7. The Nail Industry Is Saturated… Or Is It?

12. How Much You Should Actually Be Charging...

If you’ve ever based your prices on what other nail techs are charging… this episode is going to change everything 💅 In my last pricing episode, we unpacked the mindset around pricing and why it’s so controversial in the nail industry. But today, we’re getting into the part most people avoid… the numbers 👀 Because the truth is, you can’t build a profitable business by guessing your prices 😅 In this episode, I walk you through: ✨ How to calculate your true cost per service ✨ How to factor in overheads, product cost + your hourly rate ✨ How to set an hourly rate that actually supports your life ✨ Why being fully booked doesn’t always mean you’re profitable ✨ The biggest pricing mistakes nail techs make (especially when it comes to nail art) ✨ When you need to raise your prices, even before looking at the numbers We also dive into real examples that break down exactly why so many nail techs are undercharging… and why “$100+ sets” are often not expensive, they’re necessary 💅 This episode might feel overwhelming at times, but it’s one of the most important conversations you can have if you want to build a sustainable beauty business 💓 If you’re ready to stop guessing your prices and start understanding them, this is for you 🌸🎙️ And if you haven’t already, make sure you go back and listen to “The Controversy Around Pricing in the Nail Industry” first, it will completely shift the way you think about charging 🎧🙌 Don’t forget to rate this podcast 5 stars ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram ⬇️ https://instagram.com/blossominbusiness_ [https://instagram.com/blossominbusiness_] https://www.instagram.com/royalblossombeautysalon/ [https://www.instagram.com/royalblossombeautysalon/]  Follow us on TikTok ⬇️ https://www.tiktok.com/@blossominbusiness [https://www.tiktok.com/@blossominbusiness]   Have a topic you would like covered on the pod? 🌸 Send through your request on our website here: https://blossominbusiness.com/pages/blossom-in-business-podcast [https://blossominbusiness.com/pages/blossom-in-business-podcast]  Want to be our next guest speaker? Apply here: https://forms.gle/CNjjMm4YnAPLY7LG7 [https://forms.gle/CNjjMm4YnAPLY7LG7]  Become one of our sponsors: Email contact@blossominbusiness.com [contact@blossominbusiness.com] 💌

11. How to Scale Your Salon & Make More Without Working More (w/ Kate from KR Beauty Academy)

If you’re fully booked, working long hours in your salon, but still not making the money you thought you would… this episode is for you 💖 In this very special episode, I’m joined by our FIRST EVER guest speaker, Kate from KR Beauty Academy - a former beauty business owner who now helps salon owners and beauty professionals scale their income without burning themselves out. We’re diving into: ✨ How to make more money without working more hours ✨ The biggest mistakes keeping beauty businesses stuck financially ✨ Strategic service packages that actually increase profit ✨ How to upsell without sounding pushy or salesy ✨ Simple ways to increase your average client spend Whether you’re a nail tech, lash artist, brow artist or salon owner - this episode is packed with practical advice and mindset shifts to help you grow your income sustainably. We also finish with a quick-fire Q+A covering some spicy beauty business opinions, scaling advice and the fastest ways to increase revenue in your salon 👀 You can find Kate + her program Beauty Business Breakthrough below ⬇️ Kate’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krbeautyacademy [https://www.instagram.com/krbeautyacademy]  Kate’s Program: https://krlashesandbrows.com.au/pages/beauty-business-community [https://krlashesandbrows.com.au/pages/beauty-business-community]  Don’t forget to rate this podcast 5 stars ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram ⬇️ https://instagram.com/blossominbusiness_ [https://instagram.com/blossominbusiness_] https://www.instagram.com/royalblossombeautysalon/ [https://www.instagram.com/royalblossombeautysalon/]  Follow us on TikTok ⬇️ https://www.tiktok.com/@blossominbusiness [https://www.tiktok.com/@blossominbusiness]   Have a topic you would like covered on the pod? 🌸 Send through your request on our website here: https://blossominbusiness.com/pages/blossom-in-business-podcast [https://blossominbusiness.com/pages/blossom-in-business-podcast]  Want to be our next guest speaker? Apply here: https://forms.gle/CNjjMm4YnAPLY7LG7 [https://forms.gle/CNjjMm4YnAPLY7LG7]  Become one of our sponsors: Email contact@blossominbusiness.com [contact@blossominbusiness.com] 💌

