Control Your Cashflow
Let’s talk about something most beauty pros don’t get excited about, but absolutely need to master if they want to grow:
Cash flow.
If you’re running your salon business without tracking what’s coming in and going out each week, you’re not running a business—you’re crossing your fingers and hoping for the best.
And that’s not the energy of a powerful CEO.
Why Weekly Cash Flow Tracking Matters
Most salon owners have a general idea of what they make in a month. But when it comes to knowing:
How much came in last week
What expenses hit the account
What’s left for profit, taxes, or reinvestment
…they’re guessing.
And guessing creates stress.
When you don’t know your numbers, it shows up everywhere:
You panic when it’s time to pay rent
You avoid looking at your account before swiping your card
You feel like you're working hard but still barely getting ahead
Sound familiar?
You don’t need a finance degree to fix this.
You just need a simple system—and a weekly habit.
Your Simple Weekly Cash Flow System
Here’s how to start managing your money like a CEO (without drowning in spreadsheets):
Pick Your Tool
Use a simple spreadsheet (Google Sheets works great) or download a free app like:
Goodbudget
YNAB (You Need A Budget)
EveryDollar
Track Your Inflows
Every week, record the total amount of income you received from:
Services
Tips
Retail
Other sources (online classes, partnerships, etc.)
Track Your Outflows
List everything you spent money on that week, such as:
Product orders
Supplies
Rent
Assistants or team payments
Education or coaching
Subscriptions
Review What’s Left
Look at your net cash flow. Is there more coming in than going out? If not—time to adjust either your spending or your pricing.
Weekly Money Check-In Questions
Create a habit every Friday or Sunday to ask:
What came in this week?
What went out, and why?
Did I make decisions from panic or power?
What do I want next week’s numbers to look like?
This 15-minute habit will transform your relationship with money.
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be present.
Tracking your cash flow isn’t about restriction—it’s about direction.
Every dollar should have a job that builds your future.
When you start paying attention to your money, your money starts paying you back.
Let this be the week you stop avoiding your finances and start owning them—one weekly check-in at a time.
Control Your Cashflow
Let’s talk about something most beauty pros don’t get excited about, but absolutely need to master if they want to grow:
Cash flow.
If you’re running your salon business without tracking what’s coming in and going out each week, you’re not running a business—you’re crossing your fingers and hoping for the best.
And that’s not the energy of a powerful CEO.
Why Weekly Cash Flow Tracking Matters
Most salon owners have a general idea of what they make in a month. But when it comes to knowing:
How much came in last week
What expenses hit the account
What’s left for profit, taxes, or reinvestment
…they’re guessing.
And guessing creates stress.
When you don’t know your numbers, it shows up everywhere:
You panic when it’s time to pay rent
You avoid looking at your account before swiping your card
You feel like you're working hard but still barely getting ahead
Sound familiar?
You don’t need a finance degree to fix this.
You just need a simple system—and a weekly habit.
Your Simple Weekly Cash Flow System
Here’s how to start managing your money like a CEO (without drowning in spreadsheets):
Pick Your Tool
Use a simple spreadsheet (Google Sheets works great) or download a free app like:
Goodbudget
YNAB (You Need A Budget)
EveryDollar
Track Your Inflows
Every week, record the total amount of income you received from:
Services
Tips
Retail
Other sources (online classes, partnerships, etc.)
Track Your Outflows
List everything you spent money on that week, such as:
Product orders
Supplies
Rent
Assistants or team payments
Education or coaching
Subscriptions
Review What’s Left
Look at your net cash flow. Is there more coming in than going out? If not—time to adjust either your spending or your pricing.
Weekly Money Check-In Questions
Create a habit every Friday or Sunday to ask:
What came in this week?
What went out, and why?
Did I make decisions from panic or power?
What do I want next week’s numbers to look like?
This 15-minute habit will transform your relationship with money.
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be present.
Tracking your cash flow isn’t about restriction—it’s about direction.
Every dollar should have a job that builds your future.
When you start paying attention to your money, your money starts paying you back.
Let this be the week you stop avoiding your finances and start owning them—one weekly check-in at a time.
Too Many Gaps in Your Calendar?
Tired of Working This Hard
For So Little?
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attract consistent clients, grow your income, and stop sacrificing your family time for your business.
The Salon Success Roadmap Challenge
is your monthly reset button.
Inside each high-impact challenge, you’ll discover:
Fill empty chairs without relying on discounts or drama
Build consistent systems that save time (even if you’re not “organized”)
Learn how to attract clients who show up—and rebook
Free up your evenings and weekends without losing income
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Is your monthly opportunity to get clear, consistent strategies to attract better clients, simplify your systems, and finally create a salon business that works for your life—not the other way around.
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You Didn't Start This Business
Just To Be Exhausted and Broke.
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with the right clients, on your terms.
The Salon Success Roadmap Challenge gives you one focused strategy each month to grow your salon with less stress, more intention, and a whole lot more control over your time, income, and energy.
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I fiercely believe that you can create the life you've dreamed of, the impact you were born to make, and build generational wealth, all through your beauty business.
Karen Hardee is a powerhouse and a visionary for the Beauty Industry. With over three decades of experience, including 30 years as a salon owner & salon business coach– she's a game-changer. Karen's leadership has catapulted her salon to the Top 200 Fastest Growing Salons in North America, and she's ready to share her secrets with you. she's passionate about helping you fulfill your dreams and break through barriers. But Karen's not stopping there – her latest venture involves creating Salon Suite Buildings, a groundbreaking fusion of real estate and beauty, for unprecedented success and generational wealth.
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