On today’s episode Habib and Tracey talk about how to get more exposure for your nail business on social media. They discuss how to use Gary Vaynerchuk’s $1.80 Strategy and location marketing to grow not only your Instagram following, but your clientele as well.

Today Habib and Tracey are going to talk about price competition between both nail techs and salons. They talk about pricing your services according your local market, undercutting, and perceived value based on price.

On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey are talking about expectations versus reality in the nail salon. Sometimes it's better to be honest with your clients about which services you can actually provide them rather than trying to give them whatever they want- and failing.

Today’s Biz Talk features special guest Will Truong, who shares his inspirational story of overcoming adversity. Will Truong was able to battle not only poverty, abuse, and prejudice, but also the possibility of permanent paralysis. He continues to inspire others to not give in to overwhelming circumstances but channel their inner pride, courage, and strength to overcome any obstacle.

There are some topics of conversation that are better to avoid in the nail salon. Today Habib and Tracey discuss what topics are best to steer clear of and how to defuse a conversation if it begins to get uncomfortable.

It’s time for another Q&A session with Habib and Tracey! Today they cover cancellation policies, ski slope nails, best chairs for nail techs, and more!

Holiday nail season is officially here! Today Habib and Tracey talk about how nail techs can prepare for the season and what they should expect.

On today’s episode of the Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss whether or not nail techs should expect their clients to leave a tip at the end of their nail service.

Today Habib and Tracey compare the benefits of having a commission versus a booth renting nail business. They consider the pros and cons of each, including which makes more money, is less stressful, has more control, and more.

Today Habib and Tracey talk about how to calculate your actual take-home profit from your nail business. They walk you through how to calculate your cost per service to get your gross margin, then determine your expenses to reveal your net profit margin. They also explain the two important changes you’ll have to make in order to achieve your desired income.