The Solo Success Podcast

Ever felt like you’re doing everything and still not getting booked out? In the final episode of Season 1, we’re joined by Abbie, solo nail tech turned educator and founder of HON Nail Academy, who went from working shifts at Tesco with just a handful of clients… to building a fully booked business and mentoring others to do the same. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start attracti...

Think your niche is too small? It might just be your biggest opportunity. In this episode, JM is joined by Rachael Lomax, aka @copperqueeneducation who turned her passion for red and copper hair into a global education brand. At first, she wasn’t sure if it was too specific. But after diving into her bookings and realising the demand, she claimed the niche and never looked back. Now, she’s one of...

From hobby… to fully booked… to award-winning. 🏆 In this episode, JM is joined by Michelle Brown, solo nail tech and founder of Chells Beauty by the Sea, to talk about how she turned her home salon into a recognised and respected beauty brand without losing her freedom in the process. Michelle didn’t jump straight in, she built her business slowly and steadily while still working part-time, inves...

Still not fully booked? No matter how hard you’re trying? You’re not alone… and you’re not doing anything wrong. But there is a smarter way. In this episode, JM and Sam are joined by Jo Tompkins, founder of Nail Tech Tribe, coach and mentor to thousands of beauty professionals, to talk about what it really takes to build a fully booked, sustainable solo business. And spoiler: it’s not about going...

What do you do when the environment you’re working in doesn’t feel like a safe space, for you or your clients? You go solo. In this episode of The Solo Success Podcast, JM sits down with Nicole (@coledoesnails) a fully booked solo nail tech, JENA user and finalist for Nail Tech of The Year 2025, to talk about the bold (and emotional) decision to leave salon life behind and build a business on her...

You don’t need to do more to stand out. You need to be known for one thing and own it unapologetically. In this episode, JM sits down with Kayleigh Greenacre, award-winning business strategist and Founder and CEO of 'Actually, I Can!', to talk about what it really takes to become iconic in your industry and build a business that doesn’t just pay the bills, but feels aligned, exciting, and...

Feel like you’re doing all the right things but still not getting enough clients through the door? It’s probably not your prices. Or your skills. It’s your visibility. In this episode, JM and Sam sit down with Ryan Power, co-founder of Salonology, to talk about the powerful (and often overlooked) strategies solo beauty pros can use to stand out from the crowd, fill their diaries, and turn one-time...

Ever wondered if your Instagram name could be the reason you're not fully booked? In this episode of The Solo Success Podcast, Becci Hollis, founder of Blossom Academy, shares how an unexpected break during lockdown helped her turn a small mobile nails business into a global training brand. From mobile nails to teaching beauty professionals in her Shrewsbury salon and around the world, Becci&#...

Ever undercharged a client and instantly regretted it? Or felt guilty enforcing your cancellation policy? Maybe you’re wondering how to actually plan ahead as a solo beauty pro—beyond just staying “fully booked.” This episode is for you. We’re joined by Maddi Cook—former hairdresser turned business coach and founder of Boss Your Salon. She’s the creator of the Boss Your Profits calculator, which h...

Ever thought, “Maybe it’s just me” when you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re the only one drowning in client messages, home life, and a business that never switches off? It’s not just you. And this episode is the reminder and the permission you didn’t know you needed. We’re joined by Hayley Jepson, founder of The Resilient Hairdresser, a former colourist and psychotherapist turned menta...

Learn the exact strategies that took nail tech Jo Simpson from zero clients to a thriving, fully-booked solo business - all from her home salon. No huge investment, no burnout, just smart systems that actually work. In this debut episode of The Solo Success Podcast, Jo (@nailed_it_by_jo_) reveals the raw truth about building a beauty business from scratch. Host JM (founder of JENA) digs deep into...