The Fierce Factor with Kaeli Lindholm

This isn't a conversation about resolutions, hustle, or chasing the next shiny tactic. It's a grounded, strategic look at what's actually going to separate thriving practices from struggling ones in the year ahead. In this episode, we zoom out to reflect on the shifts shaping our industry—maturing consumer behavior, increased economic discernment, rapid AI expansion, and the quiet erosion of average experiences—and what those forces demand from today's leaders. You'll hear the 10 defining predictions for 2026, including why retention will outperform revenue growth, how client experience becomes a competitive advantage, why personalization replaces price-driven luxury, and how human-centered leadership will quietly win in an increasingly automated world. This episode is for the founder who's been building infrastructure while others chased shortcuts. For the leader who values depth over noise, intention over urgency, and trust over tactics. Resources → Learn more & secure your spot for: The Female Founder Forum: The CEO Blueprint to Building a Booked-Out Injector → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. If you're ready to lead with clarity, discipline, and humanity in 2026—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

Episode 300 is a milestone, and I wanted to mark it the way we actually grow: by looking back at what worked, what landed, and what leaders kept coming back to when things got loud. This is a recap episode of our most revisited conversations, the ones that sparked the most "I needed this" replies, the ones that turned into team meetings, boundary resets, revenue decisions, and CEO-level pivots. In this episode, I'm recapping: The leadership moves that keep you steady when the outside world feels unstable The culture standards that make great teams possible (and keep turnover from eating you alive) The strategic decisions that protect your margins, your energy, and your long-term valuation The life-first lens that makes success feel like success (not like a prettier version of burnout) Want the full list in one clean place so you can binge in order, share with your team, or save it for your next CEO reset? Download the Top 10 Fierce Factor Episodes List with direct links to every episode mentioned in today's recap. Resources → Download your copy of our Top 10 Fierce Factor Episodes Resource → Learn more & secure your spot for Confidence to Scale Live → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

I know what it feels like to be stuck in the "messy middle" of practice growth, that stage where you've achieved success, but you've also become the absolute bottleneck of your own business. I've spent years coaching female founders through this exact inflection point, and in this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on why I created Confidence to Scale LIVE. During this conversation, KLC Strategic Growth Advisor, Krista Donargo, and I break down exactly what you can expect during our upcoming live kickoff in Manhattan Beach on January 9th and 10th. I share my core philosophy that scaling isn't actually about adding more complexities to your plate; it's about subtracting and building a better framework that allows you to confidently let go of the weeds. We walk through the six milestones of our 90-day blueprint, including how to unearth your million-dollar confidence and create a proprietary method that makes your practice competitionless. This isn't just about a two-day event, it's about the 90 days of personalized coaching and accountability that follow to ensure these systems actually stick in your practice. If you are tired of trying to scale on sheer willpower and you're ready to find that "one big domino" that will knock over all the rest, this episode is for you. I'm personally inviting you to join our January 2026 cohort of Confidence to Scale LIVE, and finally start digging up the dirt to lay a real foundation instead of just hanging more chandeliers. Resources → Learn more & secure your spot for Confidence to Scale Live → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. Listen in to hear how we help you reclaim your time and energy, and if you're ready to take that next empowered step with me, I'd love for you to jump on a private call with our team to see if CTS Live is the right fit for your next level of growth. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

