Salon Goals

Lauren Lappin
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Salon Goals is where we talk about what actually goes into running a profitable, sustainable beauty business — the kind that doesn’t rely on you being everywhere, and doing everything, all the time. I’m Lauren Lappin, a 7-figure salon owner and business coach. I’ve spent the last 12 years building and running a staff-led beauty business, and coaching other salon owners through the same challenges. This podcast is where I share the conversations I wish more people were having earlier. You’ll hear honest, practical episodes on leadership, money, systems, team management, pricing, growth, and the decisions that matter once your business moves beyond survival mode. No trends, no aesthetics, no surface-level advice — just real insight based on what actually works in the day-to-day of running a salon. Some episodes are solo. Some are conversations with industry experts. All of them are designed to help you think more clearly, lead more confidently, and build a business that supports your life, not consumes it. If you want to run your beauty business properly — with structure, intention, and long-term sustainability — you’re in the right place. New episodes are released every Tuesday.

  1. 1D AGO

    5 Reasons Salon Owners Burn Out (and the Honest Fixes Nobody Talks About)

    Salon Boss Mastermind Waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/salon-boss-waitlist In this week's episode Lauren shares her Top Tips for Avoiding Burnout in your Small Business. Lauren's Top Tips for Avoiding Burnout in Business. 1) Revisit Your Why. Ask yourself the following questions: Why did you start your Business?Why do you continue to operate your Business?Do your daily tasks still align with your Why? 2) Set Boundaries & Stick to Them. (Make Your Default Answer NO). (09:15). 3) Always Have Something Meaningful to Look Forward To. (13:30). 4) Get Organised and Get Important Tasks Scheduled and Off Your Plate (and off your mind). (17:00). 5) Move Your Body Every Day. (20:30). Ep. 83. Time Management Hacks for Peak Productivity: https://the-lash-business-lounge.captivate.fm/episode/ep-83-5-time-management-hacks-for-peak-productivity .... Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128 Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59 Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_ Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar .... This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing

    25 min

  2. FEB 16

    Staff Management Q&A - The Five Love Languages | Staff Giving Attitude | Handling Leave Requests | Cash Handling & Control

    https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/private-coaching In this week's Listener Q&A episode, Lauren dives deep into the topics of Staff Management and Staff Engagement, and then offers up a complete masterclass on Cash Handling and Cash Control for your small business. If you have any burning questions for your Salon Business, and you want to hear Lauren's take on them in a future episode of the Podcast, Follow Lauren on Instagram here @laurenlappin_. Showing Staff You Value Them, the 5 Love Languages. (00:35). Dealing with Staff Attitude. (08:30).Managing Staff Leave Requests. (15:53).Onboarding New Staff Members. (26:07). Daily Cash Handling Processes, and the Importance of Cash Control in a Healthy Business. (31:18). From Chaos to Cash Flow: Why Stock Management Matters for Your Beauty Business: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a2054778-3cf5-4f3c-bfd4-6a19659c3a00 .... Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128 Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59 Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_ Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar .... This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing

    55 min

  3. FEB 9

    The Real Reason You're Attracting Unqualified Salon Applicants

    Salon Boss Mastermind Waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/salon-boss-waitlist In this week's episode Lauren discusses the real reason that you're attracting unqualified Salon applicants, and how to improve both your Job Ads and your Position Descriptions to get the very best results from your hiring process. Clearly Define What You Want in a Candidate. (05:30). Create a Detailed Position Description. (11:45).Set a Limited Timeframe for Applications. (18:00).Post Multiple Times on Social Media. (20:00).Utilise Facebook and Community Groups for Job Postings. (22:20). Don't Even Consider Poaching Other Businesses' Staff. (26:10). Prioritise Personality and Culture Fit in Hiring. (29:30). .... Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128 Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59 Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_ Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar .... This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing

    34 min

  4. FEB 2

    The Action Gap, and the Importance of Accountability in Business

    Salon Boss Mastermind Waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/salon-boss-waitlist In this week's episode Lauren Lappin speaks on the concept of the Action Gap in business, and why so many Entrepreneurs struggle to take the learning they're doing and putting it into real-world practice. As Lauren says in this episode, "Knowledge without action is useless in business". The Action Gap. (01:08). Accountability in Your Beauty Business (and Your Learning Journey). (03:15).Implementing Change. (04:58).The Role of Community and Networking. (12:06).Focusing on Actions, Not Just "Education". (12:34). The Salon CEO Day Live Event. (14:55). Listen to more topics around the topics of Time Management and Productivity: The CEO Mindset Series: Breaking Free From Overwhelm: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fce0e49b-6fd2-4ce5-b9ee-8b29ebcd8def5 Time Management Hacks for Peak Productivity: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f6de82c1-7c95-4074-b0ae-eb0219b47180 .... Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128 Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59 Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_ Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar .... This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing

    18 min

  5. JAN 26

    Building a Bigger and Better Financial Future with Jessica Conrick (Educator & CPA)

    Salon Boss Mastermind Waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/salon-boss-waitlist In this week's episode Lauren is joined by Finance Expert, Educator and CPA, Jessica Conrick, and together they lay out a plan for identifying what you want your financial future to look like, and also how Beauty Professionals can start the process of making that future a reality. Lauren and Jess both believe that more (not less) money conversations is good for all women in business. • Building Your Financial Architecture. (12:00). • Prioritising Future You. (16:00). • Lauren's Superannuation Success Story. (22:00). • Building a Financial Buffer. (33:00). • The Risks of Owner-dependent Businesses. (46:00). • One Key Change: Pay Future You First. (01:00:00). Find Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessica.conrick Find Jess Online: https://www.sf-15.com .... Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128 Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59 Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_ Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar .... This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing

    1h 8m

  6. JAN 19

    A Real Conversation About How We Navigated One of the Hardest Years in My Beauty Business

    Salon Boss Mastermind Waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/salon-boss-waitlist In this week's episode Lauren is joined by her Salon Manager, Jemma, and together they share how they navigated an expectedly tough start to 2025, and how they managed to turn the business around and inspire the Team to finish the year out with incredible results. Lauren's Instagram 2025 post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS6iSNxEttQ/?img_index=1 • A near-complete changeover of the Salon Team. • A tumultuous start to 2025. (05:00). • When it came to training new Team members, Jemma had serious skin in the game. (08:00). • Ending the year strong. (10:30). • The Salon CEO Day explained. (13:45). https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/the-salon-ceo-day .... Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128 Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59 Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_ Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar .... This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing

    34 min

  7. JAN 12

    Q&A - Business Partnership Difficulties | Installing a New Manager | Work-life Balance | Increasing Sales

    Salon Boss Mastermind Waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/salon-boss-waitlist In this week's Listener Q&A episode, Lauren tackles four very challenging Salon Business Questions all around the topics of Partnerships, New Managers, Work-life Balance, and Increasing Sales without the ick. If you have any burning questions for your Salon Business, and you want to hear Lauren's take on them in a future episode of the Podcast, Follow Lauren on Instagram here @laurenlappin_. Listener Questions: What do you do when you're having difficulties with your business partner and within your business partnership?How did your Team (Lauren's Team) react to a new manager being installed at the end of 2024, and that manager coming from outside of the business, and the industry? (09:00).How do you ever switch off as the business Owner? (20:00).How do you increase sales, without pushing too much onto the Customer? (29:00). https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/salon-boss .... Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128 Rate and Comment in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59 Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar .... This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group.

    38 min

  8. JAN 8

    This Podcast Is Levelling Up: Welcome to Salon Goals

    Salon Boss Mastermind Waitlist: https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/salon-boss-waitlist In this week's episode Lauren shares some very exciting news about the future of the Podcast. The same great business growth content, but at an entirely different (and more engaging) level. .... Rate and Review the Show in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lash-business-lounge/id1609510128 Rate the Show in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xvJ8MNZM9cbjYBGcMDtb8?si=b23764e4d0ed4b59 Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_ Allure's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allure_lashbeautybar .... This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing

    22 min
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Salon Goals is where we talk about what actually goes into running a profitable, sustainable beauty business — the kind that doesn’t rely on you being everywhere, and doing everything, all the time. I’m Lauren Lappin, a 7-figure salon owner and business coach. I’ve spent the last 12 years building and running a staff-led beauty business, and coaching other salon owners through the same challenges. This podcast is where I share the conversations I wish more people were having earlier. You’ll hear honest, practical episodes on leadership, money, systems, team management, pricing, growth, and the decisions that matter once your business moves beyond survival mode. No trends, no aesthetics, no surface-level advice — just real insight based on what actually works in the day-to-day of running a salon. Some episodes are solo. Some are conversations with industry experts. All of them are designed to help you think more clearly, lead more confidently, and build a business that supports your life, not consumes it. If you want to run your beauty business properly — with structure, intention, and long-term sustainability — you’re in the right place. New episodes are released every Tuesday.

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  • Creator
    Lauren Lappin
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    176
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Lauren Lappin
  • Show Website
    Salon Goals

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