The Sugar Show

Hello and welcome back to one of our favorite weeks. It's time for the Sweet Success Story Series! (Try saying that five times fast).

Each month we feature a body sugaring pro who is killing it in his or her skincare business. We not only follow along on their journey through choosing sugar for their clients, but how it felt to make that decision to learn to sugar, and to ultimately see the benefits of the sweet stuff as it relates to building a strong business.

So this month, I wanted to feature a Sugar Tribe member Cidy Andrews. Cidy has already had big success with her waxing skills, but wanted to take her business, The Nitty Gritty Hair & Waxing Parlor to the next level by actually switching her business to sugar.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: 

• Why the universe has a funny way of making us love what we hate.
• How to tackle imposter syndrome in the esthetician space and just go for it.
• Why the pandemic caused Cidy to swear by the sugar! 

If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way,  leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway - or if you’d like to be featured in a future episode of The Sweet Success Story shoot us a DM!

While you've got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar for more tips, tricks, memes, and exclusive content on all things sugar and Cidy on Instagram and her website NittyGrittyHairAndWax.com.

Want more? We’d love to have you in The Sugar Tribe!

If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way, leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway — I’d love to hear how you’re embracing Sugaring For All!!

And while you’ve got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar 🤍

If you’re ready to take your sugaring education and community to the next level, join us at SugarCon!
Grab your tickets and learn more here → https://sugaringconvention.com/

And don’t forget to follow along for updates, behind-the-scenes, and all things SugarCon → https://www.instagram.com/sugarcon_/

Cheers to your Sweet Success! ✨

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by Instagram Reels.

While the growth of the sugaring space on social media can feel like an exciting opportunity to show off your skills and grow your business, when you start comparing yourself to other estheticians the FOMO (or fear of missing out) can become overwhelming.

That’s why this week I’m tackling online FOMO and imposter syndrome head-on and spilling my secret to shifting your mindset from one of competition to one of community. 

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: 

• How to give yourself a reality check, find out if you’re feeling alone in the treatment room, and what you can do about it.
• The secret to harnessing the power of the online sugaring community to turn that FOMO into cash flow.
• Why we really are "all in this together", and your responsibilities as a member of this community to collaborate, never compete.

If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way,  leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway - I’d love to hear how you’ve conquered FOMO in your own business!

And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar for more tips, tricks, memes, and exclusive content on all things sugar. Want more? We’d love to have you in The Sugar Tribe!

If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way, leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway — I’d love to hear how you’re embracing Sugaring For All!!

And while you’ve got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar 🤍

If you’re ready to take your sugaring education and community to the next level, join us at SugarCon!
Grab your tickets and learn more here → https://sugaringconvention.com/

And don’t forget to follow along for updates, behind-the-scenes, and all things SugarCon → https://www.instagram.com/sugarcon_/

Cheers to your Sweet Success! ✨

Welcome BACK to The Sugar Show! This episode marks our official return to the world of podcasting, and I’m so excited to continue this journey. 

I’m not going to sugarcoat it (see what I did there?), but my time away was far from a vacation.

After life threw me a curveball, I got to learn all over again how to handle grief, loss, and the power sugaring has helped me rise from the ashes once again.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: 

• The answer to the question on everyone’s mind: where the heck has the Sugar Mama been??
• What we’ve got planned for this exciting new chapter of The Sugar Show.
• How the pandemic tested my resilience in more ways than one and how I embraced the suck to come out stronger on the other side (and so can you!)
• The secret to creating a solid foundation in your sugaring business so you can weather any storm life throws at you while your business continues to thrive.

If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way,  leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway - I’d love to swap stories and hear how sugaring has helped you overcome life’s ups and downs!

And while you've got your phone out, follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar for more tips, tricks, memes, and exclusive content on all things sugar.

Want more? We’d love to have you in The Sugar Tribe!

If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way, leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway — I’d love to hear how you’re embracing Sugaring For All!!

And while you’ve got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar 🤍

If you’re ready to take your sugaring education and community to the next level, join us at SugarCon!
Grab your tickets and learn more here → https://sugaringconvention.com/

And don’t forget to follow along for updates, behind-the-scenes, and all things SugarCon → https://www.instagram.com/sugarcon_/

Cheers to your Sweet Success! ✨

Soooo many reasons to listen to this episode!
1. Learn how a single teen mom created a schedule packed skincare business DURING COVID.
2. Be inspired by a success story that will either make you jump toward learning to sugar or nod your head in agreement that it was a great choice for your business too
3. Lift your spirits with a story of joy and gratitude
4. Gain a little insight as to what it takes to become a successful sugaring professional
5. And soooo much more!