As we approach the end of the year, reflection has a way of stirring up emotions we don't always talk about, pride, grief, uncertainty, and a quiet sense that something new is forming beneath the surface. In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing what I've been sitting with during a season I don't love… the season of waiting. The season where the calendar looks full of routine white boxes instead of big launches. The season where you've planted the seeds, done the work, and yet the results haven't fully arrived. The season that asks you to slow down, trust yourself, and expand your capacity instead of forcing outcomes. We'll talk about why this "in-between" space is actually the most critical phase of growth, in business and in life, and why so many high-achieving women sabotage their next level by digging up seeds too early. I'll share the signs that a breakthrough is closer than you think, what emotional resilience really looks like at higher levels of leadership, and why learning to sit in discomfort is a competitive advantage most founders never develop. If you feel restless, unsettled, or like your old strategies no longer fit — this episode is for you. You're not behind. You're not stuck. You're being prepared. And your next level is closer than it feels. Resources → Learn more & secure your spot for Confidence to Scale Live → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Jolee Hughes, NP-BC for a raw and honest conversation about what it actually takes to build a business that grows without consuming your entire life. If you've ever found yourself doing everything, carrying the weight of every decision, or secretly wondering how much longer you can keep pushing at this pace… this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Jolee shares her journey from being the bottleneck in her business, burned out, overwhelmed, and afraid to let go, to becoming a confident, supported leader with a team she trusts. We talk about the uncomfortable but necessary identity shift from provider to CEO, learning to delegate with clarity, and how structure became the thing that finally gave her freedom. You'll hear the mindset that allowed her to stop white-knuckling her way through growth, the systems that helped her team step up, and the breakthroughs that rebuilt her energy and her confidence. Whether you're in a season of expansion, exhaustion, or somewhere in between, Jolee's story will remind you that scaling doesn't require more hustle, it requires more leadership. And you don't have to do it alone. Resources → Learn more & secure your spot for Confidence to Scale Live → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

In today's episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of a conversation that's been unfolding quietly, but urgently, inside the minds of high-level women across the aesthetics and wellness industry. After hosting our annual POP Leadership retreat and receiving an overwhelming wave of private messages about visibility, voice, and leadership, I realized it was time to revisit a topic I first explored over 260 episodes ago: finding, and owning, your truest, most powerful voice. This episode dives deep into the identity shift every high-level woman must make in 2026. Not the shift into "showing up more," but into showing up as the woman you actually are: the woman with a perspective, a philosophy, and a message that deserves the microphone. I share the personal stories, missteps, and moments of conviction that shaped my own thought leadership, and why the future of influence isn't about being louder, it's about being more aligned, more grounded, and more you. If you've ever felt the tension between being visible and being authentic, between leading your business and being consumed by it, this episode will speak directly to your soul. And I'm announcing Confidence to Scale Live, our intimate two-day immersive and 90-day incubator designed to support high-performing founders who are ready to scale with clarity, structure, and unshakeable conviction. Resources → Download the The Ultimate Practice Growth Audit & Save Your Spot for our 2026 Strategic Planning Masterclass → Learn more & secure your spot for Confidence to Scale Live → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. This is the next chapter of female leadership. Let's step into it together. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

If you've ever wondered what it really looks like to build a thriving, multi-location aesthetic business while staying grounded, humble, and values-driven… this episode is your permission slip. Melissa Hubiak, MD is a quiet powerhouse, a contrarian thinker who has scaled her practice not by following the industry "rules," but by rewriting them. From growing up with no electricity as the oldest of six, to navigating a pandemic right after a massive expansion, to purchasing multiple buildings and stepping into the role of CEO, Melissa has built her empire with resilience, creativity, and a whole lot of grit. In our conversation, she opens up about: Transitioning out of the treatment room to lead a growing team Why she chose to buy businesses instead of selling Her real estate strategy (including how she purchased six buildings) Navigating trademark challenges, expansion fears, and identity shifts How confidence is created through action — not handed to you What it really takes to scale with integrity, clarity, and courage This is an episode for the founder who's craving expansion, but wants to do it the right way. The woman who senses a bigger vision calling her forward — and needs the reminder that she is capable of so much more than she realizes. I can't wait for you to hear Melissa's story. It will change the way you think about leadership, growth, and what's truly possible for your business. Resources → Download the The Ultimate Practice Growth Audit & Save Your Spot for our 2026 Strategic Planning Masterclass → Learn more & secure your spot for Confidence to Scale Live → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move.   Press play, and let's dive in. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

