The Beauty Biz™ Show

138 Lonie McHugh - An Esthetician's Pandemic Protocols

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, Lonie McHugh talks about why 2020 was her best year yet, what helped her business thrive during the pandemic, and which health and sa...

137 Zoya Varela – How to Use Social Media to Create Revenue

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest, Zoya Varela founder of Socially Brand, is about to revolutionize the way you deal with your social media! She is truly a hidden gem. "Someti...

136 Career Changers - How to Stop, Assess, and Redirect

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Career changers about moments that cause us to stop, assess, and redirect. I'll share three lessons that have helped me grow in hard times. "I decided...

135 Michael Pugliese – Thoughts on 2021 with Third Generation CEO of Circadia

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Pugliese is the third generation CEO of Circadia, and he is a well-informed and engaging writer and educator in the skincare industry. "I thin...

134 Hayley Wood - Therapeutic Skin Coach and Holistic Esthetician

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Holistic esthetician Hayley Wood was successful at fixing her own lifelong skin issues, so she started teaching others how to do the same. She tells u...

133 End of Year Ritual and Wrap Up for 2020

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all know 2020 was a challenging year, but we still learned a lot about our businesses. A 2020 wrap up reflection will help you with 2021. "Start pa...

132 Insights From 2020

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I know 2020 has been a crazy year to everyone, but in this year, I've also seen so many beauty practitioners power up and tap into the deepest part of...

131 Hawley Lopes - Owner of SUGARED Skincare Studio

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hawley Lopes, owner of SUGARED, talks about how she succeeded at leaving her secure job to create a business following her sugaring passion. "Just lis...

130 Terri Bryant – The founder of GUIDE BEAUTY on Pivoting in Business

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Terri created GUIDE BEAUTY which designs tools that guide your hand to better and easier apply makeup. Terri shares her story on how she pivoted her c...

129 Beauty Biz Default Settings in 2020

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I have been teaching for about 10 years this term, beauty biz default settings, and today, I am going to share everything I know about it. "Your passi...

128 Chanel Jenae - Co-owner and Creative Director of ARCONA Skincare

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chanel Jenae talks about how she became an owner of ARCONA Skincare product line, her favorite beauty ingredients, tips to success and more. "Having t...

127 Sheryl Lowe - Creative Designer and Founder of Sheryl Lowe Jewelry

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sheryl Lowe, founder of Sheryl Lowe Jewelry, talks about how she made her move from makeup artistry and built a career designing jewelry. "Start small...

126 Elisha Reynoso - Owner of Maven Skin and Beauty on Overcoming the Pandemic Challenges in Business

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elisha Reynoso shares how she made more money in April 2020 with her business closed than she made in April 2019 with her business open. "If you want ...

125 Current Conditions Chat

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This show is is about how to deal with our current conditions as beauty biz practitioners. It is meant to be inspirational and motivational. "Don't un...

124 Janeida Griffin - All About Brow Lamination with The Brow Girl

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Janeida Griffin shares her tips on how to market yourself, the first steps on how to build your business and client base, and more. "Mind the business...

122 Recovering From a 3-Month Hangover

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about how to implement the knowledge you learned during the lockdown into your rebuilding process and how to recover from this 3-month hangover...

121 David Suzuki - How to Make Your Clients Feel Comfortable

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Suzuki is a licensed medical aesthetician since 1989 and the president of Bio-Therapeutic Inc. His company produces medical and aesthetic device...

120 Dr. Eris - Emotionally Preparing to Reopen Your Beauty Business

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Eris, the founder of FACE it, has a PsyD in marriage and family therapy. She talks about how we can prepare ourselves as we reopen our businesses....

119 Corry Jennison - Strengthening Your Business During Uncertain Times

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Corry Jennison has her own spa in Dover, New Hampshire. Today she talks all about creating her business in a small town and how to get through unfortu...

118 Suzanne Somers - Celebrity, Entrepreneur, Author of 27 Books Including A New Way to Age

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Suzanne Somers shares some amazing stories and valuable information about holistically staying young during and after menopause. "You can put e...

117 How to Show Up as a Beauty Practitioner During Unusual Times

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about how to keep up your business and reach out to clients because, even under those difficult times, clients still want to hear from us. "The...

116 Jerry Nettuno - What Schedulicity is Doing to Support New and Existing Clients During This Time

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jerry Nettuno has been on the show before, but I wanted to bring him back to talk about what he is doing to support his clients during this time. "We'...

115 Harry Slatkin - The King of Home Fragrance and Founder and CEO of Home Worx and Scentworx

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for a fabulous show with, Harry Slatkin, who has been called the "king" of home fragrance by the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal....

