In this week’s episode we’re unpacking one of the most overlooked strategies in business growth: your leadership DNA.

Scaling a business isn’t just about strategy—it’s about how you lead, how you communicate expectations, develop your team, and create an environment where excellence isn’t just encouraged but expected. Leadership isn’t a title; it’s the foundation of your company’s growth, sustainability, and long-term impact.

Every leader has a distinct style, whether they recognize it or not. Understanding your natural leadership tendencies allows you to build a business that operates with clarity and momentum, rather than one that constantly feels like an uphill battle.

Strong leadership isn’t just about knowing your strengths—it’s about identifying where you need support. High-performing leaders don’t fit a single mold, but they do share key traits that set them apart. In this episode, we’ll break down how to refine your leadership style so you can lead with confidence, develop a team that thrives, and scale your business with intention.

If you feel like you are buzzing with next level energy, The High-Performance Leadership Playbook is for you!

This resource breaks down the psychology, strategy, and execution behind elite leadership. Inside, you’ll identify your leadership DNA, pinpoint areas for growth, and learn how to leverage your strengths to build a high-performing team and business.

Download your free copy here: klcconsultants.com/leadershipplaybook

Leadership isn’t guesswork—it’s a system. Let’s make yours work for you.

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• Loved this episode? Don’t miss Episode 131: Protecting Your Entrepreneurial Energetic Wellbeing where Kaeli discusses the unique essence of entrepreneurial energy and shares tools from the POP Leadership Academy to help leaders preserve and amplify their energy for sustainable growth.

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Have you ever had a conversation that leaves you so inspired you are buzzing inside?

Well get ready to meet one of the most dynamic women in aesthetics.

In this episode of The Fierce Factor, I sit down with the incredible Morgan Kraut Hylairides, RN, BSN, founder and CEO of MK Aesthetics. Morgan shares her powerful journey from working as a nurse and fitness instructor to building a thriving aesthetics practice with a team of ten. We dive into the importance of personal growth, resilience, and mindset shifts in scaling a business, the lessons she’s learned about leadership, and how investing in herself transformed her ability to lead and grow her company.

Tune in as we discuss:

• How Morgan turned personal branding into a powerful growth tool
• The challenges of entrepreneurship and overcoming self-doubt
• Why scaling a business requires shifting from “doing” to leading
• The role of mindset, mentorship, and resilience in long-term success

If you’re a business owner ready to elevate your leadership and create lasting impact, this conversation is for you!

Connect with Morgan on Instagram: @mkaesthetics.

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• Loved this episode? Don’t miss Episode 123: Is Your Business Growth Stunting Your Advancement as a Human? where Kaeli explores the importance of aligning business growth with personal well-being, cautioning against the overwhelming pressures that come with unintentional scaling.

Because when you grow yourself, your business follows.

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Welcome to February, leader—my favorite month of the year! As I celebrate nine years in business and prepare to launch the most soul-aligned movement I’ve ever created, I’m reflecting on the lessons that have shaped my journey. One of the biggest? Sustainable growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design.

That’s why, this week, I’m bringing back one of our most downloaded episodes from 2022—because the principles still hold true today. Compensation is more than just a paycheck; it’s a tool to build trust, retain top talent, and create alignment between your team’s goals and your business’s future. But too often, business owners approach it with short-term thinking, leading to margin loss, disengagement, and ultimately, turnover.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:

• Why most comp plans fail before they’re even presented.
• The risks of overpaying upfront and losing profitability over time.
• A strategic approach to compensation that attracts top talent, incentivizes performance, and aligns with long-term business success.

You’ll hear insights from my conversation with our KLC financial partner on why every plan should be custom to your business and how to approach compensation as a tool—not a magic bullet—for building trust, loyalty, and value.

Compensation isn’t just about numbers—it’s about strategy, sustainability, and setting your business up for long-term success. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or restructuring an existing team, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how you reward and retain top talent.

Tune in now to gain the insights you need to make smarter compensation decisions that drive growth, engagement, and profitability.

Let’s build businesses that thrive—by design.

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• The Blueprint: Sign up for weekly curated insights supporting powerhouse female entrepreneurs in aesthetics & wellness.
• Loved this episode? Don’t miss Episode 139: Understanding KPI's, Clarifying Roles, and Producing Results where we revisit and expand on the concept of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and introduce the idea of Key Results Areas (KRAs).

If this episode resonates with you, share it with a fellow business owner who could benefit from a fresh perspective on compensation strategy.

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As a leader, one of the most critical questions you’ll face is how transparent you should be about your business’s financial health and goals. It’s a balancing act—sharing enough to build trust and drive alignment without creating unnecessary stress or confusion.

In this episode of The Fierce Factor, we’re diving into the nuanced world of transparency in leadership. I’ll help you understand how to approach transparency as a powerful strategy that fuels trust, motivation, and alignment while protecting your team from overwhelm.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• The tangible benefits of transparency: How it strengthens trust, sparks motivation, and aligns your team with your vision.
• Why the way you frame and share financial goals matters—hint: it’s about focusing on purpose, not just numbers.
• Practical strategies to educate your team on your business’s inner workings and show them how their roles drive overall success.
• The concept of strategic transparency: A proven framework to share the right information in the right way to foster collaboration and trust without compromising sensitive details.

You’ll also get actionable tips you can implement immediately, like running goal-setting conversations that inspire, tracking progress effectively, and fostering a culture of inclusion and innovation.

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel confident walking the fine line between empowering transparency and over-disclosure—giving your team the clarity they need to succeed while leading with strength and vision.

Resource:

Get started with How to Have the Money Conversation with Your Team where you’ll learn proven techniques for motivating, educating, and inspiring your staff to drive financial success.

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• Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm
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• The Blueprint: Sign up for weekly curated insights supporting powerhouse female entrepreneurs in aesthetics & wellness.
• Loved this episode? Don’t miss Episode 102: Difficult Conversations with Employees where Kaeli shares actionable strategies for performance management, setting clear expectations, and fostering open communication to address and prevent workplace issues.

Tune in to learn how transparency, when done right, can transform your team’s performance and elevate your company culture!

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In this week’s episode of The Fierce Factor, we dive into the critical and timely topic of psychological safety in the workplace. Joined by Krista Donargo, KLC’s strategic growth advisor, we unpack the true meaning of psychological safety and why it’s a foundational element for building thriving teams and businesses in 2025 and beyond. Krista, a seasoned expert with a background in psychoanalysis and communication, brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. With years of experience coaching Fortune 500 executives and helping teams develop a culture of trust and collaboration, her insights are both practical and transformative.

We explore:

• What psychological safety really means for leaders and teams.
• Why creating a safe environment boosts creativity, reduces turnover, and fosters innovation.
• Practical ways to establish psychological safety, from framing mistakes as learning opportunities to modeling vulnerability as a leader.
• The balance between nurturing a team and setting boundaries to maintain structure and accountability.

If you’ve ever wondered how to motivate your team, cultivate trust, and create a workplace where ideas and ambitions can flourish, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover actionable strategies and insights to elevate your leadership and company culture.

Let us know your thoughts or send us a DM to share how you’re implementing these practices in your workplace!

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• The Blueprint: Sign up for weekly curated insights supporting powerhouse female entrepreneurs in aesthetics & wellness.
• Loved this episode? Don’t miss Episode 198: Enrolling Your Team Into Your Thought Leadership Goals where Kaeli discusses the responsibilities of thought leaders towards their teams and the importance of building a supportive environment that encourages growth and development.

Tune in to this insightful episode and learn how to create a workplace culture that inspires trust, innovation, and growth! If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to follow, give a five star review, and share!

Xo,

Kaeli

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In this episode of The Fierce Factor, I’m joined by the extraordinary Allie McAllister—nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Cult Aesthetics, Cult Conference, and Squeeze Skin. From her start at a cadaver lab in 2020 to leading three thriving businesses in the aesthetics industry, Allie’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.

Together, we explore what it takes to grow and scale with intention, all while maintaining integrity in your brand and practice. Allie candidly shares the triumphs and challenges of her first year as a business owner, touching on key topics like:

• Team building: Cultivating strong dynamics and managing expectations.
• Integrity in growth: Staying aligned with your mission to deliver exceptional client results.
• Curating relationships: Building meaningful connections with patients and team members for long-term success.

