10 Minute Beauty Business Podcast with Lexi Lomax

New year momentum feeling… meh?Same. And also, it doesn’t actually matter.In this episode, we’re talking about the phrase that gets thrown around constantly in business and why it completely misses the point: “work smarter, not harder.”Because you don’t need to be smarter.You don’t need “better time management.”You don’t need to “push harder” in January.What you actually need is structure that supports you so your business doesn’t rely on you for every single thing.Inside this episode, you’ll hear:why “work smarter not harder” is secretly kind of insultingthe real reason salon owners stay exhausted even when fully bookedhow businesses get built to depend on you without you realizing itwhy adding more clients often makes things worse, not betterthe difference between two same-size salons with totally different owner lifestyleswhat changes when structure exists vs. when it doesn’tthe shift from “How do I keep up?” to “What needs to exist so I don’t have to?”This year isn’t about pushing harder.It’s about building a business that works, especially when you’re not there.If this conversation has you thinking, “Okay… I’m ready for structure”, you already know where we do that:Join The Monday Club:Where systems, leadership, and compounding cash come together so you can stop being the only lever in your business.https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-club

A new year doesn’t require a full reinvention, but it does require honesty.In this episode, I share a behind-the-scenes look at what’s evolving inside The Monday Club, and the five questions every salon owner needs to ask at the start of the year if they want real growth (not just more busyness).This isn’t about resolutions or vision boards.It’s about who you need to become to run the business you actually want.Inside this episode, you’ll hear:Why growth doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from becoming differentThe invisible weight salon owners carry (and why systems matter more than motivation)What most salon owners are tolerating that’s quietly draining themHow to spot where your business still depends too heavily on youThe 5 CEO-level questions every salon owner should be asking themselvesIf you’ve been feeling busy, stretched thin, or like your salon still needs you too much, this episode will help you see exactly where to focus next.Join The Monday Club:Where leadership, systems, and the compounding cash system come together, without the burnout.https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-club

Being busy isn’t the same thing as being profitable, and intention alone won’t fix what systems are failing to support.In this episode, we’re breaking down why so many salons feel chaotic, exhausting, and capped, even when the books are full, and the demand is there. The truth? Your salon doesn’t rise to the level of your intentions; it falls to the level of your systems.Inside this episode, you’ll hear:Why revenue quietly dies in missed calls, DMs, and inconsistent processesHow systems protect your time, your nervous system, and your profitThe difference between pathways of cash and the systems that keep the moneyWhere most salons leak revenue without realizing itWhy predictable businesses compound, and chaotic ones collapseHow systems allow your salon to grow without relying on you for everythingThis episode is part of the December Compounding Cash series and sets the foundation for building a salon that pays you consistently, runs without chaos, and supports the life you actually want to live.And if you’re ready to stop being the bottleneck in your own business - Join The Monday Club:The coaching container where salon owners build systems, leadership, and compounding cash, without burnout.https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-clubHere’s to building a business that feels steady, scalable, and supportive in 2026 and beyond ✨

Being busy isn’t the goal, being profitable is.In this holiday-week episode, I break down why so many salon owners are booked out, working nonstop, and still not seeing the revenue growth they want. The issue isn’t effort. It’s relying on too few pathways of cash.Inside this episode, we cover:Why being booked out doesn’t automatically equal profitabilityThe most common reason revenue flatlines even when demand is highWhat “pathways of cash” actually are (and which ones most salons already have)How relying on one revenue lever caps your growthWhy adding hours or hiring more people is usually the last move, not the firstHow multiple aligned cash pathways create compounding revenue without burnoutThis episode is part of the Compounding Cash System series and sets the foundation for building a salon that grows beyond your personal capacity.Join The Monday Club:Where leadership, systems, and cash compounding come together so you can grow without burnout.https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-club

It can feel incredibly frustrating to be doing everything right and still not seeing the growth you know your salon is capable of.You’re booked. You’re busy. You’re leading your team. You’re showing up online. You’re doing the work.And yet… the numbers aren’t compounding. Every month feels like starting from zero again.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why that happens, and why it’s not because you’re doing a bad job.Inside this conversation, we talk about:Why effort alone doesn’t create growthHow marketing, visibility, leadership, cash pathways, and systems form one ecosystemThe difference between being busy and being profitableWhy being “fully booked” can still leave you stuckHow salons accidentally stall their growth even while doing all the right thingsWhat it really takes to build a business that grows even when you step away from the chairThis episode is about connecting the dots, and understanding why disconnected systems lead to stalled momentum, while an aligned ecosystem creates stability, freedom, and growth.Join The Monday ClubThis is where we build the entire compounding cash ecosystem — leadership, systems, visibility, and revenue pathways — so your business stops relying on your constant presence.👉 https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-club