Prosper and Profit

In today’s episode, we’re diving into something every salon owner has felt at some point money stress, shame and that sinking feeling of “Why isn’t this working?” We're in full December energy: busy salons, strong cashflow and the beginnings of that end-of-year reflection. Whether you listen now or during your Christmas break, this conversation will land exactly when it needs to. Inside the episod...

In this episode, I’m sharing a peek into my time at Profit Con, the annual conference for Profit First Professionals, and the in-person planning day Kristen and I added on to evolve and elevate the way we support our clients. We'll talk about: • Why stepping out of your environment gives you the clarity you didn’t know you were missing • The power of investing in planning time (even when it’s not...

In this episode, I’m so excited to be sharing another Client Files with you today. These are some of my absolute favourites. Because while I can talk about strategy and systems all day long, nothing highlights how powerful this work really is then hearing from women just like you, salon owners who have walked the path, faced the stress and decided to take back control. I’m joined by the incredible...

This episode feels a little different, a bit more personal but I think you’re really going to see the parallel here. This story starts with my skin (yes, really!) but it’s actually about something much deeper: how we hold ourselves back from change. On this episode we talk through; • The identity and mindset we attach to our “problems” • What it really takes to reach that turning point for change...

This episode is a rapid-fire where we're tackling a question that comes up over and over (and one I just spoke about with a client): “Should I spend money to reduce my tax bill?” It’s one of those myths that sounds good; Spend now, save on tax later but the truth is, a tax deduction doesn’t make your expenses free. We’ll talk about: • Why “it’s tax deductible” doesn’t mean “it’s free money” • The...

In this episode I wanted to talk about something that comes up in conversations and with peers, my own coach in the past and with our clients: structure. More specifically the myth that structure is stressful. Because here’s the truth: when I first started my business, I avoided structure too. I thought structure would take away my freedom. But over time, I realised it’s the lack of structure that...

In this episode, we're going from beginner level profit first to intermediate. I'm talking through the common adaptations and advancements we make to profit first when working with salons and clinics. We'll talk about: • Why implementing Profit First is just the starting point, not the end game. • The difference between cashflow management and actually improving profitability. • How we use sub–ope...

This episode is one of the most powerful shifts I’ve ever made in business (and something I talk about with my salon and clinic owner clients all the time): your business is not you. We'll talk about: • How this mindset shift transforms your decisions, cash flow, profit and pay. • The difference between what you need and what the business needs. • Why thinking like a CEO (not just the do-it-all ow...

This is one of the most important conversations of the year. The end-of-year rush is coming. Your books are filling, you’re gearing up for long days and your focus is on maximising revenue and fuller bank accounts. But while everyone’s eyes are on November and December, the smart salon owners are already planning for what happens after the rush. Because here’s the truth: the quiet period in Januar...

Here’s the situation: you decide to implement Profit First, you’re excited about finally getting clarity with your money and then your bookkeeper turns around and says, “It’s too complicated. Too many accounts. Too much work.” Over the past year, I’ve had a number of clients tell me this story. It can be so frustrating because here you are trying to take control of your cash flow and suddenly the...

In this episode, I’m introducing you to someone very special: my colleague (and now team member) Kristen. If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you probably know my voice, my style, and the way I work with salon owners to create more profit and financial freedom. But what you might not know is that when you work with me, you’re also getting support from Kristen and I want you to kno...

I can hardly believe it’s been a full year since I introduced Prosper and Profit 2.0. At the time, I recorded an episode explaining what the new structure of the program would look like, why I was making changes, and how I thought it would benefit salon and clinic owners. But back then, it was all still theory, an outline of how I planned things to work. Fast forward 12 months, and we’ve now taken...

Discounts can feel like a quick fix. You get that “sugar hit” of cash flow when you need it and on the surface it feels like it’s working. But behind the scenes? Discounting can silently drain your profitability and keep you stuck on a hamster wheel of short-term wins instead of long-term growth. I’ll walk you through: • Why discounts feel good in the moment (but don’t serve you long-term) • How t...

