Laura O'Hagan - Podcast Details

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Prosper and Profit 070 - Why Hiring Too Soon isn't Growing Your SalonYou’ve probably heard it before: “If you want to grow your salon, just hire more team members.” But what if that advice is actually making things harder? In this episode, I’m diving into a conversation I’ve been having with a lot of salon owners lately. We're exposing the truth about hiring too soon. It might feel like you’re doing the right thing by bringing someone on, but if the demand isn’t there, you’re not solving the problem you think you are. We’ll talk about: • Why hiring isn’t always the answer to growth • The real reasons salon o...

2025-08-1025 min

Prosper and Profit 069 - You Don’t Have to Prove It: Salon Profits vs Externally PerformingEver catch yourself trying to look like a successful salon owner instead of actually feeling like one? In this episode, I’m diving into a quiet pressure a lot of high-achieving salon owners face: the need to prove yourself. Whether it’s to your family, your peers or even strangers on Instagram, this pressure can sneakily shape your decisions. And often in ways that do not serve your profit or peace. We’ll talk about: • The subtle ways “proving yourself” shows up in your business • Why it can feel heavy, expensive and unsustainable • How to focus on building a business that actually su...

2025-08-0326 min

Prosper and Profit 068 - Mindset Minute: You Love What You Do and It Will Still Feel HardIf you’ve ever thought, “I love my salon, but some days it’s just… a lot” then you need to listen to this episode. We’re unpacking the myth that loving your job means it should always feel easy. Spoiler: it doesn’t. Especially when you’re the owner. In this mindset minute, I'll share: • Why hard days don’t mean you’re doing it wrong • What real love for your business looks like • A few reminders to help you hold both the passion and the pressure You’re not getting it wrong. You’re just running a real business. Hit play for a littl...

2025-07-2716 min

Prosper and Profit 067 - Client File – The journey to banking profit with Rose from Empress Makeup Skin and BeautyIf you’ve ever felt like you’re winging it when it comes to the money side of your salon… you’re not alone. In this Client File episode, I sit down with Rose—a mum of three, salon owner, and bridal makeup artist with 25 years in the industry and 10 years in business. Before we started working together, she was feeling what so many salon owners feel: like she was working really hard and seemlingly making progress with the growth of the business but in the dark about where her money was actually going. This is proof that you can build a bu...

2025-07-2049 min

Prosper and Profit 066 - Holy F#%k, it’s Quiet in the Salon. What Do I Do?Feeling the mid-year lull? You'll want to listen to this. As always at this time of year, there has been a them with some of my clients saying: “It’s been so quiet!” So I hit record to talk through what’s really happening, what not to do and how to keep your cool (and your profit) when the columns are looking sparse. In this straight-to-the-point chat I'll cover • That first “holy-F-balls” moment: why panic marketing and random discounts usually make things worse. • Seasonality vs. a real problem: a 5-minute Xero/timely check to see if it’s just June being June. • Min...

2025-07-1334 min

Prosper and Profit 065 - Using Profit First To Be Prepared for the UnexpectedRunning your salon week to week can be stressful as it is... But throw in a burst pipe, a staff injury, a freak storm, unexpected morning sickness... any one of these can curveball your cashflow for weeks. In this episode, I’m not handing you a shiny new tactic. Instead, I’m putting on the big-sister / risk mitigation hat and asking: Could your business survive a completely random shutdown? We'll talk about, • Cyclone Alfred – the real-life examples from SEQ salons that had to close with only days’ notice in the first half of this year • Why “it won’t happen here” is wishful...

2025-07-0619 min

Prosper and Profit 064 - 3 Financial Red Flags Hiding in Your Salon NumbersThis episode was inspired by a conversation I had today while training my new Client Success Consultant (yes! Exciting things are happening behind the scenes!). While walking her through the common financial patterns we see in salons, I realised I had to bring this to the podcast. We’re talking about the hidden red flags that could be quietly eating into your profit. And your pay. This episode is short, sharp, and to the point. Perfect if you’re ready for a mini financial audit and want to get real about what’s holding your business back from being truly profit...

2025-06-2921 min

Prosper and Profit 063 - Client File: Shanai’s Journey from Good to Great and Strategically ProfitableIn this episode, we've got a brand new client file where I sit down with a client to share honest, behind-the-scenes stories of what it looks like to work together and the kinds of things that happen when you work on your money. In this episode I am so grateful to have Shanai join. A cosmetics nurse and clinic owner who came to me feeling a lack of clarity, the desire to pay herself more and not knowing how to make her business work for her. We talk about: • The 3 biggest challenges she was facing • What we worked on together to t...

2025-06-2252 min

Prosper and Profit 062 - Mid-Year Check-In: Are You on Track to Finish 2025 Profitably in Your Salon?Hey, can you believe we’re nearly halfway through the year? In this episode, I’m sharing a process you can take yourself through to check in on your business, look how you're travelling against your goals and how to reset if needed to get on track towards an incredibly profitable and successful second half of the year. We'll talk about: • Why now’s the best time to check in on your goals • The key questions I’m asking clients right now • What your revenue vs. profit is really telling you •Why the next 3 months are crucial • A quick client story: 32% profit...

2025-06-1526 min

Prosper and Profit 061 - Behind the Scenes: What I’m Currently Working on in My BusinessI know you love a sneak peek behind the curtain of the in's and out's of business, that's what we're doing today! In this episode, I’m giving you an honest look at what the first half of 2025 has looked like where my focus has been gone, what’s worked and where we’re growing next. It’s not a how-to or a Profit First breakdown, this is a personal update on what the business is asking of me as a CEO, and how I’m showing up for it. We’ll talk about: • The focus behind our recent growth • Why visibility a...

2025-06-0837 min

Prosper and Profit 060 - You’re Not Bad With Money. You Just Need a Better SystemEver catch yourself saying, “I’m just not good with money” or “I’ve never been good at business”? You need to know, it's not true! In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most common stories I hear from salon owners and beauty business professionals: the belief that they’re "bad with money." Whether it’s past business mistakes, a lack of financial education or something someone said to you years ago, once formed that belief can stick. But here's the truth: you are not the problem. You were just never given the tools or the system to succeed. We’ll...

2025-06-0120 min

Prosper and Profit 059 - Mindset Minute: You Can Reset At Any MomentThis one’s short, sharp and an insight into what was on my mind and important to share. Inspired by a conversation with a client this week, I’m here to give you a reminder that we all need sometimes: • You don’t have to wait for Monday. • You don’t have to wait for the end of the month. • You don’t have to wait for the new financial year. You can decide to reset right now — even if it’s 10:06am on a random Thursday in May. In this episode, I’m talking about: • Why slipping back into old habits is totally no...

2025-05-2513 min

Prosper and Profit 058 - What to Fix First: The Salon Profit Priority ListSo often, when salon owners feel like they’re not making enough money, the first thought is: “We need more bookings!” But what if that’s not actually the problem? In this episode, I’m breaking down the 5 key areas you can priortise if you are currently leaking profit. And hint, none of them are about more clients. Here’s what we dive into: • The 3 areas to check before looking to more bookings • Why 50% staff utilisation isn’t sustainable • What to do during the 60–90 day lag while your marketing ramps up • How to spot whether you’re overstaffed, underproductive… or just inefficiently scheduled...