114 Joanna Vargas - Celebrity Facialist, Beauty Business Owner + Entrepreneur, and Author

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity facialist and author Joanna Vargas talks about how she became a successful beauty entrepreneur. She shares her tips for success and much mor...

113 Five Tips to Keep Your Clients Buying From You

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is frustrating when clients buy product online and not from you. Today, I share 5 tips to keep your clients from buying from you and supporting you...

112 Michelle Cook - Your Taxes, Books, Accounting and more as a Beauty Biz Practitioner

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, CPA Michelle Cook talks about what you can write off on your taxes, how and why to save for retirement, the best way to do your taxes, and more...

111 Lori Bush - Leading Rodan + Fields From Start-Up to $1 Billion in Revenue

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lori Bush was the president and CEO of Rodan + Fields for 8 years. Today, she talks about how Rodan + Fields grew so quickly, her business secrets + m...

110 Invest to Impact

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'll give you some tips about how to become the type of practitioner that invests wisely so that you can make 2020 your best year yet. "Stop saying 'I...

109 Takeaways From 2019

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I talk about what I learned in 2019 about building a business, dealing with clients' energy, manifesting, taking care of myself and much more. ...

108 Can't Fix a Client

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about what to do when you can't help someone in the way that you think you can, what to do to keep the relationship with your client great, and...

107 Angela Jia Kim - Concert Pianist Turned Founder of Savor Beauty

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Angela talks about how she started Savor Beauty, how she became the confident woman that she is today, and she shares beauty biz success secrets and m...

106 Five Tips to Becoming Booked Perfectly

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's a difference between becoming booked solid and booked perfectly. How can you create the perfect schedule for yourself? Tune in to learn how. "...

105 Jess Arnaudin - Holistic Esthetician and Author of Plant-Based Beauty

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jess and I talk about the shifts that are happening in our industry, holistic beauty, mothering and being a professional simultaneously, and much more...

104 Jay Nixon - How to Stop Feeling Stuck and Live as the Best Version of Yourself

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited to have Jay Nixon, my significant other, here with me on today's show to talk about his new book The Purpose of Pain. "I don't want you to...

103 End of the Summer Hangover

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the summer hangover can be hard, so if you're having trouble getting back to the biz success patterns and rituals then this show is for you...

102 Daisy Jing - How She Became an Accidental Entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Banish Skincare

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Daisy Jing is a powerhouse! She was awarded Forbes 30 Under 30, an Inc 500 Entrepreneur and LA's Fastest Growing Female-Owned Company. Enjoy the show ...

101 Lori's Beauty Birthday Bash and Beauty Biz Updates

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited to do this episode because I'm sharing some great updates! I have some super fun news to share about my beauty biz life. "I'm hosting a...

100 Suzi Weiss-Fischmann - Beauty Icon and Founder of OPI Nail Polish

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Suzi Weiss-Fischmann was one of the founders of OPI nail polish. She has an amazing eye for color and wrote the book, I'm Not Really a Waitress. "Time...

99 Shannon Cox - Paying Off Over $60,000 of Credit Card Debt with Her Beauty Biz Income

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon Cox is my "comeback kid". Her story will inspire you when you hear about how she went from $60,000 in credit card debt to being debt free. "Pe...

98 How to Be Credit Card Debt Free

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about how to be credit card debt free on today's show. I focus on how to create a plan to get out of and stay out of credit card debt. "Slammin...

97 Lillian Savoie - Reiki Therapist, Intuitive Guide, and Energy Healer

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You're either going to think that we're crazy, or you're going to love this episode because it all about energy, energy healing, crystals + more. "I t...

96 What You Should Make

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming an esthetician is NOT CHEAP. What you should make as a licensed practitioner who gives their all to make others look and feel beautiful? List...

95 Dr. Lance Setterfield - Physician and Microneedling and Dermal Expert

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Setterfield gives us some great advice on what dermal needling is, how to successfully dermal needle clients' skin and how it can change people's ...

94 Someone Stole My Spanx

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Someone recently stole an expensive shopping bag of clothes from me. Today I talk about some trade show tips for people who might be carrying around b...

93 James Sun - Bridging Tech and International Beauty Markets as the CEO of Beautytap

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

James Sun is an entrepreneur, managing partner, and angel investor of several companies. He is currently the chairman and CEO of Beautytap, which aims...

92 Shelley Hancock - Seasoned Esthetician and Industry Tools Expert

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shelley Hancock and I talk about the best esthetician tools, how things are changing in the esthetician world, her best advice and more. "My main mess...

91 The Worst Places for Beauty Biz Practitioners to Live

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'll tell you the town you absolutely should NOT live in, the corner that you should definitely AVOID, and the worst boulevard you could EVER move to....