If you're craving clarity in a noisy industry, if you want to grow without sacrificing your sanity, if you're committed to excellence and hungry for sustainable, grounded success,  this episode is for you. As we wrap up 2025, I'm sharing the real, unfiltered thoughts I've been wrestling with behind the scenes, observations from a year spent sitting with small groups of founders across the country, breaking bread, and talking about the realities of leadership in our evolving industry. And what I've seen is this: We are living in an era of performative success. Visibility is being mistaken for value. Speed is being confused with strategy. And somewhere between AI, algorithms, and "look at me" culture… we're losing sight of what's real. In this episode, I unpack: The emotional crisis happening beneath the surface of our industry — the tension between growth and integrity. How the obsession with visibility is pushing founders into reactive decisions that erode their confidence and their businesses. Why the "quiet majority" — the women building intentionally and with integrity — hold the true power to shape the future of aesthetics and wellness. The importance of mastery, humanity, and leading with substance in a world that rewards speed and showmanship. Why the leaders of tomorrow will be the ones willing to build slowly, privately, and with conviction. I also share personal stories and three powerful case studies from women inside our programs who built businesses grounded in clarity, structure, and soul, not chaos or comparison. And if you're ready to structure that growth, protect your vision, and build your next level with intention, I invite you to join me for my 2026 Strategic Planning Masterclass, part of our 90K in 90 Days Challenge. On December 5th, I'm walking you through the same framework we use with our private clients to help them design their next 90 days of strategic, sustainable growth, with clarity, KPIs, a marketing calendar, and a plan that honors your life-first values. If you're ready to step into 2026 with confidence, strategy, and soul, reserve your seat at klcconsultants.com/90daychallenge. Resources → Download the The Ultimate Practice Growth Audit & Save Your Spot for our 2026 Strategic Planning Masterclass → Learn more & secure your spot for Confidence to Scale Live → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

In this episode, I'm closing out 2025 with a real, honest conversation about what it takes to finish the year strong and set yourself up for an impactful 2026. I spent the entire day deep inside the numbers of my business, reviewing every program, every metric, every lever, and it reminded me how important it is for us as CEOs to pause, assess, and identify the one main constraint that's actually holding us back. I'm sharing why so many of us get caught trying to fix problems that haven't even happened yet, and how that tendency keeps us from addressing the simple but powerful issue right in front of us. I talk through how we bottleneck our own growth, why boundaries and team support matter, and what it looks like to step fully into the CEO role your business needs. I also introduce you to the Ultimate Practice Growth Audit, the exact tool I created to help you see clearly what's happening inside your business, from revenue drivers and patient flow to profitability and team performance. This audit will be the foundation for our upcoming Strategic Planning Masterclass on December 5th, where I'll walk you through how to activate what you uncover and build a strategic plan for 2026. Plus, I share details about Confidence to Scale Live, our brand-new two-day retreat and 90-day coaching experience happening in January. This is the most intimate, hands-on strategic support we've ever offered, designed to help you build systems, hire top talent, streamline operations, and create a blueprint for your next million-dollar milestone. If you're ready to wrap up 2025 with clarity, confidence, and a real plan, this episode will give you direction, momentum, and the exact next steps to take. Download the audit, join the masterclass, and let's get you set up for your best year yet. Resources → Download the The Ultimate Practice Growth Audit → Learn more & secure your spot for Confidence to Scale Live → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

In this episode, I'm getting real about the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being a CEO, especially as we close out Q4. Between the external chaos, the end-of-year pressure, and the constant push to perform, it's easy to lose trust in the one thing that built your business in the first place: your own wisdom. I'll share why so many high-achieving women find themselves second-guessing their decisions and outsourcing their confidence to "experts," accountants, and Facebook groups — and how to break that cycle for good. We'll talk about what it really means to lead through uncertainty, how to separate your worth from your numbers, and why true leadership is built not in the planning, but in the pivots. If you've been feeling the weight of decision fatigue or questioning your next move, this episode will remind you that you already have everything you need to lead with clarity, conviction, and courage. Plus, I'll walk you through a free resource I created, The Ultimate Practice Growth Audit, to help you pinpoint the real bottlenecks in your business and step into 2026 with confidence and direction. Stop waiting for permission to lead, goddess. You already have it. Resources → Download the The Ultimate Practice Growth Audit → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. Tune in now and let's make some bold moves together. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

