Fall is here!

Drivers still suck in Seattle, where it's in style to have a "Student Driver" sticker on your car, to drive under the speed limit in the left lane, and to merge onto the freeway at the breakneck speed of 5mph.

But that also means – you guessed it – it’s LASER SEASON!  Find out why!

Karina and Ashley discuss their relationships, goals, and that precious commodity that we all seem to be LACKing: TIME.

(Explicit Content warning for mild profanity)

In the 5th episode, Karina and Ashley provide an update with what's going on in their respective worlds with the long awaited onset of summer in Seattle. They also spend time discussing the importance of enforcing cancellation policies and valuing the time of employees in doing so.

In Episode 4, Ashley and Karina discuss their past issues with body image, celebrity impact on beauty standards, and when it's ok to tell a friend that an outfit looks bad.

Ashley has an update about her personal life and Karina touches on female friendships.

The team discusses how they've implemented membership options for frequent clients as a means to help offset the rising costs of services in the industry.

Reflections, lessons learned, and "aha moments" are shared about first opening Sugar & Shears and their business journey through the years.

In this episode, Ashley and Karina do a deep dive into their financial literacy and histories (and growth), and the role that it played in their first years of owning a business.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about how Erica can help you plan your financial future, you can reach out to her at: [email protected]

This is not a sponsored post. We just really like Erica!

Karina and Ashley are two business owners in Seattle, Washington, trying to make their way in the world of beauty. Follow along and get to know these two delightful characters who own and operate their business, Sugar & Shears Salon and Spa.

Recorded January 2024