Are you holding onto things that no longer serve you — in your salon, your business, or your life?

In this episode, I dive into the power of elimination and why true growth doesn’t come from adding more, but from letting go. As salon owners and as women in our 40s, it’s easy to cling to what feels safe and comfortable. But comfort isn’t progress — and sometimes the very things we’re afraid to release are the ones keeping us stuck.

I share my own journey of letting go — from outdated services in my salon to limiting beliefs I carried in my personal life — and the breakthroughs that happened on the other side. You’ll learn:

💡 Why staying in your comfort zone is keeping you small
 💡 How eliminating creates space for the things you really want
💡 Why letting go isn’t loss, it’s liberation
💡 A simple exercise you can do today to lighten your load and move forward

This episode is for you if you’ve been feeling stuck, drained, or scared of change. It’s a reminder that elimination is not about loss — it’s about freedom, clarity, and breakthrough.

🎧 Press play, and let’s get brave about what we’re ready to release.

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This special 20th anniversary episode of The Salon Owner Mentor is a love letter to women in their 40s who feel flat, lost, or “past it.” I share the five mindset shifts that changed everything—self-worth before self-sacrifice, identity over image, boundaries are love, consistency over heroics, and vision over validation—plus a simple daily framework: See it. Soften it. Support it. If you’re navigating midlife confidence, body and energy changes, or want practical self-care that fits a real life, this episode is for you. You’ll leave with a 7-day reset, language for setting boundaries, and permission to keep growing—because you’re not finished; you’re just getting started. 

Post your care act today and tag @The_salon_owner_mentor with #BecomingAt40. I’ll reshare favourites to help more women feel less alone. 

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Why Your Salon Needs a Reset

Feeling like you’re stuck on the hamster wheel—busy all the time but your profits don’t match? Or maybe your team energy feels flat, and you can’t remember the last time you stepped back to look at your salon as a business instead of just working in it.

In this episode, I’m sharing why every salon owner needs a business reset and exactly how you can do it. From auditing your numbers, client experience, team performance, and boundaries—you’ll learn the steps that will give you clarity, energy, and a plan to head into the Christmas period ready to grow.

✨ Plus, I’ve created a FREE Salon Business Audit Tool for you to download and use right away. It will help you score different areas of your salon, see what’s working, and spot the areas that need attention.

👉 Download your FREE Salon Audit Tool here

Whether you’re in the salon every day or you’ve stepped back to let your team run things, this reset will give you the fresh perspective you need.

🔗 Links & Resources

• Download the FREE Salon Audit Tool
  
  
• Follow me on Instagram: @the_salon_owner_mentor
  
  
• Visit my website: The Salon Owner Mentor

Episode 1 – Welcome Back: The Relaunch Trailer

After a break, the podcast is back — and I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m Cathy, salon owner of CBHB&co and mentor to salon owners who want to grow their business without burning out. With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, I’ve seen the highs, the mistakes, and the lessons that no one prepares you for.

In this short trailer, I’m reintroducing myself, sharing why I’ve relaunched the podcast, and giving you a taste of what’s coming this season. Expect honest, no-fluff conversations about salon business, money, marketing, mindset, and the realities of being a woman in her 40s balancing life and work.

✨ Download your free Salon Business Audit worksheet here → https://thesalonownermentor.com/products/free-business-audit-download?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

If you’re ready to build a stronger business and a healthier mindset, hit follow so you never miss an episode — and share this trailer with another salon owner who needs it.

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Today I deal with the grey area of asking for the bill at the end of an appointment, it seems to be what comes up most for my clients.

You can contact me @the_salon_owner_mentor on instagram or drop me an email at [email protected]

I have some workshops being released around pricing and charging correctly so please join my list by visiting www.thesalonownermentor.com and pop your details in the box at the bottom to be alerted.

In today's episdode I am focusing on newly qualified stylists and salon owners and giving my 3 tips on the key to starting your business on the right foot.

I have workshops on all subjects I cover in today's episodes, you can email me 
[email protected] to find out more about those.

You can also find me @the_salon_owner_mentor on instagram 

I am back again!!!  This episode was created after I identified my Toxic Traits & Bad Behaviours were sabotaging my life.

I wanted to share with you the things I did to change this.

DOWNLOAD TOXIC TRAITS & BAD BEHAVIOURS SELF ASSESMENT HERE

Following last weeks episode I talk about how to create a more balanced life as a small business owner.  For more info follow me @the_salon_owner_mentor or at www.thesalonownermentor.com

I am back and with a new perspective on 2024! I got swept up in manifesting and I left me feeling like the biggest failure. For more info follow me @the_salon_owner_mentor or at www.thesalonownermentor.com

A good healthy DMO will set you up for success and making sure you don't get burnt out, listne to my tips on a good Daily Method of Operation.  For more info follow me @the_salon_owner_mentor or at www.thesalonownermentor.com