Fresh from the transformative ALT Experience—our annual leadership retreat for powerhouse women in aesthetics and wellness—I’m still buzzing with energy and inspiration. This year, we were joined by none other than New York Times bestselling author Sahil Bloom, who led a thought-provoking session on redefining success and building a business that supports your highest values rather than drains them.

In that spirit, today’s episode is a special replay that dives deep into what it really means to create a business that fuels not just your bank account, but your entire life. We’re unpacking the four key pillars of our Life-First Business philosophy—wealth, health, impact, and freedom—and exploring how to move from overwhelm and burnout to alignment and empowerment. I also share the pivotal moment that forever changed how I approached growth, success, and the boundaries that protect both.

Also, don't miss out! Doors are now open for the Spring session of Confidence to Scale—our 6-week business growth certification for founders ready to step fully into the CEO role. It kicks off on May 6th. Learn more at klconsultants.com/scale

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• Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm
• Join the Fierce Factor Society: An exclusive incubator for powerhouse women in aesthetics & wellness, offering strategic frameworks, expert mentorship, and a clear path to sustainable, long-term growth.
• 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 94: Success vs Fulfillment: How to Have It All. This episode contrasts success with fulfillment and delves into redefining personal goals to align with long-term happiness. It also touches on how business relationships and mentorship can shape a fulfilling professional journey​

If you’re ready to stop chasing the next carrot and start building a business that works for you, this one’s a must-listen.

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In this heartfelt bonus replay episode of The Fierce Factor, I’m reflecting on a powerful conversation I had with one of our Academy members—one that reignited my passion for exploring the deeper meaning of leadership. While so much of the conversation around team building tends to focus on strategies, checklists, and metrics, this episode takes a different path—one rooted in introspection, purpose, and lived experience.

I revisit a formative moment from early in my medical sales career, when a hard-earned deal turned into a powerful lesson about reputation, integrity, and the long game of building meaningful business relationships. That story became a turning point for me and now serves as a reminder that true leadership isn’t transactional. It’s about trust, culture, and being willing to invest in people even when it feels risky.

Whether you’re hiring a new team member, worried about turnover, or trying to build a business with soul, I hope this episode inspires you to think differently about what it really means to lead with character.

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• Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm
• Join the Fierce Factor Society: An exclusive incubator for powerhouse women in aesthetics & wellness, offering strategic frameworks, expert mentorship, and a clear path to sustainable, long-term growth.
• 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 82: Build a High Performing Team. This final session of Kaeli’s hiring series focuses on leadership mindset shifts and overcoming emotional barriers in team-building. This episode outlines pitfalls in hiring and strategies to create a dream team that fuels business success

For me, leadership isn’t about avoiding failure—it’s about leaning into the full human experience.

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The Aesthetic and Wellness industry is buzzing with conversations about private equity. Are these investments a boon or a threat to independent med spa owners? In this episode of the Fierce Factor Podcast, I cut through the noise and provide you with the strategic knowledge you need to navigate this evolving landscape. We'll explore what private equity is, why it's so interested in the med spa sector, and the critical pros and cons of partnering with these firms.

This isn't just about understanding the financial aspects of private equity. We'll also dive into how you can position your business for long-term success, whether you're considering a future sale or committed to independent growth. We'll discuss building a strong foundation, maximizing your business's appeal, and understanding key valuation metrics.

Key topics include:

• Private Equity 101 and its interest in the Med Spa Industry
• Strategies for Competing and Building a High-Value Business

Whether you've received offers from private equity or simply want to future-proof your business, this episode provides essential insights to empower your decisions and secure your success in the aesthetic and wellness market.

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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 212 What You Need to Know Before Selling to Private Equity with Janell Ocampo, DNP, FNP-BC where Kaeli and Dr. Janell Ocampo discuss the impact of private equity on aesthetics businesses, sharing strategies for preparing a practice for acquisition and maximizing valuation.

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In this episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, I sit down with Heidi Hermel, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, a long-time KLC client and powerhouse CEO of The Skin Clinic in Mankato, Minnesota. When Heidi first started her business, she was a solopreneur juggling it all—answering phones, managing operations, and treating patients—while generating over half a million dollars in revenue. Fast forward to today, and she’s scaling toward an eight-figure business, investing in real estate, and building a legacy brand that is redefining aesthetics and wellness.

