Episode 185

Ep 185: The Loneliness of Running a Salon (and why no one talks about it)

The loneliness of entrepreneurship is rarely spoken about publicly, yet it's something that the majority of Salon Owners will face throughout their business journey. So, in this week's episode, Lauren shares some thoughts around what loneliness in business looks and feels like, how to spot if perhaps you're experiencing it, and how important community and connection are in navigating it and eventually overcoming it.

(00:32) The Loneliness of Being a Business Owner.

(02:54) The Difficulty of Sharing Decisions with Team Members.

(06:20) The Disconnection from Family and Friends.

(13:44) Feeling Guilty for Not Being Okay.

(14:38) The Mental Load of Running a Business.

(17:06) The Importance of Support and Community. Get yourself a Business Bestie.

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This Episode was Recorded and Produced by Josh Liston at JCAL Media Group - https://www.jcaldigital.org/podcast-editing

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Lauren Lappin

Lauren Lappin is a salon owner and business coach with over 12 years experience building and running a successful staff-led beauty salon. She works with beauty business owners to help them lead better, make clearer decisions, and build businesses that are profitable, well-run, and sustainable long-term.