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Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, plastic surgeon Dr. Emily Ridgway joins Lauren to discuss all things plastic surgery. Tune in to hear about the latest trends and treatments, the most common misconceptions, and the important role that estheticians can play in the plastic surgery process. " It's about having that choice and the power to do something, more than the actual procedure itself." - Dr. Emily Ridgway Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/236-dr-emily-ridgway

In this special episode, Lori Crete shares a heartfelt preview of The Beauty Biz Brief — the exclusive, members-only podcast inside her award-winning Beauty Biz Club. Originally created to support club members with calm, intentional growth, this episode is now being shared on the top-rated Beauty Biz Show as a glimpse into the supportive strategy and community waiting for you inside. You'll hear how a simple, sincere Valentine's promotion led to meaningful client connections and results, why regulating your nervous system is essential for sustainable business success, and what's coming next inside the newly organized Beauty Biz Club platform designed to make learning, growth, and support easier than ever. If you've been thinking about joining Lori inside her award-winning Beauty Biz Club, this is a beautiful time to step in, get organized, and grow with clarity, community, and intention. Learn more and join the club: BeautyBizClub.com

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Steve Marchese, CEO and owner of LightStim, joins Lori to discuss all things LED light therapy. Tune in to learn the "dos" and "don'ts" of light therapy and hear how LightStim is revolutionizing the LED device industry. " I put an LED panel on a client and it's like putting a blanket on a parrot. They fall asleep for 20 minutes. It feels so good. And that in itself is anti-aging, right?" - Lori Crete Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/235-lightstim

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori and Lauren reflect on their top takeaways from 2025. Tune in to hear what they've learned, how they've grown, and what they're bringing into 2026! "Creativity flows when you feel grounded." - Lori Crete Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/234-last-facial-2025

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, SIV Skincare co-founder and CEO Isabel Vitale joins Lori to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and revolutionary approach to skincare. Tune in to learn all about SIV, how it got started, and one very important area of skin health that often gets ignored: the skin microbiome. " What you have to remember is your skin is an organ. You know, even athletes have heart issues. Even athletes have lung issues. You can't control the heartbeat that you have. You can't control what your skin does. It is still, at the end of the day, an organ, and you have to treat it as such." - Isabel Vitale Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/isabel-vitale-siv-skincare/

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special series, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from social media cycles to why esthetician mentorship is so valuable. " It doesn't matter if you've been licensed for 10, 15, 20 years, 2 days, it's still nice to have somewhere that feels like home to come back to with people you trust, people you can rely on." - Lauren Nettuno Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/232-esthetician-life-unfiltered

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori shares her top five esthetician holiday prep tips so you can navigate the season like a pro. Tune in to learn how a few simple (but powerful!) strategies can transform your holiday season. "Preparation creates freedom. The more you plan now, the more you will enjoy the abundance and the joy of the season later." - Lori Crete Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/esthetician-holiday-prep-2025

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special series, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from botox to positioning yourself as a professional in your Beauty Biz. “ Position yourself like a professional and you have more opportunities, period." - Lori Crete Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/230-esthetician-life-unfiltered

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori welcomes her significant other, Jay Nixon, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Jay’s new product: Buzzed Buddy. Listen in as Lori and Jay discuss all things small business, from navigating social media to what business growth actually looks like.  “Sometimes you have to, like, understand that growth is growth, right? It's stages and phases, and you have to be okay with that. Sometimes it's just, like, acknowledging where you are is where you're supposed to be.” - Jay Nixon  Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/229-buzzed-buddy/

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori shares the 4 moves she always returns to when her beauty biz is feeling off. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at what really works when you hit a plateau or feel the urge to expand in your beauty biz. “ We can step into action with a mindset that's kind of Negative Nelly or scared or overwhelmed, or we can just decide, okay, I'm stepping into positivity and strategy.” - Lori Crete Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/228-solocast-the-4-ms/

