Episodes 33
Avg. Duration 32m
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Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2025

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Weekly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Welcome to Build Your Dream Business, brought to you by Solo. More than just a booking app, we’re a community for independent pros in hair, beauty, and wellness. In this series, our host, Katrina Ashworth, will bring you closer to real stories of success from the industry’s finest and share practical advice to help your business flourish. At Solo, we understand the journey of working independently and our goal is to connect, empower, and inspire you. We’re here to make sure that even though you work solo, you’re never truly alone.

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Recent Episodes

Word of mouth & referrals: growing a beauty business organically

Apr 28, 2025 34m

In today’s episode, Sophie Lee-Ryan shares her journey into the tanning industry, from her first clients to building a thriving mobile beauty business. She discusses how networking and word-of-mouth…

S33E8 Building a fully booked home salon through Instagram

Apr 22, 2025 28m

In today’s episode, Jessica shares her journey from working in a salon to running her own beauty business from home. She discusses building a client base, creating a welcoming salon space, and…

S3E7 How to build a loyal client base as a lash tech

Apr 14, 2025 32m

In today’s episode, Chelsey Long shares her journey from the department store beauty counter to becoming a successful self-employed lash tech. She discusses the challenges of building a loyal…

S3E6 The art of nail photography: secrets to eye-catching content

Apr 07, 2025 32m

In today’s episode, Khrystal Greenland shares her journey from A&E nurse to luxury nail technician and content creator. She reveals how social media helped build her business and the secrets…

S3E5 Navigating a new country and building a beauty business

Mar 31, 2025 34m

In this episode, Catia Cardoso shares her journey of arriving in the UK to work as a cleaner and transforming her career to become a successful hair and makeup artist. Catia discusses overcoming…

S3E4 Rebuilding a career in nails after maternity leave

Mar 24, 2025 35m

In today’s episode, Sophie Thompson shares her journey from event management to running a successful home based nail business. She discusses how lockdown reignited her passion for nails, the…

S3E3 How this nail tech built a successful home salon

Mar 17, 2025 28m

In this episode, Demi Newman shares her journey from dancer to successful nail tech and home salon owner. She discusses building a clientele through social media, pricing strategies, and creating a…

Lessons in networking, confidence & branding from an MUA

Mar 10, 2025 30m

In this episode, Kiran Phlora shares her journey from working at a Chanel beauty counter to building a successful career as a makeup artist. She discusses overcoming self doubt, the power of…

S3E1 Inside Vita Liberata: Alyson Hogg on entrepreneurship & beauty trends

Mar 03, 2025 41m

Summary Alyson Hogg, founder of Vita Liberata, shares her incredible journey from academia to entrepreneurship at 40, founding a game changing tanning brand and navigating the competitive beauty…

S2E11 Creative Marketing Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Clients

Dec 23, 2024 32m

In today’s episode, we talk to Romy Olivia Tillyer, an award winning brow and lash specialist. She shares her journey, including creative marketing strategies for attracting clients, the importance…

S2E10 Creating Engaging Content: Strategies for Social Media Success

Dec 16, 2024 27m

In this episode, we speak to Maisie Arnold, a successful nail technician and educator. Maisie shares her journey from being a personal assistant to becoming a full time nail technician, highlighting…

S2E9 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Hair Stylist’s Journey to Success

Dec 09, 2024 22m

In today’s episode, Tigerlili Roberts shares her journey from hairdressing apprentice to self-employed stylist. She tells us all about how she built her client base on social media during lockdown…

S2E8 From Passion to Profit: Growing a Successful Beauty Business Alongside a Full-Time Job

Dec 02, 2024 27m

In this episode, Beth Corkish, a talented nail technician, shares her inspiring journey from doing nails for friends and family to building a successful nail business. She emphasises the power of…

S2E7 Crafting Your Personal Brand: A Manicurist’s Journey to Session and Celebrity Work

Nov 25, 2024 34m

Summary: In this episode, Amy Hide, a celebrity and fashion manicurist, shares her journey in the beauty industry and the importance of finding your ideal clients. After successfully running a chain…

S2E6 Evolving in the Nail Industry: Insights from Belinda Price of OPI

Nov 18, 2024 36m

In today’s episode, Belinda Price shares her extensive journey in the nail industry, from nail technician to Education and Capability Manager at OPI. Belinda shares valuable insights on retail…

S2E5 Building a Career in Beauty Education: Insights from Rose Lonsdale of Nouveau HD Beauty Group

Nov 11, 2024 27m

In this episode, Rose Lonsdale, Global Senior Education Manager at Nouveau HD Beauty Group, shares her inspiring journey from practitioner to educator in the beauty industry. Rose highlights the…

Newly Qualified to Salon Owner in 7 Months: How a Nail Artist Built a Thriving Business Fast

Nov 04, 2024 30m

Lilly McGlinn, owner of Elem Studio, shares her journey from accidentally entering the nail industry to running a successful salon with a bold and colourful brand. She talks about using social media…

S2E3 Creating Loyal Clients: Effective Retention Strategies

Oct 28, 2024 33m

In this episode, Steph Kelly shares her inspiring journey into the beauty industry and how she launched her own business during a lockdown. She discusses the importance of continuous learning,…

Engaging Clients on Instagram: A Nail Tech’s Guide

Oct 21, 2024 33m

Isabel Blake, a master Bio Sculpture manicurist, shares her journey from working in a nail salon to running her own successful business. She discusses how she grew her Instagram during the pandemic,…

S2E1 Building a Beauty Empire: Lessons from Nicky Matthews of Sienna X

Oct 14, 2024 33m

In this episode, Nicky Matthews, the founder of Sienna X, shares her incredible journey from being an air hostess to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the beauty industry. Nicky and Katrina dive…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Build Your Dream Business have?

Build Your Dream Business has published 33 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Is Build Your Dream Business still active?

Build Your Dream Business is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 32m.

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