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 learn how to recognize the signs of esthetician burnout and how you can recover from it (plus, the systems you need to implement to avoid burnout in the first place!).

 “It’s not a sign that you're failing. It isn't a signal that you're in the wrong career. It’s probably a nudge from your inner wisdom, and it means maybe you're feeling a little burnt out.” - Lori Crete

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Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from taking time off to setting up the schedule and systems that work for you. Bonus: Lori and Lauren share their experiences at the iconic Vegas show!

“ Could I be busier? Yes. But do I want to be? No. And that's okay.” - Lauren Nettuno

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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 from an apartment-based startup to the nation's largest sugaring hair removal and sunless tanning destination. Tune in to hear Courtney’s thoughts on all things entrepreneurship, from team-building to the importance of intuition in decision-making.

“As soon as I started the business I was like, oh, this makes so much sense that I'm an entrepreneur. I just never thought about it in like a sexy way or glamorous way, and honestly, it's really not that sexy or glamorous for a really long time. So I'm glad I didn't have that idea in my head.” - Courtney Claghorn

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Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori Crete and Lauren Nettuno share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from live esthetician events to the latest skincare trends.

“ We all have doubt in ourselves from time to time… when I leave the live, this time and last time, it's a good reminder to me that even though I'm maybe less experienced, I still have a lot to bring to the table, and I get that boost of confidence.” - Lauren Nettuno

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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 prominent online scheduling tools in the beauty industry. Tune in to learn more about Vagaro’s acquisition of Schedulicity, and hear Jerry discuss the challenges and triumphs of building and exiting a successful business.

 “It was the truly talented, hardworking, passionate and caring people that made this company what it was. And I think that people who used Schedulicity, like yourself, I think you could feel that.” - Jerry Nettuno

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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. Tune in to hear Lori’s strategies for managing periods of disruption and learn how your beauty biz can not just survive, but thrive.

“ We're all gonna have frustrating periods and seasons in our business, but I've turned these into manageable and sometimes even more profitable parts of my business cycle.” - Lori Crete

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Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori Crete and Lauren Nettuno share their unfiltered thoughts and honest opinions about the hottest trends in skincare. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from astrology-based skincare to skin streaming to truffle-infused eye cream.

 "These things that make you a little different can recession-proof your business, really.” - Lori Crete

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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 down how estheticians can not only survive but thrive in a shaky economy. (Hint: It’s all about focus over fear.)

“Resilience right now isn't just a mindset, it's a pattern that you have to adopt as a beauty entrepreneur.” - Lori Crete

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