In this candid conversation, Heidi shares the key inflection points that transformed her practice—from hiring A-players and building leadership within her team to shifting her business model from transactional services to high-value programs and packages. She also dives into the challenges of rapid growth, setting industry trends in wellness integration, and the mindset shifts that allowed her to build a business that runs without her being in the treatment room.

We also discuss:

✔️ The power of staying in your lane and ignoring the noise in a competitive market

✔️ How to attract the right clients who value transformation over quick fixes

✔️ Strategies for creating a self-led company and hiring the right leadership

✔️ Why trusting your gut in business decisions is non-negotiable

✔️ The reality of navigating resistance, criticism, and growth as a female entrepreneur

Meet Heidi at ALT Experience 2025!

Want to dive deeper into Heidi’s journey and learn directly from her? She will be a discussion leader at The ALT Experience, where she’ll share even more behind-the-scenes insights into building a thriving, multi-million dollar aesthetic business. This is your opportunity to meet Heidi, network with high-level entrepreneurs, and get actionable strategies to elevate your business.

Tickets are selling fast—click here to reserve your spot today!

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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 218: The 1 Thing Your Missing About Building a Winning Brand Kaeli shares her experience in creating a successful brand in medical aesthetics, offering actionable insights for standing out in a competitive market.

Listen now and get inspired to build a business that thrives at every level.

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Welcome back to The Fierce Factor Podcast. This episode marks the launch of our first-ever book club pick inside the Fierce Factor Society—and a major announcement that will take this experience to the next level.

This book redefines wealth beyond financial success. Sahil introduces a powerful framework that breaks wealth into five categories:

• Time Wealth – Gaining control over your time and prioritizing what fuels you.
• Social Wealth – Building meaningful relationships that enrich your life.
• Mental Wealth – Cultivating clarity, personal growth, and resilience.
• Physical Wealth – Maintaining health and vitality.
• Financial Wealth – Achieving true financial independence.

Sahil’s insights shift the way we think about success. His journey from private equity to redefining wealth is inspiring, and I can’t wait for you to dive into this book with me inside The Fierce Factor Society.

Sahil Bloom will be live at ALT Experience 2025.

Not only will he be delivering a keynote interview, but he will also co-lead an exclusive hands-on session where attendees will build their own Wealth Scorecard—a transformative tool for creating balance and fulfillment in life and business.

This year’s ALT Experience will be unlike anything I’ve ever hosted. With limited seats available and ticket prices increasing April 1, now is the time to secure your spot.

Grab your ALT ticket now

1. Get the book – The Five Types of Wealth
2. Join the Fierce Factor Society for exclusive book club momentum guides and insights.
3. Reserve your seat at ALT to experience Sahil’s teachings firsthand.

True wealth isn’t just about what you earn—it’s about how you live, who you impact, and the legacy you create.

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 63: End Your Pursuit for Abundance and Discover Mind-Blowing Wealth where Kaeli discusses how to shift your focus from scarcity to sufficiency to unlock sustainable business growth and personal fulfillment.

True wealth isn’t just about what you earn—it’s about how you live, who you impact, and the legacy you create.

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In this episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real challenges of leadership, the broken conference model in our industry, and what it actually takes to build a high-impact, sustainable business.

I’m sharing the pivotal moments that shaped my journey—from being asked to pay to speak at events to launching the ALT Experience as a space for true, unsponsored thought leadership.

Here’s what I’m diving into:

• Why the pay-to-play model is failing our industry—and what we can do about it
• The biggest mistake new business owners make when trying to replicate success
• How I developed resilience, confidence, and the mindset of a true leader
• The key to surrounding yourself with people who push you to think bigger

And—BIG ANNOUNCEMENT—I’m officially launching The Fierce Factor Society!

This isn’t just another membership community. The Fierce Factor Society is an incubator for women who are ready to refine their brand positioning, sharpen their leadership skills, and implement the strategies that drive sustainable, long-term growth. It’s a space for execution, acceleration, and tangible results—not just inspiration.

If you’ve been craving a structured, high-impact environment where you can gain direct access to strategic frameworks, expert mentorship, and a clear path to scale your business, this is it.

