Stephanie Laynes Institute Online Esthetician School Podcast

EP 211: Do You Need a Supportive Partner and/or Family?

In Episode 211 of the SLI Online Esthetician School Podcast, Stephanie Laynes shares her perspective on one of the most common questions asked by beauty professionals: Do you need a supportive partner or a supportive family to become a successful esthetician and entrepreneur? Stephanie's answer may surprise you. While having encouragement from family is wonderful, she explains why having a supportive partner can make a greater difference when you're building a business and creating a life together. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN * Why emotional support matters when building an esthetics business. * How a supportive partner can positively impact your entrepreneurial journey. * Why family members may not always understand your vision. * How to handle criticism from friends and family while staying focused on your goals. * The importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in your success. * Healthy ways to communicate with your spouse or partner about the demands of running a beauty business. * How to protect your mindset during the early stages of entrepreneurship. WHY SUPPORT MATTERS FOR ESTHETICIANS Many licensed estheticians dream of opening their own spa, growing a skincare brand, becoming a solo esthetician, or creating financial freedom through entrepreneurship. However, building a successful beauty business often requires sacrifices that others may not immediately understand. You may experience: * Working evenings and weekends. * Reinvesting profits back into your business. * Spending hours creating social media content. * Investing in continuing education. * Delaying vacations or major purchases. * Managing uncertainty while your business grows. Having someone at home who understands these challenges can provide stability, encouragement, and confidence during difficult seasons. FAMILY SUPPORT VS. PARTNER SUPPORT Every family dynamic is different, and many entrepreneurs receive incredible encouragement from parents, siblings, and relatives. In this episode, Stephanie discusses why a supportive life partner often has a greater day-to-day influence because they typically share your household, finances, responsibilities, and long-term goals. When you and your partner communicate well and work as a team, it can make navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship much easier. At the same time, if family members don't fully understand your vision, it doesn't necessarily mean you can't succeed. Many successful entrepreneurs have built thriving businesses while earning support gradually through consistent action and results. KEY TAKEAWAY You don't need everyone's approval to build a successful esthetics business. You do need people in your life who respect your goals, encourage your growth, and support the work required to achieve your vision. A supportive partner can be an important part of that foundation, while a strong network of mentors, business friends, and fellow estheticians can provide additional encouragement along the way. ABOUT THE SLI ONLINE ESTHETICIAN SCHOOL PODCAST The SLI Online Esthetician School Podcast helps licensed estheticians, solo estheticians, spa owners, skincare professionals, and beauty entrepreneurs grow profitable businesses through practical education and real-world business strategies. Each episode covers topics including: * How to grow an esthetics business * Esthetician marketing strategies * Client attraction * Beauty business coaching * Retail skincare sales * Social media marketing for estheticians * Business mindset * Spa management * Entrepreneurship * Leadership and personal growth Whether you're opening your first treatment room or scaling a six-figure beauty business, you'll find actionable advice to help you grow with confidence. SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW & SHARE If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the SLI Online Esthetician School Podcast so you never miss a new episode focused on helping estheticians build successful businesses and rewarding careers. If this conversation resonated with you, please leave a review and share this episode with another esthetician or beauty entrepreneur who could benefit from hearing it. 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Click here to take my FREE Communication Masterclass [https://stephanie-laynes.mykajabi.com/pl/2148430195] Join my IG Broadcast Group HERE [https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbYlVW17rNG-HcI_/?igsh=MTJ3cnFoamdiYnI3ZQ==] Enroll in the SLI Online Esthetician School [https://www.skool.com/sli-online-esthetician-school-5829/about] for only $30 a month that includes the MONEY PODCAST, advanced esthetic education, business tips & more! Click here: Cost Per Service Worksheet [https://www.angelagreenskincare.com/challenge-page/cost-per-service] from Angela Green, join the app to get access & pay!  ***Stephanie's Favorite Things:*** Payroll App [https://gusto.com/d/stephanie19408] Esthetician Insurance [https://www.ascpskincare.com/Smooth-Skin-Supply] Esthetician Gameplan: Pay Myself Workbook [https://www.blurb.com/b/8184905-esthetician-game-plan-pay-myself] Smooth Skin Supply LLC Wholesale Website [https://ssmoothskinsupply.com/products/upload-your-license]   Follow Stephanie Laynes on socials: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stephanielaynes/?hl=en] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.laynes.9] Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@stephanielaynes?lang=en] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@smoothskinsupply]