In this episode, we're continuing the conversation from part two of our Female Founder Forum with three incredible founders—Gabrielle Hudson (Onyx Medical Esthetics), Lauren Grandanetti (Sunday Skin), and Morgan Kraut (MK Esthetics). Together, we're diving deeper into what it really takes to design, price, and scale a membership program that drives loyalty, profitability, and lasting impact. We're talking about the systems, strategies, and mindset shifts that transform memberships from a discount plan into a true growth engine for your business. You'll hear how these women built models that elevate their brands, empower their teams, and create meaningful, long-term relationships with their patients. If you're ready to refine your program, or finally launch one that works, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to do it right. In this episode, we discuss: How to price and position your memberships to protect your margins How to train your team to sell with confidence and authenticity The psychology behind exclusivity and premium positioning Real-world lessons from top-performing medspa owners The key metrics to track to ensure membership success Resources → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

In this special episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, I'm bringing you Part 1 of our Female Founder Forum, where I sat down with three powerhouse women in aesthetics—Lauren Grandanetti of Sunday Skin, Morgan Kraut of MK Esthetics, and Gabrielle Hudson of Onyx Medical Aesthetics—for a raw, unfiltered conversation about building loyalty programs that actually work. We're talking about the truth behind memberships, what makes patients stay loyal, and how to design programs that build community, protect your margins, and grow recurring revenue without discounting your value. This conversation is packed with strategy, real-world examples, and honest reflections from women who are leading 6- and 7-figure businesses while staying deeply connected to their purpose. In Part 1, we dive into: Why loyalty starts with relationships, not rewards The balance between exclusivity and accessibility How to price memberships for profit and retention What it really means to build a brand people belong to If you've ever questioned whether membership programs are right for your practice—or how to make them truly work—this episode is for you. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where we'll unpack team alignment, selling with confidence, and scaling loyalty programs sustainably. Resources → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

As we round the corner to the end of the year, I know how hard it can feel to stay motivated — especially when you're leading a business, a team, and a vision that never stops evolving. In this episode, I'm opening up about what it really takes to stay consistent and focused when your energy dips and motivation fades. I'm sharing the mindset shift that changed everything for me — the one that helped me evolve from a high-achieving entrepreneur into a disciplined, impact-driven leader. These are the habits that carried me through the highs and lows of building a business and continue to ground me today. Here's what I'll walk you through: Why motivation isn't the key to success — discipline is. My 3-step framework to rewire your brain for high performance: Learn, Apply, Repeat. How to quiet "idea overload" and stay focused on the actions that actually move the needle. What it looks like to evolve from doing the work to becoming the kind of leader who shows up — even when it's hard. If you're ready to stop chasing motivation and start creating momentum, this episode is your invitation to do the work that changes everything. Resources → Founder Forum: Building Loyalty Programs That Actually Work → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

In this episode of The Fierce Factor, I'm unpacking the truth about loyalty programs, and why so many in aesthetics are missing the mark. We've been sold the idea that memberships and loyalty programs are the secret to patient retention. But here's the reality: most are designed backwards. They rely on discounts, lock patients in with contracts, and create operational chaos — all while eroding profit and burning out your team. I'll share what the world's most trusted brands, think Costco, Starbucks, and Peloton,  understand about loyalty that most aesthetic practices overlook. You'll learn how to design programs that make patients feel invested, not obligated… and how to turn your existing community into a movement that fuels sustainable, cash-positive growth. If you're ready to move beyond cookie-cutter memberships and create real loyalty that lasts, you won't want to miss our upcoming free webinar, Founder Forum: Building Loyalty Programs That Actually Work, on October 29th. Join me and a panel of powerhouse female founders for 90 minutes of honest strategy and proven systems that are transforming practices across the country. Resources → Founder Forum: Building Loyalty Programs That Actually Work → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

