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Lacey Gebo

Diving into ALL things assistants in the beauty world!

  1. 12/22/2025

    The 6 Non-Negotiable I’d Require of My Assistants Going Into 2026

    If assistants feel frustrating, inconsistent, or exhausting… this episode is for you.Because here’s the truth: that’s usually a leadership and systems issue, not a people issue… Mic drop. 🎤 In this episode, I’m breaking down the 6 standards I would absolutely be holding my assistants to in 2026 — not to be controlling, but to create clarity, structure, and confidence for everyone involved. We’re talking about: Why your assistant must know and track their numbers (and yours)What “hands-on with every guest” should actually look likeOwning the guest experience- every single timeDaily + weekly debriefs and why silence kills cultureTreating this career like a business, not a hobbyWhy assistants need to actively invest in themselves and their futureThese aren’t random rules.They’re standards that protect your time, your energy, and your business. If something in this episode hits a nerve… good. That’s usually where the growth is. ✨ Free 3-Day Training InviteAt the end of December, I’m hosting a behind-the-scenes training inside my Instagram Close Friends calledYour 2026 Habit Reset: Because You Can’t Do 2026 with 2025’s B******t. 📅 December 28–30📍 Inside the green circle (nothing live, no Zooms)💬 DM me “Close” on Instagram @lacey_gebo to get in. Want the systems to support these standards?Grab the Ultimate Assistant Guide- the exact structure I use to train assistants behind the chair. → https://lg-education.mykajabi.com/ultimateassistantguide Hit play, take notes, and let’s raise the standard going into 2026.

    34 min
  2. 12/15/2025

    My Most-Loved Purchases of 2025

    Before we dive in, don’t forget, I’m hosting a 3-day mini training on my Instagram Close Friends list called Your 2026 Habit Reset: Because You Can’t Do 2026 with 2025’s Bullshit. It’s happening Dec 28, 29, 30 and everything will live in that little green circle.To join: DM me the word “Close” on Instagram → @lacey_gebo → https://www.instagram.com/lacey_gebo/ Now let’s get into the purchases that kept me alive, sane, and functioning this year. Every item mentioned is linked below! Productivity + Home + Life Management Skylight Calendar → https://myskylight.com/products/skylight-calendar/Code: FRIEND-XV2MSH8Full Focus Planner → https://amzn.to/44X7LhrAro Box → https://goaro.com/products/aro-boxStanding Desk (Flexispot) → https://www.flexispot.com/l-shaped-standing-desk-e1lAcrylic Cord Organizers → https://amzn.to/4rUSp6XTG90 Power Bank → https://amzn.to/4rTDTwnHealth + Wellness + Fitness MyFitnessPal → https://www.myfitnesspal.com/Nutrition Coach (Turner Hall)📱 Text: 918-232-8766IG → https://www.instagram.com/hall_l.i.f.t.nutrition?igsh=MWplZ243Zzg0bGxoNQ==Creatine Gummies → https://amzn.to/4rRUukfViome Health Test → http://rwrd.io/k84wzjv?cChatGPT (Chippy 😉) → https://chatgpt.com/Prompt- "Build a 4 meal macro friendly plan with high protein, low fat dinners for a family of four. Include make-ahead tips, freezer-friendly swaps, and a grocery list by aisle, and make sure that it’s not too spicy, because my kids don’t like spicy. I would like to incorporate some of the items we have left over from last week and some items we have in the pantry and fridge that we need to use. If I give you a list of the items we have, can you build our meals around using these items?" Mom Life + Family Tonie Box → https://amzn.to/3XUKLfcAtlantis Bahamas → https://www.atlantisbahamas.com/Bengal Cat Breeder → https://www.swaincattery.com/Self-Care + Cozy Girl Era Big Ass Candle → https://bigassluxuries.com/collections/all-candlesAlo Shoes → https://www.aloyoga.com/products/a0685u-alo-x-01-classic-natural-white-gumSunday Citizen Bedding → https://sundaycitizen.co/products/snug-bamboo-duvet-cover?variant=39678118363234Business + Personal Growth The Milly Club / Amy PorterfieldWebsite → https://www.amyporterfield.com/Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amy-porterfield-show/id594703545 Join the 3-Day Close Friends Training Your 2026 Habit Reset: Because You Can’t Do 2026 with 2025’s BullshitDec 28–30 • On Instagram Close Friends→ DM me “Close” on IG to get added: @lacey_gebo →  https://www.instagram.com/lacey_gebo/

    39 min
  3. 12/10/2025

    Behind the Scenes of My 2026 SMARTER Goals

    If you want support setting YOUR 2026 SMARTER goals, come join my Close Friends List on Instagram! December 28–30, I’m teaching a free 3-day mini series: Your 2026 Habit Reset- Because You Can’t Do 2026 with 2025’s Bullshit.DM CLOSE on IG (@lacey_gebo) to join. Why SMARTER Goals Matter A goal without a plan is just a wish.Last year I hit 7 of my goals, missed 2, and learned that clarity + simplicity always win. The goals with a clear path? I nailed. The vague ones? I outgrew or ignored. Achievement Goals = one result.Habit Goals = ongoing behavior.You need both, but not too many. 2026 rule of thumb:• Max 8 annual goals• Max 4 habit goals (one per quarter)• Max 4 professional goals You become what you repeatedly do. Start With the LifeScore Assessment If you don’t know where to begin, take the LifeScore Assessment (linked below). It scores nine areas of your life so you know exactly where to focus heading into the new year. 🔗 https://assessments.fullfocus.co/lifescore/ SMARTER Goal Refresher Specific • Measurable • Actionable • Risky • Time-Bound • Exciting • RelevantYour goals should stretch you without breaking you and they need a plan behind them. What I’m Sharing in This Episode In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of: What worked and didn’t work in 2025The biggest lessons I learnedWhy I’m shifting my approach for 2026How I’m structuring my Achievement + Habit GoalsThe exact SMARTER Goals I’m committing to for the yearWant to hear my full 2026 SMARTER Goals?→ You’ll have to listen inside the episode 😉 Discipline is choosing what you want most over what you want now.You don’t have to wait for January, you just have to decide. Want help setting your goals? DM CLOSE on Instagram (@lacey_gebo) to join my 3-Day Habit Reset on Close Friends.

