Booked & Blooming - The Beauty Business Podcast

Real-world marketing, SEO, automation, and growth strategies for salon owners, spa owners, estheticians, lash artists, spray tan professionals, and beauty entrepreneurs who want to consistently book more clients, increase local visibility on Google and Apple Maps, and turn their business into a predictable, fully booked system—not a constant hustle for appointments.

Booked & Blooming - The Beauty Business Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Grant Kantsios, with 175 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Grant Kantsios hosts Booked & Blooming - The Beauty Business Podcast, a business show with 175 episodes published.

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  Unlocking Business Growth: Ivy’s Top Five No-Cost Strategies for Salon Owners

  Aug 19, 202657 min

  Welcome back to the Booked & Blooming Beauty Business Podcast! In today’s episode, Grant reconnects with Ivy Potter from Innove Beauty and Wellness, a 20-year veteran of the tanning and beauty industry, educator, and business consultant. Drawing from her extensive experience as a salon owner, industry ambassador, and now a champion for fellow business owners, Ivy dives deep into the tried-and-true strategies that can ignite growth for any beauty business—without breaking the bank. Together, Grant and Ivy explore five actionable, low- or no-cost methods to better market your business, strengthen customer relationships, and expand your reach locally. Get ready to take notes as they reveal insider tips—from leveraging local brand ambassadors to maximizing your Google Business Profile—designed to help you stand out and thrive in your community.

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  Selling, Starting Over, and Scaling Up: Entrepreneur Insights From Lauren Abrams

  Jun 3, 202656 minS0

  Welcome back to the gohappybeauty podcast! In today’s episode, host Grant Kantsios sits down with Lauren Abrams, the founder of Spray Tans by Lauren, to explore her impressive journey through the spray tan industry. With nearly 15 years of experience, Lauren Abrams shares how she built her first business from scratch in Atlanta, sold it, pursued exciting opportunities in the film and bridal industries, and ultimately launched a successful second venture. Tune in to hear Lauren Abrams discuss the evolution of spray tanning, the importance of patience and self-care in business growth, strategies for attracting clients in competitive markets, and he...

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  Kickstart Your Business Success: The Power of Proper Bookkeeping and Financial Clarity

  May 13, 202641 minS0

  Welcome to another episode of the gohappybeauty podcast! Today, we’re talking all things numbers with Danielle Hayden founder of Kickstart Accounting, as she joins Grant in a candid conversation about the financial side of running a beauty business. From her journey as a creative-turned-CFO to launching a firm dedicated to serving small businesses, Danielle is on a mission to help entrepreneurs understand, manage, and leverage their finances with confidence. We cover everything from overcoming the fear of bookkeeping, the importance of knowing your numbers, setting aside tax reserves, and how proper financial management can be a game-changer for achieving yo...

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  Overcoming Self Doubt and Building a Thriving Spray Tan Business

  Apr 8, 202638 minS0

  Welcome back to the gohappybeauty podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Shawna Schimnowski, a true veteran of the sunless tanning industry with over a decade of experience and more than 16,000 spray tans to her name. Starting her journey in a small town outside Winnipeg, Shawna dove headfirst into spray tanning—becoming one of the original franchisees of Organic Tan, which later became Sunna Tan. Her story is one of passion, resilience, and empowering women to feel confident in their own skin, even through personal health battles and the challenges of entrepreneurship. Together, we’ll explore Shawna’s unique p...

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  Franchise Versus Startup: Exploring Beauty Business Paths with Bennett Maxwell

  Mar 11, 202652 minS0

  On this episode of the gohappybeauty podcast, host Grant Kantsios sits down with franchise expert Bennett Maxwell for an in-depth look into the world of franchising—specifically in the beauty and tanning industry. Bennett, known for scaling Dirty Dough cookies and now working with Glo Tanning™, brings a wealth of experience as he breaks down what it really takes to own and operate a successful franchise.

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