In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why beauty businesses feel unstable even when bookings are coming in.

The biggest retention leaks that cost you repeat clients.

Why marketing has to stay active, even when business is busy.

How client experience affects rebooking and loyalty.

What systems actually help beauty pros grow with less stress.

How my Beauty Biz Audit can help you see what is blocking consistency.

Key takeaways:

Talent alone does not create a stable business.

Retention is a revenue strategy.

Marketing is how clients stay aware of you.

Systems make your business easier to grow and easier to manage.

If your revenue feels shaky, there is usually a visibility or retention gap.

Mentioned in this episode:

Client retention.

Marketing consistency.

Systems and structure.

Sales and client rebooking.

Beauty Biz Audit.

Connect with Brandi:

[email protected]

https://linktr.ee/Btaylor

businessbeautynetwork.com

https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you feel like you were so busy but somehow nothing actually seems to get done?

You’re not the only one!! In this episode, Mariah unpacks the productivity illusion and why so many of us stay stuck in cycles of constant activity without real momentum. Long story short, we’ve been taught to treat busy as proof that we’re working hard, but you’ll soon learn that busy isn’t the same thing as being productive. 

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, scattered, or like you’re working nonstop but not actually getting ahead, this conversation will help you reset your focus and learn the secret to true productivity. 

REFLECT ON THE EPISODE:

- Where in your life are you being busy instead of intentional?

- What’s the one action that would actually move the needle this week?"

Business Beauty Network Podcast:

https://www.businessbeautynetwork.com/

Connect with Mariah:

https://www.instagram.com/chairsidewithmariah?igsh=eTk2ZnBiejE3Y3c4

In this episode of the Business Beauty Network Podcast, Brandi Taylor sits down with marketing strategist, esthetician, and entrepreneur Dayna Mott to talk about the power of networking and why it’s one of the most overlooked strategies for business growth.

Dayna shares her journey from working in the spa industry to becoming a brand strategist helping entrepreneurs focus on the marketing metrics that actually lead to sales. She explains the difference between chasing followers and building real connections that help grow a business.

If you’re a beauty professional trying to attract more clients and grow your brand, this episode will shift the way you think about marketing, networking, and showing up consistently in your business.

In this episode we discuss

• Dayna’s journey from esthetician to marketing strategist
• Why networking changed the trajectory of her business
• The difference between influencer marketing and real business marketing
• How beauty professionals can simplify their marketing strategy
• Why consistency matters more than posting every day
• The mindset challenges entrepreneurs face when promoting themselves
• The importance of building genuine connections in business
• Tips for approaching networking events with confidence

Key Takeaway

Networking isn’t just about meeting people. It’s about building relationships that lead to opportunities, collaborations, referrals, and long-term business growth.

About Dayna Mott

Dayna Mott is a licensed esthetician, author, speaker, and brand strategist with over 17 years of experience in the beauty industry. She helps entrepreneurs grow their brands through marketing, branding, and social media strategies that drive real sales and client retention.

She is the founder of Lady Day, LLC and the author of Kinky Locs. Dayna has also worked alongside organizations such as MIB International and has been featured in Forbes. Based in Metro Detroit, she works with clients worldwide through consulting, coaching, and workshops.

Connect with Dayna Mott

Follow Dayna for updates on upcoming workshops, marketing resources, and the She Means Business Unleashed Conference.

Connect with Business Beauty Network & Brandihttps://www.businessbeautynetwork.com/

https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor

In this episode, I’m joined by Janice Fredericks, beauty supply industry leader and founder of Beauty Supply Blueprint®. We dive into her new book, Breaking Barriers: How to Fund, Launch, and Scale a Beauty Supply Store That Reclaims the Industry and Builds Wealth.

Janice shares how she helps Black women secure funding, launch profitable beauty supply stores, and build real wealth through ownership. From capital and strategy to mindset and legacy, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to break into — or scale within — the beauty supply industry.

If you’re ready to move from consumer to owner, this episode is for you.

Connect with Brandi & Business Beauty Network:

businessbeautynetwork com

hello@businessbeautynetwork com

📘 Get the book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXVN4Y6Y?ref=fed_asin_title

Connect with Janice:

https://theretailgenius.com
https://www.instagram.com/theretailgenius/
https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetailGenius

In this episode, we’re discussing how to create boundaries that actually come from your values, your capacity, and your personality - not what salon culture tells you they should be. 

Because here’s the thing:

You don’t have to throw away your natural warmth and presence trying to look “professional” or “in control.” You don’t have to adopt policies you don’t even believe in to perform a version of “leadership” that’s not actually YOU.

Your boundaries should not make you rigid, guarded, or cold.

They should help you show up more fully as yourself.

Flexibility is not the same as being walked on.

Warmth is not weakness.

Connection will always beat control.

Inside this episode, Mariah breaks down:

- What a boundary actually is (and what it’s not)

- Why so many beauty pros are copying boundaries that don’t fit them

- How fear disguises itself as “professionalism.”

