Nail Ladies Show

Andréa Vieira and Gina Schaefer

5.0 (16)
Entrepreneurship
Updated Biweekly

Tools, tips, + truth from two DC founders 💅🛠️ 🎙️ New episodes every 2 weeks 👇 Founders, friends, + figuring it out

Jan 27 · Bonus

Recovery Hardware (Bonus Episode)

From hiring former drug dealers to creating true opportunity, Gina shares the moving stories behind her book Recovery Hardware and why betting on people can transform businesses.

22 min
Jan 13

Scaling Smart (Not Just Bigger)

From first leap to multiple locations: learn how to scale smart, build strong teams, and grow sustainably without losing your company’s heart.

19 min
12/30/2025

Marketing Without Millions

Smart marketing on a small budget: learn how to leverage word-of-mouth, authentic content, partnerships, and storytelling to win customers without a Super Bowl ad.

30 min
12/16/2025

Culture Is Everything

Strong company culture = stronger business. Discover practical tips on hiring, training, retention, and values that actually stick from two women founders who’ve lived it.

27 min
12/02/2025

Why Local Still Wins

Why local shops, salons + hardware stores remain essential for community, connection, and culture - even in the age of AI.

23 min
11/18/2025

Money + Metrics That Matter

From bootstrapping with credit cards to $55M in revenue - Andréa (nailsaloon) + Gina (Ace Hardware) reveal the money lessons and key metrics that keep businesses alive.

25 min
10/28/2025

How We Nailed It (Without a Safety Net)

Entrepreneurship unfiltered: two women, two “nail” empires, and the lessons, risks, and grit behind building small businesses that last.

31 min

7 Episodes

5

out of 5

16 Ratings

One of the best business podcasts

12/19/2025

Maddie_boh

As young business owner and a frequent shopper of Ace Hardwares in baltimore I LOVE this podcast. Andréa and Gina’s conversations are so genuine and informational and inspiring
Insight from a pair of small biz boundary pushers

11/18/2025

Andthem

Excellent premier episode from two entrepreneurs who explain how they broke down walls, didn’t take no for an answer, and found success in many non-traditional ways. Looking forward to the next one!
Great Insight Into Owning A Small Business

11/09/2025

CherieCoast2Coast

It’s great to be a fly on the wall and hear about the insights to running a small business especially for two women. It’s really for everyone, all about the journey of owning a small biz.

Tools, tips, + truth from two DC founders 💅🛠️ 🎙️ New episodes every 2 weeks 👇 Founders, friends, + figuring it out

Creator

Andréa Vieira and Gina Schaefer
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

7
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Andréa Vieira and Gina Schaefer
Show Website

Nail Ladies Show