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.
Connect with Sammy and Join the Beauty Industry Leaders movement
https://www.instagram.com/sammykennedycoach/
https://www.instagram.com/beautyindustryleaders/
Beauty Industry Leaders
From Franchisee to Founder: The Business Lessons They Don’t Teach You With Shamara Jarrett
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From working behind the chair to building and selling a multimillion-dollar franchise clinic, Shamara Jarrett’s journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the power of learning from every challenge.
I've sat down with Shamara to unpack her 16+ years in the beauty industry - from salons, spas, and body sugaring, to business development, franchising, and now, tech entrepreneurship.
Shamara opens up about the highs and lows of her career, including the tough lessons that came with bankruptcy, betrayal, and rebuilding. Today, she’s channelling that experience into ServiceCue, a startup designed to make running beauty businesses simpler and smarter. She also shares the mission behind her own podcast, Just a Beauty Therapist, created to educate and empower professionals in the industry.
Inside this episode:
✨ The untold lessons from navigating the franchise model - and what every owner should know
✨ How setbacks like bankruptcy shaped Shamara’s approach to leadership and innovation
✨ The journey from running a clinic to launching a beauty tech startup
✨ Why adaptability and continuous learning are non-negotiables in today’s beauty industry
✨ The story behind Just a Beauty Therapist and Shamara’s vision for education in the field
Whether you’re scaling your business, pivoting into new opportunities, or looking for encouragement through tough times, Shamara’s story is a reminder that adversity can be the catalyst for your biggest breakthroughs.
Connect with Shamara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justabeautytherapist_podcast/
Website: https://servicecue.com.au/
ServiceCue Insta: https://www.instagram.com/servicecueapp
Resources mentioned in this episode:
→ Profitable Pricing Calculator: https://beautyindustryleaders.com.au/profitable-pricing-calculator
→ Breakeven Cost Calculator: https://beautyindustryleaders.com.au/breakeven-cost-calculator
→ ATO Industry Benchmarks: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/income-deductions-and-concessions/small-business-benchmarks/in-detail/beauty-services
Connect with me and join the Beauty Industry Leaders movement:
→ https://www.instagram.com/sammykennedycoach/
→ https://www.instagram.com/beautyindustryleaders/
→ https://beautyindustryleaders.com.au/
If you have any questions about the episode, have a burning question you would like me to answer on the show, or want 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/