- The difference between being adaptable vs. being taken advantage of

- And how to create boundaries that support the experience you want to give and the life you want to live

If your boundaries feel tense, performative, or exhausting to maintain, this is your sign to soften, reassess, and rebuild from self-awareness instead of fear.

Stay Connected with Mariah on Instagram: 

Follow: www.instagram.com/chairsidewithmariah 

Connect with BBN:

businessbeautynetwork.com

[email protected]

In this podcast episode, host Brandi Taylor interviews Braelinn, the founder of Rave Nailz. Braelinn shares her unique story of how she started her nail business and how her creative passion for raving and EDM shows led her to create expressive and accessible press-on nails. She discusses the challenges she faced, including overcoming the stigma around press-on nails and navigating the competitive online market. Braelinn also talks about the importance of maintaining genuine connections in brand building and shares insights into her self-funded business model. The episode covers the future plans for Rave Nailz, including new product innovations and retail expansion. Listeners will find inspiration in Braelinn's determination and her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Rave Nailz:

https://www.ravenailz.com/

Join us as Tracy Sanders shares her entrepreneurial journey, focusing on innovation, growth, and valuable lessons learned.

1. Meet Tracy Sanders:
   Discover Tracy's love for crime podcasts and her entrepreneurial beginnings.

2. Launching Lavender Mobile Spa:
   Learn about the inspiration, challenges, and the niche she fills in the spa industry.

3. Growth and Expansion:
   Explore how marketing opened doors from Detroit to Dallas and insights on scaling and partnerships.

4. Marketing and Networking:
   Uncover effective marketing tactics, the impact of social media, and networking tips for introverts.

5. Overcoming Challenges:
   Discuss the highs and lows of business, maintaining integrity, and critical lessons learned.

6. Looking Ahead:
   Tracy's plans for franchising and thoughts on legacy and business goals.

Connect with BBN:

Businessbeautynetwork.com

[email protected] with Lavender Spa:

https://lavendermobilespa.com/

If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in advice from podcasts, reels, coaches, and “3 simple steps” posts, this episode will help you come up for air.

Mariah breaks down why all the advice feels overwhelming, how to escape the consumption loop, and how to filter through the noise so you can actually take aligned action.

She’ll walk you through how to identify who’s worth listening to, how to spot red flags, and why copying someone else’s strategy won’t sustain you long term. 

You’ll hear:

• Why content overload leads to confusion and inaction

• How to filter advice by asking the right questions

• Why authenticity matters just as much as strategy

• How to avoid the “one size fits all” trap in business advice

This is your reminder: you don’t need more advice, you need discernment. When you stop chasing everyone else’s “right way,” you’ll finally have space to build your own.

Stay Connected with Mariah on Instagram: 

Follow: www.instagram.com/chairsidewithmariah 

Connect with BBN:

https://www.businessbeautynetwork.com/

[email protected]

Finance pro turned founder Jiajia shares how she built Matter of Monday, a skincare brand for busy professionals who want simple, preventative routines. We dig into blue-light protection, flexible day-long skincare, real customer feedback, and the mindset it takes to go from spreadsheet to storefront plus lessons learned and advice for aspiring founders.

You’ll learn

Why prevention beats correction and how to design a routine that fits your day, not the other way around.

What blue-light protection actually means for skin health and screen-heavy lifestyles.

How “flexible routines” work (AM/deskside/PM) without overwhelm.

Early customer feedback that shaped the product line.

The biggest founder challenges and how Jiajia navigated them (testing, ops, cash flow).

Practical advice for first-time beauty entrepreneurs.

Connect with Business Beauty Network & Brandi:

businessbeautynetwork.com

Email:

[email protected]

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor?igsh=ZmhsdnFybHVuOWZh

Check out Matter of Monday here:

SCREENTIME for 15% discount

https://www.matterofmonday.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/matterofmonday?igsh=MWQxbDVvZGw0amM2Yg==

If your success feels stuck, it might not be your marketing, your clients, or even your skills. It might be your ability to lead yourself. In today’s episode, Mariah unpacks why self-leadership is the most underrated skill in business and life, and the 5 biggest obstacles that get in the way.

You’ll hear:

Why digital noise (social + news overload) keeps you scattered

How lack of a clear destination keeps you chasing your tail

Why doing the same old strategies doesn’t work if you’ve outgrown them

How to filter advice from well-meaning family + friends

Why self-trust is the foundation of confidence

This is your reminder: the hardest person you’ll ever lead is YOU. But once you master it, you become unstoppable.

CTA:

What’s the biggest obstacle to your self-leadership right now? DM me on Instagram and let’s talk!

Connect with Mariah:

https://www.instagram.com/chairsidewithmariah?igsh=eTk2ZnBiejE3Y3c4

Website: businessbeautynetwork.com [email protected] | @businessbeautynetwork