Loyalty programs are everywhere in aesthetics, but most of them are built backwards. In this episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the industry's most misunderstood business strategies: loyalty and membership programs. While consultants and conferences love to hype memberships as the silver bullet for retention, the truth is, loyalty isn't built by locking patients in,  it's earned by investing in them. I'll share how to design loyalty programs that actually drive growth, protect margins, and inspire long-term patient relationships, not burnout or discount dependency. You'll hear how real female founders have used memberships to increase lifetime value, boost retention, and generate half a million in recurring revenue, all while staying true to their brand and team culture. I'm also walking you through 10 key areas to audit inside your practice right now to uncover hidden revenue opportunities within your existing patient base. If you're ready to stop guessing and start building loyalty programs that actually work, this episode is your blueprint. Don't Miss Our Free Founder Forum! Join me October 29th for the Founder Forum: Building Loyalty Programs That Actually Work,  a live 90-minute panel featuring powerhouse female founders who have built profitable, retention-driving membership programs inside their practices. No fluff. No product pitches. Just real strategy from women who've done the work. Save your free seat now → Register for the Founder Forum Listen to the episode now and get ready to rethink how loyalty really works in aesthetics. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

Lately, I've felt the weight of uncertainty pressing in from every direction. Maybe you have too. The world feels unsettled, people are anxious, and as leaders, we're left asking: What does this mean for my business? In this episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, I'm opening up about the "elephant in the room"—the fear and doubt so many of us are facing—and I'm sharing the five strategies I'm leaning into to lead KLC through these times of external friction. From thinking bigger than my current circumstances, to upgrading my inner circle, to reframing obstacles as opportunities, I'll walk you through the practices that are helping me anchor to my purpose and keep moving forward with courage. That's why I want to share with you our Retail Sales Playbook for Aesthetic & Wellness Medical Practices. It's not a theoretical guide. It's 24 pages of the exact frameworks, conversation starters, SMS templates, and tracking tools I've used with high-performing practices to make retail feel like patient care instead of sales. If you've been feeling the uneasiness of these times but know deep down you're being called to something greater, this episode is your reminder that adversity can be the very thing that propels you into your next level of growth. Resources → Download the Retail Sales Playbook → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

As we head into the final quarter of 2025, it's worth the reminder that the decisions you make now will directly shape your results in 2026. With economic headwinds, from tariff-related inflation to tighter financial conditions, leaders in aesthetics and wellness must double down on smart strategy, not distraction. In this episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, Kaeli shares why retail is one of the most underutilized yet powerful revenue streams for aesthetic practices. You'll hear: How retail can create predictable, high-margin income—even in uncertain times The three most effective retail business models (and how to implement them) Why professional skincare recommendations aren't "selling", they're ethical care Practical tools to empower your team to confidently grow skincare sales The hidden dangers of over-diversifying product lines and how to simplify for profit If you've ever wondered how to generate income that doesn't require more of your time, this conversation will be your roadmap. It's time to stop leaving revenue on the shelf and start turning skincare into one of your most profitable, retention-driving assets. Ready to take this deeper? Join me inside the Fierce Factor Society for live coaching, premium resources, and this quarter's insider masterclass, "Create an Experience to Increase Retention and Referrals." Visit klcconsultants.com/fiercefactorsociety or DM me "Society" on Instagram to get instant access. Resources → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

