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Real Beauty Bosses

Real Beauty Bosses

By Jordan Kee and Katie White

The big question is this...
How does a beauty professional who owns their own beauty business and wants to specialize in their service actually charge what they're worth while avoiding attracting clients that are a pain in the butt? How do they become the go-to expert in their space and get their creativity and ideas shared with others so they can build their following without being stuck behind the chair or in their salon?
Those are the questions and this podcast for female entrepreneurs has the answers. Meet Jordan and Katie and Welcome to the REAL BEAUTY BOSSES PODCAST!
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Ep. 17 Erin Harvey - 3 Simple Steps To Unstoppable Confidence, Energy, and Gratitude

Real Beauty BossesApr 02, 2019

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Ep. 19 Cirocco Stout - How To Retain Clients and Make an Unforgettable First Impression!

Ep. 19 Cirocco Stout - How To Retain Clients and Make an Unforgettable First Impression!

Cirocco Stout shares her story of how she went from unknown and Client-Hungry to building a Booming Lash Business Booked Out 3-Years in Advance! 

Cirocco trained and became a licensed Esthetician in 2004 and has developed an incredible passion for providing value and serving others to the highest level. She has devoted her life to making her client’s look and feel beautiful, and her experience, expertise, and personality make her a highly sought after Esthetician and educator in the industry.

In this interview, Cirocco shares it all and explains why she's "not everyone's esthetician" and how that has allowed her dominate her industry! She also discusses strategies for knowing your competition, finding your tribe, and building long-lasting relationships with your clients that allow you to build a rock-solid foundation that will get you booked out YEARS in advance. 

Tune in to this episode to get access to Cirocco's expert secrets now!

Apr 23, 201901:04:14
Ep. 18 Brooke Himes - How To Make Your Clients Fall In Love With You!

Ep. 18 Brooke Himes - How To Make Your Clients Fall In Love With You!

Brooke Himes is a proud and beautiful mother of two daughters and is an award winning bridal hairstylist based out of Sherman, Texas. Brooke has loved making women feel and look gorgeous since she was little girl and her passion to serve her clients to the highest level has allowed her to explode her social presence as well as her bridal business!

In this interview, Brooke talks about the importance of making sure you give the client what they want, NOT what you want! She also discusses the importance of listening and being prepared. Tune in to this episode to get a full on masterclass from this rockstar Real Beauty Boss now!

Apr 04, 201944:15
Ep. 17 Erin Harvey - 3 Simple Steps To Unstoppable Confidence, Energy, and Gratitude

Ep. 17 Erin Harvey - 3 Simple Steps To Unstoppable Confidence, Energy, and Gratitude

Erin Harvey is a proud mother of two daughters and has been a hairstylist for over 20 years. She spends her time meditating, weight lifting, tracking her nutrition and cannot get enough books about spirituality, quantum physics and self-help. Her passions include laughing and inspiring others to shift their perspectives in order to create their dynamic, joyful lives through choice. 

In this interview Jordan and Erin talk confidence, communication, and the importance of being authentic. Listen to Erin's amazing sense of humor and personality and learn how she's been able to deeply connect with her clients and work to expand her passion and expertise beyond the chair.

Apr 02, 201901:05:24
Ep. 16 Brittney Shepard - How To Never Give Up In The Industry

Ep. 16 Brittney Shepard - How To Never Give Up In The Industry

Brittney Shepard is the owner of Bombshelled by Brittney as well as a single mom of 3. With 13 years of industry experience, Brittney reflects on the trials and trumps she experienced in her journey of being kicked out of beauty school to starting up her own salon to being deserted by her business partner while in labor! She has since had the opportunity to work New York Fashion Week with Betsey Johnson, Phoenix Fashion Week, fashion shows, bridal expo's, and countless hair shows. After working as an educator for a popular hair care line teaching fellow hairstylists for a few years she has decided to branch off on her own and focus on educating clients. Tune in now to hear Brittney’s amazing story!

Feb 02, 201954:09
Ep. 15 Renee Marie - How To Thrive During Transition

Ep. 15 Renee Marie - How To Thrive During Transition

Renee Marie is back! In this episode, Renee and Jordan discuss how to deal with major transitions in life and in life and business. Even after achieving some tremendous accomplishments in the industry including features in Behind The Chair, Modern Salon 100, Salon Centric and more, she is continuing to work harder every single day to fulfill her full potential. For the first time, Renee announces her new online education course for stylists looking to transition into bridal hairstyling! After years of educating others and sharing her passion, creativity, and expertise in the industry, she has decided to serve others at a higher level by sharing her secrets and shortcuts to an abundant career in the beauty industry. Tune in now to see how Renee manages to work under pressure with the intent of making a HUGE impact and difference in the world through online education!
Dec 07, 201801:02:47
Ep. 14 Teresa Young - How To Connect With Your Ideal Clients

