The Waxing Podcast

Kirsten and Mackenzie get real about the challenges of keeping a small waxing business busy, even when you’ve tried every marketing idea.

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Mckenze Trachuk, After hours co-host: https://www.instagram.com/thewaxroomaz/?hl=en

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ME: I'm Kirsten. I’m a licensed Esthetician of 11 years who turned my love for waxing into multiple teaching platforms like this one. Check out everything else I offer at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Tampawaxer?

utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨🌟

SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 😍

MY FAVE BRANDS:

Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)

Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off

Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)

In this episode of the Waxing Podcast, Kirsten and Ashley Melcher discuss the latest trends in the aesthetics industry, particularly focusing on Korean lash lifts.

Takeaways

• Korean lash lifts are trending
• Education is key in aesthetics Lash lift timing techniques
• Importance of community in aesthetics

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Ashley Melcher
• 02:22 The Yacht Party Experience
• 05:11 The Rise of Lash Lifts
• 06:32 Understanding Korean Lash Lifts
• 10:33 The Newness in Aesthetic Treatments
• 21:31 Common Misconceptions in Lash Treatments
• 27:04 Best Practices for Lash Lifts
• 29:28 Lash Lift Techniques and Timing
• 35:08 Transitioning from Education to Business
• 39:44 Building Community in Aesthetics
• 46:05 Future of Waxing Events
• 50:03 Ingredient Spotlight: Thiglocalate

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Ashley Meltcher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waxthatash/?hl=en

ME: I'm Kirsten. I’m a licensed Esthetician of 11 years who turned my love for waxing into multiple teaching platforms like this one. Check out everything else I offer at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Tampawaxer?

utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨🌟

SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 😍

MY FAVE BRANDS:

Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)

Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off

Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)

The conversation covers Zularie's journey to entrepreneurship, the importance of building genuine connections, balancing multiple business ventures, and the power of events and community building in business growth and development.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey to Entrepreneurship
• 03:15 Building Genuine Connections
• 07:14 Balancing Multiple Business Ventures
• 23:16 The Power of Events and Community Building
• 27:34 The Challenge of Repeating
• 28:14 Falling Out of Love with the Business
• 30:17 Planning for Business Growth
• 32:54 Understanding Personal and Business Identity
• 33:24 Exploring Human Design and Personality
• 38:23 Visual Learning and Personal Preferences
• 45:15 Creating an Engaging Event Experience
• 47:15 The Growth Journey
• 48:15 Creating Diverse Spaces
• 50:25 Bridging Beauty and Business
• 51:44 Marketing and Martinis Event
• 55:03 Overrated and Underrated Information
• 56:39 Discerning Opportunities
• 01:00:31 Learning Business Efficiency
• 01:03:21 The Luxurious Wax Experience
• 01:06:16 The Power of Networking

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Zularie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itszularie?stkn=MWljejMwNW16dGJ1ZA%3D%3D

Marketing and Martinis Event: https://marketingandmartinis.com/

ME: I'm Kirsten. I’m a licensed Esthetician of 11 years who turned my love for waxing into multiple teaching platforms like this one. Check out everything else I offer at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Tampawaxer?

utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨🌟

SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 😍

MY FAVE BRANDS:

Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)

Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off

Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)

Welcome back to a new season of the podcast. Join us in our new segment, After Hours where we discuss all the happenings in the industry. Todays topic" Tradeshow, Marketing, Credit Card Points and how to use them, and Ingredient Check, our new highlight series.

Takeaways

• Trade show
• Social media challenges
• Podcasting journey Business Travel Tips
• Credit Card Points Strategy

Chapters

• 00:00 Podcasting Journey
• 03:18 Social Media Challenges
• 18:06 Trade Show
• 26:20 Business Travel Tips
• 28:02 Credit Card Points Strategy
• 35:14 Retail Shelf Redesign
• 36:17 Industry Marketing and Branding
• 48:14 Ingredient Check Segment

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ME: I'm Kirsten. I’m a licensed Esthetician of 11 years who turned my love for waxing into multiple teaching platforms like this one. Check out everything else I offer at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Tampawaxer?

utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨🌟

SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 😍

MY FAVE BRANDS:

Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)

Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off)

Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)

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The conversation covers the evolution of the Waxing Podcast, updates on transition to solo episodes and a new format, shift in podcast content and prioritizing value, and the introduction of a recurring guest and After Hours segment.