EP 210: Income Streams for Estheticians Class

Are you wondering how to make more money as an esthetician? Whether you're a licensed esthetician, solo esthetician, spa owner, medical esthetician, or beauty professional just starting your career, creating multiple income streams is one of the fastest ways to increase your income and build a sustainable beauty business. In this episode of the SLI Online Esthetician School Podcast, Stephanie Laynes shares proven strategies to help estheticians diversify their revenue, attract more clients, generate passive income, and stop relying solely on appointment bookings. If you've ever searched for: * How to make more money as an esthetician * Best income streams for estheticians * Passive income ideas for estheticians * How to grow an esthetics business * How to get more esthetic clients * Esthetician business ideas * How to increase spa revenue * Beauty business marketing strategies ...this episode is for you. The average esthetician's income is limited by the number of appointments available each week. Once your schedule is full, your earning potential reaches a ceiling. Building multiple income streams allows you to: * Earn money while you sleep with passive income. * Create consistent monthly recurring revenue. * Reduce cancellations' impact on your income. * Grow your beauty business beyond the treatment room. * Increase your annual income without adding more service hours. * Build long-term financial security as an esthetician. The most successful estheticians don't rely on just one paycheck—they build a beauty business that generates revenue from multiple sources. ABOUT THE SLI ONLINE ESTHETICIAN SCHOOL The SLI Online Esthetician School helps licensed estheticians and skincare professionals build profitable beauty businesses through education, marketing, branding, social media, client attraction, retail sales, business systems, and advanced business strategies. Whether your goal is to make your first six figures as an esthetician, grow your spa, increase retail sales, launch your own skincare line, or build multiple income streams, you'll find practical training designed specifically for beauty professionals. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the SLI Online Esthetician School Podcast for weekly episodes covering: * Esthetician business coaching * Beauty business marketing * Spa growth strategies * Client retention * Retail sales * Skincare education * Social media marketing for estheticians * AI tools for estheticians * Passive income strategies * Online business growth   Stephanie, a seasoned professional in the beauty industry, brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront, sharing valuable insights, tips, and trends that every esthetician can use in their business. Click here to take my FREE Communication Masterclass [https://stephanie-laynes.mykajabi.com/pl/2148430195] Join my IG Broadcast Group HERE [https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbYlVW17rNG-HcI_/?igsh=MTJ3cnFoamdiYnI3ZQ==] Enroll in the SLI Online Esthetician School [https://www.skool.com/sli-online-esthetician-school-5829/about] for only $30 a month that includes the MONEY PODCAST, advanced esthetic education, business tips & more! Click here: Cost Per Service Worksheet [https://www.angelagreenskincare.com/challenge-page/cost-per-service] from Angela Green, join the app to get access & pay!  ***Stephanie's Favorite Things:*** Payroll App [https://gusto.com/d/stephanie19408] Esthetician Insurance [https://www.ascpskincare.com/Smooth-Skin-Supply] Esthetician Gameplan: Pay Myself Workbook [https://www.blurb.com/b/8184905-esthetician-game-plan-pay-myself] Smooth Skin Supply LLC Wholesale Website [https://ssmoothskinsupply.com/products/upload-your-license]   Follow Stephanie Laynes on socials: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stephanielaynes/?hl=en] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.laynes.9] Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@stephanielaynes?lang=en] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@smoothskinsupply]