Ep. 14 Teresa Young - How To Connect With Your Ideal Clients

Teresa Young is a hairstylist and extension specialist of 20+ years who is making major waves in the beauty industry with her brilliant app idea, True Konnect. Teresa will uncover the reality of a stylist moving to a different state and having to rebuild a clientele from scratch, the importance of niching down and finding the right clients for you, and the moment of inspiration that brought True Konnect to life! Tune in to listen to Teresa's story now!
Dec 03, 201801:13:56
Ep. 13 Deanna Merrill - Get Out Of Your Own Way!

Ep. 13 Deanna Merrill - Get Out Of Your Own Way!

Deanna Merrill is the owner of Merrill's Salon and Spa, founder of the All Fux Welcome Podcast, and the leader of the women's retreat Estrogenfest. With over 25 years of industry experience Deanna states she began honoring herself for the first time five and a half years ago which has lead her down a journey she never knew possible. She not is experiencing happiness... True Happiness that she did not know existed. Deanna has been able to grow on a spiritual path and giving back has become her passion and purpose. Tune in now to hear Deanna's amazing story!
Nov 26, 201853:28
Ep. 12 Jill Payne - How To Upgrade From Service Provider To Salon Owner

Ep. 12 Jill Payne - How To Upgrade From Service Provider To Salon Owner

Jill Payne is a young salon owner in the small college-town of Lubbock, Texas. Her salon, Eclectic People Salon, opened almost a year ago and has come a long way since! In this episode, Jill unveils the importance of goal setting, being an effective leader and what that looks like, the ups-and-downs of training, and what that big transition from stylist to salon owner entails! Tune in to listen to Jill's wealth of knowledge in Episode 12 of the Real Beauty Bosses Podcast now!
Nov 19, 201846:09
Ep. 11 Katelyn Shook - Tips To Growing a HUGE Client Base From Scratch

Ep. 11 Katelyn Shook - Tips To Growing a HUGE Client Base From Scratch

Katelyn Shook is the owner of The Cosmetique by Kate in Lubbock, Texas, a boutique Microblading and Permanent Make-up studio! Katelyn actually took a chance during her senior year of college to get certified in permanent makeup and started up her own business from scratch! In this interview, Katelyn unveils the importance of education, investing in yourself, and branding yourself as an expert with signature services that only you can provide! Katelyn has seen major success in the local area, and now women come from all over West Texas to be serviced by her! Katelyn believes in consistency, confidence, and professionalism to build out a "machine-like" business that can attract new clients on autopilot. Tune in now to hear how Kate was able to achieve amazing success in just one year of opening her business!
Nov 15, 201801:10:38
Ep. 10 - Trish Van Zee and Renee Marie-NO EXCUSES! How to Stay Consistent and Overcome Any Obstacle

Ep. 10 - Trish Van Zee and Renee Marie-NO EXCUSES! How to Stay Consistent and Overcome Any Obstacle

Trish Van Zee is a rockstar mother of twins who loves to push herself to learn and accomplish more in life every single day. After many years of success as a fitness competitor, Trish has recently taken her passion of the fitness industry and channeled it into her current business as a hair and makeup specialist for fitness models! Although no one would know at first glance, Trish is 39 years old and has started her business in the industry a bit later than most, but In this interview Trish obliterates any excuse for someone not to strive for success in any stage of their life.
Nov 14, 201843:41
Ep. 9 Caralee Pridemore - Secrets To Becoming A Specialist

Ep. 9 Caralee Pridemore - Secrets To Becoming A Specialist

Caralee Pridemore, owner of Sweetly Pinned Hair and Makeup, also known as The Updo Queen, shares her secrets to becoming an extremely successful bridal specialist and business owner. Caralee has been featured on Modern Salon and Behind The Chair multiple times and is known for her fun and spunky personality that has allowed her to grow an engaging audience that continues to grow every single day. In this interview Caralee and Jordan talk about the importance of specialization and the keys to staying creative and consistent over the long term.
Nov 14, 201851:06
Ep. 8 Amber Hurdle - How to Become a Bold, Brave, Female Entrepreneur

Ep. 8 Amber Hurdle - How to Become a Bold, Brave, Female Entrepreneur

Amber Hurdle, also known as The Bombshell Business Woman, is a Brand Strategist, Leadership Consultant, author, and host of the Bombshell Business Podcast. In this podcast, Amber gives a behind the scenes look of how she's overcome some incredible obstacles to create an amazing lifestyle, brand, and following of strong, independent female entrepreneurs known as her "Bombshells". Tune in now to hear Amber's story and discover how to develop an amazing brand by staying confident and consistent while honoring your values and natural gifts.
Nov 12, 201845:08
Ep. 7 Mirella Belle - Becoming An Influencer

