Thinking about hiring your first esthetician? Before you post that job listing, there are four critical steps you need to take first. Skip these and you'll end up stressed, burned out, or back to solo six months later. In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly what to do before you ever write a job post.

This is Part 1 of a five-part hiring series. If you're a solo esthetician who's constantly booked, really tired, and one sick day away from everything falling apart, this episode is for you.

You'll learn:

• Why hiring does not start with a job post and where it actually begins

• The biggest mistake spa owners make with their first hire

• How to decide the exact hours you need help based on demand

• How to structure pay based on your numbers, not emotion

• Why saving three months of payroll changes how you lead

• How to write a job description that filters the right candidates fast

• The simple bonus structure that keeps compensation fair and motivating

• How 38 applicants were narrowed down to 3 in minutes

Information is not transformation. What's one step you'll take this week to prepare for your first hire?

Ready to hire your first esthetician without the overwhelm?

Fill out this intake form to book a discovery call with me. Let's create a hiring plan that protects your finances, sets clear expectations, and brings the right person to your team.

I've helped clients go from 38 applicants to 3 qualified candidates in under 3 minutes. I've walked people through hiring their first esthetician in as little as 30 days (though I prefer a slow and steady approach).

www.amandaluisaconsulting.com

In this episode, I'm breaking down what "bougie" actually means, why it doesn't come naturally to me, and how intentional choices (not expensive ones) create the elevated experience your clients remember.

We talk about the difference between luxury and high-maintenance, how your energy as an owner shows up in your client experience, and why bougie is a skill you can learn, not a personality trait you're born with.

You'll learn:

• What "bougie" is NOT: it's not flashy, expensive, or having more of everything

• Why your business can't feel elevated if you don't embody calm, confident leadership first

• How I simplified my service menu to reduce decision fatigue and increase bookings

• The appearance factor: what elevated looks like when you're client-facing (even when you're not in scrubs)

• Why boring keeps your business running and bougie keeps people coming back

• Simple upgrades that cost nothing but change everything about how your business feels

If you've been struggling to make your business feel more intentional and luxurious without adding more to your plate, this episode will show you where to start.

Ready to make your business feel more calm, confident, and intentional?

Fill out this intake form to book a discovery call with me. Let's talk about what bougie and boring could look like for your spa.

www.amandaluisaconsulting.com

What if growth doesn't come from adding more, but from refining what already works?

In this episode, we break down why "bougie and boring" businesses are often the most profitable and sustainable. We talk about the hidden cost of chasing trends, how chaos impacts your team and clients, and why predictable systems create calm, trust, and repeat revenue.

You'll learn:

• Why constantly adding new services and strategies often creates more stress instead of more profit
• What "boring" actually means and why it does not equal lazy, stagnant, or bland
• How refining what already works leads to more rebooking, stability, and peace
• The connection between your energy as an owner and the client experience in your spa
• Simple mindset and structure shifts that support long-term growth without burnout

If your business feels heavy or scattered right now and you're ready to figure out what actually matters, let's talk.

Fill out this intake form to book a free 30-minute discovery call with me: I help spa owners identify what's already working in their business so they can stop doing ALL THE THINGS and start doing the right things.

If you're ready to trade chaos for calm and build something sustainable that doesn't require you to sacrifice your life, let's map out what "bougie and boring" looks like for your spa.

www.amandaluisaconsulting.com