The Elevate Podcast

The Elevate Podcast

Hosted by: Patricia Nowakowski & Megan Heurich

Join Patricia Nowakowski every Monday to elevate your mindset & business! Patricia is a coach for salon owners as well as a commission salon owner, studio rental owner and founder of Opulent Beauty Pro. Patricia...

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Episodes

109. Not Everyone Is Meant To Own A Salon

"Be your own boss!" "Create your own business where you'll set the rules!" "Be in control of your space, income and more!" These are all the things that we hear when people talk about opening up their own business,...
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108. My Favorite Business Tools

As a salon owner for over a decade, I've tested out countless types of software, programs and systems. I'm sharing my all-time favorite business tools that make sense for salon owners. For 1 month free of Vagaro...
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107. How I Work Through Failure

To join my free client experience event, RSVP here: https://calendly.com/opulentbeautypro/up-level-your-client-experience?month=2024-02&date=2024-02-12 It's easy to slip into feelings of failure when we're feeling...
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106. What You Need To Know If You Want To Open A Salon

To join my free client experience event, RSVP here: https://calendly.com/opulentbeautypro/up-level-your-client-experience?month=2024-02&date=2024-02-12 No one prepares us for all the things on our plate as a salon...
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105. After 3 Years, I'm Saying Goodbye To Traditional Hourly Pricing

I spent the last 6 months in complete research mode & here's my discovery: hourly pricing is harming my business. In 2024, I've completely revamped my service menu to a way that makes sense for my business, my...
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104. My Experience At Disney Reshaped How I Think About My Salon

You're invited to my exclusive year planning event! Limited spots available. Register here: https://calendly.com/opulentbeautypro/year-planning-event Last week I took my family to Disney World and it was...
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103. The Real Side Of Rental: What To Consider Before You Make The Switch

You're invited to my exclusive year planning event! Limited spots available. Register here: https://calendly.com/opulentbeautypro/year-planning-event A lot of stylists think the answer to more money and freedom is to...
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102. Create Your 2024 Budget With Me

For me, 2024 is all about intention. That's why I'm kicking off the first episode of the year with a walkthrough of how I create a successful salon budget! Knowing your numbers and tracking your revenue weekly will...
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101. How To Be A Proactive Leader

2023 Listener Survey & Giveaway: https://53fgjwjm0yd.typeform.com/to/TXY32zO2 How are you going to improve your leadership skills in 2024? This week, I cover ego and reactivity and how you can go into the new year...
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100. I Picked My Lawyer’s Brain About Non-Compete Agreements, Trade Secrets & More (with Dave Anders)

2023 Listener Survey & Giveaway: https://53fgjwjm0yd.typeform.com/to/TXY32zO2 Did you ever wish you could ask a lawyer all the top questions about law in our industry? This week I sit down with Dave Anders, my...
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99. My Top Lessons In 2023 & How You Can Learn From Them

2023 Listener Survey & Giveaway: https://53fgjwjm0yd.typeform.com/to/TXY32zO2 2023 was a year of a lot of change and full with big lessons. As I reflect on this year, I want to share with you my biggest takeaways...
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98. I Took A Major Step Back From My Business This Year To Work On My Marriage, Here's What Happened

2023 Listener Survey & Giveaway: https://53fgjwjm0yd.typeform.com/to/TXY32zO2 Welcome to "My Biggest Lessons of 2023" series. As I reflect on this year, I'm sharing my biggest lessons and takeaways. My first...
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