10. The Controversy Around Pricing in the Nail Industry

Why is it that people will happily pay $150 for makeup that lasts a day… but question the price of nails that last a month? In this episode, we’re getting real about one of the most frustrating (and misunderstood) topics in the nail industry: PRICING. From the stigma that nails “should be cheap” to the fear of being seen as “too expensive,” I’m unpacking exactly why nail techs are so undervalued and what needs to change ✨ If you’ve ever felt guilty raising your prices, worried about losing clients or questioned whether you’re even “good enough” to charge more… this episode is for you 💓 We dive into: * Why clients value some beauty services more than others * The truth about “charging your worth” (and why it’s not just mindset) * The real reason pricing varies so much between nail techs * How undercharging leads to burnout and how to fix it * The difference between being expensive vs costly This isn’t about complaining about the industry, it’s about changing it 💅 Because the reality is, if we want nails to be valued more, it starts with us 💓 And this is just the beginning, in another episode we’re getting into the numbers and exactly how to calculate your pricing properly. Don’t forget to rate this podcast 5 stars ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram ⬇️ https://instagram.com/blossominbusiness_ [https://instagram.com/blossominbusiness_] https://www.instagram.com/royalblossombeautysalon/ [https://www.instagram.com/royalblossombeautysalon/]  Follow us on TikTok ⬇️ https://www.tiktok.com/@blossominbusiness [https://www.tiktok.com/@blossominbusiness]   Have a topic you would like covered on the pod? 🌸 Send through your request on our website here: https://blossominbusiness.com/pages/blossom-in-business-podcast [https://blossominbusiness.com/pages/blossom-in-business-podcast]  Want to be our next guest speaker? Apply here: https://forms.gle/CNjjMm4YnAPLY7LG7 [https://forms.gle/CNjjMm4YnAPLY7LG7]  Become one of our sponsors: Email contact@blossominbusiness.com [contact@blossominbusiness.com] 💌

9. I Had an Intruder in My Salon (BONUS)

In this bonus episode, I’m telling the story of one of the most traumatising moments I’ve ever had in my salon… The morning a completely uninvited visitor showed up, refused to leave and sent me into a full panic attack minutes before my first appointment. Before you assume the absolute worst, I promise it’s not as bad as you’re probably expecting😅 But in the moment, it was genuinely one of the most terrifying experiences of my entire life. Traumatising then, but lowkey hilarious now. The perfect little bonus episode to keep you entertained while I’m overseas💗😅 Don’t forget to rate this podcast 5 stars ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram ⬇️ https://instagram.com/blossominbusiness_ [https://instagram.com/blossominbusiness_] https://www.instagram.com/royalblossombeautysalon/ [https://www.instagram.com/royalblossombeautysalon/]  Follow us on TikTok ⬇️ https://www.tiktok.com/@blossominbusiness [https://www.tiktok.com/@blossominbusiness]   Have a topic you would like covered on the pod? 🌸 Send through your request on our website here: https://blossominbusiness.com/pages/blossom-in-business-podcast [https://blossominbusiness.com/pages/blossom-in-business-podcast]  Want to be our next guest speaker? Apply here: https://forms.gle/CNjjMm4YnAPLY7LG7 [https://forms.gle/CNjjMm4YnAPLY7LG7]  Become one of our sponsors: Email contact@blossominbusiness.com [contact@blossominbusiness.com] 💌

8. Stop Letting Clients Control Your Schedule

Are your clients slowly taking control of your schedule without you even realising it? In this episode, we’re getting brutally honest about why so many beauty business owners end up working late nights, weekends, and hours they never intended to work. We’ll talk about:  • Why saying “yes” to every appointment is burning you out  • The pressure to be available 24/7  • Clients expecting you to work around their 9–5 • How to create hours that actually suit your life • And how to set boundaries without losing clients If you started your business for freedom, but somehow ended up with less of it… This is the episode you need! Don’t forget to rate this podcast 5 stars ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram ⬇️ https://instagram.com/blossominbusiness_ [https://instagram.com/blossominbusiness_] https://www.instagram.com/royalblossombeautysalon/ [https://www.instagram.com/royalblossombeautysalon/]  Follow us on TikTok ⬇️ https://www.tiktok.com/@blossominbusiness [https://www.tiktok.com/@blossominbusiness]   Have a topic you would like covered on the pod? 🌸 Send through your request on our website here: https://blossominbusiness.com/pages/blossom-in-business-podcast [https://blossominbusiness.com/pages/blossom-in-business-podcast]  Want to be our next guest speaker? Apply here: https://forms.gle/CNjjMm4YnAPLY7LG7 [https://forms.gle/CNjjMm4YnAPLY7LG7]  Become one of our sponsors: Email contact@blossominbusiness.com [contact@blossominbusiness.com] 💌