2025-05-1822 min

Beauty and the Boss Episode 3 - Building Real Profit in your Beauty Business with Laura O’HaganEpisode Summary:In this foundational episode of Beauty and the Boss, Levarna welcomes her first expert guest, Laura O’Hagan, a chartered accountant turned business mentor and certified Profit First professional.Laura shares how bridal beauty business owners can increase profit, not just revenue by implementing the Profit First system. They dive into common pricing and cash flow mistakes, and how to take control of your finances without burning out.🎧 You’ll learn:Why more revenue doesn’t always mean more profitHow the Profit First system works and why it’s effective for beauty prosThe mos...

2025-05-1344 min

Prosper and Profit 057 - I've Reviewed 12 Salons in Depth So Far This Year.. Here's What I've LearntIn the first four months of the year, I’ve completed 12 in-depth financial reviews for clients. This has ranged from solo operators to multi-staffed teams, with turnover between $180K and $600K per annum. In this episode, I’m sharing the 12 lessons and patterns I've seen by reviewing 12 businesses in depth so far this year. If you’re curious about where things may be going astray in your business and how to adjust, you're going to want to listen to this. Looking for help to transform your business into the thriving, profitable business you know it could be? Book a Discovery Call w...

2025-05-1136 min

Prosper and Profit 056 - The Real Cost of Doing Nothing in Your SalonIn this episode, I want to dive into something that's been on my mind (and coming up in conversations with clients): the hidden cost of doing nothing in your salon business. Now, when I say "doing nothing," I don’t mean you're being lazy — you’re working hard! But there’s a big difference between being busy and actually making the changes you know deep down you need to make. We’ll talk about: • Why our brains naturally resist change, even when we know it’s needed • How opportunity cost quietly drains your business when you stay stuck • The real price you're payin...

2025-05-0432 min

Prosper and Profit 055 - Five Ways Salon Owners Keep Themselves Stuck And BrokeIf you're feeling stuck in your salon or clinic—like you're constantly grinding, but your bank account doesn’t reflect the effort you’re putting in—this episode is for you. I’ve worked with salon and clinic owners for years, and what I see over and over again is this heartbreaking pattern: amazing, passionate business owners pouring everything into their businesses but not seeing the financial reward they hoped for. It’s like Groundhog Day—another day, another dollar—and it just. doesn’t. change. Let’s get real: you didn’t start your business to just get by. You had a vision. You...

2025-04-2731 min

Prosper and Profit 054 - What To Do At the End of A Quarter When You Have Profit First in PlaceIn today’s episode, I’m coming to you buzzing with excitement because I've been having some really energising conversations with clients who are seeing major shifts in their salons — we’re talking busy books, higher client spend, and a feeling that things are finally turning a corner. But the real reason for this episode? We're diving into something I’ve weirdly never dedicated an entire episode to before — the end of quarter Profit First process. And honestly? It’s such a feel-good part of the journey. I walk you through: • What happens at the end of each quarter in Profit First •...

2025-04-2029 min

Prosper and Profit 053 - Rapid Fire: Do I need To Do A Break Even For My SalonIs a break-even analysis really necessary for your salon? In this episode, we break down why understanding your break-even point is crucial for financial clarity and long-term profitability. Many salon owners have a rough idea of their costs, but without a structured break-even analysis, they risk underestimating what’s truly needed to keep their business running, thriving and most importantly profitable. I’ll walk you through the real benefits of calculating your break-even, common mistakes salon owners make, and how you can use this tool to set realistic revenue targets that ensure you cover expenses and make a profit. Loved this...

2025-04-0214 min

Prosper and Profit 052 - Salon Owners: Easter Is Here But It's Time to Start Thinking About ChristmasIt might seem way too early to be talking about Christmas, but trust me—if you want to avoid a cash flow crisis in December and January, the best time to start planning is right now. April is here and before you know it, we’ll be halfway through the year and if you’re not actively preparing for the slowdown that happens every Christmas and New Year, you’ll be scrambling for solutions at the worst possible time. In this episode, we cover: • Why so many salon and clinic owners struggle through January and February • The #1 mistake business owners make when it...

2025-04-0128 min

Prosper and Profit 051 - Is Your Salon Being Run Like A Business or A Stressful Way To Make A Wage?Are You Running a Business or Just Paying to Work? You didn’t take on all the responsibility of running a salon or clinic just to scrape by and pay yourself less than when you worked for someone else. Yet, so many owners find themselves stuck in that exact cycle. In this episode, we’re diving into: • The difference between running a business vs. earning a wage • Why your pricing, expenses and team structure might be keeping you trapped • How to stop your salon from running on leftovers and start paying yourself first • The shifts you need to build a profitable b...

2025-03-2524 min

Prosper and Profit 050 - 4 Common Beliefs I Busted for More Success in My Own BusinessDo you have thoughts or beliefs circling around that are keeping you stuck? I have certainly had to blast through some in my own business journey. In this episode, I’m sharing four common beliefs that held me back in my own business and the mindset shifts that changed them. These are the beliefs that are applicable to every business and that I see with my salon owner clients too. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with cash flow, or just stuck in place, this episode will challenge your thinking and give you a fresh perspective on what’s possible. Lookin...

2025-03-2032 min

Prosper and Profit 049 - If We'd Started Working Together 3 Months Ago, Here's Where You'd Be Now.Have you ever put off making a change in your business only to find yourself in the exact same spot months later? I see it all the time: salon and clinic owners who know they need help but hesitate to take action. The cost of staying stuck is higher than you think. In this episode, I walk you through exactly what would have happened if we’d started working together three months ago. Imagine: • No more stress over your BAS bill—it’s paid on time with cash in the bank • Finally paying yourself consistently (instead of scraping by) • Clarity on where you...

2025-03-0719 min

Prosper and Profit 048 - Rapid Fire: Can I Afford to Bring in A New Team Member in My Salon or Clinic?Thinking about hiring a new team member for your salon or clinic but unsure if you can afford it? In this rapid-fire episode, I break down a quick but powerful 3-step check to help you decide with confidence. Hiring isn’t just about the revenue a new team member could bring in—it’s about ensuring your cash flow can support their role before they start. I’ll walk you through: • The simple wage-to-revenue check to see if your payroll is sustainable • The staff booking percentage that signals whether it’s time to hire • Why profitability before hiring is critical—and how to check i...

2025-03-0612 min

Prosper and Profit 047 - Why Work With a Certified Profit First Professional.If you’ve ever tried to implement Profit First in your business but found it difficult to make it stick, you’re not alone. In this episode, I dive into why working with a certified Profit First Professional makes all the difference and why simply reading the book isn’t always enough. What You’ll Learn: ✅ The rigorous certification process for Profit First Professionals and why it matters ✅ Common mistakes business owners make when implementing Profit First on their own ✅ The difference between “level one” (the book) and the deeper layers of application that certified professionals understand ✅ Why Profit First needs to be customiz...

