The Beauty Biz™ Show
Episodes
238 Lori & Lauren - Innovation, Toner, & Beauty Biz Bombshells
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune i...
237 Lori & Lauren - Esthetician Life (Unfiltered!)
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special series, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life....
236 Dr. Emily Ridgway - Ridgway Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, plastic surgeon Dr. Emily Ridgway joins Lauren to discuss all things plastic surgery. Tune in to...
Sneak Peek: Inside The Beauty Biz Brief
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Lori Crete shares a heartfelt preview of The Beauty Biz Brief — the exclusive, members-only podcast inside her award-winnin...
235 Steve Marchese - LightStim
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Steve Marchese, CEO and owner of LightStim, joins Lori to discuss all things LED light therapy. ...
234 Lori & Lauren - The Last Facial of 2025
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori and Lauren reflect on their top takeaways from 2025. Tune in to hear what they've l...
233 Isabel Vitale - SIV Skincare
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, SIV Skincare co-founder and CEO Isabel Vitale joins Lori to discuss her entrepreneurial journey ...
232 Lori & Lauren - Esthetician Life (Unfiltered!)
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special series, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life....
231 Solocast - Esthetician Holiday Prep
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori shares her top five esthetician holiday prep tips so you can navigate the season like a pro...
230 Lori & Lauren - Esthetician Life (Unfiltered!)
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special series, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life....
229 Jay Nixon - Buzzed Buddy
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori welcomes her significant other, Jay Nixon, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Jay's n...
228 Solocast - The 4 'M's
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori shares the 4 moves she always returns to when her beauty biz is feeling off. Tune in for a ...
227 Lori & Lauren - Esthetician Life (Unfiltered!)
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special series, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life....
226 Solocast - Esthetician Burnout: How to Rediscover Your Passion in the Treatment Room
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! Do you feel like you want to get out of the treatment room? Like, right now? This episode is for you. Tune in to ...
225 Lori & Lauren - Esthetician Life (Unfiltered!)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life...
224 Courtney Claghorn - Sugared + Bronzed
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, SUGARED + BRONZED Co-Founder Courtney Claghorn joins Lori to discuss how she grew her business f...
223 Lori & Lauren - Esthetician Life (Unfiltered!)
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori Crete and Lauren Nettuno share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about es...
222 Jerry Nettuno - The Schedulicity Story
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Schedulicity founder Jerry Nettuno joins Lori to discuss his journey in creating one of the most...
221 Solocast - Festival Season
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori shares how she keeps her beauty biz booked perfectly during the chaotic festival season. Tu...
220 Lori & Lauren - Trends in Skincare
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori Crete and Lauren Nettuno share their unfiltered thoughts and honest opinions about ...
219 Solocast - Focus Over Fear
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show! This episode is dedicated to the estheticians who want to succeed against all odds. Tune in to hear Lori break do...
218 Solocast - 10 Year Anniversary
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 10 year anniversary of The Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori celebrates a decade of passion and perseverance in the world of pod...
217 Dr. Steven Hacker - Lumohs Dermaplane
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. In this episode, double board-certified dermatologist and experienced inventor Dr. Steven Hacker joins Lori to di...
216 Solocast - Why I Don't Share My Skincare Lines (and What You Can Learn From It)
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori dives into the three reasons why she doesn't share her skincare lines on social media. Tune...
215 Lauren Nettuno - Emerging Esthetician
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, six-figure esthetician Lauren Nettuno joins Lori to discuss Lauren's esthetician journey and the...
214 Angela Rafferty - Chakra Esthetics
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, multi-licensed spa professional and owner of Chakra Esthetics Day Spa Angela Rafferty joins Lori...
213 Solocast - The Last Facial of 2024
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In the first episode of 2025, Lori reflects on her top five takeaways from 2024. Tune in to hear the lessons she'...
212 Solocast - What Your Beauty Biz and a Bad Eyebrow Wax Have in Common
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do your beauty biz and a bad eyebrow wax have in common? In this episode, Lori has a silly (but serious) analogy to leave you with before we take...
