The Elevate Podcast

Opulent Beauty Pro is in a temporary pause, but new episodes of The Elevate Podcast continue every other Monday. Connect with me on Instagram @patricia_nowakowski_obs, get access to my free courses on YouTube, and join my email list to be the first to know about when I'm back! Free Salon Amenity Guide: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/amenityguide Free Lead Like An Owner E-Book Preview: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/ebook Private 1:1 coaching remains available with limited availability. 1 Session: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/offers/pLzGMNnR/checkout 2 Sessions: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/offers/sbzzEr9X/checkout 4 Sessions: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/offers/gn5p6TP2/checkout Many salon owners believe that being understanding, flexible, and “nice” is what makes them a good leader. But what if that belief is actually holding your team back? In this episode of The Elevate Podcast, we’re talking about the one thing most salon owners avoidand why that avoidance quietly damages accountability, confidence, culture, income, and the client experience. You’ll learn: Why letting things slide is not kindness, but avoidance What actually happens to your team when expectations aren’t enforced How lack of accountability impacts high performers, low performers, and overall morale The hidden cost of avoiding hard conversations Why clarity, consistency, and follow-through are the real forms of leadership If you want 2026 to feel lighter, more aligned, and more profitable, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership and show you what needs to change.

Opulent Beauty Pro is in a temporary pause, but new episodes of The Elevate Podcast continue every other Monday. Connect with me on Instagram @patricia_nowakowski_obs, get access to my free courses on YouTube, and join my email list to be the first to know about when I'm back! Free Salon Amenity Guide: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/amenityguide Free Lead Like An Owner E-Book Preview: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/ebook Private 1:1 coaching remains available with limited availability. 1 Session: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/offers/pLzGMNnR/checkout 2 Sessions: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/offers/sbzzEr9X/checkout 4 Sessions: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/offers/gn5p6TP2/checkout Purchase my Secret Shopper Toolkit here: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/offers/JdSbjXr8/checkout Opulent Beauty Pro is in a temporary pause, but new episodes of The Elevate Podcast continue every other Monday. Connect with me on Instagram @patricia_nowakowski_obs, get access to my free courses on YouTube, and join my email list to be the first to know about when I'm back. Private 1:1 coaching remains available with limited availability.I’m taking you behind the scenes of my 2026 planning process and sharing what I’m doing differently to break the cycle of constant busyness and move into a more strategic, intentional year ahead. This year, I brought in secret shoppers to evaluate the Opulent Beauty guest experience and their feedback showed me gaps I didn’t know existed. From consultation flow to front desk systems to service consistency, this experience reshaped how I’m approaching growth and leadership next year. Inside the episode we walk through: Why I’m investing in one-on-one coaching again What the secret shopper results revealed about my salon The importance of looking at your business through an unbiased lens How I’m prioritizing development, systems, and accountability for 2026 This episode is perfect for any salon owner who feels like they’re running on fumes or growing without clarity and wants a more strategic way forward.

Want the full episode + supporting PDFs? Join my podcast coaching program, The Elevate Insider: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/offers/mfWaCmoz/checkout   Or purchase the supporting guide alone here: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/offers/oxncZYys/checkout    The Salon Owner Blueprint & My Salon Owner Community: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/blueprint 12 Week Training Program: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/training  1 On 1 Coaching: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/coaching Hands-On & Virtual Extension Education: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/extensions Social Media Support: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/socialmedia Free Education: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/free Socials: Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opulentbeautypro/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricia_nowakowski_obs/#YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@opulentbeautypro/featured   A recent TikTok video went viral showing a client explaining how she paid $4,000 for extensions at a popular salon and the internet had plenty to say about it. (Watch the video here: https://www.tiktok.com/@notfamous808/video/7571646678005058830?_r=1&_t=ZT-91YsTFZnAGd) But the real conversation isn’t about the price. It’s about value. If you’re ready to think differently about pricing, value, and marketing and start positioning your salon for the level of client you want to attract, this episode will challenge and inspire you to step into a higher standard.

Want the full episode + supporting PDFs? Join my podcast coaching program, The Elevate Insider. Get your first month free by clicking here: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/offers/mfWaCmoz?coupon_code=INSIDER Or purchase the supporting guide alone here: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/offers/BHoqD86D/checkout    The Salon Owner Blueprint & My Salon Owner Community: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/blueprint 12 Week Training Program: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/training  1 On 1 Coaching: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/coaching Hands-On & Virtual Extension Education: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/extensions Social Media Support: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/socialmedia Free Education: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/free Socials: Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opulentbeautypro/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricia_nowakowski_obs/#YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@opulentbeautypro/featured   Are you a salon owner or stylist looking to grow your income and make the most of your time behind the chair? In this episode, we break down practical strategies to maximize your earning potential. Whether it’s boosting service revenue, increasing retail sales, or optimizing your schedule. I share actionable tips based on real salon experience, common mistakes to avoid, and the mindset shifts that can help you earn more without burning out. If you’re ready to take control of your income and make every appointment count, this episode is for you.

To get a preview of my 12 Week Training Program, purchase it here https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/offers/qLbT6zSt/checkout or join The Elevate Insider to receive it for free https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/insider  To purchase the entire 12 Week Training Program for only $199, visit https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/offers/GoqUSPim/checkout  Hiring is a constant struggle for salon owners. We need stylists to work for us, but when new stylists just out of school that need a lot of training and support apply to work for us the overwhelm sets in. Training is a lot of time, energy, effort, and money. But when you implement a training program in your salon, it doesn't have to be so stressful and expensive. I offer new hires access to my 12 Week Training Program, which allows them to work on my 4 pillars of success: technical skills, client experience, mindset, and marketing/social media. When stylists work on these 4 pillars, they become confident stylists that are ready to take clients.