Prosper and Profit

Feeling weighed down by debt? In this episode, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful cashflow strategy to tackle debt in your salon: the Debt Snowball Approach. This method focuses on building momentum and clearing debt step by step. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by loans, credit card balances, or tax debt, this episode will provide clarity and a proven strategy to help you take control. Wh...

Are you working tirelessly, running a packed salon or clinic, yet your bank account tells a different story? You're not alone! In this episode, we uncover why being busy doesn’t always equal being profitable—and how to change that. What You'll Learn: • The common mindset trap of equating revenue with success. • Why scaling without profitability leads to burnout and financial strain. • The key diff...

In this episode, I sit down with the award-winning business coach and Profit First Master, Marcus Kroek, to dive deep into the most common mistakes business owners make when trying to implement the Profit First system. Marcus has been a business coach since 2005 and has a wealth of experience across various industries, from retail to wholesale, transport, and education. His mantra is simple yet po...

In this episode, I dive into an important topic for salon owners: how to make smarter decisions in your business. This episode was inspired by a podcast I recently listened to from Alex Hormozi, where he explained a key concept that really resonated with me using financial data to make better decisions. Many business owners feel overwhelmed by their financial numbers. They have money coming in and...

In this episode, we're diving into one of the most important principles for managing your business finances: separating your personal and business finances. It may seem simple, but this shift can have a massive impact on your financial clarity, business growth, and even your personal peace of mind. Whether you're a sole trader or have a more complex business structure, separating your finances can...

I am so excited to share this first 'Client Files' episode with you and I am grateful to be joined by Siobhan Johnson, the incredible owner and operator of Soleil Holistic Beauty a home-based salon in Karratha, Western Australia, where self-care meets soul care. Siobhan offers a unique blend of beauty treatments and energy healing, providing her clients with a truly holistic experience. Siobhan is...

In this episode, we’re talking about how to set your Salon up for success during the busiest time of the year. As the holiday season approaches, let's talk about how to put a plan in place to get the most from this time while avoiding unnecessary stress. We dive into key strategies to prepare your salon or beauty business for the next two and a half months, so you can ride the wave of increased de...

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that many hair and beauty business owners face: burnout. As entrepreneurs, it's easy to focus on the business goals, financial aspirations and growth, but how do you balance all of that with your personal well-being? Recently, I've had a number of conversations with both prospective and current clients about burnout and I wanted to share insights and stra...

Want to make more profit in the business you already have? Of course! This week on Prosper and Profit we're looking at profitability hacks that are really small tweaks you can make in your salon that create big results. These aren't massive overhauls or an overwhelming never ending list of things you could do, just practical, easy-to-implement shifts that can make a real and fast impact on your bo...

The Hidden Cashflow Trap: Are You Overpaying Yourself and Hurting Your Business Growth? In this episode, we’re tackling an issue that doesn’t get enough attention but can seriously slow down your business growth - overpaying yourself. It’s something that most business owners don't naturally think about and can be hard even to realise it's happening, but it can really put a kink in your cashflow an...

Cashflow. Revenue. Profit. Monthly Recurring Revenue. There are a lot of terms thrown around out there and it can be confusing. In this episode, I explore the often misunderstood concepts of cashflow and profit. Inspired by a conversation with a client, we look at what these all mean and how these terms, though related, are not interchangeable. We look at the definition of cashflow and profit and...

Want to market your Hair or Beauty business more powerfully? In this episode, we welcome Hazal, a corporate marketer turned marketing and business coach with over 10 years of experience. Hazal is dedicated to helping ambitious entrepreneurs authentically and confidently scale their businesses, using her signature Self, Strategy, and Systems framework. As the founder of Hey Hazal and the host of th...

Propser and Profit the program 2.0 is here! In this episode of the podcast, I'll bring you behind the scenes into my business as I walk you through some exciting upgrades I've made my signature program which is all about making it better for you. You'll get an understanding of the improvements and new curriculum being built into the program to make it more flexible and adaptable in your busy sched...

In this episode, I take you on a journey through my personal story and my career background, sharing the experiences that have shaped me and the work I do with my clients today. I share some pivotal moments that set me on this path and how my personal values align with the work I do with incredible business owners like you every day. I Whether you're a Hair or Beauty business owner or a coach or c...

Do you want to increase profit and pay yourself more from your business? One of the quick wins available to you is to find savings in your business and in my experience there is often 10's of 1000's of savings available to business owners very quickly when they know how to look for it. Find 10's of 1000's of Savings in Your Business This Week In this podcast episode I dive into strategies for unco...

In this inspiring episode of Prosper and Profit, I am thrilled to bring you this special guest and hugely valuable conversation with Shakira Jade to explore her remarkable journey from running a $300k salon to scaling it into a multi-million dollar business. Shakira shares her strategies, lessons, and insights on building a successful business in the Hair and Ecommerce industries. In this episode...

Ever wonder who on Earth is right to hire in your business when it comes to business support? You're in good company. That's why in this episode of Prosper and Profit, I dive deep into the different types of support that are available and how you can determine what is right for you in any moment in your business. We explore the differences between professional services, consultants, and coaches. A...

Want to pay yourself a bonus every quarter from your business ON TOP of the wage you draw? Using the Profit First system this is absolutely possible! In this episode of Prosper and Profit, we dive into a foundational element of the Profit First: the profit account and you'll learn how you can pay yourself a bonus every quarter by implementing Profit First in your business. We'll discuss the import...

If you're anything like the business owners I speak to each week, building out a team that helps you grow your business can be super challenging. That's why I invited my friend and Hiring, Leadership and Team Consultant Paula Maidens to Prosper and Profit to share her incredible wisdom. In this episode Paula and I discuss: - The employee landscape and Paula’s take on the current employment trends...

In this episode of Prosper and Profit, we delve into the importance of focusing on incremental changes rather than making sweeping wholesale changes in business. Inspired by a conversation with a client, I explore why "too fast too soon" is a principle we do not follow as part of the 'Profit First' strategy and why making gradual, manageable changes leads to sustained success and profitability. I...

What Drawing a 6-Figure Wage Really Looks Like In this episode of Prosper and Profit, I cover the difference between a 6 figure business and drawing a 6 figure wage and break down what it takes to actually pay yourself a six-figure salary from your business. We'll dispel common myths, provide financial benchmarks, and offer guidance on how to achieve your financial goals in your Hair or Beauty Bus...

Are you getting this terrible advice to? In this episode I share with you 2 terrible pieces of advice beauty business owners are receiving based on my own conversation with leaders in the industry. You have probably been told these 2 things yourself and they are sabotaging your sanity and your success. What are they? Well you're just going to have to tune into find out. ---- Sign up to the Pricing...

Can you sell more and drive greater profitability in your business while also enhancing the quality of your client experience? Yes! And in today's guest episode we have a conversation on how you can sell in a way that feel's really natural and authentic increasing the performance of your business while ALSO loving on your clients! In this episode I'm joined by Briony De La Fontaine who is the foun...

Time is money! We've all heard that before, but if you're selling services or treatments more then time is absolutely money. In this episode we dive deep into understanding the time spent by both yourself and your team in your Spa, Salon or Clinic discovering practical ways to review this significant asset in your business. Most importantly, I walk through how to use this information to boost prod...

There's a big myth that is commonly spouted in the business world.... that selling more is the answer to your cashflow or profitability challenge. In a lot of cases though, selling more means delivering more, often increased costs and a whole lot more work from you and your team that doesn't translate into more money in your business bank account at the end of the month. In this episode we dive in...