211 Erin Roberts - Finding Your Niche & All Things Microcurrent
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. In this episode, RN and Licensed Esthetician Erin Roberts joins Lori to discuss finding your niche, turning passi...
210 Holly Eve - Founder & CEO of Madame Lemy
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to mental illness, sexual assault, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. If yo...
209 Solocast - Purchase to Profits
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. In this episode, I share my five key steps for how you can successfully launch a new product or service into your...
208 Lauren Snow - The 60-Day Beauty Biz Success Challenge
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. Today, skilled licensed aesthetician and spa marketing expert Lauren Snow is here to discuss The 60-Day Beauty Bi...
207 Solocast - Strong Woman Burnout
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. In this episode, I address an issue I've been experiencing that I'm calling "Strong Woman Burnout." What is "Stro...
206 Solocast - When Life Interrupts Your Business
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I tackle an issue that all of us have faced. What should we do when life interrupts the flow of our business? How do we stay focused, productive...
205 Kerri Kasem - Making The One Product
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest Kerri Kasem and I have a lot in common. We both appreciate simplicity and functionality and I admire her branding and marketing. She fou...
204 Serena Advani - Founder of Seadrop Skincare
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Serena Advani, founder of Seadrop Skincare, talks about legitimizing the beauty industry and behind-the-scenes strategic thinking. "Instead of giving ...
203 Douglas Preston - Patience, Courage & Extraction Tool Mania
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In all my years of hearing about him, I have never heard anyone say a bad word about today's guest Douglas Preston, who was kind of getting ready to r...
202 The Lori & Jay Way
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn which little piece of Jay's business Lori brings into her spa suite every day and how he helps Lori manage working in ...
201 Solocast - Policies and Procedures
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to learn how to communicate your cancellation policy to your clients and how much you should charge for canceled appointments. "I boldly f...
200 Renée Rouleau - E-Commerce & Beauty Biz Success
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Beauty Biz Show is celebrating its 200th episode with the return of my second-ever guest on the show, Renée Rouleau. Listen in to learn how to pl...
199 Wende Zomnir - Urban Decay and Sustainable Beauty
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest Wende Zomnir is the co-founder and founding partner of the iconic Urban Decay makeup brand. Listen to this episode to learn how to conce...
198 Solocast - 5 False Esthetician Setbacks
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk about five false esthetician setbacks common in our industry, and I share ways to reframe these "setbacks." I have been through all of th...
197 Solocast - Esthetician Energy
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lori explains what esthetician energy is and how you can harness it to attract abundance -- as well as amazing new clients -- without...
196 Sabrina Scott - An Esthetician on a Mission
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to learn how Sabrina Scott uses Google reviews and community networking to get her business booked perfectly and what it has been like to hi...
195 Solocast - The Last Facial of 2023
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I circle back and assess how I have moved forward this past year. I share my experience working at my first trade show and what I lea...
194 2023 Last Show - Give Yourself Grace
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to learn how to give yourself grace and ways you can feel put together at work even when you feel broken inside. "People come to us to look ...
193 Solocast - Five Takeaways from a Live Meeting
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Lori shares what highly successful aestheticians talk about when they get together. "You have to think differently to welcome new and dif...
192 Solocast - Comparisons That Matter
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comparing ourselves to others can be draining, so today I highlight three comparisons that matter to your beauty biz and why. Listen in to learn why L...
191 Cherrie Sludock - Celebrating Your Successes
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to learn the biggest benefit of the Beauty Biz Club, how to market your spa to all income levels, and why Lori calls her spa the loudest spa...
190 Social Media Mayhem
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to learn Lori's "no-longers," how much time to spend on social media daily, and tips for creating genuine connections with your followers. "It ...
189 Solocast - Beyond the Treatment Room
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lori shares some key insights that will help you with turning your passion for beauty into a profitable venture outside the treatment room. "Here's to...
188 Lydia Fenet - Positivity as a Power Tool
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CEO, author, and mother Lydia Fenet talks about navigating feelings of self-doubt and how to harness positivity as a power tool. "When you allow yours...
187 Jamie Ortiz - Espieve SPF
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Espieve mineral sunscreen founder Jamie Ortiz explains what it means to "know your why," the difference between being fully booked and booked perfectl...
