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
CEO Series Part 4: Mastered Your Money so Growth Is a Strategy, Not a Guess
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 goals
This 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?
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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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