It's the 10 year anniversary of The Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori celebrates a decade of passion and perseverance in the world of podcasting. Tune in to hear Lori reflect on her favorite behind-the-scenes moments and what makes The Beauty Biz Show so meaningful.

"Helping other estheticians build a beautiful life truly is my North Star guiding light mission." - Lori Crete

Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/10-year-anniversary/

Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. In this episode, double board-certified dermatologist and experienced inventor Dr. Steven Hacker joins Lori to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, the role of estheticians in dermatology, and all things dermaplaning. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Hacker's latest invention, the Lumohs Dermaplane, and how it can transform your esthetics practice.

" I would say every single esthetician client should have a dermaplaning procedure. There's no reason they shouldn't... before microneedling, as a standalone procedure, it's safe and it should just be part of your routine." - Dr. Steven Hacker

Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/217-steven-hacker/

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori dives into the three reasons why she doesn't share her skincare lines on social media. Tune in to hear Lori's values-driven strategy and process for choosing a skincare line and learn how you can implement these practices in your own beauty biz.

"It's a lot like dating. You have to kiss a few, or maybe a lot of frogs, before you decide to dive into a full-time commitment and you decide to get married. That's how I look at bringing on a new piece of equipment or a skincare line." - Lori Crete

Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/why-i-dont-share-skincare-lines/

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, six-figure esthetician Lauren Nettuno joins Lori to discuss Lauren's esthetician journey and their latest collaboration, Emerging Esthetician. Tune in to hear how mentorship has impacted Lauren's success and learn more about the new Emerging Esthetician community and membership.

" Being an emerging esthetician means that you're in the early stages of building your career… It's a phase filled with learning, growth, and discovering unique styles, expertise, and how you want to present as a professional." - Lauren Nettuno

Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/215-emerging-esthetician/

Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, multi-licensed spa professional and owner of Chakra Esthetics Day Spa Angela Rafferty joins Lori to discuss her journey into the beauty biz world. Tune in to hear how Angela is helping licensed estheticians incorporate energy work into their practice with The Chakra Esthetics Training Method.

" We're all loving energy and loving beings." - Angela Rafferty

Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/214-angela-rafferty/

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In the first episode of 2025, Lori reflects on her top five takeaways from 2024. Tune in to hear the lessons she's bringing into the new year and learn more about an exciting new offer for new estheticians!

"The lesson here is that sometimes we need to pause, reflect, and assess by staying strong and realizing we are in a cyclical business and industry." - Lori Crete

Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/last-facial-of-2024/

What do your beauty biz and a bad eyebrow wax have in common? In this episode, Lori has a silly (but serious) analogy to leave you with before we take a short break for the holiday season. Tune in to hear Lori's tips for responding constructively to challenges in your beauty biz, from filling in the gaps to forgiving what needs forgiving and healing when you've been burned.

"Whether it's your brows or your beauty business, mistakes, gaps, and burns are all part of the process. And what matters the most is how you respond." - Lori Crete

Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/beauty-biz-eyebrow-wax/.

Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. In this episode, RN and Licensed Esthetician Erin Roberts joins Lori to discuss finding your niche, turning passion into profit, and all things microcurrent. Tune in to hear Erin's top beauty biz tips and learn more about her new microcurrent course.

"I think you have to give yourself the creative space to create something that's unique and authentic." - Erin Roberts

Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/211-erin-roberts/

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to mental illness, sexual assault, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional help or contact a mental health crisis line.

Holly Eve, founder of Madame Lemy, a luxury sustainable deodorant and personal care brand, joins Lori to discuss all things manifestation, mental health, and entrepreneurship. Tune in to hear Holly's empowering story and advice for creating your best life and beauty biz.

"The difference between succeeding and it just being an idea is I have not stopped from that idea to the concept, to building a business since that day." - Holly Eve.

Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/210-holly-eve/

Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show. In this episode, I share my five key steps for how you can successfully launch a new product or service into your beauty biz world. From mapping out your trade show strategy to integrating your new offer seamlessly, tune in to learn how you can turn your purchase into profits.

"When you make these decisions from internal experience, it's way more powerful for your business than if you just see somebody doing it on social media and that makes you think you need it." - Lori Crete

Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/podcast/