In today's episode, we take a look back at LashCon 2019 and share what we thought worked and what didn't quite work for us. LashCon was the most exciting thing we have been part of in our young lash life! We almost had 300 people come to the event and when it was all done, it was a huge success. We also discuss how people can be selected to be a speaker at Lashcon 2020 and we share details about two new initiatives we are working on; LashCruise and Beauty Scouts. If you went to LashCon this is a...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Since the holidays are upon us we decided to share some of the things we did at our salon over the last 13 years to make this special time of the year more fun and profitable. We share decorating ideas, gift card tips and how you can use this season to show appreciation to your clients and staff. We also answer a question submitted to us by one of our listeners...today we share how we go about raising our prices. We raised our prices a few years ago four times in 2 years and almost lost no clien...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Courtney returns to the LashCast studios to talk about the huge deal between Ulta Beauty and Sugarlash Pro. At first glance, some lash stylists might feel this will hurt our industry or they might feel envious of the deal...but we feel this deal is an amazing opportunity for not just Sugarlash Pro but for our whole industry. Paul and Tussanee break down why they think this will actually open up more doors for all of us in the lash industry. We also discuss some of the details of the deal and how...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Cheryl Peng of Untamed Artistry joins us today in our LashCast Studios, and we are so excited to share this interview for you. Cheryl is launching her own lash brand, and she isn't starting it because she thinks there aren't any good lash brands currently on the market. Cheryl chose to start a lash brand because of her "why". You see, Cheryl is a lash nerd (We say that lovingly and it's what she calls herself) and she started her brand because she didn't feel she connected with any of the curren...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 27 min
Today we take on two topics we see discussed on Instagram and in Facebook groups: patch testing and price-fixing.We have been doing lashes for over 15 years and have worked with some of the top doctors in Southern California to figure out what is going on with the cyanoacrylate glue allergy. While patch testing sounds like a great idea, we go into why it really doesn't help you find out who is allergic to the glue and worse it can actually destroy the trust you have with your client.We also disc...
Sep 20, 2019•47 min
One of the things we like to say is "you don't know what you don't know". When we say that, we just mean it's easy to doing something wrong and because of your lack of experience or knowledge, you just have no clue what you are doing is actually not the best thing. This happens all the time when we are running our businesses. That is why decided to do this episode. Each one of us came up with one thing that we observe people doing in their businesses that isn't the best practice. We talk about w...
Aug 30, 2019•43 min
Welcome to the first-ever MEGA PODCAST where we joined forces with Shelby from Lash Boss Radio and Tara from Lessons of a Lashpreneur. We are so excited to share this episode with you and hope you find it helpful and encouraging. We came up with the idea before IBS Las Vegas and decided to record it at the trade show in the booth all three of us shared. We decided to have the MEGA PODCAST start with us....we are the appetizer (a very good appetizer if I must say). Then you need to go to Lash Bos...
Aug 20, 2019•46 min
Today we get to interview Katie Gross owner of Lash Artist Box and Suburban Lash. We have known Katie for a while and finally got to sit down with her while we were at IBS Vegas Show this last June. Katie shares with us some of the struggles she has had in starting two businesses and goes into detail what the Lash Artist Box is all about. We also get to talk about one of her goals and that's getting her salon to be recognized by Salon Today as a Top 200 Salon. We discuss what this great honor is...
Aug 13, 2019•39 min
Today we finish up our conversation on professionalism that we started in our last episode. In this episode Tussanee, Paul and Erika continue to discuss ways they feel we could be more professional in how we dress, what music we listen to, how we just handle our customers as well as some other areas we should all be aware of. ANNOUNCEMENTSLASHCONWe are excited to launch LashCon, the first-ever business-only focused lash conference where you'll learn how to better run your business in a more effi...
Jul 30, 2019•43 min
Being professional is such an important part of building a solid brand where you attract your ideal client. That said, it seems our industry struggles in a huge way in being professional. In this episode Tussanee, Paul and Erika talk about areas where they feel our industry needs to grow and become more professional. They share their own failers in not being professional and shed light on how we can all grow in this area. This was such a fun topic for us to talk about we broke it into two episod...
Jul 16, 2019•59 min
The gang is at IBS Las Vegas 2019 and Kari Bristow stops by the booth to talk about how she slowed down her business ambitions so she could make time for her three daughters as well as support her husband's career. She also discusses what it's like to run her lash business out of her home and shares her passion to give information and tips away freely on her Instagram and YouTube channels so she can help other lash artists. To wrap things up she discusses how she approaches her product reviews a...
