Esthetician Podcast; Business tips for Estheticians

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever wondered how to create a membership that actually works, this episode is for you. Most estheticians think memberships are simply monthly facial plans, but memberships can become a powerful way to create recurring revenue, build stronger client loyalty, and reduce the pressure of relying only on appointments. In this episode, Kari Jo Patterson sits down with membersh...

Send us Fan Mail In this esthetician podcast episode, Kari Jo helps a spa owner figure out why her esthetician business is growing but still feels unclear. They talk about tracking weekly numbers, improving rebooking, getting clients through referrals, and using business data to make money instead of guessing what to fix. If you’ve ever said, “I don’t know my business numbers,” this episode is for...

Send us Fan Mail Most estheticians think they need to offer more services to grow. But in reality? The bigger your treatment menu gets, the more confused your clients become. In this episode, Kari Jo breaks down why clients don’t actually think in treatments — they think in problems. You’ll learn how to simplify your treatment menu, organize your services into phases, and create systems that make...

Send us Fan Mail Are you collecting client emails but never actually using them? In this episode of The Esthetician Podcast, Kari Jo sits down with Dawn Richardson from Flowdesk to talk about how estheticians can use email marketing to grow their business without relying only on Instagram. They break down what to send your email list, how to stay personal without sounding salesy, how to segment cl...

Send us Fan Mail Most estheticians think they need more clients. But what if the real problem is that the clients you already have aren't coming back? In this episode, I sit down with Katie, a lash artist and esthetician who recently moved her business and is trying to grow her facial clientele. Like many estheticians, she thought she needed more marketing and more new clients. Instead, we un...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Esthetician Podcast , Kari Jo breaks down why so many estheticians feel stressed every fall and winter — even when summer felt busy. Learn how to use promotions, referrals, add-ons, and numbers tracking to create a repeatable esthetician business system that helps you make money, stay booked, and stop guessing what to fix. If you’re an esthetician trying to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Esthetician Podcast , Kari Jo sits down with pricing expert Nina Tulio to talk about how estheticians should price their services, raise prices confidently, and stop giving away treatments for free. They break down price-per-minute, undercharging, discounts, add-ons, Groupon, deposits, and how to build a profitable esthetician business without losing clients...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Esthetician Podcast , Kari Jo talks with a six-figure esthetician about client retention, rebooking, slow seasons, and how to keep facial clients coming back. They break down why gift card clients disappear, how mailed newsletters can help estheticians stay booked, and why tracking numbers is essential for growing an esthetician business and making more mone...

Send us Fan Mail Most estheticians think luxury means pretty branding, expensive facials, or being extra nice to clients. But true luxury is actually about systems, leadership, and removing stress from the client experience. In this episode of The Esthetician Podcast, Kari Jo Patterson breaks down the difference between hospitality and luxury and teaches estheticians how to create a high-end esthe...

Send us Fan Mail Posting on Instagram can start to feel like a second full time job, and the worst part is the fear that if we stop, the clients stop. We wanted a more honest conversation about what it looks like to grow a beauty business without living on social media, so we brought on Meta ads expert Jana Bishop to break down how Facebook ads and Instagram ads can create real breathing room, not...

Send us Fan Mail We coach Sam, a Winnipeg sugaring salon owner, through the real barrier behind her goal to double revenue: leadership systems that make performance visible. We lay out a simple daily numbers routine that turns rebooking, retail, and sales into clear metrics instead of emotional guesswork.  • Sam’s path from COVID lockdown launch to expansion and a second team member  • why “double...

Send us Fan Mail Still answering client messages at dinner? If your phone never stops… your business doesn’t either. In this episode of The Esthetician Podcast, I’m sharing the one thing that completely changed my business, helped me stop working 24/7, and gave me boundaries with clients again: hiring a virtual receptionist. If you’re an overwhelmed esthetician who feels like you’re doing everythi...