Welcome to latest Client File episode where we chat with a client and give you an insight into where they started, the challenges they faced, the shifts we made together and most importantly the results they’re now living every day. In this episode I chat with Darren we discussed: • The frustration of scrambling for quarterly BAS payments compared with paying them in full, every time. • What Darre...

You did not start your salon to scrape by and I’m here for a world where you are rewarded for the amazing work you do. In this episode, I’m sharing a little behind-the-scenes update from my week and pulling you into a conversation about a phrase that’s been on my mind, something small but powerful that ties back to how we run our businesses. We'll talk about: • A recap of my weekend at Beauty Expo...

Not every salon owner comes to me in crisis mode. I also work with clients who are are doing really well. You might feel the same; you’re paying yourself, bills are covered and you’re no longer scrambling for clients. And... you’re ready for more. In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to take your salon from good to great. How to protect the incredible business you’ve built, make...

It’s been a while since I’ve given you a little behind-the-scenes update, so before we dive in, a little bit of what's been happening and what's coming up. Okay… onto today’s topic. We’re talking about something I see in so many salons and clinics I work with: Top-selling services that aren’t actually making a profit. It’s one of those sneaky business traps, your books look busy, your revenue is u...

You’ve probably heard it before: “If you want to grow your salon, just hire more team members.” But what if that advice is actually making things harder? In this episode, I’m diving into a conversation I’ve been having with a lot of salon owners lately. We're exposing the truth about hiring too soon. It might feel like you’re doing the right thing by bringing someone on, but if the demand isn’t th...

Ever catch yourself trying to look like a successful salon owner instead of actually feeling like one? In this episode, I’m diving into a quiet pressure a lot of high-achieving salon owners face: the need to prove yourself. Whether it’s to your family, your peers or even strangers on Instagram, this pressure can sneakily shape your decisions. And often in ways that do not serve your profit or peac...

If you’ve ever thought, “I love my salon, but some days it’s just… a lot” then you need to listen to this episode. We’re unpacking the myth that loving your job means it should always feel easy. Spoiler: it doesn’t. Especially when you’re the owner. In this mindset minute, I'll share: • Why hard days don’t mean you’re doing it wrong • What real love for your business looks like • A few reminders t...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re winging it when it comes to the money side of your salon… you’re not alone. In this Client File episode, I sit down with Rose—a mum of three, salon owner, and bridal makeup artist with 25 years in the industry and 10 years in business. Before we started working together, she was feeling what so many salon owners feel: like she was working really hard and seemlingly...

Feeling the mid-year lull? You'll want to listen to this. As always at this time of year, there has been a them with some of my clients saying: “It’s been so quiet!” So I hit record to talk through what’s really happening, what not to do and how to keep your cool (and your profit) when the columns are looking sparse. In this straight-to-the-point chat I'll cover • That first “holy-F-balls” moment:...

Running your salon week to week can be stressful as it is... But throw in a burst pipe, a staff injury, a freak storm, unexpected morning sickness... any one of these can curveball your cashflow for weeks. In this episode, I’m not handing you a shiny new tactic. Instead, I’m putting on the big-sister / risk mitigation hat and asking: Could your business survive a completely random shutdown? We'll...

This episode was inspired by a conversation I had today while training my new Client Success Consultant (yes! Exciting things are happening behind the scenes!). While walking her through the common financial patterns we see in salons, I realised I had to bring this to the podcast. We’re talking about the hidden red flags that could be quietly eating into your profit. And your pay. This episode is...

In this episode, we've got a brand new client file where I sit down with a client to share honest, behind-the-scenes stories of what it looks like to work together and the kinds of things that happen when you work on your money. In this episode I am so grateful to have Shanai join. A cosmetics nurse and clinic owner who came to me feeling a lack of clarity, the desire to pay herself more and not k...