Jun 25, 2019•43 min
Today Tussanee and Paul sit down with Jenelle Paris, founder and CEO of Lash Affair. Jenelle shares about how she grew her business, who helped her along the way as well as some hiring tips. She also shares about the growing need in our industry for more personal connections and how Lash Affair is trying to help. Plus we get to hear a little about her passion for pigs and dogs! -LASHCON: We are excited to launch LashCon, the first ever business-only focused lash conference where you'll learn how...
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 16 min
In this extended podcast Tussanee, Paul and Erika discuss the events that led to the decision to close their salon, Integrity Lash. While it was a painful decision, the salon had to close due to a couple of major events and the gang unpacks how those events played out over the last 2 years. Plus they share some very important lessons that they learned along the way...so, stick around for the 2nd half where they share those details. While closing the salon is very painful, the team can already se...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 43 min
The crew is back with a special edition of Q & A as this time its LIVE from the LashCast Elevate Business Intensive at Chic Sin City in Las Vegas, NV! Take a listen as they field several questions from the live audience like "what is your Why?" or "how to delegate work duties to a stylist who is less experienced?" & much more!GUEST ANNOUNCER INFO:If you want to be a guest announcer on our show and promote yourself, please record the script listed below. Then email the recording to paul@i...
May 05, 2019•1 hr 27 min
On this week's episode of LashCast the three of us had the delight of speaking with our special guest, Levi Shephard of NALA! Enjoy this interview as Levi speaks all bout the upcoming NALA Awards Gala & Conference & much more!!-LASHCAST ELEVATE: BUSINESS INTENSIVE-Sign up today for LashCast Elevate: Business Intensive! If you are in business for yourself or are thinking about starting your own business, this is a "must-go-to" class that will give you the systems you need to elevate your ...
Apr 20, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Part Two of Q & A time is finally here as the LashCast trio return once again to answer YOUR questions such as proper ways to reduce your client's talking habits during an appointment, how to maintain the bond on a curled or slept on lash & much more!Link to sign up for our 2019 Integrity Lash Boot Camp class signups: integrity-lash-boot-camp.myshopify.com/If you want to be a guest announcer on our show and promote yourself, please record the script listed below. Then email the recording...
Apr 07, 2019•1 hr 15 min
In this week's episode the LashCast trio dive right into one of the most popularly asked questions in the beauty industry: When Should I Raise My Prices?!-LASHCAST ELEVATE: BUSINESS INTENSIVE-Sign up today for LashCast Elevate: Business Intensive! If you are in business for yourself or are thinking about starting your own business, this is a "must-go-to" class that will give you the systems you need to elevate your business. Here’s the link to sign up for the class: http://bit.ly/2NM0tVe (There ...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 7 min
In this week's episode, the LashCast Crew sits down and interviews the most controversial lash artist to ever pop up on the lash scene. Her name is Kelly and she runs an Instagram Page that has many people worried while others just find it to be a great source for laughs. Four weeks ago Kelly had no followers and wasn't even doing lashes...but now she has over 25 thousand follows and has quite a few lash stylists concerned that she is actually hurting our industry. We won't promise that the inte...
Mar 19, 2019•50 min
In this week's episode, Tussanee and Paul talk about the difficulties of running a business. Running a business can be an exciting adventure, but it is filled with many pitfalls and struggles. The Integrity Lash team shares some of their struggles and give insight into what you need to be prepared for if you are going to start your own business. They also discuss how it is normal to struggle and that everyone (even the person who looks perfect on Instagram) has bad days and weeks. LASHCAST ELEVA...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr
In this week's episode the LashCast trio chat about their recent experience at ISSE & the Pros/Cons of celebrity clientele before dishing out a round of Mythbusters! Can Benadryl help cure allergies? Should you swipe glue onto the gel pad? Is it ever okay to give your client medical advice? Hear the truth behind these myths and many more!If you want to be a guest announcer on our show and promote yourself, please record the script listed below. Then email the recording to paul@integritylash....
Feb 08, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Its Q & A time for the LashCast trio as they return this week to answer YOUR questions such as proper etiquette to "fire" a client & helpful tips to attract high end clientele. Part two coming soon!Link to sign up for the ISSE Long Beach Show: https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowPBA191/Flow/ATT?#/registrant//Welcome/GUEST ANNOUNCERS:If you want to be a guest announcer on our show and promote yourself, please record the script listed below. Then email the recording to paul@integri...