2025-03-0222 min

Prosper and Profit 046 - How Your Money Mindset Is Keeping Your Salon Stuck with Sammy KennedyIf you’ve ever felt like no matter how hard you work, you’re still stuck in the same financial cycle—this episode is for you. I’m joined by Sammy Kennedy, a powerhouse Gen Z entrepreneur who’s transforming the beauty industry by helping salon owners break free from hustle culture and build businesses they actually love. With a background in running multiple six-figure businesses (including her own salon, a bowling alley and consulting) and years of experience in the beauty industry—from Miss Universe Australia to coaching beauty business owners—Sammy knows exactly why so many salon owners stay stuck in...

2025-02-231h 01

Prosper and Profit 045 - Dream Big, Plan Smart: What is TRULY Possible for Your Salon?Are you so focused on the day-to-day of running your salon or clinic that you haven’t stopped to consider what’s truly possible for you? In this episode, we dive deep into how you can expand your vision beyond the immediate tasks and into long-term success. I share a powerful conversation I had with a new client who realised they didn’t even know what was truly possible for their business. We discuss why salon owners often limit their potential, the impact of past experiences and industry norms on your goals, and how to start dreaming bigger—without feeling greedy o...

2025-02-1627 min

Prosper and Profit 044 - Breaking The Cycle of The January/February Cashflow Crunch.Are you experiencing the dreaded January-February cashflow crunch? After the holiday rush, many Salon and Clinic owners find themselves limping through as the salon is quieter and revenue contracts. In this weeks episode I’m sharing why this happens, the patterns I see in salon businesses every year, and—most importantly—how to end this and why it doesn't have to be an inevitable reality. Whether you’re feeling the financial pinch right now or want to set yourself up for a smoother 2025, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you regain control. Ready to Prosper and Profit? Let's di...

2025-02-0928 min

Prosper and Profit 043 - The Most Profitable Model For A Salon Or Clinic Is..In this episode, we're exploring the three most common business models for hair, beauty, and cosmetic clinics and importantly - which model is the most profitable. Whether you are in your salon or clinic ownership journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you make an informed decision and changes to make more profits from your business. Why This Episode Matters This episode isn’t just about choosing a business model—it’s about aligning your business with your life goals, financial expectations and ensuring long-term sustainability. If you’ve ever wondered whether your current setup is the best fit...

2025-02-0237 min

Prosper and Profit 042 - Why Working On Your Money Mindset Alone Won’t Change Your Salon’s ProfitabilityIn this episode, we dive into a controversial yet crucial topic: why focusing solely on your money mindset isn’t going to transform your salon’s profitability. While your mindset plays a significant role in shaping your beliefs and identity as a business owner, it’s only part of the equation. Drawing from client stories, internet trends and personal insights, I share why true financial results require both mindset shifts and strategic action. You’ll learn how limiting beliefs form, why addressing them matters, and the critical role that clear strategies and systems play in achieving sustainable profitability. Key Topics Discusse...

2025-01-2625 min

Prosper and Profit 041 - How To Reverse Engineer Your Goals For Salon SuccessIn this episode, we're diving into reverse engineering your goals—a powerful strategy to set your Salon up for success in 2025 and beyond. Whether you’re tackling financial challenges or aiming to level up from "good to great," this method will help you get crystal clear on what you want and how to achieve it. I’ll walk you through the steps to identify your financial targets, assess your business's current state, and map out a plan to close the gaps between where you are and where you want to be. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why January is a great...

2025-01-1929 min

Prosper and Profit 040 - Opportunities and Threats for Hair, Beauty and Cosmetics Businesses in 2025Welcome back to the podcast for 2025! Are you wondering about where the Hair, Beauty and Cosmetics industries are heading this year? More importanly, are you considering the impacts of these and how to make sure your Spa, Salon or Clinic is primed for success and the emerging themes and trends for the year? Well, this is the episode for you. I've identified a series of threats and opportunities specific to Spa, Salons and Clinics based on themes and trends we've seen emerging over the last year as well as my predictions of this year. If you're a business owner in...

2025-01-1136 min

Prosper and Profit 039 - 2024 That's a WrapJoin me for this special year-end episode as I reflect on the past year and share lessons, wins, challenges, and themes from my business, my clients, and the industry. Whether you're catching up during the busy holiday season or listening in the new year, this episode is packed with insights that remain relevant year-round. A Personal Request: This podcast has been a highlight of my year, and I’d love to hear from you! • Leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast platform. • Share your feedback directly with me on Instagram @LauraJOHagan. Hearing how the podcast has impacted you or wha...

2024-12-1546 min

Prosper and Profit 038 - How The Profitable Salon System Pays For Itself: Client Case StudiesHow you can work together for free? It's simple, have the cost of working together recovered from the work we do. And how do you do that? Well this week on the podcast I'm showcasing a series of client case studies that show how the focus on profitability using a proven process creates huge results. Whether you’re facing financial pressure, breaking even, or doing well but aiming for greatness, this episode will give you the inspiration you need. What we cover: • Why many business owners unintentionally create a stressful, underpaid 60-hour-a-week job instead of a thriving, rewarding business. • Real-life exampl...

2024-12-0827 min

Prosper and Profit 037 - The Debt Snowball Approach And How You Can Use It To Crush Your Salon DebtFeeling weighed down by debt? In this episode, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful cashflow strategy to tackle debt in your salon: the Debt Snowball Approach. This method focuses on building momentum and clearing debt step by step. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by loans, credit card balances, or tax debt, this episode will provide clarity and a proven strategy to help you take control. What You’ll Learn: • Common debt salon owners have • The importance of making your salon profitable to stop accumulating new debt. • How the Debt Snowball Approach works • Why this method works • Real client success stories...

2024-12-0121 min

Prosper and Profit 036 - Why Being Busy in Your Salon Isn't Making You BankAre you working tirelessly, running a packed salon or clinic, yet your bank account tells a different story? You're not alone! In this episode, we uncover why being busy doesn’t always equal being profitable—and how to change that. What You'll Learn: • The common mindset trap of equating revenue with success. • Why scaling without profitability leads to burnout and financial strain. • The key differences between revenue growth and profitability focus. • Real-life examples of salon owners shifting from busy-but-broke to profitable-and-paid. • The three most impactful factors to build profitability: pricing, cashflow management, and productivity. Plus, I’ll share a sneak peek into my Bus...

2024-11-2418 min

Prosper and Profit 035 - Avoiding Profit First Pitfalls With Marcus KroekIn this episode, I sit down with the award-winning business coach and Profit First Master, Marcus Kroek, to dive deep into the most common mistakes business owners make when trying to implement the Profit First system. Marcus has been a business coach since 2005 and has a wealth of experience across various industries, from retail to wholesale, transport, and education. His mantra is simple yet powerful: Build a Business that Sets You Up for Life. Marcus became a Profit First Professional in 2019 and a Profit First Master in 2021, using the system to help business owners increase their profits, destroy debt, and...

