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Prosper and Profit
Helping 6+ 7figure Salon + Clinic Owners manage Cashflow, make more money and increase profit without the overwhelm.
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Prosper and Profit119 - The Salon Owner Who Looks Successful From the Outside
I want you to think of a salon you follow on Instagram, one where it looks like the owner has absolutely made it. Now imagine sitting down with her privately…
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118 - Why Fixing Your Finances Can Feel Worse Before It Feels Better
I say this to almost every client who works with us, and I realized I'd never actually said it on the podcast. So today I'm fixing that. What we cover: - Why…
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117 - Mindset Minute: The One Habit You're Skipping Because It's Boring
What if the thing standing between you and a genuinely profitable salon isn't some big strategy you're missing, but one boring habit you keep skipping? What we…
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116 - Your Salon's Biggest Year Ever (And Why It Might Be Lying to You)
I want you to imagine having your biggest financial year ever and still opening your banking app and asking yourself WTF. If that's you, this episode is for…
Prosper and Profit115 - What If Your Salon Is Losing $2,000 Every Month... And You Don't Even Know It?
If your salon was losing $2,000 every single month, would you actually know? I sit down this week (croaky voice and all) to ask the question most salon owners…
Prosper and Profit114 - Your Accountant Just Called. You Owe The ATO More Than You Thought
Your accountant just called to update you on your tax bill. The number is way bigger than you were expecting. Before you spiral into panic or start blaming…
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113 - Use The New Financial Year As Your Reset Button
New financial year, new energy but if nothing in your business actually changes, neither will your results. In this episode, I walk through five things you can…
Prosper and Profit112 - What the Data Says Your Clients Are Actually Doing
Your clients haven't left the industry. But they have changed. Since mid-March, there's been a measurable shift in how salon clients are spending and this…
Prosper and Profit111 - Why December Is Won or Lost in June
Christmas might feel a long way away, but for salon owners, the foundations for a stress-free December break are being laid right now. If you're tired of…
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110 - The Language of Business; What Your Salon Is Trying to Tell You
Your salon is talking to you every day. The question is: do you understand what it's trying to say? In this episode, Laura explains why numbers are the…
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109 - Your Salon Doesn't Need a Better Year. It Needs a Better Next 90 Days
As we hit the halfway point of the year, many salon owners are looking up and wondering where the last six months went. The goals were there in January. The…
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108 - What Changes When You Finally Know Where the Money Goes
Most salon owners think their biggest financial stress is not having enough money. But after working with 70+ salon and clinic owners, I can tell you that’s…
Prosper and Profit107 - I Asked 70 Salon Owners Where Their Money Goes, Here's What They Said
There’s nothing more frustrating than looking at a fully booked calendar and still wondering where the money is going. Because busy does not automatically mean…
Prosper and Profit106 - The Most Expensive Thing in Your Salon Might Be Avoidance
There’s a version of your salon that feels calmer. More profitable. Less mentally exhausting to run. But most salon owners don’t get stuck because they don’t…
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105 - Average Is Where Profit Dies
Most salon owners think their biggest problem is not having enough clients. But often, the real issue is much more subtle. Average. Average pricing. Average…
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104 - Mindset Minute: The Identity Gap: Why Your Salon Isn’t Evolving
There is a version of your salon you can clearly see. It's profitable. Structured. Calm. Financially healthy. You know what it looks like. You know what it…
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103 - Client File: How Danielle Went From Guesswork to Profitable
In this episode I'm joined with Danielle the owner of DMR Hair Residence in Mackay, QLD. She opened in September 2020 right in the middle of a pandemic. Six…
Prosper and Profit102 - The Subtle Signs Your Salon Revenue Is About to Drop (Most Owners Miss These)
The shifts happening in salons right now aren't dramatic. They're quiet. What that means is they can be easy to miss. By the time a revenue drop shows up in…
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101 - The Salons That Win in Uncertain Times (Do This)
In this episode we'll talk about what's actually happening in salons right now, what the numbers are starting to show and why pulling back or going into "watch…
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100 - The Problem With More Clients to Fix Your Salon's Cashflow
In this episode, I break down a common misconception: that the answer to cashflow pressure is simply more clients. It makes sense on the surface, more…
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099 - Client File: The confidence that comes from financial clarity: Elsie from Blonde Baby
In this episode, I'm joined by Elsie Basterfield, a client who worked with us as she shares what it actually looked like behind the scenes. Elsie opened Blonde…
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098 - The 5-Minute Check That Tells Me If a Salon Is Actually Profitable
In this episode, I share a common scenario I see with salon owners: fully booked teams, consistent revenue… but the owner still feeling a lot of financial…
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097 - Is Your Salon’s Problem the Slices… or the Size of the Cake?