Jan 10, 2019•54 min
HAPPY NEW YEAR! The LashCast trio return in high spirits as they celebrate 2019 with their very first "crossover episode" with none other than Shelby Tarleton of Lash Boss Radio! The Austin, TX native quickly delves deep into her evolution from YouTube hopeful into the proud owner of two Pink Lady Lash locations! Shelby also expresses what she'd like her legacy to be just before offering up some exclusive news on the future of Lash Boss Radio!Shelby Tarleton | instagram.com/shelby.alyssaPink Lad...
Dec 23, 2018•1 hr 19 min
Your favorite triumvirate has returned once again with a brand new episode that's all about DAMAGE! Be sure to tune into this week's audio treat as the LashCast team redefines the term altogether before discussing fruitful methods of identifying, preventing & treating damage to your client's lashes!Link to sign up for the ISSE Long Beach Show: https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowPBA191/Flow/ATT?#/registrant//Welcome/WE NEED GUEST ANNOUNCERSIf you want to be a guest announcer on our s...
Dec 06, 2018•1 hr 11 min
The LashCast crew returns this week with a delightful interview with Jasmine Bondoc, the owner of Chic Sin City in Las Vegas, NV! Enjoy listening to Jasmine recount her stellar transition from waxing to lashing while also offering some encouraging insight to aspiring lash artists! If you want to be a guest announcer on our show and promote yourself, please record the script listed below. Then email the recording to paul@integritylash.com. We can't promise to use it (being excited and making a go...
Nov 23, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Welcome back listeners! This week is on LashCast we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with our special guest the ever resilient Lana Wyer of Lux Uncut! Be sure to tune in and enjoy Lana recalling her risky yet remarkable beginnings into the lashing industry at only 16 years old!Lux Uncut: www.luxuncut.comIG: @luxuncutContact: lana@luxuncut.comIf you want to be a guest announcer on our show and promote yourself, please record the script listed below. Then email the recording to paul@integrity...
Nov 11, 2018•1 hr 9 min
LashCast is back with a brand new episode featuring an interview with the Chief Digital Officer of The Brain Trust CAA-GBG, Kendra Bracken-Ferguson! Be sure to tune in as Kendra discusses the art of marketing through the proper use of social media!The Brain Trust CAA-GBG: www.braintrustcaagbg.comIG: @kendrabrackenfergusonTwitter: @KendraBrackenIf you want to be a guest announcer on our show and promote yourself, please record the script listed below. Then email the recording to paul@integritylas...
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 16 min
The LashCast crew is back once again with a new episode, this week debating the hot button topic of whether it is okay to wash or rinse your lashes!IG: @lashcastpodcast & @thelashconferenceIf you want to be a guest announcer on our show and promote yourself, please record the script listed below. Then email the recording to paul@integritylash.com. We can't promise to use it (being excited and making a good sounding recording will help), but we'll do our best to use the submissions sent into ...
Oct 12, 2018•1 hr 14 min
The LashCast crew is back with another amazing interview with none other than Rickina Velte of The Lash CEO! Enjoy as Rickina details her journey of self discovery while offering awesome promotional tips to help spotlight your business!The Lash CEO: thelashceo.comIG: @the.lash.ceoTwitter: @TheLashCEOLASCAST OPENING SCRIPTHere is our script that you can use to record the opening to our show: "Hi I’m (name) and I work at (name of biz) in (city, state) and I’m today’s guest announcer. You can find ...
Sep 28, 2018•59 min
The LashCast team returns this week to tackle some more listener's questions before delving deep into the culture of "Team-Based Pay"! You'll learn how we run our lash salon and how we deal with many of the issues that plague every traditionally run salon. Link to Team-Based Pay Conference October 21-22, 2018: https://www.teambasedpayconference.com/Link to Strategies Website: https://strategies.com/Follow us on social!IG: @lashcastpodcast and @thelashconferenceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Sep 13, 2018•1 hr 3 min
On this week's episode of LashCast the team welcomes special guest Tara Walsh! Enjoy this stellar interview and be sure to stay tuned for a special LashCast Giveaway!The Lashpreneur FREE Delegation Worksheet: www.thelashpreneur.com/lashcastThe Lashpreneur: www.thelashpreneur.com/IG: www.instagram.com/thelashpreneurFB: facebook.com/TheLashpreneur/Be sure to sign up for our upcoming Integrity Lash Boot Camp sessions in September, October & November! Exclusive DISCOUNT for LashCast listeners! L...
Sep 01, 2018•1 hr 15 min