    40 min
  4. 12/01/2025

    Holiday Bonuses: What to Gift Your Assistants? What’s Normal, What’s Smart, and What to Avoid

    Salon owners… we’re going there today.Because every December, we all have the SAME question running through our minds: “What the heck do I even get my assistants for the holidays?” How much is normal?What’s too much?What if money is tight?How do you show appreciation without blowing your entire December revenue on gifts? This episode breaks it ALL down- honestly, clearly, and with zero fluff. Inside the episode, we dive into: 🔥 Why holiday gifts should never become a financial burden🔥 What gifting looks like for small teams vs. bigger teams🔥 Why intentions matter more than the price tag🔥 What not to do (YES, there is a list)🔥 What SMART gifting actually looks like and why it’s a total game-changer🔥 The exact savings strategy we use inside Salon Lace so the holidays don’t feel heavy anymore And because I love you… here’s a little sneak peek at one of my favorite SMART gift ideas: ✨ The Full Focus Planner — my go-to planner that helps stylists stay organized, intentional, and focused heading into a new year.👉🏼 I’ll drop the link for you right here: https://amzn.to/3X5HRnz But that’s just ONE of the ideas…I’ve got a whole list waiting for you inside the episode, for every budget, every team size, and every season of salon ownership. If you want gifting to feel thoughtful, smart, aligned, and stress-free…This is your episode. 🎧 Listen now to hear the full list and the mindset shifts that will completely change how you approach holiday bonuses this year.Suggest podcast topics here 👇🏼 ⁠https://forms.gle/Vq9JMXrhPrUmesrR8⁠

    17 min
  5. 11/17/2025

    The Time Management Episode Every Salon Owner Needs… Especially If You’re Behind the Chair

    If you’re juggling a full salon, a booked client schedule, DMs, team drama, color orders, laundry, walk-ins, phone calls, and somehow trying to remember to pee and eat lunch… this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. I know that feeling of having 462 tabs open in your brain while wondering, “Why am I so forgetful? Am I getting old? What is happening?”You’re not alone. Every salon owner I know is asked to hold a thousand things at once and without the right systems, it’s impossible to keep up. This episode is the one I wish I had years ago. I’m sharing the exact time management strategies, boundaries, and habits that truly SAVED my sanity and my business while I was still behind the chair. These are the tools that helped me stop drowning in overwhelm and start leading with clarity, intention, and confidence. Why This Episode Matters Time management isn’t just “being organized.” It’s the foundation of: Hitting your goalsLeading your teamProtecting your energyKeeping your business profitableActually enjoying your life outside the salonAnd reducing that constant mental load you carry every single dayInside this episode, I share my personal turning point, the moment I realized my lack of boundaries was costing me more than time. It was costing me memories with my husband and kids. I’ll walk you through how I rebuilt my days, my routines, and my mindset so I could show up fully for my family and my business. What You’ll Learn This episode breaks down the three exact strategies that changed everything for me: 1. My Ideal Week Framework:How to plan your week around your energy, your responsibilities, and the work that actually moves your business forward.  2. The Daily Big 3:Why your 119-item to-do list is failing you… and how choosing three intentional tasks can completely change your productivity and your mindset. 3. Work Day Startup & Shutdown Rituals:The rhythms that keep me grounded and help me start every day with clarity and end every day without chaos hanging over my head. I also walk through my three non-negotiable boundaries (word-for-word), how we use ClickUp to stay organized, the power of saying “no,” and the tiny habits that create massive momentum. If You’re Feeling Scattered, Overwhelmed, or Behind… This episode will help you reset, refocus, and rebuild your time with intention. You’ll walk away with clear action steps you can implement TODAY to feel more organized, more productive, and more in control of your business and life. How you use your hours determines the success of your business.Salon owners who manage their time well not only grow their income and their teams, they create a life outside the salon they never thought was possible. Links mentioned in this episode- 1.) Full Focus Planner- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737211955?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzlaceygeb-20&creativeASIN=1737211955&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3HX9TWMWKLOJT&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&th=1  2.) ClickUp- Clickup.com  3.) Aro Box- https://goaro.com/products/aro-box  4.) Hour Glass Timer- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KVR8LFT?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzlaceygeb-20&creativeASIN=B08KVR8LFT&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1U99BSBP8JEF5&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&th=1  5.) Digital Timer- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M46DWPJ?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzlaceygeb-20&creativeASIN=B09M46DWPJ&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3HX9TWMWKLOJT&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&th=1 6.) Atomic Habits-  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735211299?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzlaceygeb-20&creativeASIN=0735211299&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3HX9TWMWKLOJT&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin Suggest Topics Here 👇🏼 https://forms.gle/tpgKV1CDexAjJN386 Follow on social- @lacey_gebo

    38 min
4.1
out of 5
24 Ratings

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