2024-11-171h 02

Prosper and Profit 034 - Making Smarter Decisions In Your Salon Comes Down To THISIn this episode, I dive into an important topic for salon owners: how to make smarter decisions in your business. This episode was inspired by a podcast I recently listened to from Alex Hormozi, where he explained a key concept that really resonated with me using financial data to make better decisions. Many business owners feel overwhelmed by their financial numbers. They have money coming in and going out, but without understanding the details, they can’t make clear decisions to grow their businesses. This lack of clarity around financial data is often the biggest constraint on a business’s abil...

2024-11-1019 min

Beauty Industry Leaders Pricing For Profit: Free Yourself From Financial Stress By Understanding Your Numbers with Laura O’HaganThe maths should be simple: a busy week plus heaps of clients equals a big payday for you, right? But a busier week means you used more products than usual, staff hours increased, you didn’t have time to do your socials and marketing, and just to top it off you’ve still got that big insurance bill to pay by the end of the month. Once all those expenses are taken from your overall income, that big payday starts to look… well, non-existent! Financial freedom might sound like a far-off dream, but here to change your money m...

2024-11-101h 10

Prosper and Profit 033 - 7 Reasons Why You Need to Separate Your Business and Personal FinancesIn this episode, we're diving into one of the most important principles for managing your business finances: separating your personal and business finances. It may seem simple, but this shift can have a massive impact on your financial clarity, business growth, and even your personal peace of mind. Whether you're a sole trader or have a more complex business structure, separating your finances can help you avoid overwhelm and create clarity on what you earn, what you spend, and how your business is performing. For sole traders especially, it’s common to mix business and personal finances since the tax of...

2024-11-0328 min

Prosper and Profit 032 - Client Files: Overwhelmed to Redefining Success with Siobhan Johnson of Soleil Holistic BeautyI am so excited to share this first 'Client Files' episode with you and I am grateful to be joined by Siobhan Johnson, the incredible owner and operator of Soleil Holistic Beauty a home-based salon in Karratha, Western Australia, where self-care meets soul care. Siobhan offers a unique blend of beauty treatments and energy healing, providing her clients with a truly holistic experience. Siobhan is a client of mine and we recently finished our work together in the Prosper and Profit Program. She has very generously come to share her experience working together from stuck, overwhelmed and fearing burnout to...

2024-10-2737 min

Prosper and Profit 031 - Setting Your Salon Up For Success During The End of Year RushIn this episode, we’re talking about how to set your Salon up for success during the busiest time of the year. As the holiday season approaches, let's talk about how to put a plan in place to get the most from this time while avoiding unnecessary stress. We dive into key strategies to prepare your salon or beauty business for the next two and a half months, so you can ride the wave of increased demand and come out ahead. What you’ll learn in this episode: Prepare for the busy period: What needs to be in place for prom...

2024-10-2027 min

Prosper and Profit 030 - Avoiding Burnout in Your Beauty Business: Balancing Growth and Well-BeingIn this episode, we’re diving into a topic that many hair and beauty business owners face: burnout. As entrepreneurs, it's easy to focus on the business goals, financial aspirations and growth, but how do you balance all of that with your personal well-being? Recently, I've had a number of conversations with both prospective and current clients about burnout and I wanted to share insights and strategies to help you avoid burnout while maintaining and growing your business sustainably. What to expect: Real stories from clients who've faced burnout and found a new way to approach their business. The connection be...

2024-10-1338 min

Prosper and Profit 029 - Profitability Hacks for Salon Owners: Small Tweaks, Big ResultsWant to make more profit in the business you already have? Of course! This week on Prosper and Profit we're looking at profitability hacks that are really small tweaks you can make in your salon that create big results. These aren't massive overhauls or an overwhelming never ending list of things you could do, just practical, easy-to-implement shifts that can make a real and fast impact on your bottom line. I’ll walk you through the hidden costs that often go unnoticed but can add up to thousands in lost profit and share real life stories and client examples. Just re...

2024-10-0629 min

Prosper and Profit 028 - Are You Overpaying Yourself from your Beauty Business? Hidden Ways You Might Sabotage CashflowThe Hidden Cashflow Trap: Are You Overpaying Yourself and Hurting Your Business Growth? In this episode, we’re tackling an issue that doesn’t get enough attention but can seriously slow down your business growth - overpaying yourself. It’s something that most business owners don't naturally think about and can be hard even to realise it's happening, but it can really put a kink in your cashflow and constrain your business's ability to make necessary payments as well as grow. Let's dive in and explore why this happens, how it affects your business and, most importantly, what you can do to...

2024-09-2935 min

Prosper and Profit 027 - Cashflow and Profit, are they the same thing?Cashflow. Revenue. Profit. Monthly Recurring Revenue. There are a lot of terms thrown around out there and it can be confusing. In this episode, I explore the often misunderstood concepts of cashflow and profit. Inspired by a conversation with a client, we look at what these all mean and how these terms, though related, are not interchangeable. We look at the definition of cashflow and profit and the distinctions between them. I give a real-life Beauty Business client example and we'll examine how recurring revenue impacts both cashflow and profit—and why they must be evaluated separately. You'll learn: - Wh...

2024-09-2225 min

Prosper and Profit 026 - Winning online marketing strategies for Hair and Beauty businesses with Hazal OzturkWant to market your Hair or Beauty business more powerfully? In this episode, we welcome Hazal, a corporate marketer turned marketing and business coach with over 10 years of experience. Hazal is dedicated to helping ambitious entrepreneurs authentically and confidently scale their businesses, using her signature Self, Strategy, and Systems framework. As the founder of Hey Hazal and the host of the top-charting Self-Makers Podcast, she has guided her clients to achieve remarkable results, including multi-6 figure quarters, 13x profit increases and fully booking their services. Join us as Hazal shares her expert insights on how businesses with physical locations can...

2024-09-1549 min

Prosper and Profit 025 - Come BTS As I Share With You My Refreshed Signature Program Prosper and Profit 2.0Propser and Profit the program 2.0 is here! In this episode of the podcast, I'll bring you behind the scenes into my business as I walk you through some exciting upgrades I've made my signature program which is all about making it better for you. You'll get an understanding of the improvements and new curriculum being built into the program to make it more flexible and adaptable in your busy schedule as well as increasing empowerment so that you never need to rely on anyone in your business to make tweaks to improve your profitability. I explain how the program's structure...

2024-09-0824 min

Prosper and Profit 024 - My Mission and Deep Dive Into My WhyIn this episode, I take you on a journey through my personal story and my career background, sharing the experiences that have shaped me and the work I do with my clients today. I share some pivotal moments that set me on this path and how my personal values align with the work I do with incredible business owners like you every day. I Whether you're a Hair or Beauty business owner or a coach or consultant wanting to be inspired by my journey this episode will show you how it's possible to have a business that lights you up...