90 Sarah Eggenberger - Editor-at-Large for NewBeauty Magazine and On-Air Beauty Spokesperson

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Eggenberger talks about her beauty-biz journey thus far, how she calms her nerves before going on TV, and more pearls of wisdom + inspiration. "...

89 Dr. Sonia Batra - Becoming a Renowned Dermatologist, Business Owner, and Co-Host of CBS show The Doctors

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on today's show is Dr. Sonia Batra. She is a Harvard University educated dermatologist and co-host of the CBS daytime talk show, The Doctors....

88 The Process of Transitioning from Scared to Settled - You Can Do It!

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I had a lot of scary transitions come up in the past year, but I'm going to share with you how I went from scared to settled in my life & business. Wh...

87 Purchasing with Purpose

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"If you are going to do something, passion sells." - Lori Crete. Learn more about this episode at loricrete.com/87

86 Success "MUSTS" to Change Your Business

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Who you surround yourself with is priceless." - Lori Crete. Learn more about this episode at loricrete.com/86

85 Why Do We Beat Ourselves Up?

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Don't you think that it is time that we start to recognize our power, honor our gifts, and own our role as professionals, and tell the truth to our c...

83 Petra Kolber - How This Internationally Renowned Fitness Expert Found the Cure to Perfection

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"It is not about becoming anything different. It is unpeeling the layers to uncover who you are before someone told you that you needed to become less...

82 Dara Levy - How This Serial Entrepreneur Became the Founder and President of DERMAFLASH

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Everybody knows about exfoliation and how important exfoliation is, but what a lot of exfoliators do, like scrubs, they move the gunk around your fac...

81 Better not Bitter

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

These things are happening to teach you something, and you'll figure out what it is." - Lori Creteuote from the Show." - Lori Crete Learn more about ...

80 Julie Nostrand - Building a Business through Celebrity Spray Tanning

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"My goal is to make the people who are using our product successful." - Julie Nostrand. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.loricrete.c...

79 Richard Morris - Why You Need a Trademark and How to Get One

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"A trademark search is a very good tool to find stuff that is an obvious problem." - Richard Morris. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://ww...

78 How I Get Clients In The Door So Quickly

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Along this journey, when I decide to make a big change and stir everything up in my life and start over, I know that I do become a better speaker, ...

77 What I Learned From the Dallas ICES Trade Show

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"It reminded me that mindset- a positive mindset - is a must." - Lori Crete. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.loricrete.com/77

76 Carly Sanchez - Building Your Business Regardless of What is Stacked Against You

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Just because you might be having some hard times, don't take it as a sign that you're not meant to do this. If you really truly believe in your heart...

75 Five Tips to Breaking Free From Disruptive and Chaotic Clients

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"We all deserve to serve those who respect us, and we only have to serve those who respect us." - Lori Crete. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show a...

74 Michael Pugliese - Third Generation CEO of Circadia and Skincare Writer and Educator

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"I tell the estheticians and professionals that I work with to beware of all the trends, but don't jump all over every trend. You can't do that. The...

73 A Big-Time Success CRUSHER

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Negative thoughts simply hold you back." - Lori Crete. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.loricrete.com/73

72 Annet King - Traveling the World as a Beauty Biz Expert

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"I think it is about looking at your space as a place to bring people together, and not just around services and treatment." - Annet King. Learn more ...

71 How to Respond in an Emergency Situation

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"You have to be prepared to save somebody's life because you might not have help as quickly as you think." - Lori Crete. Learn more about The Beauty B...

70 Bronwyn Ison - How Local Marketing Tools Created a Business Success

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Sometimes poor circumstance can lead you to the other end of that rainbow where you get that pot of gold." - Bronwyn Ison. Learn more about The Beaut...

69 Making An Extra $1,000 in 3 Days

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"You will often find that your fortune can be found simply by creating follow-up rituals." - Lori Crete. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http:...

68 Dr. Murad - Dermatologist, Entrepreneurial Trailblazer, and Creator of Murad Skincare

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"People don't think of skincare as healthcare, but when you're truly taking care of your skin then you are protecting every organ in your body from da...

67 Ten Power Tools To Find Success in 2018

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"I want you to think about what you want more of in your life. Think about what's holding you back and find a word that makes you feel excited and str...

66 Top 10 Takeaways From The Beauty Biz Workshop

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"When you tap into a place of passion, it is such a different energy than feeling desperate and longing for clients." - Lori Crete. Learn more about T...

65 Shari Braund - Finding Success in a Small Town as an Esthetician and a Product Line Creator

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"What I notice is when I follow my passion, these obstacles show up that I need to experience in order for my self-growth to occur." - Shari Braund. L...

64 Robin McGee – Creating and Defining a Beauty Brand

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"You need to know what the heartbeat is from your soul (what that experience is), and that needs to constantly be discussed with your team and brought...