As a founder who's been in business for over a decade, with a business degree, a passion for purpose-driven growth, and plenty of lessons from the school of hard knocks, I've learned something critical: entrepreneurship is the game of no finish lines. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really feels like to scale a service-based business when you are the product. From the constant cycle of solving one challenge only to meet the next, to the energy-draining "owner-as-the-product" dilemma, I want to talk about the part of scaling no one tells you about, and how to finally break free from it. I share my own journey of building KLC into an 8-figure business without sacrificing purpose, fulfillment, or my sanity. Along the way, I unpack three lessons that have shaped my growth as a leader: Get better before you get bigger Capacity trumps capability The buck always stops with you If you've been wrestling with the tension between growing your company and still having a life, this conversation will remind you that you're not doing it wrong, you're just ready for a new framework: the life-first business model. Last Chance to Secure the ALT Bestie Bundle! Today is your last chance to grab the exclusive Bestie Bundle for ALT Experience, April 16–18 in Newport Beach, CA. Come with your bestie, grow together, and lock in your savings before the doors close tonight. After this, the bundle is gone for good! Get the link at klcconsultants.com/altbesties or DM me "besties" on IG. Resources → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

Tired of attracting the wrong clients? In this powerful episode, join me and special guest, Meg Fox, PA-C, MS, for a deep dive into the art of client attraction. We're redefining marketing as the act of attracting your ideal clients, your "unicorns", who will respect your process and align with your values. Discover how to shift from a transactional to a relational business model by putting culture over everything. Meg shares her unique strategies for using empowered language and intentionality to create a business that is a "magnet" for the right people. You'll also walk away with the Law of Reciprocity and the profound truth that your business is a mirror, reflecting the energy and mindset you put out. Tune in to learn how to build a business that effortlessly attracts the clients you genuinely want to work with. Thinking about purchasing your ticket for ALT 2026? Our 3-day in-person experience for ambitious women in aesthetics and wellness is happening next spring. But if there's one thing we know, it's that success is more sustainable when you aren't going it alone. So, mark your calendar for Monday, September 22 when because the Injectorpreneur Bestie Bundle is happening. Register for ALT with your bestie and you'll each save $250—because growth is better when it's shared. This is your chance to step away from the chaos, gain clarity, and reconnect with the leader you want to be (with your BFF by your side). Let us know your bestie at klcconsultants.com/altbesties to get early access when the offer goes live. Resources → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. Subscribe to The Blueprint: Weekly insights for founders building magnetic, trusted, and wildly profitable brands. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn

This week, I'm pulling back the curtain on the realities of starting and scaling a medical aesthetics practice. Fresh off the heels of my five-day SPARK Sprint intensive, I'm sharing insights from hundreds of conversations I've had with female entrepreneurs navigating today's shifting landscape, private equity roll-ups, increased restrictions, and the pressure of a contracting economy. I'll talk about why exceptional clinical skills alone aren't enough to guarantee business success and break down the hidden costs, time commitments, and mindset shifts required to truly thrive as an owner. From proof of concept and financial planning to leadership, team building, and the art of resilience, I'll walk you through the unglamorous but necessary steps behind creating a sustainable and profitable practice. Whether you're dreaming about launching your own business or reevaluating if now is the right time, this episode will give you clarity on the trade-offs, the opportunities, and the mindset you'll need to lead with confidence. Thinking about purchasing your ticket for ALT 2026? Our 3-day in-person experience for ambitious women in aesthetics and wellness is happening next spring. But if there's one thing we know, it's that success is more sustainable when you aren't going it alone. So, mark your calendar for Monday, September 22 when because the Injectorpreneur Bestie Bundle is happening. Register for ALT with your bestie and you'll each save $250—because growth is better when it's shared. This is your chance to step away from the chaos, gain clarity, and reconnect with the leader you want to be (with your BFF by your side). Let us know your bestie at klcconsultants.com/altbesties to get early access when the offer goes live. Resources → Join the Fierce Factor Society → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm Additional Ways to Connect: ●      Book a Discovery Call: Ready to scale with intention? Let's map out your next strategic move. ●      Subscribe to The Blueprint: Weekly insights for founders building magnetic, trusted, and wildly profitable brands. Tune in to hear what it really takes to build a business that aligns with your vision, and why the journey, though challenging, is one of the most rewarding you'll ever take. KLC Consulting Website Kaeli on LinkedIn