Lash Besties
Lash Besties
Lash Besties
Hello, we are Jody and Amalia and we are your Lash Besties. This is a conversational podcast that explores what it really means to be a lash artist. On this podcast, you can expect raw business advice, personal experiences, honest colleague convos, and most importantly: tips and how-to's that have made both Jody and Amalia successful business owners while being local competitors in the same area... yeah! literally less than a mile away in one of the most competitive and high end areas in California. This podcast is meant to bring awareness to new lash artists and empower our lash community.
21 - Booking Softwares - are they worth it? #lashbesties
Having a physical notebook to have control of your bookings is something from the past. Having a software that automates the booking process for you and your clients is the way to go. In this episode we discuss Square and why we choose it as our booking software plus all the integrations it allows you use to ease your business running experience. Are you ready to become lash besties? 💕 Make sure to follow Amalia https://www.instagram.com/amaliabrazenlash/ and Jody https://www.instagram.com/winkzlashbar/ on Instagram. xoxo Winkz Lash Bar resources: + Website: https://www.winkzlashbar.com + Services (Brea, CA): https://www.winkzlashbar.com/services + In Person Training: https://www.winkzacademy.com + Online Lash Lift Training: https://www.winkzlashbar.com/training Brazen Lash Resources: + Website: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com + Lash Products: https://brazenlashstore.square.site + FREE Business Resources: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/exclusive-content + Trainings: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/training Business Liability Insurance: https://www.beautyinsuranceplus.com/estheticians-states-requirements/ BECAUSE WE ARE YOUR LASH BESTIES: Get 10% off while shopping Beautiful Lash & Brows through Jody’s link:  https://lashliftstore.com/?ref=JODYGONZALEZ Or use code JODYGONZALEZ  at checkout Free Business Masterclass and get 60% off while enrolling in Brazen Lash Business Academy, CLICK HERE 👇🏻: http://brazenlashbeautyacademy.teachable.com/p/brazenlashbusinessacademy
Mar 20, 2023
28 min
20 - What to charge as a Lash Artist #lashbesties
We all have wondered how much to charge for our services and how to go about it. In this episode we discuss how Jody and I started to charge, how we changed our prices and give you our best tips and advice. Are you ready to become lash besties? 💕 Make sure to follow Amalia https://www.instagram.com/amaliabrazenlash/ and Jody https://www.instagram.com/winkzlashbar/ on Instagram. xoxo Winkz Lash Bar resources: + Website: https://www.winkzlashbar.com + Services (Brea, CA): https://www.winkzlashbar.com/services + In Person Training: https://www.winkzacademy.com + Online Lash Lift Training: https://www.winkzlashbar.com/training Brazen Lash Resources: + Website: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com + Lash Products: https://brazenlashstore.square.site + FREE Business Resources: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/exclusive-content + Trainings: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/training Business Liability Insurance: https://www.beautyinsuranceplus.com/estheticians-states-requirements/ BECAUSE WE ARE YOUR LASH BESTIES: Get 10% off while shopping Beautiful Lash & Brows through Jody’s link: https://lashliftstore.com/?ref=JODYGONZALEZ Or use code JODYGONZALEZ at checkout Free Business Masterclass and get 60% off while enrolling in Brazen Lash Business Academy, CLICK HERE 👇🏻: http://brazenlashbeautyacademy.teachable.com/p/brazenlashbusinessacademy BREAKEVEN WORKSHEET: https://www.winkzacademy.com/resources
Feb 15, 2023
1 hr 7 min
19 - Becoming an educator part 2 #lashbesties
Because this was one of the most listened topics, here is part two! Are you ready to become lash besties? 💕 Make sure to follow Amalia https://www.instagram.com/amaliabrazenlash/ and Jody https://www.instagram.com/winkzlashbar/ on Instagram. xoxo Winkz Lash Bar resources: + Website: https://www.winkzlashbar.com + Services (Brea, CA): https://www.winkzlashbar.com/services + In Person Training: https://www.winkzacademy.com + Online Lash Lift Training: https://www.winkzlashbar.com/training Brazen Lash Resources: + Website: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com + Lash Products: https://brazenlashstore.square.site + FREE Business Resources: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/exclusive-content + Trainings: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/training Business Liability Insurance: https://www.beautyinsuranceplus.com/estheticians-states-requirements/ BECAUSE WE ARE YOUR LASH BESTIES: Get 10% off while shopping Beautiful Lash & Brows through Jody’s link: https://lashliftstore.com/?ref=JODYGONZALEZ Or use code JODYGONZALEZ at checkout Free Business Masterclass and get 60% off while enrolling in Brazen Lash Business Academy, CLICK HERE 👇🏻: http://brazenlashbeautyacademy.teachable.com/p/brazenlashbusinessacademy
Feb 6, 2023
55 min
18 - How the lash industry changed our life #lashbesties