Kendall Myer has a fire in her belly like few women her young age.  She KNEW there was something better out there for her and her young son and she WORKED HARD to get there.  Spend some time with Shannon and Kendall as they unpack her journey and tap into her Soul Strength!

NEED MORE SUGARY INSPIRATION?
Get Your Sugaring Business Found and Network with the Sugaring Industry
by Joining The SugarNetwork  and tagging your sugaring biz on @TheSugarNetwork on IG!

To meet more inspiring Sugarists and business masters, join us in the Love2Sugar FB Community for more knowledge!

Join us on the 'gram: @love2sugar
Did you enjoy this Sweet Episode?  Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave a REVIEW and tell us why!  
Thank you for joining us on this sugar journey!

If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way, leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway — I’d love to hear how you’re embracing Sugaring For All!!

And while you’ve got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar 🤍

If you’re ready to take your sugaring education and community to the next level, join us at SugarCon!
Grab your tickets and learn more here → https://sugaringconvention.com/

And don’t forget to follow along for updates, behind-the-scenes, and all things SugarCon → https://www.instagram.com/sugarcon_/

Cheers to your Sweet Success! ✨

Welcome to our Sugar & Soul Series guest, Jennifer Weir, Certified Life Coach and Host of the Starting From Perfect Podcast!

In this episode, we focus on our loved ones and how to help them understand our business.  Sometimes we find ourselves with family or friends who just don't understand what we do and come off as unsupportive.  Instead of experiencing conflict, Jen and Shanno will help you to understand their concerns and perspective and really helps us develop a "manual" for how to support us!

Tune in to Jennifer's podcast Starting From Perfect

And if you want to join the SugarTribe and enjoy her MasterClass Click Here!

NEED MORE SUGAR INSPIRATION?

Get your Sugaring Business found and network with the sugaring industry by joining The SugarNetwork and tagging your sugaring biz on @TheSugarNetwork on IG!

To meet more inspiring Sugarists and business masters, join us in the Love2Sugar FB Community for more knowledge!

Join us on the ‘gram: @love2sugar

Did you enjoy this Sweet Episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave a REVIEW and tell us why! Thank you for joining us on this sugar journey.

If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way, leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway — I’d love to hear how you’re embracing Sugaring For All!!

And while you’ve got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar 🤍

If you’re ready to take your sugaring education and community to the next level, join us at SugarCon!
Grab your tickets and learn more here → https://sugaringconvention.com/

And don’t forget to follow along for updates, behind-the-scenes, and all things SugarCon → https://www.instagram.com/sugarcon_/

Cheers to your Sweet Success! ✨

Welcome to the newest season of the Sugar Show podcast!

We have spent 2020 and 2021 in survival mode.  Between lockdowns and political unrest, cancellations and worry.  But we have made it through! Congratulations!

This episode is all about moving forward to THRIVE in your skincare and or sugar business!  We are going to cover how to PLAN for your success in 2022, not just run after it! So, grab your planners and some colorful pens, a cup of your favorite beverage, and lets do this!

We will go over planning in 4 areas: personal, financial, marketing, and education.

Cheers to your Sweet Success!!
Shannon

NEED MORE SUGAR INSPIRATION?

Get your Sugaring Business found and network with the sugaring industry by joining The SugarNetwork and tagging your sugaring biz on @TheSugarNetwork on IG!

To meet more inspiring Sugarists and business masters, join us in the Love2Sugar FB Community for more knowledge!

Join us on the ‘gram: @love2sugar

Did you enjoy this Sweet Episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave a REVIEW and tell us why! Thank you for joining us on this sugar journey.

If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way, leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway — I’d love to hear how you’re embracing Sugaring For All!!

And while you’ve got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar 🤍

If you’re ready to take your sugaring education and community to the next level, join us at SugarCon!
Grab your tickets and learn more here → https://sugaringconvention.com/

And don’t forget to follow along for updates, behind-the-scenes, and all things SugarCon → https://www.instagram.com/sugarcon_/

Cheers to your Sweet Success! ✨

If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way, leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway — I’d love to hear how you’re embracing Sugaring For All!!

And while you’ve got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar 🤍

If you’re ready to take your sugaring education and community to the next level, join us at SugarCon!
Grab your tickets and learn more here → https://sugaringconvention.com/

And don’t forget to follow along for updates, behind-the-scenes, and all things SugarCon → https://www.instagram.com/sugarcon_/

Cheers to your Sweet Success! ✨

The Sugar Show Ep 13: How Sugaring Saved My Life

Host: Shannon Sophia, The SugarMama®

Overview

In 2009, host Shannon Sophia had just gone through a divorce, sold her Lake Tahoe day spa and moved to a new city with her two boys as a single mom. She set up a small skin care studio and was in the midst of creating a new client base when the recession hit, and suddenly many of her clients were no longer able to justify including beauty services in their weekly or even monthly routines.