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ME: I'm Kirsten. I’m a licensed Esthetician of 11 years who turned my love for waxing into multiple teaching platforms like this one. Check out everything else I offer at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Tampawaxer?

utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨🌟

SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 😍

MY FAVE BRANDS:

Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)

Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off)

Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)

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More on Enso:⁠⁠https://ensowax.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ensowax/⁠⁠Join our community page: https://discord.gg/mbCUTRZfZmFollow me on Instagram 📲: https://www.instagram.com/thewaxingpodcast/ABOUT ME: I'm Kirsten. I’m a licensed Esthetician of 11 years who turned my love for waxing into multiple teaching platforms like this one. Check out everything else I offer at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Tampawaxer?utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨🌟 SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 😍 MY FAVE BRANDS: Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off)Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)Fur: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://glnk.io/l0kq/41⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-waxing-podcast/support

Kirsten reflects on her journey in the industry over the past five years, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance. She shares personal anecdotes about overcoming self-consciousness and the pressure to conform to others' expectations.

More on Enso:⁠⁠https://ensowax.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ensowax/⁠⁠Join our community page: https://discord.gg/mbCUTRZfZmFollow me on Instagram 📲: https://www.instagram.com/thewaxingpodcast/ABOUT ME: I'm Kirsten. I’m a licensed Esthetician of 11 years who turned my love for waxing into multiple teaching platforms like this one. Check out everything else I offer at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Tampawaxer?utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨🌟 SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 😍 MY FAVE BRANDS: Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off)Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)Fur: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://glnk.io/l0kq/41⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-waxing-podcast/support

Kirsten discusses effective strategies for estheticians to leverage Black Friday not just for immediate sales, but to ensure a busy January and beyond.

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Join our community page:

https://discord.gg/mbCUTRZfZm

Follow me on Instagram 📲: https://www.instagram.com/thewaxingpodcast/

ABOUT ME: I'm Kirsten. I’m a licensed Esthetician of 11 years who turned my love for waxing into multiple teaching platforms like this one. Check out everything else I offer at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Tampawaxer?utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠

✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨

🌟 SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟

Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 

😍 MY FAVE BRANDS: 

Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)

Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off)

Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)

Fur: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://glnk.io/l0kq/41⁠⁠

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-waxing-podcast/support

Q&A session where Kirsten addresses common questions about pricing strategies, profitability, client management, and the use of discounts.

More on Enso:

⁠⁠https://ensowax.com/⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ensowax/⁠⁠

Join our community page:

https://discord.gg/mbCUTRZfZm

Follow me on Instagram 📲: https://www.instagram.com/thewaxingpodcast/

ABOUT ME: I'm Kirsten. I’m a licensed Esthetician of 11 years who turned my love for waxing into multiple teaching platforms like this one. Check out everything else I offer at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Tampawaxer?utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠

✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨

🌟 SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟

Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 

😍 MY FAVE BRANDS: 

Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)

Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off)

Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)

Fur: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://glnk.io/l0kq/41⁠⁠

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-waxing-podcast/support

Q&A session where Kirsten addresses common questions about pricing strategies, profitability, client management, and the use of discounts.

More on Enso:

⁠⁠https://ensowax.com/⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ensowax/⁠⁠

Join our community page:

https://discord.gg/mbCUTRZfZm

Follow me on Instagram 📲: https://www.instagram.com/thewaxingpodcast/

ABOUT ME: I'm Kirsten. I’m a licensed Esthetician of 11 years who turned my love for waxing into multiple teaching platforms like this one. Check out everything else I offer at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Tampawaxer?utm_source=linktree_admin_share⁠⁠⁠

✨Thanks so much for listening! ✨

🌟 SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 🌟

Support my channel by using my affiliate links below! I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much! 

😍 MY FAVE BRANDS: 

Enso Wax: https://ensowax.com/ (use code ENSO10 to save 10% on your first order)

Clean Skin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cleanskinclub.com/?rfsn=6720875.e383af&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6720875.e383af⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 20% off)

Bryght: ⁠⁠⁠https://bryghtenup.com/pages/twp⁠⁠⁠ (use code TAMPAWAXER for 10% off)

Fur: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://glnk.io/l0kq/41⁠⁠

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-waxing-podcast/support