**We sincerely apologize for the audio at the end. That weed-eater was really inconvenient BUT that is how life and running a business looks like most of the time.** Anyways… this episode feels like a tribute to the lash industry. Why wouldn’t us share what this beautiful skill has gotten us. It is such a blessing to have so many colleagues and agree on one thing, our life would be so different if we had quit when it gets hard. So, if you are tip toeing around quitting lashes, listen to this episode, it may bring inspiration and a picture of what your future could look like. Are you ready to become lash besties? 💕 Make sure to follow Amalia https://www.instagram.com/amaliabrazenlash/ and Jody https://www.instagram.com/winkzlashbar/ on Instagram. xoxo Winkz Lash Bar resources: + Website: https://www.winkzlashbar.com + Services (Brea, CA): https://www.winkzlashbar.com/services + In Person Training: https://www.winkzacademy.com + Online Lash Lift Training: https://www.winkzlashbar.com/training Brazen Lash Resources: + Website: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com + Lash Products: https://brazenlashstore.square.site + FREE Business Resources: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/exclusive-content + Trainings: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/training Business Liability Insurance: https://www.beautyinsuranceplus.com/estheticians-states-requirements/ BECAUSE WE ARE YOUR LASH BESTIES: Get 10% off while shopping Beautiful Lash & Brows through Jody’s link: https://lashliftstore.com/?ref=JODYGONZALEZ Or use code JODYGONZALEZ at checkout Free Business Masterclass and get 60% off while enrolling in Brazen Lash Business Academy, CLICK HERE 👇🏻: http://brazenlashbeautyacademy.teachable.com/p/brazenlashbusinessacademy
Jan 30, 2023
52 min
17 - Lash Mythbusters #lashbesties
Myths, myths, myths. No industry escapes them. In this episode we debunk so many myths our industry has and affects clients and lash artists alike. Anything from not getting lashes wet, Extensions make natural lashes fall out, Lash artistry is an easy skill, You can get rich quick as a lash artist all the way to lash safe mascara and more. Are you ready to become lash besties? 💕 Make sure to follow Amalia https://www.instagram.com/amaliabrazenlash/ and Jody https://www.instagram.com/winkzlashbar/ on Instagram. xoxo Winkz Lash Bar resources: + Website: https://www.winkzlashbar.com + Services (Brea, CA): https://www.winkzlashbar.com/services + In Person Training: https://www.winkzacademy.com + Online Lash Lift Training: https://www.winkzlashbar.com/training Brazen Lash Resources: + Website: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com + Lash Products: https://brazenlashstore.square.site + FREE Business Resources: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/exclusive-content + Trainings: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/training Business Liability Insurance: https://www.beautyinsuranceplus.com/estheticians-states-requirements/ BECAUSE WE ARE YOUR LASH BESTIES: 💕Get 10% off while shopping Beautiful Lash & Brows through Jody’s link: https://lashliftstore.com/?ref=JODYGONZALEZ Or use code JODYGONZALEZ at checkout 💕Free Business Masterclass and get 60% off while enrolling in Brazen Lash Business Academy, CLICK HERE 👇🏻: http://brazenlashbeautyacademy.teachable.com/p/brazenlashbusinessacademy
Jan 21, 2023
59 min
16 - How to stay the course - don't let anybody put your fire out #lashbesties
Ufff this episode is so emotional as we dig deep on an incident Jody had with a colleague back in 2018. She unfortunately allowed this person to rob her fire and made her so uncomfortable that Jody ended up quitting on social media for a very long time. Listen to the whole episode to find out what happened and why you should never let this happen to you. Are you ready to become lash besties? đź’• Make sure to follow Amalia https://www.instagram.com/amaliabrazenlash/ and Jody https://www.instagram.com/winkzlashbar/ on Instagram. xoxo Winkz Lash Bar resources: + Website: https://www.winkzlashbar.com + Services (Brea, CA): https://www.winkzlashbar.com/services + In Person Training: https://www.winkzacademy.com + Online Lash Lift Training: https://www.winkzlashbar.com/training Brazen Lash Resources: + Website: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com + Lash Products: https://brazenlashstore.square.site + FREE Business Resources: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/exclusive-content + Trainings: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/training Business Liability Insurance: https://www.beautyinsuranceplus.com/estheticians-states-requirements/
Jan 18, 2023
41 min
15 - Adhesives - the science behind it #lashbesties
