Salon Goals

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  Ep. 201: Denise Duffield-Thomas on Money Blocks, Salon Pricing, Community, and Navigating Business with ADHD 11.08.2026 55mnt

  Salon Goals Academy - doors are OPEN, 30 founding member spots only: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/salon-goals-academyIn this week's episode Lauren is joined by Mentor, Author and Founder of the Money Bootcamp, Denise Duffield-Thomas. In this wide ranging conversation Lauren and Denise dive deep into money, Salon pricing, confidence, community in business, ADHD and more.How's your Money Mindset in your Business? Turning money blocks into financial empowerment [02:04].Stop searching for a critic-proof price [05:33].Price for the clients and experience you want [17:53].Build a community that supports your business [28:15].Adapt your business through economic cycles [32:14].Design an ADHD-friendly way to work [39:30].Eliminate, automate, batch, and delegate [42:16].Give yourself permission to thrive [53:47].Follow Denise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisedt/Listen to Chill & Prosper: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RtAeja3hIHF5QI0CZBVHt?si=a2731e2e95094a85....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
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  Ep. 200: Behind the scenes of the Salon Goals podcast: 200 episodes 04.08.2026 32mnt

  Salon Goals Academy - doors are OPEN, 30 founding member spots only: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/salon-goals-academy200 episodes. Nearly 150k downloads. And a whole lot of stories I've never told you!In this episode I'm taking you behind the scenes of the podcast, from guesting on a local show in 2021 to building the Salon Goals podcast you're listening to today. The scripted, breathless early episodes. The burnout that made me stop recording (and seriously consider quitting coaching altogether). What this show actually costs to make, whether it's been worth it, and everything that's coming next.Episode 200 kickoff, and how a guest spot on a local podcast started it all [00:00].Launching the Lash Business Lounge, the free Facebook group that named the show [04:41].Finding my podcast voice, over-scripting, and the editor who made me sound good [05:43].ADHD, last-minute talking points in the car, and how I come up with content ideas now [09:45].Burnout, taking a break in 2023, and the listener messages that brought me back [13:35].Consistency, schedule shifts, and why we moved back to Tuesday releases [18:00].Is podcasting worth it? What every episode costs me, and what it's returned [21:07].Listener moments, being recognised by voice in a bathroom queue, and my thank you to you [24:46].Your invite to the episode 200 celebration in Albury on Friday 7 August [26:00].What's next: the new studio, video episodes on YouTube, and more guests [27:42].Inside the Salon Goals Academy, my monthly membership for beauty business owners [31:15]..... Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_ The Salon Goals Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/salongoals_podcast Questions? Email me: hello@laurenlappin.com.au
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  Ep 199: How to Reduce Your Salon Client Hours Without Losing Revenue 28.07.2026 34mnt

  Salon Goals Academy - doors are OPEN, 30 founding member spots only: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/salon-goals-academyReducing your client hours. The goal so many beauty business owners are chasing, and the one that feels impossible when everything in the business relies on you.I went from 45+ hours of clients a week down to six hours a fortnight. In this episode I'm walking you through exactly how I did it, the two light bulb moments that forced me to change, the first half day I ever cut, the decision that became the biggest catalyst of all, and the warning I give every coaching client about stepping back too fast.Almost 200 episodes, and why long-form content suits my brain [00:00].The early hustle, working from home 4pm till 10pm [00:53].Rapid growth, booked out six weeks in advance, and hiring fast [03:25].The first light bulb moment when my best staff member left [08:50].Writing procedures, and the control freak beliefs that kept me stuck [11:06].Building a team of eight, starting Runway Lash Co. and hitting burnout [12:19].Cutting the first half day, promoting my team, and handling client pushback [15:28].Dropping Saturdays, and how COVID reshaped my week [21:22].From one day a week down to six hours a fortnight [24:03].Why I don't cover sick shifts, and turning off my own online bookings [25:50].Why stepping back too can be a risk [29:59].Inside the Salon Goals Academy, only 8 founding member spots left [32:36].....Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_The Salon Goals Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/salongoals_podcastQuestions? Email me: hello@laurenlappin.com.au
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  Ep. 198: My exact salon service price rise checklist (steal it) 22.07.2026 25mnt