2024-09-0127 min

Prosper and Profit 023 - Find $10,000 of Savings In Your Business This Week With This ProcessDo you want to increase profit and pay yourself more from your business? One of the quick wins available to you is to find savings in your business and in my experience there is often 10's of 1000's of savings available to business owners very quickly when they know how to look for it. Find 10's of 1000's of Savings in Your Business This Week In this podcast episode I dive into strategies for uncovering and capitalizing on substantial business savings opportunities. You will learn the exact process you can undertake in 1 hour to find substantial savings in your business...

2024-08-2535 min

Prosper and Profit 022 - From a $300k Salon to a Multi-Million Dollar Business Lessons with Shakira JadeIn this inspiring episode of Prosper and Profit, I am thrilled to bring you this special guest and hugely valuable conversation with Shakira Jade to explore her remarkable journey from running a $300k salon to scaling it into a multi-million dollar business. Shakira shares her strategies, lessons, and insights on building a successful business in the Hair and Ecommerce industries. In this episode we talked about: - Why Shakira chose to grow her salon the way she did compared to other business models. - The industry changes and finding employees while addressing the belief that it's nearly impossible to find...

2024-08-1852 min

Prosper and Profit 021 - How To Get The Right Help In Your BusinessEver wonder who on Earth is right to hire in your business when it comes to business support? You're in good company. That's why in this episode of Prosper and Profit, I dive deep into the different types of support that are available and how you can determine what is right for you in any moment in your business. We explore the differences between professional services, consultants, and coaches. As well as highlighting the importance of being discerning when seeking assistance, understanding whether you need technical expertise or strategic guidance and insights on identifying the right fit for your business...

2024-08-1132 min

Prosper and Profit 020 - How You Can Pay Yourself A Bonus Every Quarter Using Profit FirstWant to pay yourself a bonus every quarter from your business ON TOP of the wage you draw? Using the Profit First system this is absolutely possible! In this episode of Prosper and Profit, we dive into a foundational element of the Profit First: the profit account and you'll learn how you can pay yourself a bonus every quarter by implementing Profit First in your business. We'll discuss the importance of rewarding yourself for taking the risk of being an entrepreneur and how to use the profit account efficiently for both fun and growth. Plus, we cover strategies for handling...

2024-08-0430 min

Prosper and Profit 019 - Building a Dream Team: How To Attract and Retain Rockstar Employees with Paula MaidensIf you're anything like the business owners I speak to each week, building out a team that helps you grow your business can be super challenging. That's why I invited my friend and Hiring, Leadership and Team Consultant Paula Maidens to Prosper and Profit to share her incredible wisdom. In this episode Paula and I discuss: - The employee landscape and Paula’s take on the current employment trends and challenges - Proven methods to identify and attract reliable employees as well as key traits to look for in potential team members - The most frequent pitfalls businesses encounter when hi...

2024-07-2841 min

Prosper and Profit 018 - Why I Focus On Incremental Rather Than Wholesale Change To Drive Profits in BusinessIn this episode of Prosper and Profit, we delve into the importance of focusing on incremental changes rather than making sweeping wholesale changes in business. Inspired by a conversation with a client, I explore why "too fast too soon" is a principle we do not follow as part of the 'Profit First' strategy and why making gradual, manageable changes leads to sustained success and profitability. I also touch on how this principles impacts various aspects of the business, from operating expenses, efficiency and productivity to pricing strategies.... I even share a bit about my personal fitness journey to illustrate the...

2024-07-2127 min

Prosper and Profit 017 - What Drawing a 6 Figure Wage From Your Hair or Beauty Business Looks LikeWhat Drawing a 6-Figure Wage Really Looks Like In this episode of Prosper and Profit, I cover the difference between a 6 figure business and drawing a 6 figure wage and break down what it takes to actually pay yourself a six-figure salary from your business. We'll dispel common myths, provide financial benchmarks, and offer guidance on how to achieve your financial goals in your Hair or Beauty Business. Resources mentioned in the episode Access the benchmarks here: https://laurajohagan.com/benchmarks/ Looking for help to transform your business into the thriving, profitable business you know it could be? Book a Discovery...

2024-07-1426 min

Prosper and Profit 016 - The Two Worst Pieces of Advice That Beauty Business Owners Are Being GivenAre you getting this terrible advice to? In this episode I share with you 2 terrible pieces of advice beauty business owners are receiving based on my own conversation with leaders in the industry. You have probably been told these 2 things yourself and they are sabotaging your sanity and your success. What are they? Well you're just going to have to tune into find out. ---- Sign up to the Pricing Your Salon Services for Profit Workshop here: https://laurajohagan.com/pricing-for-profit Previous episodes mentioned: Ep 002 - What Is Profit First https://open.spotify.com/episode/5YxiZWxVdGlmzd4V2JQQwc?si=8w5...

2024-07-0727 min

Prosper and Profit 015 - Authentic Selling in Your Spa: Enhancing Client Experiences with Briony De La FontaineCan you sell more and drive greater profitability in your business while also enhancing the quality of your client experience? Yes! And in today's guest episode we have a conversation on how you can sell in a way that feel's really natural and authentic increasing the performance of your business while ALSO loving on your clients! In this episode I'm joined by Briony De La Fontaine who is the founder of the Spa Academy and we're diving deep into selling, authenticity and giving clients an amazing spa experience. Briony shares incredible wisdom on HOW to sell naturally and to integrate...

2024-06-3050 min

Prosper and Profit 014 - Getting The Most Out of Every Hour in Your Spa, Salon or ClinicTime is money! We've all heard that before, but if you're selling services or treatments more then time is absolutely money. In this episode we dive deep into understanding the time spent by both yourself and your team in your Spa, Salon or Clinic discovering practical ways to review this significant asset in your business. Most importantly, I walk through how to use this information to boost productivity and profitability in your beauty business. If you've ever felt overwhelmed with where your time is going as a business owner or lacked clarity with how your team's time is spent, this...

2024-06-2341 min

Prosper and Profit 013 - The Profit Myth: Why Selling More Isn’t the Answer to Your Cashflow or Profitability ChallengeThere's a big myth that is commonly spouted in the business world.... that selling more is the answer to your cashflow or profitability challenge. In a lot of cases though, selling more means delivering more, often increased costs and a whole lot more work from you and your team that doesn't translate into more money in your business bank account at the end of the month. In this episode we dive into exploring exactly WHY selling more doesn't boost profit and cashflow and I share an easy to understand visual that helps you understand exactly why this doesn't work. The...

2024-06-1620 min

Prosper and Profit 012 - Help! I Used My Credit Card to Cover Business Expenses and I Can't Pay It OffThis week on Prosper and Profit we talk through the step by step process to follow if you've found yourself in the position where you've been using credit cards to fund your business expenses and you can't pay it off. In this episode I refer to previous podcasts to listen to to get started with Profit First in your business, check out episode 2 and 4. Download the instant assessment here > https://laurajohagan.com/benchmarks/ Listen to the podcast with Shakira here >https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/41-the-profit-first-playbook-unlock-financial-freedom/id1674494030?i=1000647852616 Loving the podcast? If this podcast is providing value to you...