In this episode, I share an analogy I often use with clients: slicing the cake vs growing the cake. Think of your salon revenue like a cake. Some salons are…
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096 - Silent Cash Killers: How Mixing Biz, Personal & Afterpay Destroys Clarity w/ Harman Johnston
In this episode, I’m joined by Harman Johnston the founder of Blu Bookkeepers and host of the Money First CEO podcast. Harman is a BAS Agent, a Certified…
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095 - If I Took Over Your Salon for 30 Days, Here’s What I’d Do First
In this episode, I walk through exactly what I would look at if I was to come into your salon for 30 days to improve the profit and performance of your salon…
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094 - Mindset Minute: The Best Time Was 20 Years Ago. The Second Best Time Is Now.
This episode is a Mindset Minute which means a short episode on making an important mindset shift. We focus a lot on strategy here with numbers, decisions and…
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093 - A Boring Salon Business Is a Profitable One: Why Calm Businesses Make More Money
In this episode, we’re talking about why “boring” is actually the goal and how stability, structure and predictability create more freedom than chaos. We’ll…
Prosper and Profit092 - If I Had to Protect My Salon’s Profit This Year, I’d Do These Unsexy Things
The industry is evolving. The economy is shifting. And being great at what you do is no longer enough on its own. In this episode we're going to dive into how…
Prosper and Profit091 - Rapid Fire: Is It Really Worth Starting Profit First When I Am Setting Aside Such A Small Profit Amount?
This episode answer one common question in 15 minutes or less. Short, sharp, and focused on one thing that can genuinely shift how you think or what you do…
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090 - 6 Questions Salon Owners Need To Ask Themselves In 2026
If you’ve been wondering where the podcast’s been, this episode starts with a little behind-the-scenes catch-up. Between school holidays, kids at home, and a…
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089 - Wrapping up 2025
As this episode drops, I know you’re coming through some absolutely massive weeks in the salon. Whether you’re squeezing in a few more days of work or you’ve…
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088 - Client Files: "I started having money in the bank and thought it was a problem" with Jools Purchase
In this episode, I am so excited to share this with you because today I’m joined by someone many of you already know and love, the incredible Jools. Jools is a…
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087 - How to Reflect on 2025 in the Salon and Reset for 2026
In today’s episode, we’re diving into something every salon owner has felt at some point money stress, shame and that sinking feeling of “Why isn’t this…
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086 - ProfitCon Sydney: What I Learned, What Shifted and What’s Coming
In this episode, I’m sharing a peek into my time at Profit Con, the annual conference for Profit First Professionals, and the in-person planning day Kristen…
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085 - Client File: How Rachel Went from a Sinking Feeling to Back in Control of Her Salon
In this episode, I’m so excited to be sharing another Client Files with you today. These are some of my absolute favourites. Because while I can talk about…
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084 - What My Skin Taught Me About Change (and Why So Many Salon Owners Get Stuck)
This episode feels a little different, a bit more personal but I think you’re really going to see the parallel here. This story starts with my skin (yes…
Prosper and Profit083 - Rapid Fire: Should I Be Spending Money to Save Tax?