However, Shannon began to notice a trend: while she lost the majority of her facial clients, her hair removal clients stayed. But how was she supposed to set herself apart from the many other hair removal specialists in her area? Suddenly, it all clicked! The answer was sugaring. 

At the time, Shannon had only taken an intro to body sugaring class and was, to be quite honest, terrible at it. However, she wholeheartedly dedicated herself to perfecting her craft by focusing on her sugar ball and practicing on family and friends. Once she began offering sugaring services at her studio, she quickly met every revenue goal she has set for herself and now can’t imagine doing hair removal any other way!

Tune into this week’s episode of The Sugar Show to hear more about the Sugar Mama’s sugaring journey! Learn about the “why” behind Shannon’s business, how she sets herself apart from her competition, and why sugaring has given her a way to not only find personal success, but also to help others thrive.

Quotes

• “I had just recently gotten my little kit, I was practicing and practicing and practicing, and I started working on models. I got to a place where even my friends were saying, ‘Dang, Shan, this sugar is so much better than wax!’ And that’s when everything changed, and I confidently added body sugaring to my menu. And I haven’t looked back.” (4:09-4:35)
• “With facials, we try to stay quiet and provide a relaxing experience, but with hair removal, I really had a chance to get to know each and every client…. And by listening and creating this safe space of trust and connection, I have saved marriages, helped encourage strength, planned weddings and even funerals. The aestheticians who have come onto my team have been able to build their careers and watch their financial dreams become a reality. It’s been a shift that I never ever expected.” (6:01-6:36)
• “My ‘why,’ I realized, is to teach others how I survived, to get out of my comfort zone of facials and wax and do the thing that my clients didn’t even know they needed, which was a much better way to smooth their skin.” (7:36-7:51)

NEED MORE SUGAR INSPIRATION?

Get your Sugaring Business found and network with the sugaring industry by joining The SugarNetwork and tagging your sugaring biz on @TheSugarNetwork on IG!

To meet more inspiring Sugarists and business masters, join us in the Love2Sugar FB Community for more knowledge!

Join us on the ‘gram: @love2sugar

Did you enjoy this Sweet Episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave a REVIEW and tell us why! Thank you for joining us on this sugar journey.

If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way, leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway — I’d love to hear how you’re embracing Sugaring For All!!

And while you’ve got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar 🤍

If you’re ready to take your sugaring education and community to the next level, join us at SugarCon!
Grab your tickets and learn more here → https://sugaringconvention.com/

And don’t forget to follow along for updates, behind-the-scenes, and all things SugarCon → https://www.instagram.com/sugarcon_/

Cheers to your Sweet Success! ✨

The Sugar Show Ep 12: So I Started My Sugar Business…Now What? Tips for Effectively Streamlining Your Services

Shannon Sophia, The SugarMama®

Overview

Are you a seasoned sugar professional who is swamped with work as the world starts to reopen? Are clients flocking to your doorstep after months of hearing about the wonders of sugar through friends, family and social media?

This is a great problem to have…right? Even though it’s a wonderful feeling to have a solid client base, it’s also exhausting when you can’t accommodate everyone who’s seeking out your services.

If this problem feels familiar, you’ll definitely want to tune into this week’s episode of The Sugar Show. Here’s a sneak peek into the SugarMama’s playbook for streamlining and expanding your sugar business.

1. First, take a moment to recognize your success. There was once a time when you didn’t know how you would get to this point, and now you have. Be proud of yourself and acknowledge that you are going to overcome this hurdle, too!
2. Streamline your business. Most of the time, immediately looking to expand is a mistake. First, look to the ways that you can streamline your business operation and make your hours count!
3. Bring on an assistant! Most people don’t need to hire another aesthetician in the early stages of their business. Instead, bring on someone who can take administrative duties off your plate, so you can really focus on your sugar ball.
4. Expand your business…but only after you have completed all of the above steps! We can’t emphasize enough how important it is to attend to your own house before you start bringing new hires into the mix.

Remember how far you’ve come and know that there is a clear path to managing your client base, so you can find joy both inside and outside of your business. If you need additional support along the way, know that the Sugar Tribe is always here to help. Cheers to you!

