Beauty Business School
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Beauty Business School is proving beauty therapy is more than ‘just’ a hobby. We’re your beauty business besties, your partners in crime, your ride-or-die crew with a sprinkle of Regina George’s confidence (But none of the drama).
Picture us as your personal cheerleaders, the BFFs you’ve always wished for, as we tackle the beauty industry together.
Beauty training taught you how to be really good at treatments, Beauty Business School podcast will teach you how to attract your dream clients by creating a beauty business that stands out in a busy industry, navigate salon owner life and talk about the mindset shifts needed to thrive in the beauty industry.
It’s time to be the CEO everyone is trying to marry.. let’s get into the podcast with me your host Kimberley Haworth.
Beauty Business School
E54. James Vivian on Building a Beauty Business That Lasts
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In this episode of the Beauty Business School Podcast, Kimberley sits down with James Vivian, a business expert who’s rebuilt clinics from the ground up and knows what it takes to thrive in the beauty industry.
James shares the hard truths no one talks about: late nights, burnout, and trying to do everything yourself. He’s faced the chaos of running a clinic during COVID, managing clients and staff, unitl he realised that creating systems and structure is what keeps a business running.
They dive into:
🛠️ How to build a business that actually works, even when life gets chaotic
💬 Turning client experiences into loyalty, it’s not just about the treatments
🔥 Navigating ethical marketing and APRA guidelines
🧠 Avoiding burnout and showing up for your clients and team
🤝 The power of community: leaning on peers, mentors and other business owners when times get tough
James shares insights on growing your salon, keeping clients for life and building a business that supports you as much as your clients.
Follow James on Instagram: @JamesVivian
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