Allie offers actionable insights into how clear standards and intentional branding can transform workplace culture and attract ideal clients. We also take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Cult Conference, diving into its unique approach to fostering collaboration among elite injectors.

This episode takes a heartfelt turn as Allie opens up about her personal journey with IVF. She shares powerful lessons on resilience, balance, and what it means to lead with authenticity in both business and life.

If you’re ready for an inspiring conversation packed with advice, real talk, and plenty of laughs, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!

Upcoming Cult Conferences:

• Nashville: May 30th, 2025
• Scottsdale: September 12th, 2025

Follow Allie on Instagram: @theatlantainjector

Learn more about Cult Conference: www.cultconference.com

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• Loved this episode? Don’t miss Episode 111: The 6 Stages of an Aesthetic Business Lifecycle where Kaeli walks listeners through the six stages of business growth, comparing them to raising a child.

Tune in to this empowering episode and discover how to build a business—and a life—you love! If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to follow, give a five star review, and share!

Xo,

Kaeli

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Each year, I like to start the season by reflecting on what’s happening in the aesthetics industry—sharing key insights and leveraging my experience to help you make sense of the trends and opportunities shaping our space.

Join me in this episode of The Fierce Factor as I share a forward-thinking forecast of trends that are reshaping the industry (spoiler: it’s expanding in exciting ways). Together, we’ll explore actionable business strategies to help you navigate and capitalize on the "perfect storm" of opportunities coming your way this year.

I’m hopeful this episode will inspire you to conduct a thoughtful audit of your strategic plan, align it with emerging trends, and set the tone for a year of intentional growth and transformational success—starting now.

• The future of aesthetics, wellness, and regenerative medicine and why multi-disciplinary growth is reshaping patient experiences and expanding practice potential.
• The keys to foundational strength for 2025 and why resilient, values-driven leadership will define the year’s most successful businesses.
• The KPIs that will drive measurable impact and the secret to using hard-to-quantify metrics to unlock tangible, transformational results.
• Mental health coaching trends and how addressing emotional well-being is becoming a cornerstone of holistic patient care.
• Market domination through trust and actionable strategies to build authenticity and stand out in a crowded marketplace.

• Join us for the next live cohort of Confidence to Scale: a program where ambitious, visionary, and in-demand aesthetic providers design a purpose-driven business that generates lucrative profits and fills their soul.
• Purchase the Happy Hour Masterclass Bundle: from hiring strategies and culture creation to brand direction and scaling up, each class in this bundle was developed for you to gain clarity in essential business principles and drastically improve your day-to-day experience as a business owner

• Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm for daily insights and inspiration.
• Schedule a Discovery Call: Join the 600+ entrepreneurs who have scaled past the million-dollar mark with our proven strategies. Let’s design your path to success—and rediscover your passion for business. Book your call today!
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Loved this episode? Download our Top 10 Fierce Factor Episodes of 2024 resource to reflect on the insights and strategies that shaped the last year. These listener favorites are packed with timeless advice to inspire and guide you as you set the stage for your most impactful year yet.

Make 2025 the year you build a business of value, not just price. Remember to subscribe, share, and leave a review to inspire more leaders ready to make an impact!

Xo, Kaeli

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In this special episode of The Fierce Factor, I’m excited to share my recent guest appearance on the Girls of Grit podcast, hosted by the inspiring Annalisa Rhodes and Cynthia Faquera. During our conversation, we explored themes of resilience, leadership, and what it truly means to rise as a woman in competitive industries.

I opened up about my journey from medical device sales to founding KLC Consulting and the POP Leadership Academy, sharing key lessons I’ve learned about leveraging grit, empathy, and bold decision-making to build a life-first business. From the importance of embracing an “underdog mentality” to tips for aligning with your core values, this episode is packed with insights for women looking to break barriers and create lasting impact.

Tune in to hear us discuss:

• How to build confidence and show up as a leader, even when you’re the only woman in the room.
• My personal strategy for navigating imposter syndrome and staying true to your mission.
• Why I believe in helping women become a “Category of One” by owning their unique strengths.