Quotes

• “I want you to stop. I don’t want you to stop sugaring, but I want you to stop. I want you to close the door of your treatment room, I want you to sit on the bed or sit on the comfy chair that’s inside your room, and I want you to recognize your success.” (5:29-5:47) → AUDIOGRAM
• “For right now, I want you to unleash that feeling of responsibility and streamline you.... I want to ask you to really be mindful of what your day is like. Are you getting enough sleep? Are you starting your day with a morning routine and gratitude?....Take a moment and breathe and say, ‘Ok, how can I be smart in my day today?’” (11:20-12:13)
• “You do not have to add on every single client in your city to double your income and make your time smarter.” (16:23-16:33) 
• “I know that you might be tired and bringing on more people sounds like the solution, but it isn’t necessarily the solution. It really is a skillset to manage other people.” (24:53-25:08)

Links

www.thesugarnetwork.com
www.love2sugar.com

NEED MORE SUGAR INSPIRATION?

Get your Sugaring Business found and network with the sugaring industry by joining The SugarNetwork and tagging your sugaring biz on @TheSugarNetwork on IG!

To meet more inspiring Sugarists and business masters, join us in the Love2Sugar FB Community for more knowledge!

Join us on the ‘gram: @love2sugar

Did you enjoy this Sweet Episode? Be sure to hit

If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way, leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway — I’d love to hear how you’re embracing Sugaring For All!!

And while you’ve got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar 🤍

If you’re ready to take your sugaring education and community to the next level, join us at SugarCon!
Grab your tickets and learn more here → https://sugaringconvention.com/

And don’t forget to follow along for updates, behind-the-scenes, and all things SugarCon → https://www.instagram.com/sugarcon_/

Cheers to your Sweet Success! ✨

The Sugar Show Ep 11: Getting Started with Sugaring: A Step-By-Step Guide for Launching Your Sugaring Business

Shannon Sophia, The SugarMama®

Overview

Are you looking to take your skin care business to the next level? Have you heard about the wonders of sugaring, but you’re not quite sure where to start? 

If you’re ready to take the sugaring plunge, we’ve got you covered. In this episode of The Sugar Show, the SugarMama® shares the tips and tricks you need to get started with sugaring.

Here’s a sneak peek into her sugaring playbook:

1. Find a skilled, certified sugar professional near you on www.thesugarnetwork.com.
2. Get certified, first with an online training, then with a hands-on course.
3. Hone your skills by practicing on family and friends.
4. Choose a preferred sugar product line.
5. Establish a passionate promotion plan.
6. And maybe even start your own specialty sugaring studio along the way!

People LOVE sugaring, so it’s about time you hop on the trend! But before you start, you’ll want to make sure you have a solid plan in place, so you can get the most out of this incredible practice for both your clients and yourself. The Sugar Show can help you get there!

Quotes

• “I want you to get sugared. If you haven’t already experienced body sugaring for yourself, I want you to find a skilled, certified sugaring professional near you and get yourself sugared...so that you can experience what your clients will be experiencing.” (2:09-2:33)
• “Make sure that you establish a base of clients and sugar fans. Create that buzz, have a baseline of people that can sing your praises, encourage and reward your fans for spreading the good work about sugar because once they experience the difference, they’re going to be hooked. So having a loyal foundation will be the stronghold for you to consider the next steps of starting your own business.” (8:56-9:22)
• “Get [your clients] to understand that sugar is the best choice because (1) it’s not hot, it’s never going to burn your clients, (2) it’s all natural, it’s just lemon, sugar and water, (3) there’s going to be less ingrowns because we remove the hair out in the direction of hair growth and we’re not traumatizing the skin, (4) it’s great for sensitive skin, so those people who can’t wax can usually sugar, (5) there’s less mess, it’s sanitary, it’s antibacterial, antimicrobial. There’s so many reasons to love sugar. Really wrap your arms around that for yourself and for your clients.” (12:20-13:04)

Links

www.thesugarnetwork.com
www.love2sugar.com

NEED MORE SUGAR INSPIRATION?

Get your Sugaring Business found and network with the sugaring industry by joining The SugarNetwork and tagging your sugaring biz on @TheSugarNetwork on IG!

To meet more inspiring Sugarists and business masters, join us in the Love2Sugar FB Community for more knowledge!

Join us on the ‘gram: @love2sugar

Did you enjoy this Sweet Episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave a REVIEW and tell us why! Thank you for joining us on this sugar journey.

If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way, leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway — I’d love to hear how you’re embracing Sugaring For All!!

And while you’ve got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar 🤍

If you’re ready to take your sugaring education and community to the next level, join us at SugarCon!
Grab your tickets and learn more here → https://sugaringconvention.com/

And don’t forget to follow along for updates, behind-the-scenes, and all things SugarCon → https://www.instagram.com/sugarcon_/

Cheers to your Sweet Success! ✨