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.
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142: You Don’t Need Warm Bodies—You Need the Right People
Hiring quickly to fill a gap might feel like survival—but it can cost you your culture, your sanity, and your bottom line. In today’s episode, we get brutally honest about one of the biggest leadership mistakes you can make: hiring for potential instead of alignment.We’re talking about:Why liking someone is not enough to bring them onto your teamThe expensive (and exhausting) fallout of hiring without systemsHow self-leadership and clear expectations set your team—and you—up to winThe real role of systems in protecting your energy and your businessWhat Lexi would tell her younger self before every hiring decisionIf you've ever made a hiring decision you regret—or want to avoid one—listen in and you’ll walk away with clarity and confidence.👇 Want mentorship, support, and structure in your leadership journey? Check out The Monday Club right here: https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-club
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141: The Cost of Kindness: When Grace Goes Too Far
Ahhh, summer. The season of sunshine, sandals… and salon owners accidentally letting their momentum nosedive into a beach chair.Look, we all need rest. But if you’re treating July like a business sabbatical without the systems to back it up, Lexi’s got news for you: you’re about to f around and find out. 🙃In this episode, she’s pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest leadership mistakes of her 19-year career—and how being “too nice” nearly wrecked her team, her culture, and her peace.This is your no-fluff pep talk and your friendly warning: the kind of summer that feels good shouldn’t cost you the kind of business you’ve worked your butt off to build.Inside this episode:Why summer slowdown ≠ summer sabotageThe difference between grace and enablingThe real reason you can (or can’t) take a guilt-free day offLexi’s step-by-step slow-motion realization that, yep, she really had to fire that personWhat being a kind boss really looks like—and how it’s not what you thinkCome see what it feels like to actually enjoy your summer while your salon runs like a well-oiled (and well-SOP’d) machine.And for the kind of behind-the-scenes support that makes taking Fridays off possible, check out The Monday Club.
About 10 Minute Beauty Business Podcast with Lexi Lomax
Grow your salon to 7 figures with the ‘10 Minute Beauty Business Podcast.’ Join Lexi for quick, actionable tips tailored for ambitious salon owners. Learn proven strategies to boost revenue, streamline operations, and achieve your business goals. Packed with insider secrets from beauty industry leaders, this podcast is your go-to guide for simple, effective steps to scale your beauty business. No fluff, just results. Start transforming your salon today—10 minutes at a time!
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