Level Up with Lacey

By Lacey GeboBusiness Entrepreneurship

Level Up with Lacey episodes

February 10, 2025Should you pay for your Assistants Education/Certifications? Yay or Nah?
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In this episode, we tackle a hot topic in the salon industry:Should you cover the cost of your assistant’s education and certifications? Lacey breaks down the pros and cons, sharing her personal experience and a structured approach to education with your assistant.
Key Takeaways:
Should You Pay for an Extension Certification? – Short answer:No. Your assistants should learn to invest in themselves, just like you did.
90-Day Reimbursement Plan – A structured way to support their growth while ensuring commitment.
Paid Apprenticeship– Your assistants are learningevery single day with you behind the chair. Monthly classes should already be part of their development.
Retail Commission = Education Fund – If you offer 10% retail commission toward education, what happens if they leave? Know your terms!
Ownership Over Their Growth – When you work for something, you appreciate it more! Instill the mindset of investment in their career.
Teach the Skills, Not Just the Certifications – Being a great stylist isn’t about just having a certificate—it’s about mastering the craft.
Lead with Generosity – We believe inirrational generosity! It is more blessed to give than to receive, and supporting your team wisely will benefit everyone in the long run.

👉 Tune in now and learn how to set up your assistants (and your salon) for success without footing the entire bill!

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22 min
February 03, 2025 The Truth About Risk, Criticism, and Success
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Your success is a direct reflection of the risks you’re willing to take.
Staying comfortable won’t get you to the next level—it’s time to bet on yourself!
In this episode, I share the biggest risks I’ve taken, including:
✅ Opening a salon & expanding
✅ Hiring & leading a team
✅ Ending a partnership & rebuilding my business
✅ Launching online education
Did I always have the answers? No.
But I trusted myself to figure it out.
Calculated risks, self-belief, and hard work lead to the biggest rewards.
Does Every Risk Pay Off?
Not always. But you will bounce back. What’s a risk you’ve been avoiding that could change everything?
Handling Criticism & Protecting Your Energy
Taking risks means facing judgment. Here’s how to move past it:
Consider the source—successful people aren’t in your comments tearing you down.
Catch – Cancel – Correct negative thoughts and replace them with empowering ones.
At the end of the day, your setbacks are just lessons in disguise.
It’s time to trust yourself and take that next big leap. Let’s dive in! 🎧
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22 min
January 27, 2025I’m spilling the tea on how I lost 9 stylist last year
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Growing a team is HARD AF, and in this episode, I’m spilling the tea on how I lost 9 stylists last year. Yep, you heard that right—9. The truth is, growing a team comes with its challenges, and no one ever said it was easy. People will come and go, and that’s a reality we have to face as salon owners.
In this raw and honest conversation, I’ll share why these stylists left, the mistakes I made, and the lessons I learned along the way.
Here’s what you can expect in this episode:
Why some stylists had a false sense of hope and thought they could earn more elsewhere.

How misalignment with core values played a role.

The impact of boredom, change, and a desire for new scenery.

The big mistake I made—not hiring soon enough!

The power of growing and empowering artists to eventually go out on their own.

Tips for rental salon owners on staggered contracts to avoid major turnover at once.

I’m also diving into the importance of exit surveys (yes, we might even dedicate an entire episode to these later!). And while losing 9 team members was tough, it’s taught me so much about resilience, leadership, and the value of leaning in harder when someone leaves.
Key Takeaways:
High performers don’t need babysitting, and true talent doesn’t create drama.

Why it’s crucial to set non-negotiable standards, let go of weak links, and lead with confidence.

The importance of recognizing that some people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.

I’m here to remind you that if I can lose 9 team members, you can overcome losing 1 or 2. Your best stylists might be the ones you haven’t even met yet! So, keep going, have the courage to hire again, and trust in the journey.

Bonus Invite: Don’t miss out on my upcoming free Co-Stylist Confidence Workshop! I’ll be sharing:
How to gain confidence to hire and train a co-stylist.

How to pay an assistant and create schedules that hit $20K months.

A curriculum and training outline for assistants, and so much more!
If your confidence has taken a hit or you’re unsure about hiring and training, this workshop is for you. Join us and take the first step toward building your dream team. Sign up for The Co-Stylist Confidence Workshop here! ⤵️
https://lg-education.mykajabi.com/Co-stylistconfidence

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LG Education email- [email protected]
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37 min
January 20, 2025My biggest fear: Hiring an Assistant and they don't work out
Hiring an assistant can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we tackle common fears like:
Can I afford it?