Send us Fan Mail Are you posting on Instagram but still not getting enough esthetician clients? In this episode of The Esthetician Podcast, Kari Jo sits down with marketing strategist and website designer Madelyn Victoria to talk about what actually helps estheticians get found online, build trust fast, and turn followers into booked clients. If your Instagram bio is unclear, your pinned posts are...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re posting consistently but still not getting enough clients as an esthetician, this episode is for you. In this Business Breakthrough Audit, Kari Jo helps Kristina uncover why her esthetician marketing isn’t converting and how unclear branding and messaging can confuse potential clients. They talk about niching down, becoming known for one thing, building authority online,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Esthetician Podcast, Kari Jo Patterson explains esthetician payroll, 1099 vs W2 classification, employee pay structure, payroll taxes, and how to hire employees the right way in a beauty business. If hiring feels scary because you don’t understand payroll, this episode breaks down the systems, commission structure, and tax setup that help estheticians grow p...

Send us Fan Mail If your books are slow, it’s usually not because you aren’t working hard enough. It’s because you’re focusing on the wrong things. In this episode, I sit down with one of the coaches who helped me during one of the hardest seasons of my business, when I had built a full schedule but still wasn’t making money and felt completely overwhelmed. We talk about what actually gets clients...

Send us Fan Mail We audit Brooke’s esthetics business and draw a hard line between landlord and employer, then map the math and mindset that stop hidden subsidies and unlock real freedom. Clear steps follow: price booth rent by true costs, make shared services opt‑in, or pivot to W‑2 hiring. • current mix of booth renters and one employee front desk • landlord vs team expectations and legal bounda...

Send us Fan Mail Your next twenty years of bookings are already shopping, posting, and obsessing over their pores—just not in your treatment room yet. We pull back the curtain on Gen Z’s beauty mindset and show exactly how to win them with clarity, access, and authentic social design. We start with a frank look at where their money goes and why marble floors and “luxury” branding turn them off. Ge...

Send us Fan Mail We share how Carly grew from solo esthetician to a team of eight, scaled revenue by over 600 percent, and avoided repeat burnout by installing strong systems, clear policies, and firm boundaries. Practical steps show how to capture every lead, reduce cancellations, and transition clients to your team with confidence. • using Instagram as a consistent client acquisition system • on...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to stop chasing clients and start leading them? We kick off 2026 by reframing the way estheticians walk into every consultation: calm, clear, and confident, as if the bills are already paid. That single posture shift changes everything from rebooking rates to retail conversions, because clients can feel the difference between pressure and leadership. Harmony, a registered nu...

Send us Fan Mail We share the system that turns models into momentum, lashes into stability, and scripted consults into stress-free rebooks. The aim is simple: use repeatable services to buy time, then build authority so facials and premium treatments stick. • why repeatable services stabilize cash flow  • how to script a consult that sells early  • when facial models help and when they don’t  • u...

Send us Fan Mail Selling doesn’t have to feel like pressure. When clients worry about sounding rude and pros worry about being pushy, everyone hesitates and outcomes suffer. We brought in sales strategist Nikki Roush to show how permission-based selling turns awkward moments into clear next steps, so estheticians can lead with confidence and clients can say yes without friction. We break down Nikk...

Send us Fan Mail We break winter skin myths and show how education, not heavier moisturizer, drives results and rebooking. Angela brings a science-first lens to hydration, oils, TEWL, and ingredient order, plus practical scripts you can use today. • framing winter dryness as environmental stress and TEWL • using travel and water quality to explain sudden changes • the sponge analogy to sell proper...

Send us Fan Mail Stop posting everything and selling nothing. We dig into the real reason clients skip past broad menus and show how choosing one focused niche turns confusion into trust, trust into confident pricing, and confident pricing into predictable bookings. You’ll hear why “results” is an empty promise without a plan, how to spot the signs your current niche doesn’t fit, and the one quest...

Send us Fan Mail We turn bookkeeping fear into calm by showing how QuickBooks can guide real decisions instead of just checking a tax box. Erika explains categories that serve CEOs, the power of reconciliation, and simple ways to plug cash leaks in subscriptions and marketing. • using categories that inform decisions rather than only taxes • separating advertising channels to track ROI • auditing...