Beauty Industry Leaders
Welcome to the no-BS podcast for beauty entrepreneurs who are here to lead.
This is for the ones raising the standards - not just in their own business, but for the entire industry.
Not for hobbyists or side hustlers. This is for those who are all in.
Each episode brings together raw, unfiltered conversations with beauty business owners - from service providers and product creators to educators and consultants, plus guest experts who are leading in their field. You’ll hear the real stories behind their success, the mistakes they’ve made, and the lessons that helped them evolve.
Hosted by Sammy Kennedy, a 7-figure entrepreneur, business strategist, and multi-industry disrupter - the Beauty Industry Leaders podcast, a show where legacy and leadership collide to spark industry evolution. With 17 years of hands-on experience in small business (across 8 family-run ventures and 3 of her own), Sammy delivers a fresh, strategic lens on what it actually takes to grow a profitable, scalable, and values-driven business in today’s competitive landscape.
In each weekly episode, you’ll hear real, raw conversations with small business owners, CEOs and guest experts covering everything from:
🔥 Mindset, Imposter Syndrome and your CEO Identity
🔥 Profitable Pricing & Cashflow Clarity
🔥 Leadership, Culture and Team Performance
🔥 Brand Positioning & Social Impact
🔥 Marketing Strategy That Converts
🔥 Sales & Client Conversion
🔥 Client Experience & Retention Strategies
🔥 Smart Systems & Business Efficiency
We shine a light on the silent achievers behind the scenes, the rising stars who are building with purpose, and the leaders at the top redefining what success looks like in the ever-changing beauty industry.
It’s a space to celebrate those doing incredible work behind the scenes, spotlight those who are shaping the future of our industry, and share practical, powerful insights that move us all forward.
Whether you’re leading the way or just finding your stride, you’ll feel at home here.
This podcast pays it forward - for the betterment of you, your business, and the beauty industry as a whole.
Subscribe to the podcast now so you don’t miss a moment and get ahead of the rest of the pack in this competitive industry.
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Beauty Industry Leaders
From Tools to Tech: Take Back Time Using Seamless Automation with China Coyle
Visionaries look at the same problems as everyone else, but they don’t see problems - they see solutions. There are some people who truly embody this entrepreneurial spirit, and our amazing guest this week is one of those very people! China Coyle is the founder of tech company Beauti, her revolutionary take on modernising outdated salon booking systems. China found her passion for the beauty industry after watching the transformation of her dad’s remedial massage patients, and opened her own salon at the age of 19. After recognising a gap in the market for a customisable and tailored salon software program, China took a chance in the peak of COVID shutdowns and invested everything in creating her answer to one of the beauty industry’s biggest problems whilst that same industry ground to a standstill around her. Drawing on her entrepreneurial skills, not only does the platform strive to improve the customer experience, but she’s also created the ‘Business Academy’, to teach beauty business owners new marketing strategies and help accelerate their growth. From humble beginnings on an off-grid outback farm, to being at the forefront of system innovation in the beauty industry, China explains that there has been one constant on her journey - the value of hard work. China deeply understands the mind of an entrepreneur, showing her natural ability for business at a young age under the guidance of her hero, her dad. We discuss how facing her own challenges and losses along the way has given her the skills to know when to build, when to pivot, and when to chase your dreams.
We’re breaking down:
🖥️ Utilising a broad marketing approach to target specific audiences
🖥️ Creating automations that maximise business output and minimise the risk of burnout
🖥️ Building resilience alongside innovation for long-term success
🖥️ Enhancing every aspect of your client experience, from pre-appointment information to follow-up care
To see more of China’s beauty and tech tips, follow her on social media to get advice you can use to transform your own business systems.
Wanting to take your beauty business software (and service!) to the next level? Head to the Beauti website to start your free trial now.
I want to empower women in the beauty industry to create an impact, build an empire, and leave their legacy!
I want to empower women in the beauty industry to create an impact, build an empire, and leave their legacy!
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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:
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