How can you educate your clients if you yourself do not know the science behind your number one product! Your holy grail, ADHESIVE! In this episode we explain you everything there is to now about adhesives and why it its imperative that you learn about the ingredients, the allergic reactions that can cause, the tricks you wanna know, etc. This episode probably will cover more information than most lash trainings out there. Enjoy! Are you ready to become lash besties? đź’• Make sure to follow Amalia https://www.instagram.com/amaliabrazenlash/ and Jody https://www.instagram.com/winkzlashbar/ on Instagram. xoxo Winkz Lash Bar resources: + Website: https://www.winkzlashbar.com + Services (Brea, CA): https://www.winkzlashbar.com/services + In Person Training: https://www.winkzacademy.com + Online Lash Lift Training: https://www.winkzlashbar.com/training Brazen Lash Resources: + Website: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com + Lash Products: https://brazenlashstore.square.site + FREE Business Resources: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/exclusive-content + Trainings: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/training Business Liability Insurance: https://www.beautyinsuranceplus.com/estheticians-states-requirements/ Exothermic reaction reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnE0QMAJY42/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Designer Falsies FREE Training: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/designerfalsiestraining
Jan 8, 2023
46 min
14 - License vs certification - what's the difference? #lashbesties
Many people wonder what the difference is between having a license and a lash certification. In this episode we tell you the main differences and why you need one or the other. We also touch base on the different state requirements and why you need to be aware of such rules and regulations. If you know somebody that wants to join the industry and they need this information, make sure to share it with them. Hope you enjoy the show! Are you ready to become lash besties? đź’• Make sure to follow Amalia https://www.instagram.com/amaliabrazenlash/ and Jody https://www.instagram.com/winkzlashbar/ on Instagram. xoxo Winkz Lash Bar resources: + Website: https://www.winkzlashbar.com + Services (Brea, CA): https://www.winkzlashbar.com/services + In Person Training: https://www.winkzacademy.com + Online Lash Lift Training: https://www.winkzlashbar.com/training Brazen Lash Resources: + Website: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com + Lash Products: https://brazenlashstore.square.site + FREE Business Resources: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/exclusive-content + Trainings: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/training Business Liability Insurance: https://www.beautyinsuranceplus.com/estheticians-states-requirements/ License Requirements by state: https://lashoutpro.com/eyelash-extension-state-requirements/
Dec 6, 2022
23 min
13 How to prepare for a rainy day - budgeting tips for lash artists #lashbeties
Have you ever been in a situation as a lash artist where you have needed to take time off due to an emergency or wondered what you would have to do in order to take time off for any specific reason and don't know if you would be financially stable to do it? Well, in todays episode we talk about how to plan accordingly and why this is such an important thing to do as business owners. NOBODY will just come and offer you to cover your expenses just because you cannot work! Both Jody and Amalia have learned this valuable lesson and are here share their best advice so you can also benefit and be ready for any rainy day. Hope you enjoy the show! Are you ready to become lash besties? đź’• Make sure to follow Amalia https://www.instagram.com/amaliabrazenlash/ and Jody https://www.instagram.com/winkzlashbar/ on Instagram. xoxo Winkz Lash Bar resources: + Website: https://www.winkzlashbar.com + Services (Brea, CA): https://www.winkzlashbar.com/services + In Person Training: https://www.winkzacademy.com + Online Lash Lift Training: https://www.winkzlashbar.com/training Brazen Lash Resources: + Website: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com + Lash Products: https://brazenlashstore.square.site + FREE Business Resources: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/exclusive-content + Trainings: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/training Business Liability Insurance: https://www.beautyinsuranceplus.com/estheticians-states-requirements/ License Requirements by state: https://lashoutpro.com/eyelash-extension-state-requirements/
Nov 30, 2022
31 min
12 - Should you take foreign fills? - You want to listen to this #lashbesties
This topic seems to be quite controversial. Is it worth it to take foreign fills? Should you charge extra? Can you take on the challenge? So many questions that arise when this subject is being discussed. One of the main things we discuss during this episode is… you are losing money every time you say no to foreign fills! At the end of the day you should make your own decision, buy while you make a definite one, Amalia and Jody share their opinions and personal experiences when it comes to fills coming from another salon. Hope you enjoy this episode! Are you ready to become lash besties? 💕 Make sure to follow Amalia https://www.instagram.com/amaliabrazenlash/ and Jody https://www.instagram.com/winkzlashbar/ on Instagram. xoxo Winkz Lash Bar resources: + Website: https://www.winkzlashbar.com + Services (Brea, CA): https://www.winkzlashbar.com/services + In Person Training: https://www.winkzacademy.com + Online Lash Lift Training: https://www.winkzlashbar.com/training Brazen Lash Resources: + Website: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com + Lash Products: https://brazenlashstore.square.site + FREE Business Resources: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/exclusive-content + Trainings: https://www.brazenlashbeauty.com/training
Nov 14, 2022
27 min
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