  Salon Goals Academy - doors are OPEN, 30 founding member spots only: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/salon-goals-academyPutting your prices up. The task beauty business owners procrastinate on more than any other, and the one that costs you the most while you wait for the "right time".I've been raising my prices twice a year, every year, for a long time. And this year I was almost two weeks late doing it. In this episode I'm sharing why that didn't matter, and then walking you through my exact checklist, step by step, so your next price rise takes an afternoon instead of six months of overthinking.Why price rises get procrastinated, and why this one was two weeks late [00:00].You can raise your prices any time, you're the one who makes the decisions [02:22].The profit calculator spreadsheet that checks every service [04:12].The padding time mistake that quietly kills your profit [06:30].Checking competitor pricing, and who's actually comparable [09:15].Updating your booking system and website [12:07].The Timely trick that fixes hundreds of existing bookings in one go [15:39].The team script for pushback, plus a golden nugget from Angela Kennedy [17:46].No announcement, no apology, no email [20:39].Inside the Salon Goals Academy, founding member doors now open [22:28].Final encouragement and reviews [24:28].....Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_The Salon Goals Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/salongoals_podcastQuestions? Email me: hello@laurenlappin.com.au
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  Ep. 197: How My Salon Made $20k More This June Than Last, With The Same Size Team 14.07.2026 16mnt

  Salon Goals Academy - get on the waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/sg-academy-waitlistIn this week's episode Lauren shares how her salon made $20,000 more in June 2026 than it did in June 2025 with a team the exact same size, after a year that started with two newbies, and a brand new manager. She unpacks the hiring, onboarding and training decisions that made the difference, and why a quiet month with a green team is not the disaster it feels like at the time.Business has seasons and this one is a rough trot [00:00].The June target she stopped checking, and hit anyway [01:06].The team turnover that reset the whole salon [03:17].The systems that held while both she and her manager were overseas [06:54].Why personality and culture fit beat skills and experience every time [08:28].Using white space to train instead of panicking about it [10:03].What to hold onto when you're in the hard part [11:33].Come to the 200th episode party on Friday 7 August 2026 [12:50].The Salon Goals Academy, waitlist gets first access [14:16].....Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_The Salon Goals Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/salongoals_podcast
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  Ep 196: 12 Lessons from 12 Years of Business 11.07.2026 42mnt

  Salon Goals Academy - get on the waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/sg-academy-waitlistTwelve years ago, I opened the doors to Allure Lash and Beauty Bar. To celebrate the milestone, I'm sharing the 12 biggest lessons 12 years of business ownership has taught me. Some came the easy way. Most of them I learned the hard way, and I'm hoping I can save you from a few of them.This one is raw and honest, from being taken to small claims court over a $250 refund in my first year, to the ego trap of needing to be the "best" one in the salon, to the truth about making money versus actually keeping it.In this episode:[00:00] Happy 12th birthday, Allure[01:03] Lesson 1: you don't need to do it all yourself[02:23] The cleaner example and working out your hourly rate[05:30] Lesson 2: being the best in your salon is keeping you stuck[08:35] Lesson 3: everyone is replaceable[10:51] Lesson 4: hire for personality and work ethic, not skills[13:00] Lesson 5: your team only rises to the standard you set[14:47] Lesson 6: know your numbers[16:33] Lesson 7: making money and keeping money are different skills[18:56] Lesson 8: good communication skills are everything[22:46] Lesson 9: the customer is not always right[25:37] The time I got taken to small claims court over $250[27:57] Lesson 10: stop buying more beauty education[30:52] Lesson 11: niche down to scale up[34:48] Lesson 12: business is lonely, find your people[37:26] Salon Goals Academy is openSalon Goals Academy is here. It's an ongoing monthly membership with all my Salon Goals course content, live coaching with me twice a month, and fresh AI education every single month to help you claw back hours of your week. Jump on the waitlist at https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/sg-academy-waitlist, or DM me the word academy on Instagram and I'll send you the link.Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_The Salon Goals Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/salongoals_podcast
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  Ep 195: 5 Hard Truths About Business Growth You Probably Need To Hear 07.07.2026 20mnt