63 How To Decide If Investments Are Worth It

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"Making a big decision or a big investment should come from three places… your heart, your gut, and your intuition." - Lori Crete. Learn more about ...

62 Wendy Jacobs - Bridging Beauty Biz Policy and Practitioners

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"The other thing that I found was a challenge when I started digging into these laws and bills that are being proposed and also having the Board of Ba...

61 Emily Sindlinger - Shifting Your Business Based on Your Strengths

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"I went to Vegas and came back a different person. I was just more confident and my energy was different and people even noticed it in me too. I reall...

60 Changes To Be Aware of in the Beauty Industry

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"You have to show up with success systems and you have to know when to shift these systems and when to tweak them." – Lori Crete. Learn more about ...

59 Gail Sagel – CEO and Founder of Faces Beautiful

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"Every time you hit an obstacle, you have to view it as an opportunity and another chance to veer another direction." -  Gail Sagel. Learn more about...

58 Jay Nixon – The Power of Mentality

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"When you are facing that struggle, that is when you really need to keep showing up because that is when you are on the precipice of the breakthrough....

57 Embracing What You Were Born Into

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"The next time that you're feeling like you're not enough or you don't have the right background to achieve success, stop for a minute to tap into you...

56 Meagan Holub – Celebrity Massage Therapist, Author, and Entrepreneur

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"I think that one of the biggest mistakes that people make is that they over-promise and under-deliver, and if you want to work in the world of VIPs y...

55 Cheryl Janis – Transforming Your Wellness Space to Enhance Your Business

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"At least in this culture and in this country, your clients won't tell you if they don't like your space. They just won't come back or won't refer you...

54 Courtney Dunlop: Life as a Beauty Editor

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"If it is something that you really really want to do, then you owe it to yourself to try." - Courtney Dunlop. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at...

53 Dr. Chau Phan – Integrating Pharmaceutical Studies and Holistic Skincare

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"When my son was three months old he started having severe eczema, so that brought me into the eczema/skin disease world. When I opened up my own phar...

52 Kelly Carlson – Being Good to Yourself is Great for Your Business

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"You're going to succeed when you are in alignment with your own values, and then you are going to attract your ideal clients because of that." – Ke...

51 The 60 Day Beauty Biz Success Challenge

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"This program changed my life because it completely changed my business." - Carla Perez Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theestheti...

50 Back to the Basics

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

"I want you to think about what really sets your beauty biz soul on fire." - Lori Crete Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theestheti...

49 Prep Your Biz for the Holidays

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"It is about working smarter, not harder." - Lori Crete  Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theestheticianmentor.com/49

48 Andy Hnilo - Healing Your Skin with Natural Ingredients

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"A lot of guys want to take care of themselves, they just don't want to admit it." - Andy Hnilo Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.the...

47 Jenn Buker - Becoming a Pro Skin Guru

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"People are loyal to me, they're loyal to what I recommend to them." - Jenn Buker Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theestheticianme...

46 Linda Bertaut - Using Energy in Your Beauty Practice

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"Being chakralicious means being full of your own color energy." - Linda Bertaut Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theestheticianmen...

45 Anastacia Brice - Creator of the Virtual Assistant Industry

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"Most clients want an assistant for the long term, someone who… knows where the bodies are buried." - Anastacia Brice. Learn more about The Beauty B...

44 Holly Amson - Inspiring Aesthetician and Educator

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"The secret to having it all is believing you already do." - Holly Amson Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at www.theestheticianmentor.com/hollyams...

43 Katie Marshall - Changing the Canadian Beauty Biz

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"If you don't educate yourself you're not going to grow." - Katie Marshall Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at www.theestheticianmentor.com/43

42 Tia Williams - Life as a Beauty Editor and Copywriter

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"Now there's a million ways to get your voice heard if you want to be a beauty writer." - Tia Williams Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http:/...

41 Reagan Weber - Founder of Essential Faith

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"A person who never took a chance never had a chance." - Reagan Weber Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theestheticianmentor.com/41

40 Kaylyn Easton - The Eco-Chic Wonders of Raw Coconut Oil

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"When you're healthy, you have more motivation and opportunity to help others." - Kaylyn Easton. Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://theest...

39 Shannon O'Brien - Training from the Sugar Mama

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"Now I do something I never ever thought I would do, and it's lucrative, and my clients love me." - Shannon O'Brien Learn more about The Beauty Biz Sh...

38 Jo Mousselli - Lash Extension Businesswoman & Educator

02 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"When you think about what makes us look and feel beautiful, thefirst thing that we look at when we're communicating with eachother is our faces and o...

37 Tony Picciano - Microcurrent Expert

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"Our machine is in harmony with our body’s biological processes." - Tony Picciano Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at http://www.theesthetician...