Send us a messageIt’s the most wonderful (and let’s be honest… chaotic) time of the year! In this festive episode, Jamie and Harriet dive into everything you need to survive and thrive during the Christmas rush.From prepping your salon and managing client madness to boosting retail sales, keeping team morale high, and making the most of Black Friday deals we’re sharing all the tips to help you glide through December with your sanity (and profit margins) intact.Expect laughter, chaos, and some classic What The Pluck storytelling including our best (and worst) festive salon moments.🎁 In this episode:How to prep your salon and team for Christmas successTime management and burnout preventionMaximising profits with gift vouchers and retailBoosting morale when the mince pies start running lowThe truth about festive disasters (and how to avoid them next time)💬 Join the conversation:Tag us in your festive salon snaps and tell us your funniest Christmas chaos stories we might just share them on the pod!🎉 PLUS — We’re throwing a party!We’re celebrating What The Pluck’s 100th episode with our Pluckers Christmas Do the ultimate festive night out for beauty pros and solo artists.🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pluckers-christmas-do-hosted-by-what-the-pluck-podcast-tickets-1777659660899?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlSupport the showAs always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky review. Also, be sure to give us a follow:🎧Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/whatthepluck👀 Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZMNfVq2-YqUBAnB6t0_fA 📱Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatthepluck_ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthepluck_/You can now also support & sponsor the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2064840/support Hosted by Jamie Long: https://www.instagram.com/_jamielong_/ Harriet Thacker: https://www.instagram.com/harriet__thacker/
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The Power of a Good Booking System, with Booksy’s Elliot
Send us a messageLet’s be honest - no one got into the beauty industry because they love admin 😅 But if you’re still juggling DMs, missed calls, and paper diaries, this episode might just change your life (and your stress levels).This week, Jamie and Harriet sit down with Elliot from Booksy to talk all things booking systems - and why getting organised behind the scenes can be the game-changer your business didn’t know it needed. From freeing up hours in your week to levelling up your client experience, we’re diving into how tech can actually give you your time back.Expect laughs, honesty, and real talk about the not-so-glam side of running a beauty business - plus Jamie’s top tips as a Booksy Ambassador for anyone thinking about switching or signing up.💻 Wanna try Booksy?Get your first two months at a discount with Jamie’s link: https://tr.ee/gW15zYjPT1🎄 Join us IRL!We’re celebrating our 100th episode with The Pluckers Christmas Do — a free festive night out for all the lone workers, salon stars, and beauty bosses who deserve a Christmas party of their own. Grab your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pluckers-christmas-do-hosted-by-what-the-pluck-podcast-tickets-1777659660899?aff=oddtdtcreator🎧 Listen now for the perfect mix of education, entertainment, and What The Pluck sass.Support the showAs always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky review. Also, be sure to give us a follow:🎧Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/whatthepluck👀 Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZMNfVq2-YqUBAnB6t0_fA 📱Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatthepluck_ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthepluck_/You can now also support & sponsor the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2064840/support Hosted by Jamie Long: https://www.instagram.com/_jamielong_/ Harriet Thacker: https://www.instagram.com/harriet__thacker/
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Korean Lash Lifts: Fad or the Future
Send us a messageEveryone’s talking about Korean Lash Lifts — but are they just another beauty trend, or the next big thing to take over your treatment menu? 👀In this episode, Jamie and Harriet break down exactly what makes KLLs different, why they’re dominating social feeds, and whether they’re worth the hype (and the training fee). Jamie shares insider insight from offering and teaching the treatment, while Harriet plays devil’s advocate — asking if this is innovation or just clever marketing.Expect honest opinions, a few industry truths, and plenty of What The Pluck banter as they decide: are Korean Lash Lifts here to stay, or about to fade faster than a 2016 brow trend?🎧 Tune in for the laughs, the learning, and the lash talk every beauty pro’s been waiting for.Support the showAs always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky review. Also, be sure to give us a follow:🎧Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/whatthepluck👀 Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZMNfVq2-YqUBAnB6t0_fA 📱Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatthepluck_ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthepluck_/You can now also support & sponsor the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2064840/support Hosted by Jamie Long: https://www.instagram.com/_jamielong_/ Harriet Thacker: https://www.instagram.com/harriet__thacker/
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Grow your biz, protect your peace
Send us a messageIn this episode of What The Pluck, Jamie and Harriet dive deep into what it really means to scale your beauty business — and spoiler alert, it’s not just about getting busier or building a bigger team.We’re talking self-care, mindset, and the back-end foundations that actually make growth sustainable. From raising prices to setting boundaries and doing the inner work, this episode will help you rethink what “leveling up” really looks like.💡 Topics we cover:How self-care impacts your business growthWhy mindset matters more than marketingThe behind-the-scenes work no one talks aboutReal beauty biz examples (the wins and the mistakes!)🎙 Hosted by Jamie & Harriet — two best friends, beauty educators, and your no-BS guides to building a business you actually love.#WhatThePluckPodcast #BeautyBusiness #SalonOwner #BeautyBossSupport the showAs always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky review. Also, be sure to give us a follow:🎧Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/whatthepluck👀 Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZMNfVq2-YqUBAnB6t0_fA 📱Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatthepluck_ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthepluck_/You can now also support & sponsor the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2064840/support Hosted by Jamie Long: https://www.instagram.com/_jamielong_/ Harriet Thacker: https://www.instagram.com/harriet__thacker/
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PJ’s, Pillow Talk & Pure Pluckery
Send us a messageWe’re closing out Season 9 in true What The Pluck style — with snacks, sass, and a full-blown sleepover! 💅✨In this season finale, Jamie & Harriet spill the tea on the highs and lows of Season 9, share some very real personal ups and downs, and then dive into a no-holds-barred game of Who’s Most Likely To… 🫣 From “who’s most likely to flirt with a client” to “who’s most likely to throw shade on socials,” nothing (and no one) is safe.Of course, it wouldn’t be WTP without a few detours — cue Bonnie Blue, random tangents, and the kind of unfiltered chaos you can only get when we record in bed.It’s fun, it’s fiery, it’s full of honesty — the perfect way to wrap up Season 9. Grab your PJs and get ready for the wildest sleepover in beauty podcast history.Support the showAs always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky review. Also, be sure to give us a follow:🎧Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/whatthepluck👀 Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZMNfVq2-YqUBAnB6t0_fA 📱Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatthepluck_ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthepluck_/You can now also support & sponsor the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2064840/support Hosted by Jamie Long: https://www.instagram.com/_jamielong_/ Harriet Thacker: https://www.instagram.com/harriet__thacker/
This is What The Pluck? The podcast where we discuss life in the beauty industry, the highs, the lows and everything in between. So pour yourself a drink and get ready to have a giggle with us.
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