This episode is a rapid-fire where we're tackling a question that comes up over and over (and one I just spoke about with a client): “Should I spend money to…
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082 - Why Structure Makes Running Your Salon Feel Lighter (Not Heavier)
In this episode I wanted to talk about something that comes up in conversations and with peers, my own coach in the past and with our clients: structure. More…
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081 - Beyond the Basics: Tailoring Profit First for Salon Owners
In this episode, we're going from beginner level profit first to intermediate. I'm talking through the common adaptations and advancements we make to profit…
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080 - Mindset Minute: The Most Powerful Mindset Shift I Made in My Business That is Important For You Too
This episode is one of the most powerful shifts I’ve ever made in business (and something I talk about with my salon and clinic owner clients all the time)…
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079 - The ONE Thing You Need to Be Thinking About Before Busy Season Starts
This is one of the most important conversations of the year. The end-of-year rush is coming. Your books are filling, you’re gearing up for long days and your…
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078 - Rapid Fire: My Bookkeeper is Saying They Don't Like Me Using Profit First
Here’s the situation: you decide to implement Profit First, you’re excited about finally getting clarity with your money and then your bookkeeper turns around…
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077 - Introducing Kristen: Your Client Success Consultant
In this episode, I’m introducing you to someone very special: my colleague (and now team member) Kristen. If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while…
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076 - One Year of Prosper and Profit 2.0: What’s Changed and What’s Working
I can hardly believe it’s been a full year since I introduced Prosper and Profit 2.0. At the time, I recorded an episode explaining what the new structure of…
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075 - The Hidden Cost of Discounting in Your Salon
Discounts can feel like a quick fix. You get that “sugar hit” of cash flow when you need it and on the surface it feels like it’s working. But behind the…
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074 - Client File: "I Didn't Truly Think This Was Possible in my Salon" with Darren Morgan
Welcome to latest Client File episode where we chat with a client and give you an insight into where they started, the challenges they faced, the shifts we…
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073 - Beauty Expo Weekend 2025 and the Power of Small Tweaks that Compound in Your Salon
You did not start your salon to scrape by and I’m here for a world where you are rewarded for the amazing work you do. In this episode, I’m sharing a little…
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072 - When You Don't Need to "Fix" Your Salon and Want to Create a Vision
Not every salon owner comes to me in crisis mode. I also work with clients who are are doing really well. You might feel the same; you’re paying yourself…
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071 - How to Spot (and Strengthen) Your Most Profitable Services
It’s been a while since I’ve given you a little behind-the-scenes update, so before we dive in, a little bit of what's been happening and what's coming up…
Prosper and Profit070 - Why Hiring Too Soon isn't Growing Your Salon
You’ve probably heard it before: “If you want to grow your salon, just hire more team members.” But what if that advice is actually making things harder? In…
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069 - You Don’t Have to Prove It: Salon Profits vs Externally Performing
Ever catch yourself trying to look like a successful salon owner instead of actually feeling like one? In this episode, I’m diving into a quiet pressure a lot…
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068 - Mindset Minute: You Love What You Do and It Will Still Feel Hard
If you’ve ever thought, “I love my salon, but some days it’s just… a lot” then you need to listen to this episode. We’re unpacking the myth that loving your…
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067 - Client File – The journey to banking profit with Rose from Empress Makeup Skin and Beauty
If you’ve ever felt like you’re winging it when it comes to the money side of your salon… you’re not alone. In this Client File episode, I sit down with Rose—a…
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066 - Holy F#%k, it’s Quiet in the Salon. What Do I Do?
Feeling the mid-year lull? You'll want to listen to this. As always at this time of year, there has been a them with some of my clients saying: “It’s been so…
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065 - Using Profit First To Be Prepared for the Unexpected
Running your salon week to week can be stressful as it is... But throw in a burst pipe, a staff injury, a freak storm, unexpected morning sickness... any one…
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064 - 3 Financial Red Flags Hiding in Your Salon Numbers
This episode was inspired by a conversation I had today while training my new Client Success Consultant (yes! Exciting things are happening behind the…
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063 - Client File: Shanai’s Journey from Good to Great and Strategically Profitable
In this episode, we've got a brand new client file where I sit down with a client to share honest, behind-the-scenes stories of what it looks like to work…
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062 - Mid-Year Check-In: Are You on Track to Finish 2025 Profitably in Your Salon?
Hey, can you believe we’re nearly halfway through the year? In this episode, I’m sharing a process you can take yourself through to check in on your business…
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061 - Behind the Scenes: What I’m Currently Working on in My Business
I know you love a sneak peek behind the curtain of the in's and out's of business, that's what we're doing today! In this episode, I’m giving you an honest…
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060 - You’re Not Bad With Money. You Just Need a Better System
Ever catch yourself saying, “I’m just not good with money” or “I’ve never been good at business”? You need to know, it's not true! In this episode, I’m diving…