CEO Series Part 4: Master Your Money so Growth Is a Strategy, Not a Guess

Listen to this episode from Beauty Industry Leaders on Spotify. If managing money in your beauty business feels more like guesswork than strategy, this episode is your roadmap to turning financial clarity into sustainable growth.In Part 4 of our CEO Series, I’m joined once again by Elli from the Beauty Business Society to tackle the financial foundations every salon owner needs for 2026 and beyond. Together, we get real about why most beauty businesses stumble when it comes to money - and how shifting your mindset (and systems) can transform not just your profits, but your confidence as a CEO.Inside this episode:✨ The biggest financial pitfalls salon owners face (and how to avoid them)✨ Why cash flow, not just revenue, determines your freedom to grow✨ How Elli said “yes” to opportunities during one of the busiest seasons of her life - and what it taught her about money and momentum✨ Sammy’s hard-earned lessons from costly financial struggles (and how they reshaped her approach to growth)✨ Why “cutting costs first” is keeping you stuck - and the profit-first principles that actually move the needle✨ The power of financial transparency with your team and how it fuels buy-in for growth goalsThis conversation is your permission slip to stop guessing with your money and start leading with strategy.And if you’re ready to put these lessons into action, join us at the Beauty Industry Leaders Retreat, where guest expert Tara Shaw will show you exactly how to implement profitable membership models in your business.I want to empower women in the beauty industry to create an impact, build an empire, and leave their legacy! Ready to become an industry powerhouse?Get more clients, more income, and your time back without burning out. Be among the first to access exclusive scripts, strategies, and systems to get booked, banked, and in demand.https://beautyindustryleaders.com.au/booked-banked-and-in-demandBusiness retreat in Vietnamhttps://beautyindustryleaders.com.au/business-retreat-vietnam-feb-2026 If you have any questions about the episode, or have a burning question you’d like me to answer on the show, or if you’d like to join our movement of ambitious beauty leaders, connect with me and the rest of our incredible community on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sammykennedycoach/ https://www.instagram.com/beautyindustryleaders/