Send us a text Just starting your sugaring business and need a little support? Maybe a website? Or how about some insurance to CYA just in case? Never fear, ASCP is here! If you’ve been around here for a while, I’m sure you’ve heard of ASCP and our long-time friendship. But for all you newbies out there, Maggie Staszcuk is here to grab your hand and walk you through it. Maggie is the Education Program Manager for ASCP and AHP, and she is the co-host of ASCP's Esty Talk. Maggie has been a license...
Feb 05, 2023•26 min•Ep. 66
Send us a text Have you wanted to make the sweet switch to sugar but are afraid of sticking out in your local waxing community like a sugar-coated sore thumb? You’re in good company! Elena Daase was in the same boat when she first created SugarSMAC®, and all she needed to make this dream a reality was some from her brother-in-law Jason. Jason Daase became involved with SugarSMAC® after catching the vision from Elena of what a world-class Sugaring company could be. Prior to his involvement in Sug...
Jan 29, 2023•26 min•Ep. 65
Send us a text Let’s get real here - when was the last time you took a really good look at your operating procedures or the way you do business in your business? Never fear, Maxine Drake is here to help you level up your business in 2023! Maxine helps estheticians build, grow, and scale their businesses through Elite VIP Coaching, the Empowered Mastermind, and the Esthetician Inner Circle Membership™. She is a contributing author in The Estheticians Guide To Outstanding Esthetics and has written...
Jan 22, 2023•41 min•Ep. 64
Send us a text The weather outside is frightful, and all that bundling up makes it all too easy for clients to say “I’ll just let it grow out..” and that can mean more $$$ in your pocket! Continuing last week’s theme of planning ahead, today we’re zeroing in on Q1 (also known as the first 3 months of the year) and really getting clear on what you should be doing both in the shop and online so you can get a head start on those 2023 goals. So grab a pen and paper because you’re going to want to be...
Jan 15, 2023•25 min•Ep. 63
Send us a text Happy 2023 Sugar Babes! With a new year comes new goals, dreams, and resolutions. And if you don’t lay the proper foundation now, you’ll be fighting an uphill battle later in the year. It doesn't matter if you’re listening in January or June, it’s time to grab a pen, break out that new planner, and break down your 2023 resolutions so you can “eat the elephant one bite at a time”. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: What 3 essential things you may be overlooking in y...
Jan 08, 2023•34 min•Ep. 62
Send us a text I really, really love bringing on guests for the Sweet Success™️ series that will maybe show you a different way to think about success, and today Angie Patterson is here to shine a spotlight on her own brand of success. Angie went from front desk to call center manager to IT manager to HR/Operations manager of three locations in 6 years - needless to say she wore A LOT of hats! But she truly found her calling when the sugar gods came knocking and since then has hyper-focused her ...
Dec 18, 2022•40 min•Ep. 61
Send us a text With the holidays coming at us like a freight train not only is it our busiest time of year, but our clients’ as well. And sometimes those conversations in the treatment room can have you double checking to make sure your certification says “licensed esthetician” not “licensed therapist” As beauty professionals, we’re often the definition of “self-care” for our clients, but it’s far to easy for us to forget to take care of ourselves. This problem is so much bigger than just a seas...
Dec 11, 2022•24 min•Ep. 60
Send us a text As we enter into December and the holiday season is in full swing, I am really excited to bring you more tools to bring you new ways to think about your business without just churning and burning sugar. That’s why I invited my friend Julie Gohring - a heart-centered sales mentor for women entrepreneurs who teaches women how to sell from their heart and own the value of who they already are in sales & business. Julie really teaches women how to sell from their heart and own the...
Dec 04, 2022•44 min•Ep. 59
Send us a text With the holidays swiftly approaching, a simple sugaring appointment can become just another stressful task on an endless “to-do” list. That’s why this week we’re throwing it back to 2020 when I sat down with Gaynor Farmer-Katics of Enhanced Touch Massage. In this special throwback episode, Gaynor lends her expertise and guides us through ideas to help us create a relaxing environment for our clients. An experience that will take our client's stresses away, even just for a moment,...
Nov 27, 2022•39 min•Ep. 58
Send us a text As the year comes to a close and the end of Q4 is right around the corner, my loyal sugar babes will know it’s time to check in with my good friend Kenesha "The Beauty CPA" Coleman Kenesha Coleman is an award-winning CPA, Certified Tax Coach and IRS Enrolled Agent. She founded ColemanTax, an Accounting firm that specializes in helping ambitious and driven Beauty Entrepreneurs save money by optimizing their tax and financial lives. Beautypreneurs rely on her easy-to-understand tax-...
