Business on Top with Kaeli Lindholm

Summertime is a slow-down period for many businesses. It's time to take advantage of opportunities for self-care, doubling down on training, and investing in infrastructure. This has me reflecting on how every season brings a unique energy to it. How do we lead through all of the ups and downs, from when business is good and things feel easy, to the more challenging times? One of the top aspects t...

If you're like many of our clients, this past year may have felt like running your business has taken you through a marathon of short sprints as you prepare for the next stage, recapitalize on new opportunities, and get a clearer picture of what you truly want. You may even be in a place in your business where you're growing organically and your team is fantastic, but you're starting to wonder wha...

As leaders and business owners, it is our desire to inspire others as they join our shared vision and move toward our goals in alignment. That is why today I want to share with you my best practices for incentivizing team members. I believe there is a fundamental misunderstanding about the difference between motivating and incentivizing. The difference between motivation and incentive is where the...

If you want to bring the right people into your business and create a thriving team, it's critical to think strategically. Employee needs have evolved, and money motivation isn't the only factor for potential hires. Things have changed, and what these individuals want is more complex. If employee needs have evolved, your hiring practices should, too. I recently engaged in an exercise where I wrote...

This week's bonus episode addresses a very real, very raw, and very sensitive conversation that is rarely discussed in business circles, yet is so potent, it can act as a virus that quietly and painfully deteriorates the joy of its owner. Today, we will address this real thing. Because WHEN you get to this point, you need to know you are not alone. You need to know you have someone here- myself an...

Struggles and challenges will become a part of everyday life for any entrepreneur. In my experience, overcoming them is where the magic is. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is where the growth comes from. These truths, while hard, are still a romanticized version of what leadership really looks like. Business ownership is glamorized, and we see the success stories, but we need to talk abo...

In this episode, I want to discuss a recent conversation with a prospective client who was torn between growing her business and getting big, or staying small and keeping it where it was. Entrepreneurs, especially female entrepreneurs, tend to worry that if they grow their business to its fullest, they'll miss out on some of the great aspects of their life right now. This hesitancy is underpinned...

There is a natural ebb and flow of personal energy and the nature of that energy. This episode is less scripted and more casual, embracing the go-with-the-flow energy that often accompanies summer. These peaks and valleys apply to our personal lives and our professional lives. Being a female entrepreneur, I am all too familiar with the tug of war that goes on inside when you are trying to grow a b...

What does it mean to run a fulfilling business? There are many different ways you can find fulfillment, and in this episode, we'll be discussing how you can make sure your business is on the right path to success and what success could look like for you. When you take downtime and give yourself some space, you give yourself time to reflect on the bigger vision for your business. It gives you time...

This is episode one of a new series created to explore developing your proprietary aesthetic method (PAM) in collaboration with Aesthetic Record EMR. Businesses big or small can benefit from a PAM. I was inspired to create a PAM program for business owners when a client shared with me that they were struggling with competition. This client felt usurped by another injection business opening up near...

We are continuing with part 2 of our discussion with Leslie Fletcher on the wild west of injector training. This time around, we are covering the key components that qualify a great injector, how to keep those great injectors loyal to your business, offering commissions to injectors, and discussing whether or not creating a training program is a smart business strategy. A comprehensive curriculum...

If you've been paying attention to trends in the aesthetics industry, you know that many more medical injectors are going to be needed. This is crucial to meet the demand for the growth this industry is expected to experience over the next several years. Joining me to discuss this topic is Leslie Fletcher. She is a board-certified nurse practitioner, researcher, international speaker, founder of I...

This bonus replay episode opens up the door to commiserate in the pain of going through the hiring process in your business; the times where it doesn't turn out so great. The real reason so many people have trouble finding amazing people after the great resignation isn't due to a lack of qualified candidates, and it's not because the budget doesn't support it. The real reason you are stagnant in t...

Just like life, business building has a cyclical nature. There is constant learning through opportunities, wins, mistakes, and heartache. Entrepreneurship is a journey that never ends, and as it evolves, it requires new skills and interventions to meet the business where it is. Investing in setting intentions for your business and developing a clarity of direction to revisit obstacles with a fresh...

It's important that each episode of this podcast touches on something current and relevant for this community; things that are already being discussed and on everyone's mind. Today, specifically, we're focusing on what it means to be an entrepreneur. It's not just about making money. It's an all-in lifestyle. And if you want to be successful, you have to learn to balance the emotional and physical...

On this episode we're joined by Justyn Ashlee Green, a former client turned colleague. She's now the Strategic Growth Advisor and Director of Practice Management at KLC, and has always felt naturally drawn to working in this industry. In 2020, she got the opportunity to go into a six-week bootcamp and was introduced to me on the first day. There are so many capable and intelligent business owners...

As we face the potential of a global recession, we also have to come to consider the possibility that the clients we love will be closing their wallet on aesthetic treatments. Navigating this situation comes down to focusing on how you can cultivate abundance. I am being inundated with unsolicited sales pitches on strategies for cutting back on ads and spending less on marketing, but to me this is...

Today we're going to talk about a stage of business you may be in the midst of, or in the midst of denial towards: growth plateaus. Many of the women we work with are leaders who are transitioning out of the worker role and into a visionary role for their business. It's important to begin implementing the right systems and processes in order to fully make this transition. As an entrepreneur, you a...

It's been so exciting to watch the aesthetics industry evolve over the past 12 years. When I started, we didn't have nearly as much technology as we do today. Back in the day when resumes were the only way to promote yourself, it was really frowned upon to exaggerate your value. Today, with social media, that happens all the time. Working with influencers in this space is a big thing, but what if...

In this week's bonus episode, I'm re-sharing a very important message. Do you have a practice manager overseeing your day-to-day operations? A business owner wears so many hats, so it can be worthwhile to hire someone to handle the managing side of things. This means your role can be more autonomous and flexible and free you up to focus on the other parts of your business that really matter. A man...

Your energy is a resource you should measure. As a business owner, it's so important to be aware of how the actions, activities, and people in your life influence you. Do they drain you, or do they recharge you? It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations and forget to invest in your own growth. I'm recording this episode on the road while on a solo retreat. Booking a quarterly solo re...

If you're trying to transition out of being hands-on in every place of your business, you're not alone. So many capable women are building thriving businesses, but then feel their support systems and teams don't necessarily expand alongside the company. I recently chatted with a client in exactly this position who felt confronted by an entitled, long-standing employee. When an employee begins to b...

Are you facing challenges in terms of managing your growth? Googling "business coach" can bring you an overwhelming amount of results, but you want to find someone who is the right fit and truly understands your business. In this bonus episode, I'm revealing my tips on how to choose the best coach for you. Once you've set up the practical parts of your business and you've nailed the client experie...

This Q&A episode recorded from an Instagram Live is the perfect opportunity to learn more about KLC Consulting, who is the right fit for Confidence to Scale, and why we are the preeminent leader for helping female business owners catapult past their next million-dollar milestone. Today, I'll tell you what to expect if the application process shows that we'd be a great fit. There is so much nuance...

We're continuing the series featuring incredible leaders in our space, and today that person is someone who has truly orchestrated the symphony of what KLC is. We're welcoming KLC Business Coordinator Shannon Sanchez. Shannon and I originally connected through their son's baseball teams. Shannon happened to be looking to get back into the workforce after prioritizing being a stay-at-home mom for a...