📩 Get all the details and become a founding member here

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 228: Defining Success as an Entrepreneur where Kaeli challenges societal expectations, encouraging female entrepreneurs to redefine success on their terms and align business strategies with personal missions.

If you’re ready to step into your next level of leadership, push past limitations, and surround yourself with an elite network of driven female leaders, this is your invitation.

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If you’ve ever felt like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this episode is your wake-up call. I see so many business owners working harder just to pay their employees, rather than leading a self-sustaining team—and I’m here to help you break that cycle.

In this episode, I’m diving into why micromanaging and fear of letting go are keeping you stuck in burnout, resentment, and stalled growth. I’ll show you how to step into your role as a visionary leader and stop being the overworked problem-solver in your own company.

Here’s what I’m covering:

• How to stop being the bottleneck in your business
• The power of creating a self-led team that operates at a high level
• Why fear of failure is holding you back from real freedom
• My personal lessons on trust, delegation, and high-performance leadership

I’m also inviting you to join me for the SPARK Leadership Sprint, a free five-day intensive where I’ll help you build a customized 90-day action plan for sustainable success. If you’re ready to redefine leadership, reclaim your time, and build a business that fuels your life—not just your bank account—this episode is for you.

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 91: When You’ve Fallen Out of Love With Your Business where Kaeli explores the emotional challenges of falling out of love with your business and offers strategies to reconnect with your purpose. Kaeli emphasizes the importance of clarity and internal growth as the foundation for reigniting passion​.

It’s time to step into your power, lead with intention, and build a business that works for you—not the other way around.

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Success isn’t just about numbers—it’s about building a business that amplifies your life, not consumes it.

In this episode of The Fierce Factor, we’re flipping the script on success and redefining what it truly means to build a business that serves you first.

We’ve been conditioned to believe that scaling means sacrificing, that building wealth means burning out, and that if we want freedom, we have to compromise financial success. But what if that’s all a lie?

Enter the Life-First Business Model – my approach to designing a profitable, scalable business without sacrificing your well-being, creativity, or joy.

I’m breaking down why the endless chase for more often leads to burnout, not fulfillment, the power of micro-shifts and how small, strategic pivots create exponential impact, how to structure your business to fuel your life rather than the other way around, and the key mindset shifts that make sustainable success inevitable.

If you’re tired of feeling overworked, underwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle that no longer serves you, this episode will be the wake-up call you need. Let’s redefine success on your terms.

And if you’re ready to take this work even deeper, join me for our FREE 5-day SPARK Leadership Sprint, happening March 17-21. This is your chance to reconnect with your vision, build momentum, and create success without the hustle.

Listen now and start building a business that works for you, not the other way around.

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 88: Accountability is Your Path to Freedom where Kaeli challenges listeners to take ownership of their actions, streamline business operations, and commit to intentional growth​.

You weren’t meant to play small—you were meant to lead, to impact, and to live a life that sets your soul on fire.

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Hiring the right team isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about finding, developing, and leading intrapreneurs who will help me scale my business. In this episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, I’m diving into the game-changing strategies I use to build a high-performing, self-led team that operates with passion, ownership, and growth potential.

Here’s what I’m sharing in this episode:

• Why hiring out of desperation leads to misalignment and burnout—and what I do instead.
• The difference between employees and intrapreneurs (and why hiring the right one changes everything).
• How I hire for potential, not just skills—and create a team that grows alongside my business.
• The mindset shifts I’ve made to attract and retain top talent.

I’m also giving away my High-Performance Leadership Playbook for free!

This resource will help you uncover your leadership style, build a thriving team, and scale your business with confidence. Inside, I break down the SPARK Success Pathway—the step-by-step framework I use to transition from overwhelmed practitioner to bold, strategic CEO. If you’re tired of feeling like your business would crumble without you, this playbook is your roadmap to leading with clarity, impact, and freedom.

Grab your copy now at www.klcconsultants.com/leadershipplaybook

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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 122: Unsubscribe From Bad Behavior in Your Business where Kaeli dives into common reasons business owners tolerate employee misconduct and provides strategies to set boundaries, hire for character, and enforce accountability.

If you’re ready to stop micromanaging and start leading, this episode is for you! Tune in now.

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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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• 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 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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