Nov 20, 2022•29 min•Ep. 57
Send us a text This week on The Sugar Show, we’re going to get colorful. Today I’m sitting down with Chrissie Paraschos, the Director of Education and the lead trainer for the CBON Group of Companies. I can’t wait for you to hear how Chrissie started out, her journey as a boss babe, and why climbing the mountain may be 100% worth it in the end. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why you should start combining services ASAP. How sugaring can improve your brow work. The secret to t...
Nov 13, 2022•33 min•Ep. 56
Send us a text I am beyond excited to finally announce the arrival of our brand new Love2Sugar App! This has been in the works for a long time now and it really came from listening to all of you. So this week, I’m diving in headfirst with everything you need to know about this amazing resource for you, my sugar pros! So what are you waiting for? Head over to Love2Sugar.com/app right now! Smooth operators are standing by ;) BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why I threw in the tow...
Nov 06, 2022•33 min•Ep. 55
Send us a text Have you ever wondered if the work/life balance is truly attainable or just a fairy tale? In this episode, you're gonna meet Michelle Brown ; a stay-at-home mom who decided to go back to esthetics school, who’s had some health challenges, and has had a smile on her face the whole way and made it happen. She is so booked, it was actually hard to get this interview with her - and isn’t that the goal? To not only be booked, but to have that work/life balance and do it in such a smart...
Oct 30, 2022•30 min•Ep. 54
Send us a text As a woman and also as an esthetician, I think it's super important for us to understand our parts & all the health techniques, research, and wisdom from others that come into making sure that our parts are happy. Therese Clark, the founder of Lady Suite, is the expert in that department. She has worked hard to bring us a well-researched, well-thought-out product line that we can offer to our clients and use ourselves that ensures a pH-balanced microbiome for a happy, smooth, ...
Oct 23, 2022•45 min•Ep. 53
Send us a text When we first start out in the skincare industry or learn something new like sugaring, there is a learning curve that some of us haven't experienced since beauty school. I’ll admit when I first learned to sugar, not only did it challenge me physically with hand-eye coordination, but mentally by challenging my ego in a big way. So today we’re going to tune out all that fear and doubt and tune into our higher selves to create a treatment room that feels safe, authentic, and joyful! ...
Oct 16, 2022•18 min•Ep. 52
Send us a text Everyone’s been talking about preparing for the recession, but what about the business boom that comes next? Last week we looked forward to the upcoming "slow" season. This week we’re throwing it back to 2021, when we were all coming out of the biggest recession most of our businesses had ever experienced, and reflecting on how we all coped when our books went from wide open to overbooked. So as we start to look forward to 2023, I hope you’ll enjoy this journey back in time with m...
Oct 09, 2022•31 min•Ep. 51
Send us a text Some say it's coming. Some say we're in it. Regardless, we need to be prepared. Whether it's a true “recession” or just slow months in general, we all need to make a big-picture effort in our skincare businesses to plan for those times that are slower. So today I’m throwing it all the way back and giving you a peek behind the curtain on how I survived 2009, all the nitty gritty details I learned from it, and what I would actually do differently. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, Y...
Oct 02, 2022•43 min•Ep. 50
Send us a text Remember back in quarantine when everyone decided to try a new hobby? Well instead of trying to become a pro sourdough baker, my guest today Amber Lynn decided to put down her wax stick and master the art of sugaring. If you’ve ever thought about switching to sugar, you’re going to want to listen up because Amber is walking us through her journey from start to finish and sharing how sugar can take your business to levels you never even dreamed of. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING,...
Sep 25, 2022•37 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text Are you stuck dreaming about your best life instead of actually living it? I'm going to guide you through six soul-searching questions that will take the daydreams and make them a reality. Whether you're just starting out on your esthetics journey or you’ve been in business for a while and you’re wondering if it’s too late - we’re tackling all those nasty limiting beliefs that can get in your way and digging deep to put you on the path to greatness. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENIN...
Sep 18, 2022•34 min•Ep. 48
Send us a text Raise your hand if you’ve ever questioned if what you’re doing with your career or life is the “right” choice? This week I’m joined by Melissa Hoffmann. Melissa is a life and business coach who’s ultimate goal is to help women figure out their purpose, develop the confidence to feel that they can actually have what they want, and create the business they've been dreaming of. Melissa is really digging deep into the nitty gritty of being an entrepreneur, tackling imposter syndrome, ...