186 Solocast - Step Back to Leap Forward
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why now is a good time to welcome in what you want, how to find your passion project, and why you need a business exit plan. "Slow the f- down. ...
185 Joey Healy - Brow Specialist & Trailblazer
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eyebrow specialist Joey Healy shares how to find a salon space, how long he spends with each client, and how often to get a brow touch-up. "Education,...
184 Amanda Strunk Miller - Dermascope Magazine & Digital Media
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Owner of Dermascope Magazine Amanda Strunk Miller offers tips for managing overwhelm and balancing work with family. "I never have a bad day at work."...
183 Solocast - Know Your Biz Inside & Out
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lori shares four key outside-the-biz elements that you must get familiar with if you want a profitable practice. This applies to both...
182 Solocast - Tools to Avoid Current Turmoil
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will be sharing some of the most effective power tools that you can use right now to stay ahead of the curve and achieve your profe...
181 Kristen N. M. Johnson - Nursing, Aesthetics & Positivity
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn why getting yourself in order leads to you feeling more positive, the best questions to ask a potential hire, and why ...
180 Solocast - Stuff vs. Strategy
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn about profit-possibility in your beauty business and discover where the spa business money sucks hide out. "There's ne...
179 The Invitation
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to learn which factors determine success in the beauty business sector, why we need to pay attention to market trends, and how to combine si...
178 Lex Dascoli - Founder of Vibes Candles
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vibes Candles Founder Lex Dascoli shares how she decided to become a candlemaker, what her job entails, and what her best and worst days look like as ...
177 Seven Signs You Were Meant to Be a Beauty Entrepreneur
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I share seven (maybe even eight) signs that you were meant to be a beauty entrepreneur. "If you are not surrounded by other entrepreneurs, most ...
176 Crystal Booth - Fizz Facial Bar
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode as Crystal Booth defines what business growth means to her, how to reinvest in your team and business model, and how to get inv...
175 Solocast - End of the Year, Part 2
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to hear what I do at the end of the year to set myself up for future success, how to mitigate professional anxiety, and ways to tweak your c...
174 Solocast - End of the Year, Part 1
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as I share my top ten takeaways from touching faces in 2022 and explain how we can start working smarter, not harder in 2023. "It takes a ...
173 Solocast - Wrap It Up
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the end of the year, I want to let you know that I will be taking a few months off from podcasting. In this episode, I explain why, tak...
172 Sonia Altamura - Licensed Esthetician Since 2006 | Dermaplane Expert & Circadia Diamond Educator
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dermaplane expert Sonia Altamura shares how to create the right-sized workspace for your goals and why she keeps her sneakers on all day. "Act as if e...
171 Rebecca Olpin - Sorella Apothecary
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn about a day in Rebecca's life, continued education options for aestheticians, and client feedback that her company act...
170 Solocast - Workouts & Wealth
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to learn the importance of finding community, how to harness your active energy, and what workouts and wealth creation have in common. "If y...
169 Dr. Iris Rubin - SEEN
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to learn how shampoo affects the skin, how to protect your hair as it heals from stress, and how Dr. Iris Rubin got her beauty ...
168 Sakina Di Pace - The Facial Cupping Expert
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to learn what it's like to work as an acupuncturist, what's so great about cupping, and why Sakina di Pace swears by prickly pear oil. "What...
167 Shannon Mariani - Luxury & Leadership | Four Seasons Spa Las Vegas
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spa manager Shannon Mariani shares her typical and ideal schedules, retail tricks for spas, and how the Four Seasons weathered the pandemic. "I am a b...
166 Solocast - Sales Bump
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to this episode to learn insights to bump your bottom line and boost bookings. "Don't believe anyone if they tell you email marketing is dea...
165 Marisa Head - Fire & Floods to Beauty Biz Boss
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to learn how to scale up your spa business, advice for aestheticians buying a property, and which one big remodel hiccup Marisa Head wants y...
164 Solocast - Driving Force
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to learn how to recognize your driving force and ways to tap into that driving force. "Not all bad things have to be forever bad." - Lori Cr...