  Salon Goals Academy - get on the waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/sg-academy-waitlistBusiness is easy, right? Start it, show up a bit, and the six figures roll in. That's the story social media loves to sell. It's also complete rubbish.In this episode I'm handing over five hard truths about running a beauty business. The uncomfortable stuff that changes everything the moment you actually accept it and get on with it.I get into:Why you'll stay exactly where you are if you refuse to take risks, and how hiring, outsourcing, and investing in yourself all countThe myth of overnight success, and why the daily reps are what build something lastingThe one move to make the second you're booked out a month in advance (hint: put your prices up)Why consistency will always beat the big flashy movesThe truth most people don't want to hear, that your lack of clients or low profit is your own doingIf any of this stings a little, sit with why - that's usually where the growth is hiding!Struggling with any of it and want some direction? You can apply to work with me at www.laurenlappin.com.au, or come say hi on Instagram @laurenlappin_.Follow the podcast @salongoals_podcast so you never miss an episode.
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  Ep. 194: Discounting New Team Members and Tiered Pricing: What Actually Works 30.06.2026 30mnt

  Salon Goals Academy - get on the waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/sg-academy-waitlistIn this week's episode Lauren deconstructs the concepts of discounting and tiered-pricing in the beauty industry, why Salon Owners do it, and what you can do instead in your salon to maximise both growth and the quality of the work.What Actually Works? The concept of tiered pricing [01:17].Why tiered pricing may not work [03:42].The impact of being the highest-priced artist [04:31].Not using tiered pricing [10:42].Reducing client load [26:03].The Salon Goals Academy [28:51].....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_The Salon Goals Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/salongoals_podcast....This Episode was Edited and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
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  Ep. 193: 3 Reasons Your Calendar is Gappy (And What to Fix First) 23.06.2026 42mnt

  Get the AI Visibility Tool Kit - https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/visibility-kitIn this week's episode Lauren shares the three reasons why your calendar is gappy, and what to fix first. Maintaining a steady flow of new customers is one of the keys to a thriving service-based business, and this episode will help you get your web presence, your booking and sales processes, and your referral systems humming along and bringing in new Clients to your salon. If your calendar is gappy and you want fix that, start here: Fix your digital storefront [01:17].Close the gap between interest and booking [19:02].Empower your Clients to market your business for you [27:14].Your Hourly Rate for Content Creation (Ep. 179): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dLbPqA7dQCoQqigGobyo0?si=a80173534fda4d39AI Trust Signals (Ep. 186): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0iobt4m6zsn09ojZdEAiGW?si=1678d665669d4788....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
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  Ep. 192: Is Owning a Salon Worth It? The Honest Answers Nobody Gives You 16.06.2026 23mnt

  Salon Goals Academy - get on the waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/sg-academy-waitlistIn this week's episode Lauren answers one of the most important (and difficult) questions in the beauty industry, "is owning a salon really worth it?"• Being objective about salon ownership vs working from home [05:30].• The physical toll of working in the Beauty Industry [09:00].• Regardless of how you choose to organise and run your business, it's going to be hard and will come with risk [13:30].• What is your business worth if you decide to stop running it? [16:00].• The Salon Goals Academy [20:00].....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
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  Ep. 191: Why I Stopped Using Claude Like a Chatbot (and What I Do Instead) 09.06.2026 38mnt

  Save Your Spot - Tickets to the Beauty Business AI Masterclass.In this week's episode Lauren dives deep into how she is using AI (specifically Claude) to automate, improve and expand her business systems and practices in 2026 - both in the salon and in her coaching business.If you want to hear how Claude AI can save you time, stress, and even some money in your business, this is the episode for you.Sharing AI experiences [01:44].Lauren's background in IT and the Web [03:44].Early adoption of ChatGPT [06:10].Creating brand guidelines [10:19].Building a link in bio page [13:39].Building a teleprompter [21:17].Creating a carousel maker [22:49].Using Claude for transcription and coaching summaries [26:46].The Upcoming Masterclass on Claude AI [34:00].....Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/salongoals_podcastRate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Jennifer Lay Lashes - For 10% off full priced items (including LUVER LED Adhesive) use code SALONGOALSPOD at checkout: https://www.jenniferlaylashes.com.au....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
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  Ep. 190: Listener Q&A - Maintaining Quality Across Your Team | Things To Do in Gaps | Salon Marketing Basics | Managing Long Waitlists 02.06.2026 36mnt

