We are two gals who have dreamed of sharing our journey of entrepreneurship in the beauty industry. We are here to keep it real, break down the highs and lows of being your own boss, how to avoid some of the mistakes we have made and dust yourself off and OWN your business. Come join us bi-weekly as we talk a little business, a little shit and set a lot of goals!

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This week we sit down with Rachel Messick and talk about bartering services. We quickly realized that we all have a lot of opinions on this! We encourage anyone who is looking to barter with clients, with influencers or fellow beauty pros to make sure you feel balanced in that relationship! Don&#39;t trade services for chicken ... IYKYK.Be sure to follow Rachel and her shop Vacation Nail Shop below!IG: @Rachel.messick @vacationnailshopwww.vacationnailshop.comwww.Rachelmessick.comFollow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

33: Bartering Services

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We all know that being healthy is good, but how can it help you in your work? This week we sit down with Ashley Dwyer, owner of Team BDN, and discuss our own health journeys, how they have impacted our work life and ways that we have found to make being the healthier you easier! Be sure to check out the links below to follow Ashley and check out her free webinar August 30, 2023 where she is going to drop even more knowledge on you and go into detail. You don&#39;t want to miss this! If you are interested in finding out how she can help you, click her website link to apply for coaching.Free webinar: https://info.thebigdaynutrition.com/girlsnighthttps://teambdncoaching.comIG: @dr.dwyer @teambdncoaching

32: Health in the Beauty Industry w/ Ashley Dwyer

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Hey! How are you? It&#39;s been awhile! After an unintentional break we are back and ready to dive in! This week we give you an update on where we have been and why we have been there. Don&#39;t worry, we also have a small vent sesh to catch you all up on our businesses as well.Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

31: Listening to our needs

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To close your books, or to not close your books; that is the million dollar question. We are here to help you ... hopefully! We share our different perspectives as a stylist who has closed books and a nail artist who doesn&#39;t. Spoiler alert: there is no one size fits all answer.Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

30: Closing your Books

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This we delve into the topic of educators in the beauty industry and discuss the aspects of finding and trusting credible educators. Let&#39;s face it, there are a ton of pros on social media claiming to be educators, so how can you tell the difference between them? We are here to help and guide you as we give you some tips to help making your continuing education as successful as your careerFollow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

29: Educators: Who to Trust

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We are back after an unplanned break! Sometimes the unexpected throws us off balance and it can be challenging to navigate through these tough times while maintaining our professional composure. So, sit back and relax as we navigate the twists and turns of life together, reminding ourselves that even when life gets tough, our professionalisms shines through!Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

28: Thriving as a Pro when life throws you curveball

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Ever get frustrated with social media and how to make it work for you? We are here to help! This week we talk the good, the bad and the often times ugly side of social media. We share what has worked for us, share strategies and even talk about that blue check mark.Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

27: Social Media: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

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Let&#39;s face it, getting your clients to come back for a follow up appointment can be tricky, especially if they are not sticking to your recommended schedule. This week we tackle ways to get them back in your chair along with ways we make sure our clients are adhering to our salon policies.Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

26: Service Timing, Policies and Pre-booking ... Oh My!

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You asked and we delivered! We went live on Instagram this past week to tackle the ever difficult topic of pricing. While it&#39;s not a one size fits all answer, we tackled your questions and shared what has worked for us setting prices, raising prices and incoming clients of pricing changes.Join us next time on Instagram where we answer YOUR questions on topics you want to see! Be sure to give all the pages below a follow so you don&#39;t miss the next one!Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.comResource links:https://thisuglybeautybusiness.com/product/the-salon-service-pricing-toolkit

25: IG Live Q&A: Pricing

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This week we jump head first into hustle culture vs work/life balance. With us both feeling like we are truly products of hustle culture we share how we are adapting and changing our perspectives now to create more balance in our lives. This has been a long, hard lesson for us both and we are more than excited to help others avoid the burnout we have experienced!Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

24: Hustle vs Balance

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Today we discuss navigating internet news in our industry. More importantly, how to handle negative press the industry or industry products that are used get. It can often be extremely stressful for clients when a product or company you support comes under fire, so what do we do? Come along as we share our ways to help your clients determine fact from fictionFollow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

23: Fact or Fiction: Guiding clients through bad press

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So, you have built your dream clientele, you&#39;ve retained them all and now you&#39;re too busy! Let&#39;s face it, this is a good problem to have, but not something that is addressed a ton. Don&#39;t worry boo, we got you! We share some things that you can easily implement to day to help alleviate the stress of being too busy.trust us when we say, this is something that we are still trying to balance as well!Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

22: I'm TOO busy ... now what?

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That&#39;s right ... we&#39;re back in full force! New year, new us! We planned on coming back sooner, but as we get into it we a few set backs, but that&#39;s ok! We showed up and that&#39;s what matters. Follow along as we revisit those year end goals we set in 2022 and see how we have already pivoted. A new year means taking a moment for some reflection on what worked, what didn&#39;t and what needs to change to keep that momentum going.Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

21: We're back baby!

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It&#39;s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season in the beauty industry, but it&#39;s so important to pause and reflect on your business. So for our last episode of 2022, we do just that. We share our goals for 2023, reflect on what works and what hasn&#39;t and just create before the holidays hit.Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

20: Year end reflection and goal setting

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Dating and relationships are hard in general, now throw in a sometimes crazy industry and it could be a recipe for disaster. This week we talk how we navigated dating and balancing marriage in our industry, we share how we have made it work running a business and balance our work and home livesFollow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

19: Dating and Relationships in the Beauty Industry

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So, you have the clients, you have the passion, and you want to start your beauty business, but where do you start? It can be overwhelming when you start to look into starting a new business and we are back with Katie to help you! This week we talk with the amazing Katie about all things starting your own business. So strap in folks, this one is jam packed with all the info!Katie: @katiegallo_groupFollow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

18: Business Basics 101

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This week we take a look at prepping for the holidays. We know ... it&#39;s so early! However, getting your ducks in a row early will set you up for success! So follow along as we dish on all our tips and tricks on how we manage to set ourselves and our business up for success each year during the holidays and manage to minimize burn out.Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

17: The Calm Before the Storm: All things holiday prep

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This week we had the opportunity to sit down with Danni with @hbdandco who runs an amazing commission style salon. We had some eye opening moments and are so excited to share them with you.Follow Danni @extensionsbydanniv and @hbdandco Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

16: Commission, but done right

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It&#39;s here!! We&#39;ve been teasing it and the time is now. It&#39;s time to talk about the elephant in our industry ... employment misclassification! Ever been hired at a salon as a &#34;1099 employee&#34;? Spoiler alert: there is no such thing! Thankfully we have our guest Katie Gallo here to help us understand the difference, give some tips to spot those red flags and to tell us what to do if you feel that you are misclassified!Resources:https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/independent-contractor-self-employed-or-employeehttps://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-ss-8Katie: @katiegallo_groupFollow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

15: 1099 vs W2 .. Misclassification

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This week we take a break from the business and have a few laughs as we share our most embarrassing client stories. While, they are super cringe worthy, they are also learning experiences and have helped us each grow. So sit back and enjoy a chuckle on us!Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

14: Most Embarrassing Client Stories

We are two gals who have dreamed of sharing our journey of entrepreneurship in the beauty industry. We are here to keep it real, break down the highs and lows of being your own boss, how to avoid some of the mistakes we have made and dust yourself off and OWN your business. Come join us bi-weekly as we talk a little business, a little shit and set a lot of goals!