EP 209: Creating a FB Community for Your Business

This episodes explains why every Esthetician needs a FB community for their business! If you ready to create a community to support, grow and create referrals in your business! Take notes when you listen to this episode! Stephanie, a seasoned professional in the beauty industry, brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront, sharing valuable insights, tips, and trends that every esthetician can use in their business. Click here to take my FREE Communication Masterclass [https://stephanie-laynes.mykajabi.com/pl/2148430195] Join my IG Broadcast Group HERE [https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbYlVW17rNG-HcI_/?igsh=MTJ3cnFoamdiYnI3ZQ==] Enroll in the SLI Online Esthetician School [https://www.skool.com/sli-online-esthetician-school-5829/about] for only $30 a month that includes the MONEY PODCAST, advanced esthetic education, business tips & more! Click here: Cost Per Service Worksheet [https://www.angelagreenskincare.com/challenge-page/cost-per-service] from Angela Green, join the app to get access & pay!  ***Stephanie's Favorite Things:*** Payroll App [https://gusto.com/d/stephanie19408] Esthetician Insurance [https://www.ascpskincare.com/Smooth-Skin-Supply] Esthetician Gameplan: Pay Myself Workbook [https://www.blurb.com/b/8184905-esthetician-game-plan-pay-myself] Smooth Skin Supply LLC Wholesale Website [https://ssmoothskinsupply.com/products/upload-your-license]   Follow Stephanie Laynes on socials: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stephanielaynes/?hl=en] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.laynes.9] Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@stephanielaynes?lang=en] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@smoothskinsupply]

EP 208: Get Your Clients to Comeback

This episode discusses how to get your clients to comeback to your business! Our SLI Online Esthetician School challenges provide you with tasks to do! Ready to start your 1st day of school? Click the link below! Stephanie, a seasoned professional in the beauty industry, brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront, sharing valuable insights, tips, and trends that every esthetician can use in their business. Click here to take my FREE Communication Masterclass [https://stephanie-laynes.mykajabi.com/pl/2148430195] Join my IG Broadcast Group HERE [https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbYlVW17rNG-HcI_/?igsh=MTJ3cnFoamdiYnI3ZQ==] Enroll in the SLI Online Esthetician School [https://www.skool.com/sli-online-esthetician-school-5829/about] for only $30 a month that includes the MONEY PODCAST, advanced esthetic education, business tips & more! Click here: Cost Per Service Worksheet [https://www.angelagreenskincare.com/challenge-page/cost-per-service] from Angela Green, join the app to get access & pay!  ***Stephanie's Favorite Things:*** Payroll App [https://gusto.com/d/stephanie19408] Esthetician Insurance [https://www.ascpskincare.com/Smooth-Skin-Supply] Esthetician Gameplan: Pay Myself Workbook [https://www.blurb.com/b/8184905-esthetician-game-plan-pay-myself] Smooth Skin Supply LLC Wholesale Website [https://ssmoothskinsupply.com/products/upload-your-license]   Follow Stephanie Laynes on socials: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stephanielaynes/?hl=en] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.laynes.9] Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@stephanielaynes?lang=en] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@smoothskinsupply]

EP 207: Do You Want the Money?

Every business owner needs to ask themselves.. Do I Want the Money? Inside of our SLI Online Esthetician School we have a podcast just for students called the MONEY PODCAST and it breaks down a lot of money issues we carry into our business! This week episode breaks this down! Stephanie, a seasoned professional in the beauty industry, brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront, sharing valuable insights, tips, and trends that every esthetician can use in their business. Click here to take my FREE Communication Masterclass [https://stephanie-laynes.mykajabi.com/pl/2148430195] Join my IG Broadcast Group HERE [https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbYlVW17rNG-HcI_/?igsh=MTJ3cnFoamdiYnI3ZQ==] Enroll in the SLI Online Esthetician School [https://www.skool.com/sli-online-esthetician-school-5829/about] for only $30 a month that includes the MONEY PODCAST, advanced esthetic education, business tips & more! Click here: Cost Per Service Worksheet [https://www.angelagreenskincare.com/challenge-page/cost-per-service] from Angela Green, join the app to get access & pay!  ***Stephanie's Favorite Things:*** Payroll App [https://gusto.com/d/stephanie19408] Esthetician Insurance [https://www.ascpskincare.com/Smooth-Skin-Supply] Esthetician Gameplan: Pay Myself Workbook [https://www.blurb.com/b/8184905-esthetician-game-plan-pay-myself] Smooth Skin Supply LLC Wholesale Website [https://ssmoothskinsupply.com/products/upload-your-license]   Follow Stephanie Laynes on socials: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stephanielaynes/?hl=en] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.laynes.9] Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@stephanielaynes?lang=en] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@smoothskinsupply]