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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• 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.

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• Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm
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• 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

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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 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.

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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 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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• 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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• 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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• 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 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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• 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 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
• 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 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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