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special series, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from manifestation to the evolving landscape of the beauty industry. “ I will bend without breaking when I need to in my business.” - Lori Crete Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/227-esthetician-life-unfiltered/

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! Do you feel like you want to get out of the treatment room? Like, right now? This episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to recognize the signs of esthetician burnout and how you can recover from it (plus, the systems you need to implement to avoid burnout in the first place!).  “It’s not a sign that you're failing. It isn't a signal that you're in the wrong career. It’s probably a nudge from your inner wisdom, and it means maybe you're feeling a little burnt out.” - Lori Crete Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/226-esthetician-burnout

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori and Lauren share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from taking time off to setting up the schedule and systems that work for you. Bonus: Lori and Lauren share their experiences at the iconic Vegas show! “ Could I be busier? Yes. But do I want to be? No. And that's okay.” - Lauren Nettuno Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/225-esthetician-life-unfiltered

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, SUGARED + BRONZED Co-Founder Courtney Claghorn joins Lori to discuss how she grew her business from an apartment-based startup to the nation's largest sugaring hair removal and sunless tanning destination. Tune in to hear Courtney’s thoughts on all things entrepreneurship, from team-building to the importance of intuition in decision-making. “As soon as I started the business I was like, oh, this makes so much sense that I'm an entrepreneur. I just never thought about it in like a sexy way or glamorous way, and honestly, it's really not that sexy or glamorous for a really long time. So I'm glad I didn't have that idea in my head.” - Courtney Claghorn Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/224-courtney-claghorn

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori Crete and Lauren Nettuno share their unfiltered thoughts and real opinions about esthetician life. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from live esthetician events to the latest skincare trends. “ We all have doubt in ourselves from time to time… when I leave the live, this time and last time, it's a good reminder to me that even though I'm maybe less experienced, I still have a lot to bring to the table, and I get that boost of confidence.” - Lauren Nettuno Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/223-esthetician-life-unfiltered

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Schedulicity founder Jerry Nettuno joins Lori to discuss his journey in creating one of the most prominent online scheduling tools in the beauty industry. Tune in to learn more about Vagaro’s acquisition of Schedulicity, and hear Jerry discuss the challenges and triumphs of building and exiting a successful business.  “It was the truly talented, hardworking, passionate and caring people that made this company what it was. And I think that people who used Schedulicity, like yourself, I think you could feel that.” - Jerry Nettuno Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/222-jerry-nettuno/

Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show! In this episode, Lori shares how she keeps her beauty biz booked perfectly during the chaotic festival season. Tune in to hear Lori’s strategies for managing periods of disruption and learn how your beauty biz can not just survive, but thrive. “ We're all gonna have frustrating periods and seasons in our business, but I've turned these into manageable and sometimes even more profitable parts of my business cycle.” - Lori Crete  Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/221-festival-season/

Welcome back to the Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori Crete and Lauren Nettuno share their unfiltered thoughts and honest opinions about the hottest trends in skincare. Tune in to hear what two estheticians really think about everything from astrology-based skincare to skin streaming to truffle-infused eye cream.  "These things that make you a little different can recession-proof your business, really.” - Lori Crete  Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/220-trends-in-skincare/

Welcome back to The Beauty Biz Show! This episode is dedicated to the estheticians who want to succeed against all odds. Tune in to hear Lori break down how estheticians can not only survive but thrive in a shaky economy. (Hint: It’s all about focus over fear.) “Resilience right now isn't just a mindset, it's a pattern that you have to adopt as a beauty entrepreneur.” - Lori Crete Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/focus-over-fear

It’s the 10 year anniversary of The Beauty Biz Show! In this special episode, Lori celebrates a decade of passion and perseverance in the world of podcasting. Tune in to hear Lori reflect on her favorite behind-the-scenes moments and what makes The Beauty Biz Show so meaningful. “Helping other estheticians build a beautiful life truly is my North Star guiding light mission.” - Lori Crete Learn more about The Beauty Biz Show at https://loricrete.com/10-year-anniversary/