2024-06-0927 min

Prosper and Profit 011 - 5 Metrics to Master for Success in Your Health or Beauty BusinessThis week on Prosper and Profit I delve into 5 essential metrics every spa, salon, and clinic owner must know to ensure the ongoing financial success of their business. There are so many metrics you can track and measure in business and I've pulled out the top 5 I am frequently talking about and monitoring with my clients to boost profitability and business performance. From increasing client retention to ensuring staff productivity, I provide context as to why each of these is important, the insights they provide to your business and how to calculate these and get started with these metrics. Tune...

2024-06-0229 min

Prosper and Profit 010 - The 3 evolutions in business mindsetThis week on Prosper and Profit we are talking mindset. Not just mindset but the 3 evolutions of mindset business owners commonly move through. We talk through: - what each evolution looks like - where each evolution tends to occur in the business journey - how each stage unlocks more profit, success and growth for you - characteristics and common ways of thinking in each evolution so you can identify where you are and what you need to upgrade in your mindset if you want to evolve into the next stage. Loving the podcast? If this podcast is providing value to...

2024-05-2631 min

Prosper and Profit 009 - Why your Accountant ISN'T the best person to help you improve profits in your businessWelcome back to another episode of Prosper and Profit. This episode needs the controversial opinion alert as this week I am sharing with the exact reasons why your Accountant IS NOT the best person to help you increase profitability in your business. Say what?! This conversation has been inspired by the numerous conversations I've had with business owners in the last 12 months, who have gone to their accountant and left underwhelmed with how to move forward to improve their business. This episode is not an attack on accountants at all but instead is a conversation that provides clarity on what...

2024-05-1919 min

Prosper and Profit 008 - The 4 principles of Profit FirstThis week's episode is another foundational episode of the philosophy of Profit First. Profit First is a gamechanging money management process for business owners that ensures profit is banked on every invoice that comes into a business and is one of the pillars in the approach I take to my clients to have them taking home more of the money that comes into their business. In this episode we discuss the 4 principles of Profit First and relate them back to something I know you can relate to, making it easy to understand how you can change the way you manage...

2024-05-1229 min

The Self-Makers Podcast | Marketing Strategy & Business Growth for Service Providers 65. How To Confidently Manage Cash Flow At Any Stage Of Your Online Business, With Laura O'HaganIn a podcast first, we're speaking about how to manage your cash flow at any stage of your business, with profit and growth consultant, Laura O'Hagan! I asked Laura some curly questions, so I'm very excited for you to listen to this one!We spoke about:How to identify that your financial management system needs refiningOvercoming money mindset blocks and avoidanceBest investments for early-stage businessesHow to improve your business's profitabilityStep-by-step guide on how to manage your cash flow within your businessLaura, helps business owners to pay themselves more, increase profit and reap more financial rewards from their...

2024-05-081h 12

Prosper and Profit 007 - My client reduced her hours, increased her pay and profit AND saw revenue increase by 60%Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes that actually translates to increase profitability and more money in my client's pocket? If you've ever wanted to get a backstage pass on what we ACTUALLY work on and how it translates to more money in the bank and profits, you'll want to listen to this episode. In this episode I walk you through the entire process with a client case study and how this client ended up being able to pay herself more, reduce her working hours and increase her revenue by 60% in just 5 months. We discuss: - The challenges this client...

2024-05-0533 min

Prosper and Profit 006 - The 6 reasons business owners struggle to pay themselvesIn this episode we explore 6 common reasons service based business owners struggle to pay themselves. Each of the 6 reasons covered talks you through the practical side of WHY this is happening so that you if you identify that one or more of these apply to your business you have the knowledge and context to change them and start paying yourself MORE from your business. Resources mentioned in this episode Episode with Ange Henderson: https://www.angelahenderson.com.au/cashflow-crunch-reasons-business-owners-cant-pay-themselves-with-laura-ohagan-episode-343/ Episode 005 on Parkinson's Law https://laurajohagan.com/2024/04/22/005-this-little-known-law-is-why-you-never-have-any-money/ Looking for help to transform your business into the thriving, profitable business you...

2024-04-2828 min

Prosper and Profit 005 - This little known law is why you never have any moneyHave you ever been requested to do something and being given a certain amount of time to do it? Let's say that timeline you were given was seven days, right? What's funny is most of the time we're completing the project in the final day, sometimes hours before it's due, it takes the full amount of time that we've been given to turn it around. And then you may have the experience where someone asks for the same thing but the deadline is shorter. They need, it turned around in two days, and what we find is even though we...

2024-04-2116 min

Prosper and Profit 004 - The 5 bank accounts you need to get started with Profit First in your businessIn this episode we’re looking at the exact action you need to take to get started with Profit First in your own business and we talk through the 5 bank accounts you need and give a detailed understanding of the purpose of each one and why this is such a simple yet transformational way to manage cash flow in your business. We touch on: The 5 bank accounts you need to get started with Profit First Why we use bank accounts instead of a spreadsheet How the entire view of cashflows in your business can be simplified into just 5 categories The bi...

2024-04-1447 min

Prosper and Profit 002 - What is Profit First?If you've ever heard the term Profit First (or if you're yet to discover it), in today's episode I cover: What is Profit First? The number one principle of Profit First and how it flips how you think about your business instantly Why this methodology was such a game changer in my business and how I see it transform my client's businesses How this system helps you manage your cashflow AND understand more clearly how your business is performing And of course, so much more! In this episode I mention the Benchmarks or Profit Accelerator Kit which you can download...

2024-04-0724 min

Prosper and Profit 003 - Help! I made a profit last year but there's no money in the bankHas this ever happened to you? You've gone to your accountant at the end of the financial year or to do your tax return. Your Accountant is all happy and jolly and says "Well done. You made a profit this year. This is awesome". They show you your Profit for the year on their computer screen and you start getting excited. You think wow, that is an amazing amount to make as a profit. What am I going to do with all that money? So of course you you ask, "Where is that money? How do I take that profit...

2024-04-0723 min

Prosper and Profit 001 - The two things most business owners don't want to look atI know that you're amazing and passionate about what it is you do in your business.... But you didn't necessarily realise when you started that you were signing up to have to learn the business side of things. If that's you then there's likely two key areas of your business that you are currently avoiding that is stopping you from paying yourself more, freeing up time, reducing stress and feeling fully in control of your business. What are the two key things you're avoiding and need to start empowering yourself around? Dive into this episode to find out. In this...

2024-04-0723 min

Prosper and Profit Trailer 2: Why Prosper and Profit?While I'm busily getting the first full episodes ready for you, I wanted to give you another taste test where we can explore why the words PROSPER and PROFIT are important and why this podcast has been named this way.