What if I invest time and they leave?

Will it be worth it?
We’ll cover mindset shifts to turn fear into action, how to see hiring as an investment in growth, and strategies to protect your business while growing your team.
PLUS: An Exclusive Invitation If you’ve set goals like hiring new team members, working fewer hours while making more money, or building solid systems, join The Co-Stylist Confidence Workshop!
This free training covers:
A simple way to pay an assistant.

A 39-week training outline.

Strategies for creating work-life balance.
BONUSES:
Copy-and-paste Google Sheets of my salon systems.

Social media batching training and my top two strategies.
🛑 This is the ONLY time this workshop will be offered in 2025, and there will be NO replay!
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22 min
January 13, 2025Assistant Doubt: Am I qualified to work with an Assistant?
Lacey dives into one of the biggest challenges stylists face when considering hiring an assistant: self-doubt.
Common Questions:
"Am I qualified to hire an assistant?"

"Who am I to be someone’s boss?"

Inspiration: Lacey helps you overcome the fear and doubt holding you back from taking this transformative step in your career.

What You'll Learn:
Benchmarks to confidently know you’re ready to bring on an assistant.

10 clear signs that it’s time to hire.
Get ready to shift your mindset, embrace leadership, and take the next step toward growing your business!

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27 min
January 06, 2025 18 Metrics to Track in 2025
In this week’s episode, Lacey shares the 18 key metrics she used while working behind the chair—the very same metrics we now coach our team to track at Salon Lace. These insights are designed to help you gain clarity and control over your business performance.

Why are metrics so important? Because tracking the right numbers enables you to make data-driven decisions instead of relying on emotions. By focusing on analytics, you’ll set yourself up for sustainable growth and success.

Bonus: Download the LG Education Tracker now to start organizing and monitoring your metrics all in one convenient place!

To make it even easier for you, Lacey is giving you the LG Education Tracker—a powerful tool to help you set, track, and achieve your goals. This tracker ensures you always have a clear understanding of your business’s progress, month after month.

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23 min
December 30, 20242024 Review: What I Nailed and What I Failed This Year
In this week's episode, Lacey takes a deep dive into her 2024 journey, sharing the highs and lows of her year. Join her as she reflects on what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons she’s taking into 2025.

Highlights from the Episode:
Personal and Professional Growth: Lacey opens up about her wins in 2024, detailing the strategies that helped her thrive in her businesses and personal life.

Raw and Real Insights: She’s not holding back! Lacey shares candid moments about the pain points and challenges she faced throughout the year.

Shocking Business Fails: Some of the missteps in both of her businesses will surprise you. Lacey unpacks what went wrong and what she’s learned from those experiences.

Looking Ahead: How Lacey plans to apply the lessons from this year to create even more success in 2025.

Tune in now and reflect on your own 2024 wins and fails alongside Lacey!

For hitting 100 episodes we are celebrating by giving away The Assistant University for one of our listeners!

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41 min
December 23, 2024 5 things you MUST do with your team heading into 2025
Get your team ready for the New Year!
In this episode, we’re sharing 5 essential steps to align your team for success in 2025.
From setting clear goals and choosing a "Word of the Year" to planning key activities and rolling out big ideas, we’ve got the strategies to inspire growth and teamwork.
Don’t miss insights on celebrating wins, making smart investments, and elevating your training programs.
Tune in and prepare to lead your team into a successful New Year!

For hitting 100 episodes we are celebrating by giving away The Assistant University for one of our listeners!

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16 min
December 16, 2024My Most Loved Purchases of 2024
This week Lacey is giving you her most loved purchases of 2024!
Full Focus Planner
2. White boards
3. Apple AirPods Max
4. Melinda Marie Jewelry
5. Lashify
6. PEMF Mat

For hitting 100 episodes we are celebrating by giving away The Assistant University for one of our listeners!

Enter to win here ⤵️
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17 min
December 09, 2024 Setting SMARTER Goals for 2025
For episode 100 we are celebrating by giving away The Assistant University for one of our listeners!

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This week Lacey is giving you the framework she used to create her goals for 2025.

Reflecting on 2024, how she hit some of her goals, and where she fell short on some.

Knowing where you are, and where you want to go will help you set your SMARTER goals.

Digging deep into what specific goals you want to achieve, what excites you, and making sure you are setting relevant goals.

Grab a pen and paper and set your goals along side her!

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34 min