Feeling like you have to micromanage everything in your salon? Like your team just won’t take initiative—no matter how many pep talks or examples you give?You're not alone, but more importantly… you're not stuck. In this episode, we're getting to the real reason your team isn’t stepping up—and it’s not what you think.We’re talking about:Why this isn’t a motivation problem (and what it actually is)The 3 things your team needs before they can truly take ownershipA simple way to start shifting the responsibility off your plateHow to set clear expectations without being “the bossy boss”Why lack of systems creates silence—and how to fix that fastIf your team isn't showing up the way you want them to, it's not a leadership failure—it’s just a gap. And the tools to fill it? They’re learnable. This episode gives you the first steps to get out of the loop and build a self-led team that actually wants to grow your business with you.Ready for even more tailored leadership strategies?Come join me inside The Monday Club: https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-club
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146: How I Knew My Systems Were Working
Let’s talk about what freedom really looks like. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one ordinary Saturday morning that showed me just how extraordinary your life can feel when your business is set up right.While I was in my kitchen making butter cookies with my daughter, sipping coffee in my comfiest weekend clothes, and fully off from salon mode… my business? Still making money. Still booking clients. Still growing. And I wasn’t even thinking about it.Inside this episode, I’m breaking down:The real-time moment I realized my salon was operating without meThe systems I’ve built (and you can build too) that made that possibleWhy micromanagement is not the vibe—but structure absolutely isHow we create a culture where the team sells, serves, and shows up without needing me to babysitAnd how YOU can step into that kind of freedom, tooThis isn’t about luck or having a superhuman staff. It’s about building systems that work—so you can finally stop running your business with one hand on your phone and the other in panic mode.If you’ve ever dreamed of a weekend that’s actually yours, where the salon keeps thriving without you glued to your screen, this episode will show you exactly how that becomes your new normal.Ready for support + real strategy every single week?Come join me inside The Monday Club. We’re building salons that scale without burning out their owners. Leadership, systems, support—you in?Join us here: https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-club
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145: What To Do When Your Business Outgrows Your Leadership
Okay babe, let’s get real for a sec.If your salon feels like it’s running you instead of the other way around… I see you. You’ve got systems. You’ve got checklists. You might even have a waitlist of stylists wanting to work with you. But somehow it still feels like you are the one holding everything together with sheer willpower (and caffeine).Here’s the truth: scaling your business isn’t just about building the systems—it’s about becoming the kind of leader who can actually carry the business you’re building.This episode is a heart-to-heart on what happens when your leadership doesn’t grow with your salon—and how to fix it. I’m walking you through how I learned (the hard way) that natural leadership isn’t enough, why intentional leadership is the real secret to growth, and how to step into your CEO self for real.Whether you’ve been feeling like the whole thing might fall apart without you—or you’re just ready to finally lead from a place of peace instead of pressure—this one’s for you.You don’t need to hustle harder. You need to lead better. Let’s do it.The Monday Club: https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-club
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144: Your Systems Won’t Save You If You Disappear
We’re in the era of the “hands-off salon owner”—but let’s get real: no system can replace your presence. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the hard-earned lessons from the seasons I tried to lead from a distance, what fell apart (and why), and how I’ve come to use systems as a support to my leadership—not a substitute for it.If you’ve been hoping your SOPs would run the show while you check out, this is your reminder that sustainable success still needs a present leader. Let’s talk about the difference between a salon that runs without you and a salon that grows because of you.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why “autopilot” doesn’t mean “hands-off”How to identify what only you can do in your businessWhere systems help—and where they hurt—when leadership is absentWhat happened when I thought SOPs were enoughHow I use regular check-ins to amplify my leadership (not micromanage)Why sustainability needs both systems and presenceThe difference between taking a break and walking away completelyWant access to my full SOP library + weekly leadership coaching? Join The Monday Club: https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-club
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143: When One Stylist Runs the Show, Everyone Loses
Let’s get brutally honest… there’s always one.The high earner. The it girl. The diva who makes you the most money and low-key runs your salon—until you realize, wait a minute, I’m the freaking owner.In this episode, we’re unpacking a hard but necessary leadership lesson: what happens when you give your power away in exchange for keeping the peace (and the revenue). And how to take it back without burning it all down.Here’s what we’re diving into:How fear of loss (aka people pleasing) disguises itself as leadershipWhat really happens when you let money talk louder than your missionThe ripple effect of giving one stylist too much powerWhy every salon has “that girl”—and how to handle her differentlyThe exact moment things shifted and the culture started healingWhat it looks like to lead from confidence, not cortisolHow to set standards everyone can thrive under (without exceptions)If you’ve ever been stuck between protecting your culture and pleasing your highest earner… this one’s for you.Ready to lead with clarity instead of fear? Join us inside The Monday Club—your leadership gets to grow in a room like this.You built this business for a reason. Let’s lead it like we mean it.
About 10 Minute Beauty Business Podcast with Lexi Lomax
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