you are the expert own it

You’re Already the Expert. It’s Time to Own It!

July 31, 20251 min read


You don’t have to wait for someone to validate your expertise.

You’ve got the skills. You’ve got the results. So why are you still hiding behind your chair, hoping clients will see your value?

It’s time to claim your expert status and show up like the authority you are.

salon owner athority

Here’s what that mindset shift looks like in action:

1. Show Your Work

  • Stop posting random selfies and behind-the-scenes chaos.

  • Start showcasing your transformations, your process, and your knowledge.

  • Post before & afters with breakdowns of what you did

  • Share “stylist secrets” in reels or stories

  • Educate instead of just entertain

When you teach, you position yourself as a trusted advisor, not just another stylist.

2. Stop Playing Small with Your Brand

Experts don’t chase clients, they attract them.

Confidence comes from showing up consistently, speaking with clarity, and owning your space online.

You don’t need to wait until you have a million followers. You just need to act like the pro you already are.

3. Charge Like the Authority You Are

Premium prices aren’t just about money, they’re about identity.

When you undercharge, you’re not just discounting services, you’re discounting yourself.

When your mindset shifts, your marketing and pricing naturally follow.

🧠 Mindset Check: If you wouldn’t follow your own Instagram and say “this person is the best in the city,” it’s time to level up.

Click here to get the free guide: Unlock the Power of a Social Media Salon Ambassador

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Karen Hardee

I help Salon/Suite Owners & Beauty Pros to take their business to 7+ Figures beyond and empower them to breakthrough limiting beliefs, overcome challenges, take bold action toward achieving the success you deserve and open the door to creating generational wealth and a lasting legacy of financial abundance for their loved ones.

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you are the expert own it

You’re Already the Expert. It’s Time to Own It!

July 31, 20251 min read


You don’t have to wait for someone to validate your expertise.

You’ve got the skills. You’ve got the results. So why are you still hiding behind your chair, hoping clients will see your value?

It’s time to claim your expert status and show up like the authority you are.

salon owner athority

Here’s what that mindset shift looks like in action:

1. Show Your Work

  • Stop posting random selfies and behind-the-scenes chaos.

  • Start showcasing your transformations, your process, and your knowledge.

  • Post before & afters with breakdowns of what you did

  • Share “stylist secrets” in reels or stories

  • Educate instead of just entertain

When you teach, you position yourself as a trusted advisor, not just another stylist.

2. Stop Playing Small with Your Brand

Experts don’t chase clients, they attract them.

Confidence comes from showing up consistently, speaking with clarity, and owning your space online.

You don’t need to wait until you have a million followers. You just need to act like the pro you already are.

3. Charge Like the Authority You Are

Premium prices aren’t just about money, they’re about identity.

When you undercharge, you’re not just discounting services, you’re discounting yourself.

When your mindset shifts, your marketing and pricing naturally follow.

🧠 Mindset Check: If you wouldn’t follow your own Instagram and say “this person is the best in the city,” it’s time to level up.

Click here to get the free guide: Unlock the Power of a Social Media Salon Ambassador

salon coachbeauty industry coachSalon business tips
blog author image

Karen Hardee

I help Salon/Suite Owners & Beauty Pros to take their business to 7+ Figures beyond and empower them to breakthrough limiting beliefs, overcome challenges, take bold action toward achieving the success you deserve and open the door to creating generational wealth and a lasting legacy of financial abundance for their loved ones.

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