2024-03-3107 min

Prosper and Profit Trailer 1: Welcome to Prosper and ProfitA taste of what's to come in this new podcast Prosper and Profit

2024-03-2204 min

The Success Club #41 The Profit-First Playbook: Unlock Financial Freedom And Understand Your Numbers with Laura O'HaganIn today's episode I am interviewing Laura O'Hagan, who is a Profit-First Specialist. I was introduced to Profit-First quite a few years back, it's a book by Mike McCallowitz and it is all about how to gain more profit in your business, pay yourself first and make your business just overall more profitable. This is such an interesting chat and I really enjoyed talking with her. She has so much to offer and I know you are going to love this one. In this episode we cover: What the profit-first system is How to implement this...

2024-03-031h 02

The Angela Henderson Online Business Show Cashflow Crunch: Reasons Business Owners Can't Pay Themselves with Laura O'HaganIn this episode, we're joined by Laura O'Hagan, a profit and growth consultant, and we’re diving deep into cashflow crunches and why so many of business owners find it tough to pay ourselves. We’re also talking about the challenges business owners face in managing their finances and how to spot those red flags that signal cashflow problems. But don’t fret because we’ve got some killer strategies to share with you for beefing up your cashflow and why having a solid cashflow management process can benefit your business.About Laura O'HaganLaura is a Pro...

2024-02-1432 min

Big Dreams Great Teams® with Paula Maidens Profit Profit Profit : How to get more of it in 2024 with Laura O'HaganProfit Profit Profit : How to get more of it in 2024Welcome to 2024 with our first Big Dreams Great Team® podcast episode for the new year! In this episode, Paula is joined by her guest, Laura O’Hagan, a profit and growth consultant who helps business owners pay themselves more. Laura specialises in the health, beauty, and professional services industries.The focus of this episode is all about: Profit. Answering questions such as why profit is often overlooked in favour of sales or revenue. Laura and Paula discuss reasons behi...

2024-01-1435 min

Al Grano con los Negocios Lo que amo, lo que me frustra y lo que me reta de mi negocio. Episodio #141¡Hola a todos y bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de "Al grano con los negocios"! En este podcast, he tenido la oportunidad de expresarme y compartir mis conocimientos empresariales. Y hoy, quiero abrirme aún más en este episodio. Literalmente, en este episodio les contaré sobre la verdadera Laura Elena. Pero no te preocupes, no es de forma literal. Más bien, quiero que conozcas lo que hay detrás de mí como empresaria. En este episodio, hablaré sobre tres cosas importantes. Descubrirás lo que más amo de mi negocio, lo que más me frustra en el ámbito e...

2023-06-0927 min

Public Speaking, Confidence, and Visibility for Coaches and Entrepreneurs: Be In Demand 150. [BONUS] Growing Your Business and Being A Mom: Mother's Day Special with Ariel Frey, Cori Javid, Jenn Grayeb , Laura O'Hogan, Lisa Carpenter and Sara WilesOn Business and Motherhood: A Mother’s Day Special!This is a special episode dedicated to all the Mommas building a business. This episode is for ALL of us. I brought together a few of my Momma friends who are building a business and raising children. They share their biggest lessons learned, advise for all of us and how being a business owner has changed and impacts their parenting style.Links and resources to connect with Laurie-Ann:Grab the FREE resource Go from Unknown to Visible.Follow me on Instagram: @laurieann.murabitoFor more about me...

2023-05-1442 min

Next Page Podcast Ryan Hagan - Singer, Songwriter, Energy Medicine Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, and Holistic Wellness CoachIn this week’s BRAND NEW episode, Laura and Todd learn ALL the things from Renaissance Man, Ryan Hagan - singer, songwriter, meditation teacher, energy medicine practitioner, Reiki master, hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, psychic medium, and holistic wellness coach. After moving to Nashville for a corporate job through a crazy twist of fate involving the show The Home Edit, he ended up connecting with some powerful people in the biz who helped him get his music career off the ground. Before he knew it his songs were flying to the top of the charts in the UK and around the wo...

2023-04-181h 18

The Laura Dowling Experience Siobhan O'Hagan- body image, diet, exercise and finding joy. Episode #020Send us a textLive your best life and feck the haters! Siobhan o’Hagan is a personal trainer, online coach and fitness influencer from Dublin. She has lived an unconventional life travelling the world but is has now settled in London to focus on her career and online coaching business. We talk about her travels and living in Bali, body positivity and acceptance, diet and nutrition, exercise and what it means to be happy. The Laura Dowling experience is brought to you by fabÜ SHROOMS IMMUNE. A unique blend of Cordyceps and Chaga...

2023-01-311h 08

You Me And Microphone Podcast The Santa Clause Movie All Together" The Santa Clause-Successful toy salesman Scott Calvin prepares to spend Christmas Eve with his son Charlie. Scott wants Charlie to maintain his belief in Santa Claus, despite not believing himself. Scott's former wife, Laura, and her psychiatrist husband Dr. Neil Miller, both stopped believing in Santa at a young age and feel that Charlie needs to do so as well (after an older kid made Charlie upset by saying Santa is not real). Eight years have passed since Scott Calvin took on the mantle of Santa Claus.[a] Head Elf Bernard and Curtis, the Keeper of the...

2022-12-131h 13

One Simple Shift 220 | The mindset to build the business you actually WANT (even if it goes against the norm!) with Laura O'HaganIn this noisy online space, it can be so easy to keep chasing more. More clients, more money, more programs, more results – all of the “more” that you think you need to get to the next level of your business. And yet, what I’ve found to be true is that the path to creating a beautiful, balanced life and thriving, successful business is getting super clear on what sustainable success looks like for YOU (so you stop focusing on what everyone else is doing!) Today, I’m joined by mindset coach and business s...

2022-12-1350 min

You Me And Microphone Podcast The Santa Clause" The Santa Clause- Successful toy salesman Scott Calvin prepares to spend Christmas Eve with his son Charlie. Scott wants Charlie to maintain his belief in Santa Claus, despite not believing himself. Scott's former wife, Laura, and her psychiatrist husband Dr. Neil Miller, both stopped believing in Santa at a young age and feel that Charlie needs to do so as well (after an older kid made Charlie upset by saying Santa is not real)."

2022-11-3032 min

You Me And Microphone Podcast The J Team" The J Team -JoJo Siwa is part of a dance troupe that was run by Val (Laura Soltis). When Val retires, she is replaced by the strict Coach Poppy (Tisha Campbell) who brings about harsh rules and kicks JoJo out of her troupe after she fails to live up to her expectations. While rediscovering dancing and friendship, JoJo meets other dancers as the form a dance troupe called the J Team."