  Salon Goals Academy - get on the waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/sg-academy-waitlistIn this week's Listener Q&A episode, Lauren explores transitioning clients over to your team members, making use of gaps for the betterment of the business, marketing your salon business from scratch, and managing long Client waitlists. If you have any burning questions for your Salon Business, and you want to hear Lauren's take on them in a future episode of the Podcast, Follow Lauren on Instagram here @laurenlappin_.Listener Questions: How do we maintain consistency and quality when transitioning clients to team members? [01:28]How do we manage downtime and maximise team productivity? [12:55]What are some key strategies for attracting new clients? [17:43]How do I manage a long client waitlist? [31:40]Ep. 133: The Reasons Why Your Clients Don't Come Back (part 1): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DvGaWNFfbE7sjkimRK9XP?si=4c567a49435f452cEp. 134: The Reasons Why Your Clients Don't Come Back (part 2): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7a4iRWc4l4rhz4WbH5lgXo?si=9d18a76696ce415f....Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/salongoals_podcastRate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Jennifer Lay Lashes - For 10% off full priced items (including LUVER LED Adhesive) use code SALONGOALSPOD at checkout: https://www.jenniferlaylashes.com.au....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
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  Ep. 189: Listener Q&A - Scaling Your Team | Recommended LED Lash Brands | WTD When Clients Only Want You | Maternity Leave 26.05.2026 37mnt

  Salon Goals Academy - get on the waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/sg-academy-waitlistJennifer Lay Lashes - For 10% off full priced items (including LUVER LED Adhesive) use code SALONGOALSPOD at checkout: https://www.jenniferlaylashes.com.auIn this week's Listener Q&A episode, Lauren dives deep into the topics of scaling to a stable Team, Lauren's (current) recommended LED Lash Brands, and confidently moving Clients over to your Team Members.If you have any burning questions for your Salon Business, and you want to hear Lauren's take on them in a future episode of the Podcast, Follow Lauren on Instagram here @laurenlappin_.Listener Questions: How do you scale from 1-to-2 staff members, up to a stable Team? [01:17]Which LED lash brand and adhesive do you recommend? [13:13]How do you scale when clients are attached to you, instead of your team? [17:16]How do I move OG-clients over to a staff member before maternity leave? [30:13]Social Media Focussed Episodes:Work Smarter on Socials: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kPNibljQmFSfjXwfTs73O?si=c482dbd802554d32Stop Posting This on Your Salon Instagram: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ua4oEHN63wCPaNd4JoD0y?si=b7de6da126e6493fWhat Actually Matters on Your Salon Socials: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Pnx64sdZ7iiFRkZNbKOB1?si=e2e0108277044882....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
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  Ep. 188: How to Hire the Best People for Your Salon (And Actually Keep Them) 19.05.2026 37mnt

  Hiring Guide for Salon Owners: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/Hiring-GuideIn this week's episode Lauren tackles one of the most important questions in small business: How do you hire the best people, and how do you keep them for the long-term? The Process to Hiring and Keeping the Best People: Hiring Long-Term Loyal Staff. [00:48]The Hiring Process. [02:09]Choosing the Right Staff. [08:08]Onboarding New Team Members. [13:18]Empowering Staff with Responsibility. [20:01]Incentivising Staff. [22:40]Creating a Positive Team Culture. [26:05]Ongoing Training and Development. [30:24]Accepting Responsibility for Staff Performance. [32:26]....Hiring Guide for Salon Owners: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/Hiring-GuideRate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
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  Ep. 187: Work Smarter on Socials: The Repurposing Strategy Every Salon Owner Needs 12.05.2026 24mnt