Sep 11, 2022•42 min•Ep. 47
Send us a text Hello and welcome back to one of our favorite weeks. It's time for the Sweet Success Story Series! (Try saying that five times fast). Each month we feature a body sugaring pro who is killing it in his or her skincare business. We not only follow along on their journey through choosing sugar for their clients, but how it felt to make that decision to learn to sugar, and to ultimately see the benefits of the sweet stuff as it relates to building a strong business. So this month, I w...
Sep 04, 2022•30 min•Ep. 46
Send us a text Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by Instagram Reels. While the growth of the sugaring space on social media can feel like an exciting opportunity to show off your skills and grow your business, when you start comparing yourself to other estheticians the FOMO (or fear of missing out) can become overwhelming. That’s why this week I’m tackling online FOMO and imposter syndrome head-on and spilling my secret to shifting your mindset from one of competition to ...
Aug 28, 2022•16 min•Ep. 45
Send us a text Welcome BACK to The Sugar Show! This episode marks our official return to the world of podcasting, and I’m so excited to continue this journey. I’m not going to sugarcoat it (see what I did there?), but my time away was far from a vacation. After life threw me a curveball, I got to learn all over again how to handle grief, loss, and the power sugaring has helped me rise from the ashes once again. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: The answer to the question on everyon...
Aug 21, 2022•17 min•Ep. 44
Send us a text Soooo many reasons to listen to this episode! 1. Learn how a single teen mom created a schedule packed skincare business DURING COVID. 2. Be inspired by a success story that will either make you jump toward learning to sugar or nod your head in agreement that it was a great choice for your business too 3. Lift your spirits with a story of joy and gratitude 4. Gain a little insight as to what it takes to become a successful sugaring professional 5. And soooo much more! Kendall Myer...
Apr 03, 2022•30 min•Ep. 43
Send us a text Welcome to our Sugar & Soul Series guest, Jennifer Weir, Certified Life Coach and Host of the Starting From Perfect Podcast! In this episode, we focus on our loved ones and how to help them understand our business. Sometimes we find ourselves with family or friends who just don't understand what we do and come off as unsupportive. Instead of experiencing conflict, Jen and Shanno will help you to understand their concerns and perspective and really helps us develop a "manual" f...
Jan 30, 2022•30 min•Ep. 42
Send us a text Welcome to the newest season of the Sugar Show podcast! We have spent 2020 and 2021 in survival mode. Between lockdowns and political unrest, cancellations and worry. But we have made it through! Congratulations! This episode is all about moving forward to THRIVE in your skincare and or sugar business! We are going to cover how to PLAN for your success in 2022, not just run after it! So, grab your planners and some colorful pens, a cup of your favorite beverage, and lets do this! ...
Jan 10, 2022•26 min•Ep. 41
Send us a text If you’ve connected with or been inspired by this episode in any way, leave us a review and let us know your biggest takeaway - I’d love to hear how you embrace Sugaring For All!! And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow us on Instagram @Love2Sugar . If you are interested in our business planner you can find the SugarBoss Planner here --->https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/love2sugar The link to our Monthly SugarBiz Blueprint: https://www.love2sugar.com/offers/cMhp7...
Aug 22, 2021•27 min•Ep. 40
Send us a text The Sugar Show Ep 13: How Sugaring Saved My Life Host: Shannon Sophia, The SugarMama® Overview In 2009, host Shannon Sophia had just gone through a divorce, sold her Lake Tahoe day spa and moved to a new city with her two boys as a single mom. She set up a small skin care studio and was in the midst of creating a new client base when the recession hit, and suddenly many of her clients were no longer able to justify including beauty services in their weekly or even monthly routines...
Aug 08, 2021•16 min
Send us a text The Sugar Show Ep 12: So I Started My Sugar Business…Now What? Tips for Effectively Streamlining Your Services Shannon Sophia, The SugarMama® Overview Are you a seasoned sugar professional who is swamped with work as the world starts to reopen? Are clients flocking to your doorstep after months of hearing about the wonders of sugar through friends, family and social media? This is a great problem to have…right? Even though it’s a wonderful feeling to have a solid client base, it’s...
Jul 25, 2021•31 min•Ep. 38
Send us a text The Sugar Show Ep 11: Getting Started with Sugaring: A Step-By-Step Guide for Launching Your Sugaring Business Shannon Sophia, The SugarMama® Overview Are you looking to take your skin care business to the next level? Have you heard about the wonders of sugaring, but you’re not quite sure where to start? If you’re ready to take the sugaring plunge, we’ve got you covered. In this episode of The Sugar Show, the SugarMama® shares the tips and tricks you need to get started with sugar...
Jul 11, 2021•16 min•Ep. 37