2022-05-1027 min

Care Talk with Laura Packard Care Talk - State-Based Public Options for Health Insurance w/ Liz Hagan, United States of CareGot questions about your health insurance, or America’s health care system? Welcome to Care Talk! We answer YOUR health insurance questions live, with experts including Laura Packard from Health Care Voices & Health Care Voter, Diane Archer from Just Care & Social Security Works, and Aleka Gürel from HealthSherpa. Joining us is special guest Liz Hagan from United States of Care to talk about state-based public options for health insurance, what are they, and what does that mean for you. CALL/TEXT IN YOUR QUESTIONS ‪(202) 838-6837‬ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/care-talk-with-laura-packard/exclusive-content

2022-04-1231 min

Lift Yourself with Laura Siobhan O’Hagan ✨ Consistency over Perfection & Going against the NarrativeHey, Welcome to Lift Yourself Podcast in this weeks episode I am joined by Siobhan O'Hagan an Irish online coach - owner of the fitness furnace & content creator. Currently living in Bali, Siobhan has created her dream life and built an online following through sharing her travel lifestyle and passion for health and fitness. In this episode we discuss Siobhan's fitness journey, the transition that she made in her life to build and create her own business, Accepting her body and supporting other women to accept their body and feel healthy & happy. We also spoke about Siobhan's view on s...

2022-03-201h 11

Powered by Positivity Podcast Siobhan O'Hagan: Breaking the Boundaries & Expectations of Societal Norms as a Female in 2022I’m delighted to have had the privilege of being joined by Siobhan O'Hagan aka OHFitness.ie for this episode of the Powered by Positivity Podcast! In this episode we chat about the “evolution” of our mindsets from where we both started on our fitness journeys to know - and how our overall understanding & approach to health & fitness has changed with time, education & experience. We chat about how we have each outlined our own standards, are now living on our own terms in line with our TRUE values, & how Siobhan is breaking the boundaries and expectations of soc...

2022-01-191h 09

You Me And Microphone Podcast The Santa Clause Movie Chill Out With Anime Sloth Still Hold Up" The Santa Clause- Successful toy salesman Scott Calvin prepares to spend Christmas Eve with his son Charlie. Scott wants Charlie to maintain his belief in Santa Claus, despite not believing himself. Scott's ex-wife, Laura, and her psychiatrist husband Dr. Neil Miller, both stopped believing in Santa at a young age and feel that Charlie needs to do so as well (after an older kid made Charlie upset by saying Santa isn't real)."

2022-01-0615 min

eComJungle El Podcast Técnica de ventas: Pie en la puertaConsigue que tus clientes hagan voluntariamente algo pequeño por ti para que sea más probable que hagan algo grande más adelante.

2021-10-1107 min

ONE Question: Unapologetic Questions for Unapologetic Results ONE Question to Get Out of Your Own Way and BE a Multi-Six-Figure Entrepreneur with Laura O’HaganReady to kick doubt and comparison to the curb so you can start creating the outcomes you dream of in your business? Whether it’s six figures, $10k months, or any other big goal in business, it’s hard to get there when doubt, uncertainty, and self-questioning take the reins and dictate the energy and effort you put into it. In this episode, join mindset coach & business strategist, Laura O’Hagan, and me as we dive into ONE Question to help you get out of your own way, take action, and BE a six (or seven...

2021-08-0945 min

Public Speaking, Confidence, and Visibility for Coaches and Entrepreneurs: Be In Demand How Mindset Impacts All Areas Of Your LIfe with Laura O’HaganWhen you apply those mindset skills to other areas of your life besides your business, magic literally happens. Today my special guest is from around the globe and we talk about the real struggles to wrap your head around mindset when you’re first learning these skills. Laura is a Mindset Coach + Business Strategist who helps Coaches sell out, hit 6 figures and scale using her Simply Sold Out Method™ and Six Figure Success Framework™. Laura grew her coaching business to multiple 6 figures in 2 years all while keeping her hours in check to bala...

2021-07-1839 min

Public Speaking, Confidence, and Visibility for Coaches and Entrepreneurs: Be In Demand 44. Mother's Day Special with Ariel Frey, Cori Javid, Jenn Grayeb , Laura O'Hogan, Lisa Carpenter and Sara WilesOn Business and Motherhood: A Mother’s Day Special!This is a special episode dedicated to all the Mommas building a business. This episode is for ALL of us. I brought together a few of my Momma friends who are building a business and raising children. They share their biggest lessons learned, advise for all of us and how being a business owner has changed and impacts their parenting style.Links and resources to connect with Laurie-Ann:Grab the FREE resource Go from Unknown to Visible.Follow me on Instagram: @laurieann.murabitoFor more about me...

2021-05-0943 min

Only One In The Room SUNDAY EDITION: John Mathis Is The Only One In The Room Who Has A Near Death ExperienceJohn C Hagan III wrote about NDS or Near Death Syndrome: Imagine a medical syndrome affecting as many as 20% of people who are resuscitated after almost dying in a medical or surgical setting. Realize that this means that as many as 8 million to 20 million Americans have experienced the syndrome. Understand that the syndrome itself is easy to diagnose and treat, but improper diagnosis and treatment may cause lifelong adverse physical and mental health problems. Know, too, that physicians receive no training whatsoever on this syndrome.Here with us today to dive into this subject and talk about...

2021-03-2839 min

The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast Episode 3: Why Nailing Your Niche Matters with Laura O'HaganIn this episode I speak to fellow ambitious introvert Laura O'Hagan. Laura is a Mindset Coach + Business Strategist working with coaches and consultants to master their mindset, get visible, sign clients and make more money. She goes in depth to discuss niching, why it’s important, and how it can accelerate your business growth. Laura & I chat about:How having a broad niche can make marketing for your business challengingHow niching down will create ease in your business and allow you to serve your clients betterHow Laura has created consistent 5-figure mon...

2020-10-1926 min

Radio Orbit Dick Gregory: Race, Comedy and JusticeThis episode of Radio Orbit Features an historical piece from 2010 in which Chicago Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington interviews the provocative and always unpredictable Dick Gregory. Mr. Gregory was a leading civil rights activist, a brilliant comedian and very wise man.Featured Music: Black Pumas

2020-06-091h 48

Ayurveda, Women’s Health & Holistic Success by Harmony Inspired Health #004 Mindset for Success with Laura O'HaganLaura is a mindset for success coach who works with individuals and businesses to implement strategies in helping them cultivate a mindset for success so that they can thrive in life &/or their business. In this podcast Laura talks about how to identify the thoughts and limiting belief patterns that are holding you back, steps around how to reframe & rewrite your story and why this is so important. We also discuss simple ways to reduce stress and what you can do today to create a mindset for success. If you would like to get...

2019-08-0635 min

The Wild Success Podcast with Lizzie Moult #48 Re-writing Self-Worth with Laura O’HaganSelf-worth visits all of us and it can pop up in our lives and our businesses at any time. On the show today I talk with Laura O’Hagan about how we can re-write our self-worth stories to improve our lives.

2019-03-0600 min

The F Word with Laura Flanders Our Politics Is The PathogenHI, I’m Laura Flanders of GRITtv. Infectious disease specialists say Ebola can't spread through the air, but the political grandstanding about it can and if history’s any guide, that could well do us more harm than the epidemic. To recap, while thousands of people in west Africa have contracted and died from Ebola, just a handful of Americans have so far come down with the disease. By contrast, more than 200,000 of us end up in the hospital every year from 'flu and still, many don’t bother with flu shots. While there’s no shot for Ebola, it can be k...

2014-10-2303 min