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by Kati Whitledge
Welcome to the Beyond The Technique podcast with Kati Whitledge. We exist to support beauty & wellness pros and your growing team and business. We believe it's what you do beyond the technical aspects of your craft that will bring substantial success. We promise to bring you the most forward-thinking industry topics to help you consistently grow and develop yourself and your business.
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The beauty industry is facing a serious threat as rising student-loan defaults expose the gap between cosmetology education and sustainable career success. Kati welcomes back Terra Harvell, founder and CEO of Harper Ellis Hair Co. and Strata Salon Systems, to explore why business acumen, financial literacy, and proven career pathways must become part of every stylist's education. Terra shares candid advice for emerging stylists and challenges salon owners to build profitable businesses that create lasting wealth and meaningful opportunities for their teams. Tune in to discover why getting into the right rooms, learning from proven leaders, and setting aside your ego could help secure both your future and the future of the beauty industry. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4DT5lDGkniA GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! https://joinmya.com FOLLOW TERRA HARVELL Website: https://stratasalonsystems.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theterraharvell LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge Get my favorite bio-hacking products: https://www.best365labs.com/?ref=tojxxlga SPONSORS Earn more and get your time back with GlossGenius. Use code BEYOND at glossgenius.com/beyondthetechnique for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan.
Are you someone who naturally resists structure, expectations, or doing things simply because "that's how it's done"? In this episode, Kati explores how our natural tendencies can become strengths or stumbling blocks, especially when independence and rebellion keep us from meeting the standards we've set for ourselves. You'll learn why looking to the proven success of others doesn't mean sacrificing your individuality, and how experimentation can help you discover what actually works for you. Whether you're an entrepreneur, innovator, change agent, or independent thinker, this conversation will challenge you to stay open-minded, try before you dismiss, and make choices that move your career and life forward. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8Qw9MV4e5EY GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! https://joinmya.com THE FOUR TENDENCIES: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+four+tendencies+by+gretchen+rubin&crid=1NVFCOF61XU81&sprefix=the+four+ten%2Caps%2C280&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_ci_hl-bn-left_1_12 LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge Get my favorite bio-hacking products: https://www.best365labs.com/?ref=tojxxlga
Are you facing the same team challenges, relying on AI for business answers, or feeling exhausted from making every decision alone? Award-winning salon owner and mentor Celene Dupuis reveals four clear signs that it's time to seek guidance—and why coaching should be the last investment you cut when business gets tough. She and Kati discuss navigating seasons of rebuilding, strengthening salon systems, understanding your finances, and surrounding yourself with people who can help you reach the next level. Tune in for an honest conversation that will help you identify what's holding you back, trust yourself, and take the next right step toward a more profitable and scalable salon. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qeKE4L8vJWA GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! https://joinmya.com FOLLOW CELENE DUPUIS Website: https://www.cognitoforms.com/RevampSalonCompany/StrategyCallWithCelene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celenedupuis LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge Get my favorite bio-hacking products: https://www.best365labs.com/?ref=tojxxlga
Courage isn't something you're born with—it's something you build through practice. In this episode, Kati shares three powerful ways to become less timid: take action before you feel confident, intentionally increase your tolerance for rejection, and get clear about what you want so you can ask for it directly. Through relatable examples for salon owners, leaders, and hairstylists, you'll learn how courageous action can transform everything from difficult conversations and price increases to rebooking, retail recommendations, and career opportunities. If fear of criticism, embarrassment, or hearing "no" has been holding you back, this episode will inspire you to do it scared and start creating the future you truly want. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/o4MH_FinNvM GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! https://joinmya.com LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge Get my favorite bio-hacking products: https://www.best365labs.com/?ref=tojxxlga
Ready to make this holiday season your most profitable one yet? In this festive episode of Beyond the Technique, host Kati Whitledge catches up with marketing guru Kayla Morgan from Imaginal Marketing Group to unpack strategies that actually drive revenue for salons and spas. Kayla spills all the insider secrets on how to boost cash flow using high-converting retail bounce-backs, interactive "spin-the-wheel" prize games, pre-booking incentives, and VIP-only gift card promotions that protect your bottom line. She also shares actionable tips on hosting memorable holiday open houses, driving local community give-backs, and leveraging cutting-edge Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to make sure your gift guides pop up when shoppers ask AI for recommendations. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-LWd6zZgJJ0 GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! https://joinmya.com FOLLOW IMAGINAL MARKETING GROUP Website: https://imaginalmarketing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immarketing LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge Get my favorite bio-hacking products: https://www.best365labs.com/?ref=tojxxlga SPONSORS Earn more and get your time back with GlossGenius. Use code BEYOND at glossgenius.com/beyondthetechnique for 50% off your first two months of a premium plan.
Your future isn't shaped by what you want—it's shaped by the behaviors you repeat today. In this episode, Kati explains how your patterns are more predictive than your plans and why meaningful transformation requires personal accountability, patience, and consistent action. You'll learn how to interrupt destructive patterns, create "if-then" responses for predictable triggers, and design an environment that supports the person you want to become. Your past may predict your future, but your past starts today—and one new decision can begin changing your entire direction. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kmyRzFxvrfc GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! https://joinmya.com LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge Get my favorite bio-hacking products: https://www.best365labs.com/?ref=tojxxlga
Why do so many salon and spa owners discount their services, avoid raising prices, or hesitate to recommend what their clients truly need? Master coach Brigette Sobus returns to reveal how fear, guilt, people-pleasing, and limiting beliefs can quietly sabotage even the strongest business systems. She shares powerful examples of beauty professionals who increased revenue by addressing the emotional barriers preventing them from confidently selling, leading, and making necessary changes. Tune in to learn why doing the inner work and transforming your relationship with money may be the breakthrough your business needs. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/d_d1J1G2Vik GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! https://joinmya.com FOLLOW BRIGETTE SOBUS Website: https://powerandjoycoachingacademy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brigettesobus LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge Get my favorite bio-hacking products: https://www.best365labs.com/?ref=tojxxlga
What if the key to greater freedom in your business is simply asking your team one powerful question? In this episode, Kati Whitledge shares how to stop solving every problem and start encouraging team members to bring forward their own proposed solutions. You'll learn how this leadership habit builds confidence, autonomy, trust, and ownership throughout your organization. When you empower your people to run the show, you create stronger leaders—and finally give yourself room to lead. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/vFNITu0vCOY GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! https://joinmya.com LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge Get my favorite bio-hacking products: https://www.best365labs.com/?ref=tojxxlga
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