Beauty Business School
Welcome to the Beauty Business School Podcast
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
E69. Winning Beauty Industry Awards (Without Losing Your Mind) with Nicola from Red Lipstick Effect
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Awards in the beauty industry can feel intimidating… like something only the “big salons” or “industry elites” go for.
But what if entering awards could actually grow your business, sharpen your strategy and build serious credibility?
In this episode, I’m joined by Nicola from Red Lipstick Effect, an industry powerhouse who has helped clinics win 30+ beauty industry awards and judged some of the biggest awards in Australia.
Nicola shares her journey from a shy beauty therapist to becoming one of the industry's leading award experts and breaks down exactly how salons can start entering awards (even as a solo operator).
We talk about:
✨ Why awards are actually a powerful business growth tool
✨ The biggest mistakes salons make in applications
✨ How to know if you're “good enough” to enter
✨ The real reason the same businesses keep winning
✨ Simple strategies to make your application stand out to judges
✨ Why the process alone can transform how you run your salon
If you’ve ever looked at awards and thought “that’s not for me” this episode might change your mind.
Because sometimes the thing holding you back… is just putting yourself out there.
You Can Find Nicola Here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolalelievre/
Website: https://nicolalelievre.com/
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