
Hosted by Demi Montoya and Melissa Robillard · EN
We are two gals who have dreamed of sharing our journey of entrepreneurship in the beauty industry. We are here to keep it real, break down the highs and lows of being your own boss, how to avoid some of the mistakes we have made and dust yourself off and OWN your business. Come join us bi-weekly as we talk a little business, a little shit and set a lot of goals!

This week we sit down with Rachel Messick and talk about bartering services. We quickly realized that we all have a lot of opinions on this! We encourage anyone who is looking to barter with clients, with influencers or fellow beauty pros to make sure you feel balanced in that relationship! Don't trade services for chicken ... IYKYK.Be sure to follow Rachel and her shop Vacation Nail Shop below!IG: @Rachel.messick @vacationnailshopwww.vacationnailshop.comwww.Rachelmessick.comFollow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

We all know that being healthy is good, but how can it help you in your work? This week we sit down with Ashley Dwyer, owner of Team BDN, and discuss our own health journeys, how they have impacted our work life and ways that we have found to make being the healthier you easier! Be sure to check out the links below to follow Ashley and check out her free webinar August 30, 2023 where she is going to drop even more knowledge on you and go into detail. You don't want to miss this! If you are interested in finding out how she can help you, click her website link to apply for coaching.Free webinar: https://info.thebigdaynutrition.com/girlsnighthttps://teambdncoaching.comIG: @dr.dwyer @teambdncoaching

Hey! How are you? It's been awhile! After an unintentional break we are back and ready to dive in! This week we give you an update on where we have been and why we have been there. Don't worry, we also have a small vent sesh to catch you all up on our businesses as well.Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

To close your books, or to not close your books; that is the million dollar question. We are here to help you ... hopefully! We share our different perspectives as a stylist who has closed books and a nail artist who doesn't. Spoiler alert: there is no one size fits all answer.Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

This we delve into the topic of educators in the beauty industry and discuss the aspects of finding and trusting credible educators. Let's face it, there are a ton of pros on social media claiming to be educators, so how can you tell the difference between them? We are here to help and guide you as we give you some tips to help making your continuing education as successful as your careerFollow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

We are back after an unplanned break! Sometimes the unexpected throws us off balance and it can be challenging to navigate through these tough times while maintaining our professional composure. So, sit back and relax as we navigate the twists and turns of life together, reminding ourselves that even when life gets tough, our professionalisms shines through!Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

Ever get frustrated with social media and how to make it work for you? We are here to help! This week we talk the good, the bad and the often times ugly side of social media. We share what has worked for us, share strategies and even talk about that blue check mark.Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

Let's face it, getting your clients to come back for a follow up appointment can be tricky, especially if they are not sticking to your recommended schedule. This week we tackle ways to get them back in your chair along with ways we make sure our clients are adhering to our salon policies.Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com

You asked and we delivered! We went live on Instagram this past week to tackle the ever difficult topic of pricing. While it's not a one size fits all answer, we tackled your questions and shared what has worked for us setting prices, raising prices and incoming clients of pricing changes.Join us next time on Instagram where we answer YOUR questions on topics you want to see! Be sure to give all the pages below a follow so you don't miss the next one!Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.comResource links:https://thisuglybeautybusiness.com/product/the-salon-service-pricing-toolkit

This week we jump head first into hustle culture vs work/life balance. With us both feeling like we are truly products of hustle culture we share how we are adapting and changing our perspectives now to create more balance in our lives. This has been a long, hard lesson for us both and we are more than excited to help others avoid the burnout we have experienced!Follow us for more!IG: @thebeautybeastpodcastDemi: @demi.miller.MontoyaMelissa: @nailsbymlhDo you have a story to share? Want to be featured on an upcoming episode? Check our Instagram for what’s coming up and reach out to us! You can also email thebeautybeastpodcast@gmail.com