Salon Success with Monaco Nail Academy
Nail or Beauty School was just the beginning, right? What on earth do you do now?! Welcome to the Salon Success Podcast with Monaco Nail Academy.
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Acrylic Nails Aren’t the Problem (opens the original)
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Send us a voicemail! www.speakpipe.com/salonsuccessIs acrylic actually bad for your nails, or has it just had the worst PR campaign in nail history? In this episode of the Salon Success Podcast, Penny is joined by Gemma, Tracey and Maddy for a deep dive into the history of acrylic nails, why acrylic is still relevant, and why so many nail techs and clients misunderstand it. We talk about where acrylic came from, how it moved from dentistry into the nail industry, the difference between MMA and E
Meet Mariah: The Most Hated Name in Monaco History (opens the original)
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Send us a voicemail! www.speakpipe.com/salonsuccess What would experienced nail techs do differently if they were starting their nail business from scratch today? In this episode of the Salon Success Podcast, Penny is joined by the real-life Mariah, also known as the most hated name in Monaco theory assessment history, for a chaotic, funny and genuinely useful deep dive into nail business mistakes, marketing, pricing, education, word of mouth and what actually helps you grow. Mariah shares her j
The 2.5 Hour Business Pivot (opens the original)
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What do you do when real life knocks your salon business off track? In this episode of the Salon Success Podcast, Penny is joined by Chante, Brittany and Michal for a catch-up on business, rebranding, the Six Week Challenge, content creation, momentum, burnout, chronic illness, back injuries, money stress and the tiny pivots that can help you take control again. We talk about Chante’s rebrand from Queen Street Beauty to Mana Beauty Studio, the power of choosing a business name that actually feel
How to Fix Lifting, Breakages and Product Problems (opens the original)
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Send us a voicemail! www.speakpipe.com/salonsuccessWhy do some clients’ nails lift, crack, break or just refuse to last? In this episode of the Salon Success Podcast, Penny is joined by Michal, Christel, Sarah and Chante for a practical deep dive into nail theory, nail chemistry and real salon problem solving. We take the theory knowledge that nail techs learn in training and apply it to real client scenarios, including clients whose hard gel extensions keep breaking, acrylic nails that lift, wa
Nail Tech Startup Costs: What It Really Takes to Open a Salon (opens the original)
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Send us a voicemail! www.speakpipe.com/salonsuccess How much does it really cost to start a nail business? In this episode of the Salon Success Podcast, Penny and Hannah chat with Ariana from Bare Beauty NZ about the real cost of opening a salon, rebuilding a nail business, and learning how to grow slowly, smartly and sustainably. Ariana shares her journey from makeup artistry to nails, opening her own space, stepping away, starting again, collecting stock over time, finding the right salon room
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