: Finding New Rhythms 11:19

2M ago11:19

11:19

In this super imperfect episode, Nina shares a raw and real look at finding a new rhythm after a big move to Park City, Utah. Whether it's pumping gas for the first time in six years, getting into someone else's black Subaru Outback, to working in a super rad coworking space after working from home for the last twelve years, there is nothing clean …

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256 Is this a Co-Working Salon Model that Could Work for Everyone? 55:05

2M ago55:05

55:05

If this era of hairdressing will be remembered for anything specific I believe it will be the rise of the self-employed. Regardless of where in the world you’re located, the self-employed business model in its various forms has made a huge impact on the industry and is continuing to do so. Today's guests are Ross and Jack Williams-Hirst, the co-fou…

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209 Solocast - Purchase to Profits 31:09

2M ago31:09

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Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. In this episode, I share my five key steps for how you can successfully launch a new product or service into your beauty biz world. From mapping out your trade show strategy to integrating your new offer seamlessly, tune in to learn how you can turn your purchase into profits. “When you make these decisions from…

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Ep. 239: Why I Quit My Job To Become A Full Time Makeup Artist - Akua Robinson 22:18

2M ago22:18

22:18

On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast you get me all to yourself. I have so many new supporters on all of my platforms but I don’t think I do a good job of continuously sharing my story with you. Unless you have been a part of my journey from the beginning you probably have no clue how I got into makeup, what kind of job I had bef…

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264 Maximizing Salon Success with Salon Management Software and AI with Lori Obiedzinski 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

In today’s episode, I focus on ‘Salon Management Software’, and I’m talking with Lori Obiedzinski, originally a hairdresser she now works in the salon management software side of the industry. In this episode, we discuss how AI can streamline business operations and enhance client engagement, the importance of online booking, and the emerging trend…

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Ep. 238: How Kulfi Became The First South-Asian Owned Makeup Brand In Sephora - Priyanka Ganjoo 58:22

3M ago58:22

58:22

On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Priyanka Ganjoo to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. After a five-year-long career on the corporate side of the beauty industry, Priyanka saw first-hand how South Asians were being underrepresented in beauty. Constantly searching for products that matched her skin tone and tired of …

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Is A Sorority A Cult? 1:09:40

3M ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Description: In this powerhouse episode of CEO Glow Show, we take you behind the scenes of how we built a multi-million dollar permanent makeup business from the ground up, despite facing relentless doubt and negativity. We get real about overcoming toxic sorority culture and rejecting superficial standards to rise above the noise. You’ll walk away…

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263 Stepping Away from Behind the Chair: Are You Ready? 11:06

3M ago11:06

11:06

Whether it’s on social media or podcasts or articles that I read, It seems to me that the goal of salon owners everywhere is to leave the floor. I don’t think it’s inevitable, but there seems to be a point in the lives of many salon owners where they say that they want to step away from being behind the chair. But there’s a problem, and the problem…

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208 Lauren Snow - The 60-Day Beauty Biz Success Challenge 27:12

3M ago27:12

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Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. Today, skilled licensed aesthetician and spa marketing expert Lauren Snow is here to discuss The 60-Day Beauty Biz Success Challenge. Tune in to learn more about what The 60-Day Challenge is and how it can take your beauty biz to the next level! “If you don't challenge yourself, you'll never realize what you can…

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Ep. 237: How The House Of Flawless Is Thriving On TikTok Shop - Alores Norris 1:12:59

3M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Alores Norris to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. After 11 years of being a stay-at-home mom and a military wife, A'Lores decided to go out into the beauty world and start her own makeup company. House of Flawless started with just a few lipstick colors she would mix in her kitchen…

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262 Empowering the Next Generation of Stylists with Martha Lynn Kale 44:18

3M ago44:18

44:18

I often say that opening a business gives you a great education. Not just into the skills needed in management, finance, and marketing. But also the understanding and insights that come with the responsibility of employing people, training them and coaching them to become the best version possible of themselves. On today's episode, I’m talking with…

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Ep. 236: Book Clients & Streamline Your Beauty Business With The Readyhubb App - Chidi Ashley 1:07:56

3M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Chidi Ashley to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Chidi Ashley is the Founder of Readyhubb a beauty marketplace designed to help beauty professionals earn more doing what they love! Readyhubb’s booking site is designed to connect beauty professionals to clients in their city & creat…

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