  Want to put this episode into action straight away? Grab my free Repurposing Prompt Pack: 50+ ready-to-use AI prompts built specifically for salon owners: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/sm-repurpose-optinIn this week's episode Lauren discusses multiple ways to repurpose your existing Social Media Content into fresh content pieces for your Socials. Lauren uses all of these methods to repurpose her own Social Media Content on her accounts - so this isn't theory, it's tried and true.Repurposing Top Performing Content. [05:50]Reusing Captions and Creating New Content. [11:47]Repurposing Static Posts into Reels. [13:46]Reversing the Repurposing Process. [16:42]Using Stories to Repurpose Content. [17:11]Using AI to Help with Repurposing. [21:48]How to Repurpose Your Existing Social Media Content in 2026:Do a deep-dive into your Insights on Instagram (or whatever analytics you have access to on your Social Media channel of choice) and make a list of high performing content pieces from 30-90 days ago. (Highlight pieces that people have saved).You CAN repost exactly the same content with little or even no tweaks to the images, videos and caption. (Try tweaking something simple like adding a different song to the post, or adding more eye-catching closed captions).You can use segments/sections from longer captions and blog posts that you've already created in the past and you can create a Carousel relating just to the subject of that section of text.You can repurpose any static feed post (image or video) into a Reel. (Integrating these posts with fresh B-roll footage from your Camera Roll is a great way to blend existing posts with footage you have in your phone into new content ideas).Turn high performing Reels into Static Posts, Carousels and Stories.Show Up On Stories!Break up Carousels into Story Sets.Keep in mind, the bigger your Content Bank the more chance there is that you have lots of great content that could be tweaked, updated and reposted.Use AI to help expand upon your existing text posts, captions and blog posts, and also to create new text content from your existing pieces.The Social Media Repurposing Prompt Pack....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
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  Ep. 186: Is AI Sending Clients to Your Competitors Instead of You? 05.05.2026 34mnt

  Get the AI Visibility Kit here: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/visibility-kitIn this week's episode Lauren shares some incredibly valuable (and time sensitive) information around the importance of AI Search in 2026, and how your business is being found online, or why perhaps, its not being found.Getting Found in the Age of AI:(01:00) The Age of AI and its Impact on Online Visibility.(03:12) The Shift from Google to AI for Information.(05:34) Building AI Trust Signals.(12:56) Technical Signals for AI Trust.(22:13) Authority Signals for AI Trust.(23:40) Brand Signals for AI Trust.(28:05) Delving Deeper into Technical Signals.....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
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  Ep 185: The Loneliness of Running a Salon (and why no one talks about it) 28.04.2026 19mnt

  The loneliness of entrepreneurship is rarely spoken about publicly, yet it's something that the majority of Salon Owners will face throughout their business journey. So, in this week's episode, Lauren shares some thoughts around what loneliness in business looks and feels like, how to spot if perhaps you're experiencing it, and how important community and connection are in navigating it and eventually overcoming it.(00:32) The Loneliness of Being a Business Owner.(02:54) The Difficulty of Sharing Decisions with Team Members.(06:20) The Disconnection from Family and Friends.(13:44) Feeling Guilty for Not Being Okay.(14:38) The Mental Load of Running a Business.(17:06) The Importance of Support and Community. Get yourself a Business Bestie.....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
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  Ep. 184: What Would You Do If You Weren't Being a Little Bitch About Your Business? 21.04.2026 26mnt

  In this week's episode Lauren shares four questions she asks both herself (and her Clients) when growth is stagnating and business is plateauing.4 Questions for Breaking Through a Business Ceiling: (03:10) What is the bottleneck?(09:45) Who can help me?(12:15) What is the cost of not growing?(15:50) What would you do if you weren't afraid to fail?....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
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  Ep. 183: I Had No Money, Two Babies, and Zero Ducks in a Row — Here's How I Built a 7-Figure Salon Anyway 14.04.2026 37mnt

  In this week's episode Lauren shares some of the more "unhinged" things she's done along her business journey.Crazy Stories from Building a 7-Figure Beauty Business:(01:15) Starting a Business with Young Children.(04:58) Securing a Business Loan.(07:38) Marketing at a Bridal Expo.(10:01) Investing in Russian Volume Lash Training.(14:25) Buying a Commercial Property.(22:43) Fitting Out Salons on Your Own.(27:12) Launching a Second Business.(30:24) Hiring Your First Staff Member.....Building a Bigger and Better Financial Future with Jessica Conrick (Educator & CPA): https://player.captivate.fm/episode/538ffc49-df22-45f7-a958-fd6ed1cf8727....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group: https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing
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  Ep. 182: Listener Q&A - Fuel Prices, Retail Competition & Dealing with Online Hate 07.04.2026 34mnt

  In this week's episode Lauren tackles some of the more difficult topics facing Small Business Owners in 2026. Including the impact on fuel prices on Salon Patronage, competing in an online-first retail environment, and dealing with negative and hateful comments online.Listener Q&A:(01:47) Fuel Prices and Small Businesses.(15:19) Competing with Big Companies on Retail.(22:50) Receiving Hate and Criticism Online.....Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar....This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing