If you're craving clarity in a noisy industry, if you want to grow without sacrificing your sanity, if you're committed to excellence and hungry for sustainable, grounded success, this episode is for you.

As we wrap up 2025, I'm sharing the real, unfiltered thoughts I've been wrestling with behind the scenes, observations from a year spent sitting with small groups of founders across the country, breaking bread, and talking about the realities of leadership in our evolving industry.

And what I've seen is this: We are living in an era of performative success.

Visibility is being mistaken for value. Speed is being confused with strategy. And somewhere between AI, algorithms, and "look at me" culture… we're losing sight of what's real.

In this episode, I unpack:

• The emotional crisis happening beneath the surface of our industry — the tension between growth and integrity.
• How the obsession with visibility is pushing founders into reactive decisions that erode their confidence and their businesses.
• Why the "quiet majority" — the women building intentionally and with integrity — hold the true power to shape the future of aesthetics and wellness.
• The importance of mastery, humanity, and leading with substance in a world that rewards speed and showmanship.
• Why the leaders of tomorrow will be the ones willing to build slowly, privately, and with conviction.

I also share personal stories and three powerful case studies from women inside our programs who built businesses grounded in clarity, structure, and soul, not chaos or comparison.

And if you're ready to structure that growth, protect your vision, and build your next level with intention, I invite you to join me for my 2026 Strategic Planning Masterclass, part of our 90K in 90 Days Challenge.

On December 5th, I'm walking you through the same framework we use with our private clients to help them design their next 90 days of strategic, sustainable growth, with clarity, KPIs, a marketing calendar, and a plan that honors your life-first values.

If you're ready to step into 2026 with confidence, strategy, and soul, reserve your seat at klcconsultants.com/90daychallenge.

Resources

→ Download the The Ultimate Practice Growth Audit & Save Your Spot for our 2026 Strategic Planning Masterclass

→ Learn more & secure your spot for Confidence to Scale Live

→ Join the Fierce Factor Society

→ Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm

Additional Ways to Connect:

• Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move.

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In this episode, I'm closing out 2025 with a real, honest conversation about what it takes to finish the year strong and set yourself up for an impactful 2026. I spent the entire day deep inside the numbers of my business, reviewing every program, every metric, every lever, and it reminded me how important it is for us as CEOs to pause, assess, and identify the one main constraint that's actually holding us back.

I'm sharing why so many of us get caught trying to fix problems that haven't even happened yet, and how that tendency keeps us from addressing the simple but powerful issue right in front of us. I talk through how we bottleneck our own growth, why boundaries and team support matter, and what it looks like to step fully into the CEO role your business needs.

I also introduce you to the Ultimate Practice Growth Audit, the exact tool I created to help you see clearly what's happening inside your business, from revenue drivers and patient flow to profitability and team performance. This audit will be the foundation for our upcoming Strategic Planning Masterclass on December 5th, where I'll walk you through how to activate what you uncover and build a strategic plan for 2026.

Plus, I share details about Confidence to Scale Live, our brand-new two-day retreat and 90-day coaching experience happening in January. This is the most intimate, hands-on strategic support we've ever offered, designed to help you build systems, hire top talent, streamline operations, and create a blueprint for your next million-dollar milestone.

If you're ready to wrap up 2025 with clarity, confidence, and a real plan, this episode will give you direction, momentum, and the exact next steps to take. Download the audit, join the masterclass, and let's get you set up for your best year yet.

Resources

→ Download the The Ultimate Practice Growth Audit

→ Learn more & secure your spot for Confidence to Scale Live

→ Join the Fierce Factor Society

→ Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm

Additional Ways to Connect:

• Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move.

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Kaeli on LinkedIn

In this episode, I'm getting real about the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being a CEO, especially as we close out Q4. Between the external chaos, the end-of-year pressure, and the constant push to perform, it's easy to lose trust in the one thing that built your business in the first place: your own wisdom.

I'll share why so many high-achieving women find themselves second-guessing their decisions and outsourcing their confidence to "experts," accountants, and Facebook groups — and how to break that cycle for good. We'll talk about what it really means to lead through uncertainty, how to separate your worth from your numbers, and why true leadership is built not in the planning, but in the pivots.

If you've been feeling the weight of decision fatigue or questioning your next move, this episode will remind you that you already have everything you need to lead with clarity, conviction, and courage.