Whether you’re in sales, entrepreneurship, or simply looking to elevate your mindset, this conversation will inspire and empower you to step boldly into your potential.

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• Loved this episode? Don’t miss Episode 71: Category of One Clarity: Part One where Kaeli is interviewed by Aesthetic Record CGO, Dr. Tiphany Hall. She reflects on her transition from corporate America to consulting, sharing insights on becoming a category-of-one leader in the aesthetic industry.

Building a life-first business means embracing your unique journey, staying true to your values, and daring to make an impact on your own terms. If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to follow, give a five star review, and share!

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In this episode, I’m sharing a clip from our Epic Growth in 2025 Strategic Planning Masterclass, where I linked arms with a group of passionate entrepreneurs to map out what it actually takes to create a breakthrough year. If you weren’t able to attend the live masterclass, this episode gives you a preview of the strategies and insights I shared to help business leaders hone their focus and prepare for sustainable growth in the coming year.

I reflect on my own journey—from setting simple revenue goals to building a legacy-driven, multi-seven-figure business—and share how I learned to prioritize the initiatives that truly move the needle.

During this session, we focused on the three pillars of strategic planning success that encompass:

• Identifying what’s truly important versus what’s merely urgent.
• Building the ecosystem and support systems that ensure long-term success.
• Equipping your team with KPIs and clarity and role clarity to propel results.

I also talk about how embracing the natural seasons of business help you make intentional decisions that drive your business forward. This episode is packed with actionable advice and powerful examples to help you engineer an environment where success becomes inevitable.

Ready to build a game plan for unstoppable success in 2025?

Don’t miss your final chance to catch the replay of our 2025 Strategic Planning Masterclass! Gain clarity, actionable insights, and the tools you need to turn your biggest goals into reality. Download the replay now and take the first step toward your next level!

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• Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm
• Book a Discovery Call: Join over 600 entrepreneurs who have scaled their businesses past their next million-dollar milestone with our proven strategies. Let’s explore how we can help you achieve your goals— and fall back in love with your business, starting today.
• The Blueprint: Sign up for weekly curated insights supporting powerhouse female entrepreneurs in aesthetics & wellness.
• Loved this episode? Don’t miss Episode 201: The Key to Sustainable Peak Business Performance where Kaeli discusses the importance of creating a supportive environment for sustainable peak performance in business.

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about showing up with courage and a willingness to grow. If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to follow, give a five star review, and share!

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What’s holding you back from reaching your full potential? In this episode, I’m diving into what it really takes to unlock your next level of growth as we reflect on the insights gained during our recent strategic planning masterclass. From the transformative stories of trailblazing women to the frustrations I feel seeing so much untapped potential among ambitious leaders, we’ll explore how mindset shifts and bold decisions can redefine your future.

This week, I’m sharing my own experiences navigating imposter syndrome and investing in my growth—including a high-stakes mentorship meeting with one of my idols. We’ll challenge the myths about safety, risk, and what it takes to make meaningful progress in life and business. If you’re ready to stop waiting for change and start creating it, this episode is your wake-up call. Let’s get to work, goddess!

Ready to build a game plan for unstoppable success in 2025?

Don’t miss the chance to watch the replay of our 2025 Strategic Planning Masterclass! Gain clarity, actionable insights, and the tools you need to turn your biggest goals into reality. Download the replay now and take the first step toward your next level!

Stay Connected:

• Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm
• Book a Discovery Call: Join over 600 entrepreneurs who have scaled their businesses past their next million-dollar milestone with our proven strategies. Let’s explore how we can help you achieve your goals— and fall back in love with your business, starting today.
• The Blueprint: Sign up for weekly curated insights supporting powerhouse female entrepreneurs in aesthetics & wellness.
• Loved this episode? Don’t miss Episode 186: "The Excuses holding you back" where Kaeli shares some tough love about the excuses you’ve been telling yourself and shares insights & tactics for overcoming these mental roadblocks so your business can thrive.

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about showing up with courage and a willingness to grow. If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to follow, give a five star review, and share!

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