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Beauty Business Breakthroughs

Beauty Business Breakthroughs

Written by: Shara Gabaldon
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Beauty Business Breakthroughs™ is the podcast for med spa founders, estheticians, and beauty educators ready to scale with certification, licensing, and strategy. Hosted by Shara Gabaldon — beauty licensing strategist, accredited course creator, and founder of Luxe Beauty & Body Co.™ — this show delivers real-world insights to help you build a prestige beauty brand that runs with or without you. You’ll learn how to turn services into certification-ready IP, create licensing systems that scale, and expand your visibility through podcasting, media, and brand partnerships. Episodes include expert interviews, solo strategy sessions, and live minisodes featuring Luxe students in real-time coaching or transformation stories. From high-level growth tactics to behind-the-scenes of program creation, every conversation is designed to move you from hands-on hustler to licensed leader. If you’re ready to stop guessing, start scaling, and finally lead with leverage — Beauty Business Breakthroughs is your boardroom.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • “This Could Replace My Job”: How Griselda Perkins Built a Multi-Room Spa After the Military
    Sep 26 2025

    Griselda Perkins spent 20 years in the military and thought she’d retire into a quiet, stable school job.

    But after finding Luxe and enrolling in her first training, she had one thought: “This could replace my job.”

    Now she runs a growing multi-room spa, leads with military-grade standards, and is building a training facility to elevate the next generation of providers.

    In this episode, Griselda shares:

    • The Luxe courses that gave her permission and structure to start — even as a total beginner

    • How she scaled to consistent $4K+ months while still working full-time

    • Her client experience strategy that’s bringing in families, professionals, and loyal locals

    • Why her spa vision includes both high-end services and team development

    • The moment she realized this industry wasn’t just a side hustle — it was her legacy

    This isn’t just another esthetician story. It’s a masterclass in leadership, elevation, and choosing a new path — no matter how late you start.

    Play the episode. You’ll feel what’s possible.

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    18 mins
  • No Beauty Background. No Funding. No Problem. How Desiree Marie Lazcon Used Luxe to Launch a Premium Spa
    Sep 26 2025

    Desiree Marie Lazcon didn’t have a license, a business plan, or investors. What she had was a decision to stop waiting — and a Luxe course that gave her the exact roadmap.

    Today, she runs a six-figure body sculpting studio that stands out in one of the most saturated markets in the country. No viral content. No funding. Just clarity, consistency, and Luxe strategy.

    Inside this episode, Desiree shares:

    • Why being an outsider in the beauty industry actually gave her an edge

    • The Luxe trainings that helped her go from idea to income fast

    • How she booked out her calendar without paid ads or discounts

    • The one belief shift that changed how she sees herself — and her brand

    • Her advice to anyone afraid to launch because “the market is too crowded”

    This isn’t hype — it’s proof. If you’ve been overthinking, undercharging, or talking yourself out of your dream — this episode will shift your timeline.

    Play it now. Then go build what you’ve been delaying.

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    27 mins
  • Booked by Word of Mouth: How Taylor Ann Montgomery Became the Go-To Contour Expert in Her City Without Paid Ads
    Sep 19 2025

    Taylor Ann Montgomery didn’t have a massive following, flashy ads, or a big launch.

    What she did have: a Luxe education, a high-touch client experience, and the mindset of a CEO — even as a beginner.

    Today, her books are full. Her results are unmatched. And she’s the go-to body contouring expert in her city — all in her first year.

    In this real-talk episode, Taylor Ann shares how she went from hesitant to high-demand, and what really built her beauty brand from the ground up.

    Inside the episode:

    • Why Luxe gave her the confidence to finally get started

    • How she built trust so strong, her clients became her best marketing

    • Her simple but powerful client experience flow — and why it matters more than content

    • What she would do differently if she were starting again tomorrow

    • Why “slow” growth is actually what made her brand sustainable and in demand

    If you’re overthinking, second-guessing, or wondering how to stand out — Taylor Ann’s story is the proof that consistency, quality, and Luxe strategy work.

    Listen in. Then go become the name everyone recommends.

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    29 mins
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