Ep. 7 Mirella Belle - Becoming An Influencer

Mirella Belle is a 25 year old professional makeup artist who has amassed a following of over 267,000 youtube subscribers and over 53,000 instagram subscribers since her social presence began at the young age of 16 years old. Mirella has since worked with dozens of well-known companies and brands and lives a life revolved around sharing what she loves to do. In this podcast Mirella shares the secrets to her success, provides tips for connecting with your followers, and talks about what it takes to make yourself stand out in a crowded social space.
Nov 11, 201847:44
Ep. 6 Rickina Velte - Becoming The Expert

Ep. 6 Rickina Velte - Becoming The Expert

Rickina Velte, also known as The Lash CEO, shares her journey of building an extremely successful business as an brow and lash specialist. After growing an extremely successful business, Rickina now shares her knowledge and expertise as an online coach and consultant for other Lash CEO's all across the world! In this interview Rickina and Jordan talk about the secrets to becoming the expert in your field and expanding your business beyond the chair.
Nov 11, 201854:46
Ep. 5 Donna Ferrante - Selling With Passion and Avoiding Burnout

Ep. 5 Donna Ferrante - Selling With Passion and Avoiding Burnout

Donna Ferrante is a highly successful Author, Life Coach, and Retail Expert. With more than 40 years of experience in the beauty industry she’s been able to consume an incredible amount of knowledge and skills which she is now passionate about sharing with others. In this interview Donna and Jordan dive deep into the psychology of selling and how it’s not as hard or scary as people think! Donna shares her incredible journey in the industry and how she’s avoided burnout by staying passionate about what she does. Tune in now to fast track your success by absorbing over 40 years of real-life experience acquired in the beauty industry
Nov 03, 201801:16:47
Ep. 4 Elina Ross - How To Train New Assistants and Employees The Right Way

Ep. 4 Elina Ross - How To Train New Assistants and Employees The Right Way

Jordan and Eli reveal the secrets to training assistants, technicians, and team members to avoid being a slave to your business. Elina Ross, founder of Studio Eli Ross, and developer of a new makeup product line, has helped over 2,000 healed microblading clients, and she continuously educates herself and her team on the newest trends and techniques. Over the years, she has built a strong team of passionate and very talented women who take their profession seriously.

Elina, born and raised in Russia, talks about her story of pursuing the American Dream and developing her extremely successful beauty business in just 3 years.
If you want to build a tight, lean, and profitable business that doesn’t keep you trapped then tune in now!
Nov 01, 201839:37
Ep. 3 What is Real Beauty Bosses?

Ep. 3 What is Real Beauty Bosses?

What's your story? In this audio Jordan shares his personal story and "why" behind the Real Beauty Bosses podcast and community. In this conversation Jordan discusses his journey to success and the keys to controlling your environment and mindset.
Oct 31, 201850:46
Ep. 2 Lynn Graves and Ramona Rice - Secrets to Marketing and Building a Bulletproof Beauty Business

Ep. 2 Lynn Graves and Ramona Rice - Secrets to Marketing and Building a Bulletproof Beauty Business

Here's what every Female Entrepreneur needs to know about Marketing and Business Development strategies That WORK! Ramona Rice and Lynn Graves, founders of Spapreneur, started out with a plan to help independent spa owners grow, scale, and succeed in their businesses. Why listen to them? They have over 20 years experience in the spa, retail, and customer service industries and the knowledge they’ve collected will help you move the needle to real success and profits.

In this interview Jordan, Ramona, and Lynn get RAW and REAL while talking about how to build a bulletproof business that is actually sustainable. Download Now to learn what it takes to actually scale your beauty business the RIGHT way.
Oct 29, 201801:16:15
Ep. 1 Renee Marie - Keeping It REAL

Ep. 1 Renee Marie - Keeping It REAL

Renee Marie is a bridal hairstylist and educator who has been featured in Modern Salon Magazine, Modern Salon 100 and Artist Collective Member, Behind The Chair Nominee 2016, 2017, and 2018, featured on Kenra Professional, Design Me Hair, Hairdo, Biolage, Salon Centric, and Cosmoprof, Beautylaunch Pad Magazine "Rising Artist".

In this interview Jordan and Renee take a dive deep into the importance of transparency, the power of focus, and how to deal with life's unavoidable roadblocks and how to overcome them. Listen to Renee's incredible story since first being introduced to the beauty industry at 16, and you'll see how she's been able to establish herself as a REAL Beauty Boss.
Oct 04, 201801:07:22