Plus, I'll walk you through a free resource I created, The Ultimate Practice Growth Audit, to help you pinpoint the real bottlenecks in your business and step into 2026 with confidence and direction.

Stop waiting for permission to lead, goddess. You already have it.

Resources

→ Download the The Ultimate Practice Growth Audit

→ Join the Fierce Factor Society

→ Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm

Additional Ways to Connect:

• Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move.

Tune in now and let's make some bold moves together.

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Kaeli on LinkedIn

In this episode, we're continuing the conversation from part two of our Female Founder Forum with three incredible founders—Gabrielle Hudson (Onyx Medical Esthetics), Lauren Grandanetti (Sunday Skin), and Morgan Kraut (MK Esthetics). Together, we're diving deeper into what it really takes to design, price, and scale a membership program that drives loyalty, profitability, and lasting impact.

We're talking about the systems, strategies, and mindset shifts that transform memberships from a discount plan into a true growth engine for your business. You'll hear how these women built models that elevate their brands, empower their teams, and create meaningful, long-term relationships with their patients.

If you're ready to refine your program, or finally launch one that works, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to do it right.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to price and position your memberships to protect your margins
• How to train your team to sell with confidence and authenticity
• The psychology behind exclusivity and premium positioning
• Real-world lessons from top-performing medspa owners
• The key metrics to track to ensure membership success

Resources

→ Join the Fierce Factor Society

→ Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm

Additional Ways to Connect:

• Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move.

KLC Consulting Website

Kaeli on LinkedIn

In this special episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, I'm bringing you Part 1 of our Female Founder Forum, where I sat down with three powerhouse women in aesthetics—Lauren Grandanetti of Sunday Skin, Morgan Kraut of MK Esthetics, and Gabrielle Hudson of Onyx Medical Aesthetics—for a raw, unfiltered conversation about building loyalty programs that actually work.

We're talking about the truth behind memberships, what makes patients stay loyal, and how to design programs that build community, protect your margins, and grow recurring revenue without discounting your value.

This conversation is packed with strategy, real-world examples, and honest reflections from women who are leading 6- and 7-figure businesses while staying deeply connected to their purpose.

In Part 1, we dive into:

• Why loyalty starts with relationships, not rewards
• The balance between exclusivity and accessibility
• How to price memberships for profit and retention
• What it really means to build a brand people belong to

If you've ever questioned whether membership programs are right for your practice—or how to make them truly work—this episode is for you.

Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where we'll unpack team alignment, selling with confidence, and scaling loyalty programs sustainably.

Resources

→ Join the Fierce Factor Society

→ Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm

Additional Ways to Connect:

• Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move.

KLC Consulting Website

Kaeli on LinkedIn

As we round the corner to the end of the year, I know how hard it can feel to stay motivated — especially when you're leading a business, a team, and a vision that never stops evolving. In this episode, I'm opening up about what it really takes to stay consistent and focused when your energy dips and motivation fades.

I'm sharing the mindset shift that changed everything for me — the one that helped me evolve from a high-achieving entrepreneur into a disciplined, impact-driven leader. These are the habits that carried me through the highs and lows of building a business and continue to ground me today.

Here's what I'll walk you through:

• Why motivation isn't the key to success — discipline is.
• My 3-step framework to rewire your brain for high performance: Learn, Apply, Repeat.
• How to quiet "idea overload" and stay focused on the actions that actually move the needle.
• What it looks like to evolve from doing the work to becoming the kind of leader who shows up — even when it's hard.

If you're ready to stop chasing motivation and start creating momentum, this episode is your invitation to do the work that changes everything.

Resources

→ Founder Forum: Building Loyalty Programs That Actually Work

→ Join the Fierce Factor Society

→ Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm

Additional Ways to Connect:

• Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move.

KLC Consulting Website

Kaeli on LinkedIn

In this episode of The Fierce Factor, I'm unpacking the truth about loyalty programs, and why so many in aesthetics are missing the mark.

We've been sold the idea that memberships and loyalty programs are the secret to patient retention. But here's the reality: most are designed backwards. They rely on discounts, lock patients in with contracts, and create operational chaos — all while eroding profit and burning out your team.

I'll share what the world's most trusted brands, think Costco, Starbucks, and Peloton, understand about loyalty that most aesthetic practices overlook. You'll learn how to design programs that make patients feel invested, not obligated… and how to turn your existing community into a movement that fuels sustainable, cash-positive growth.

If you're ready to move beyond cookie-cutter memberships and create real loyalty that lasts, you won't want to miss our upcoming free webinar, Founder Forum: Building Loyalty Programs That Actually Work, on October 29th. Join me and a panel of powerhouse female founders for 90 minutes of honest strategy and proven systems that are transforming practices across the country.

Resources

→ Founder Forum: Building Loyalty Programs That Actually Work

→ Join the Fierce Factor Society

→ Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm

Additional Ways to Connect:

• Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move.

KLC Consulting Website

Kaeli on LinkedIn

Loyalty programs are everywhere in aesthetics, but most of them are built backwards.

In this episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the industry's most misunderstood business strategies: loyalty and membership programs. While consultants and conferences love to hype memberships as the silver bullet for retention, the truth is, loyalty isn't built by locking patients in, it's earned by investing in them.

I'll share how to design loyalty programs that actually drive growth, protect margins, and inspire long-term patient relationships, not burnout or discount dependency. You'll hear how real female founders have used memberships to increase lifetime value, boost retention, and generate half a million in recurring revenue, all while staying true to their brand and team culture.

I'm also walking you through 10 key areas to audit inside your practice right now to uncover hidden revenue opportunities within your existing patient base.

If you're ready to stop guessing and start building loyalty programs that actually work, this episode is your blueprint.

Don't Miss Our Free Founder Forum!

Join me October 29th for the Founder Forum: Building Loyalty Programs That Actually Work, a live 90-minute panel featuring powerhouse female founders who have built profitable, retention-driving membership programs inside their practices.

No fluff. No product pitches. Just real strategy from women who've done the work.

Save your free seat now → Register for the Founder Forum

Listen to the episode now and get ready to rethink how loyalty really works in aesthetics.

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Kaeli on LinkedIn

Lately, I've felt the weight of uncertainty pressing in from every direction. Maybe you have too. The world feels unsettled, people are anxious, and as leaders, we're left asking: What does this mean for my business?

In this episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, I'm opening up about the "elephant in the room"—the fear and doubt so many of us are facing—and I'm sharing the five strategies I'm leaning into to lead KLC through these times of external friction. From thinking bigger than my current circumstances, to upgrading my inner circle, to reframing obstacles as opportunities, I'll walk you through the practices that are helping me anchor to my purpose and keep moving forward with courage.

That's why I want to share with you our Retail Sales Playbook for Aesthetic & Wellness Medical Practices. It's not a theoretical guide. It's 24 pages of the exact frameworks, conversation starters, SMS templates, and tracking tools I've used with high-performing practices to make retail feel like patient care instead of sales.

If you've been feeling the uneasiness of these times but know deep down you're being called to something greater, this episode is your reminder that adversity can be the very thing that propels you into your next level of growth.

Resources

→ Download the Retail Sales Playbook

→ Join the Fierce Factor Society

→ Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm

Additional Ways to Connect:

• Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move.

KLC Consulting Website

Kaeli on LinkedIn

As we head into the final quarter of 2025, it's worth the reminder that the decisions you make now will directly shape your results in 2026. With economic headwinds, from tariff-related inflation to tighter financial conditions, leaders in aesthetics and wellness must double down on smart strategy, not distraction.

In this episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, Kaeli shares why retail is one of the most underutilized yet powerful revenue streams for aesthetic practices. You'll hear:

• How retail can create predictable, high-margin income—even in uncertain times
• The three most effective retail business models (and how to implement them)
• Why professional skincare recommendations aren't "selling", they're ethical care
• Practical tools to empower your team to confidently grow skincare sales
• The hidden dangers of over-diversifying product lines and how to simplify for profit

If you've ever wondered how to generate income that doesn't require more of your time, this conversation will be your roadmap. It's time to stop leaving revenue on the shelf and start turning skincare into one of your most profitable, retention-driving assets.

Ready to take this deeper? Join me inside the Fierce Factor Society for live coaching, premium resources, and this quarter's insider masterclass, "Create an Experience to Increase Retention and Referrals." Visit klcconsultants.com/fiercefactorsociety or DM me "Society" on Instagram to get instant access.

Resources

→ Join the Fierce Factor Society

→ Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm

Additional Ways to Connect:

• Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move.

KLC Consulting Website

Kaeli on LinkedIn