163 Solocast - Spa Star | My Secret Revealed
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am not sure if I have ever been more excited or nervous to record an episode of The Beauty Biz Show. I am thrilled to finally be able to share the p...
162 Solocast - The F Word
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn two words to pay attention to regarding social media, success tips for your spa menu, and key ways to hone your spending strategy. "We are all d...
161 Solocast - Recession Rodeo
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to learn five practical tips to recession-proof your spa business, why it's important to keep your debt low, and what the Lipstick Effect is...
160 Angela Jia Kim - Radical Radiance During Tough Times
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why Angela Jia Kim was so inspired by the resilience of her female coworkers during the pandemic, how to set boundaries with clients, and why ma...
159 Solocast - 5 Steps to Warmly Welcome in The Newbie
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to this episode to learn my secret recipe for welcoming a new spa client, what three questions to ask before giving a facial, and how to kee...
158 Solocast - The Sacred E Word
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to learn how my journey started, what the process of evolution looks like, and how to know when you are evolving. "We have all evolved from ...
157 Solocast - PTSD
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about ways you can recognize and label any negative feelings you may be experiencing. I also talk about ways to begin the heal...
156 Benefits and Bummers of Modern Day Beauty Biz Brand Building
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to implement my Cupcake Strategy and find out why modern brand building is a benefit if you use time management and strategy. "There is no s...
155 Five Fixes for the Not Busy Enough Beauty Pro
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn five fixes for the not busy enough beauty pro, how to plan for the future you want, and what three questions I ask all of my clients when they w...
153 Fixes for the Too Busy Beauty Pro
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn five fixes for the busy beauty pro, how to raise prices on your beauty business, and when you should delegate. "It takes time to get your time b...
152 What People Will Pay for in 2022
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lori shares four tips for massively increased profitability, the key to working smarter not harder in 2022, and finding joy in your practice. "People ...
151 2021 EOY
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lori shares her top takeaways from touching faces in 2021, what happened after her last facial of the year, and the best decision she made. "Maybe 202...
150 Three Small Shifts to Get Booked Perfectly
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to learn which three small shifts you can make for a massive change in your marketing, mindset, and bottom line. "Start to think about how y...
149 The Beauty Biz Audit
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to this clip of The Six-Figure Beauty Biz Success Audit to find out how to increase profitability, save time, and make more money in your be...
148 Alexis Murphy - Why We All Need the Beauty Biz Club
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alexis Murphy shares what we should be paying attention to right now as estheticians, how to use power placements to your advantage, and why it truly ...
147 Being of Service
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Lori discusses the benefits of being a small business owner, current trends that are working well for beauty professionals, and the excit...
146 Superpower Solocast
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lori Crete shares why it's so important to make your spa rooms inviting, how to tap into your aesthetician superpowers, and the perks of being a beaut...
145 The Period of Beauty Vengeance
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lori Crete discusses the Period of Beauty Vengeance, how to pick your profitable passion, and how to get repeat clients in the beauty industry. "Peopl...
144 Louise Claire Johnson - A Beauty Exec's Big Pivot, Inspired by Elizabeth Arden
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Louise Claire Johnson shares how to write a book, why Elizabeth Arden is such an inspiration, and what she learned about herself while writing her fir...
143 Makhosi The Royal Shaman - Spiritual Guide for Business Empires
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Makhosi The Royal Shaman shares how to confidently move forward even in uncertain times, how to figure out what people need right now and create space...
142 Ashleigh Cortes - Helping Women With Cancer to Keep on Glowing
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ashleigh Cortes shares the challenges of being a spa owner of color, how women are chosen for the Stay Beautiful Foundation, and how to use Tik-Tok fo...
141 Confidently Moving Into the Unexpected
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to handle the unexpected, how to communicate with your clients, and how to make the best use of your client list. "Integrity-based leadershi...
140 Victoria Tabak – Holistic Skincare as a Scientist and Esthetician
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Tabak shares how menopause affects the skin, the benefits of collagen, and what's so exciting about Hippophae berries. "Western medicine is p...
139 The Esthetician Economy
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lori Crete explains the esthetician economy, how to invest mindfully, and why intentional inventory is so important for estheticians. "Lifetime client...