The EXCEL WITH EASE Podcast

In this podcast episode, Gemma and Dorne discuss 6 simple essential and affordable business tools that every aesthetic businesses needs for organisation, streamlining processes, content creation, profitability and growth in 2025.

We discuss why these tools are essential in order to give us back our greatest asset in life, which is time freedom. Your business should support your life, not restrict it!

⚒️ TOOLS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST

To learn more about the tools we have mentioned in this weeks Podcast, check out the list below.

📂 CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM)

ANS: https://www.aestheticnursesoftware.com

Phorest: https://www.phorest.com (what we use)

💌 EMAIL SERVICE PROVIDERS (ESP) Mailerlite: https://bit.ly/timeless-mailerlite (what we use)

Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com

Get $20 credit when signing up for MailerLite using our link above*.

📝 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE We use Trello, but we have also added some others that you might also want to check out to see which ones feels good for you.

Trello: https://trello.com (what we use)

Asana: https://asana.com

Notion: https://www.notion.com

📲 MOBILE PHONE EDITING & CREATIVE DESIGN TOOLS

InShot: https://inshot.com (what we use)

Capcut: https://www.capcut.com

Canva: https://www.canva.com (what we use)

Rode: Microphone for Mobile Phones: https://amzn.eu/d/2OcRDie

Blue Yeti Microphone: https://amzn.eu/d/77lSOzN

🤖 AI TOOLS ChatGTP: https://chatgpt.com (what we use)

Google’s Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/app

📅 SOCIAL MEDIA SCHEDULING Save time by scheduling content with Meta Business Suite. You can link your Facebook and Instagram accounts and schedule posts to both platforms simultaneously, all from one place.

Meta Business Suite: https://business.facebook.com

🧑‍🎓 LEARN MORE: If you'd like to learn more about our Accredited Aesthetic training courses then head over to our Timeless Training Academy website.

🔗www.timelesstraining.co.uk

👍FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timelesstrainingacademy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Timelesstrainingacademy

Summary In this episode 'Be Careful Who You Listen To', Gemma discusses the importance of discerning advice and criticism in the context of service-based businesses.

She highlights the isolation that can come with starting a business and the common pitfalls of seeking advice from those outside the industry. The episode emphasises the need for careful consideration of the sources of advice and the impact it can have on decision-making and professional growth.

Takeaways This topic is relevant for all service-based businesses.

Isolation is a common feeling for new practitioners.

Advice from non-industry friends can be misleading.

Criticism should be evaluated based on the source.

Starting a business often means making decisions alone.

It's important to seek advice from experienced professionals.

Family and friends may not understand industry nuances.

The desire to help can lead to unhelpful advice.

Criticism can be more harmful than helpful if not from credible sources.

Navigating advice is crucial for professional development.

In this episode, Gemma interviews Dorne, her business partner at Timeless Training Academy. They discuss Dorne's journey into entrepreneurship, the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses, and the importance of shared values and ethics in the aesthetics industry. They also explore the challenges of burnout, the need for a supportive community, and the role of technology in business.

The conversation highlights their vision for the Academy and their plans for the future.

Takeaways: Dorne has over a decade of experience in the tech sector. COVID-19 provided an opportunity for business reset and growth. Shared values are crucial for successful partnerships. Ethics and safety in aesthetics are paramount. Burnout can lead to a reassessment of business goals. Community support is essential for entrepreneurs. Technology can streamline business processes. Freedom in business allows for a better work-life balance. Investing in education and training is vital for success.

Future plans for the Academy include new courses and community support. Academy www.timelesstraining.co.uk

Today I give a brief overview of the steps I took to create more abundance in my Aesthetic business that resulted in my consistently tripling my profit margins.

The best bit.... It required no extra working days, no push mentality and was done with the most ease and joy I've ever experienced in 14 years of owning my aesthetic business.

This is the whole Timeless ethos in motion, excelling with ease! and what I want for you all.

Academy

www.timelesstraining.co.uk

YouTube Channel

Timeless Training Academy 505

In this week I discuss why the need to be liked is hindering your business, life and full potential.

I discuss what peoples opinions REALLY are and why they're nothing to fear.

How to discern between the opinions of others and your intuition when making decisions.

How to embrace both likes and dislikes.

As a reformed, fully fledged people pleaser and 14 years running my aesthetics business, I can 100% guarantee that when you master this, you can master anything.

I know it's scary, but dropping the fear will change the whole trajectory of your business and life.

This isn't about being mean, it's quite the opposite! It's about your internal energy, self love, self worth and what you radiate out in to the world.

Focus inside on this first and watch what happens.

Being able to deliver excellent results, doesn't equate to bringing clients through your door.

If you've done your training and then all you can hear is crickets, then listen to this weeks episode.

I discuss simple strategies that you can incorporate to start gaining traction in your business. It's not as complicated as you may fear.

 Gemma  discusses the topic of being let down and messed around by clients in business.   She emphasizes that this is not a sign to quit, but rather a lesson to level up.   Gemma explains that the external world is a reflection of our internal state and encourages listeners to examine where they may not be fully showing up for themselves.   She highlights the importance of setting boundaries as an act of self-love and shares practical steps to enforce boundaries and implementing systems.   Takeaways

In this episode, Gemma discusses the importance of effective messaging in attracting and retaining clients.

She emphasises the need for clear and relatable communication.

Gemma highlights the mistake of using a clinical and rigid communication style, urging listeners to inject warmth and empathy into their messaging.

She also advises focusing on client's concerns and problems rather than solely promoting oneself, emphasising the power of storytelling and shared experiences in building emotional connections with clients.

Lastly, she encourages the use of catchy and attention-grabbing titles in marketing materials.

Takeaways

Training Academy www.timelesstraining.co.uk

Clinic www.gemma-montgomery.com

In this podcast episode, Gemma discusses money mindset and how our beliefs around money can impact our business success.

She highlights the struggles that many people, especially those transitioning from Professional NHS caring roles face when it comes to charging for their services.

Gemma emphasizes the importance of examining our money beliefs, such as feeling guilty about charging our prices or constantly discounting our services.

She also encourages listeners to set their prices in alignment with themselves and why not to compare themselves to others.

Gemma provides practical tips for improving our money mindset and suggests resources for deeper exploration.

I'm aware I've  dropped off the radar for the past month.

I hate being inconsistent and letting people down, so I wanted to explain what has been going on in life.

The key takeaway is prioritise effectively, be kind to yourself for your mental health and the rest will follow.