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Off The Books

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"Just work harder, raise your prices, and post 5 times a day." If this was true, we’d all be millionaires working 4-hour weeks. The reality? You’re drowning in DMs, fixing no-shows, and eating lunch standing up in the back room. Welcome to Off The Books. This is the home of the raw, unfiltered conversations that usually only happen after the shutters go down. Hosted by Ashleigh, our founder, who sits down with the hair, beauty, and wellness pros who are actually doing the work. Together we'll give you honest stories and the strategies to grow New episodes drop on the 1st of every month.

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May 12, 2026

Booked, Bossed & Starting Over: The Hair Extension Business Strategy with ELRAE

What does it actually take to build a hair extension business from the ground up — and then do it all over again in a brand new city? In this episode, I'm joined by Ellie, founder of ELRAE Hair Extensions and Training Academy, to talk about going all-in on a niche, the reality of rebuilding your client base from scratch, and the business strategy behind getting — and staying — fully booked, with a high value clients. In this episode:✨ Leaving school at 16 and going straight into hairdressing — and why hair was always the plan✨ Moving from Lincoln to Newcastle mid-business and starting over from zero✨ Why Ellie ditched general hairdressing to specialise in extensions — and what it did for her bookings✨The truth about pricing in the hair extension industry, mates rates, and where people go wrong✨ Booking systems: what they actually solve, how much money you're leaving on the table without one, and what you should be paying✨ What Ellie teaches at ELRAE Training Academy — and why it goes way beyond the practical skill. Plus some crazy industry trivia! Follow Ellie:📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elraehairacademy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a>🎓 <a href="https://linktr.ee/elraehair?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnigXW9vXQ9xjfTaZazVzfWbAfvHg7fwze9Cjl4FDkTu-O2KDM0DTfzm5f8KI_aem_FgLG8YRl2Z3JZ4H8Z-1yiA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Train with Ellie</a> Follow Styler:📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/styler.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@styler.uk</a>🌐 <a href="https://styler.digital/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Website</a>

April 24, 2026

Tackling the TPO Ban: Going HEMA-Free with Melissa Wright, Founder of Allure Beauty.

In this episode we chat to Melissa Wright — founder of Allure. What started as one nail tech has grown into two salon locations, an accredited nail training academy, and her own HEMA- and TPO-free nail product line.With the recent TPO ban sending the UK nail industry into panic mode, Melissa is a genuine voice of reason: calm, informed, and actually building products that meet the new regulations.We get into the full Allure origin story, plus:The TPO Ban, Unpacked — what the ban actually means for your nail business, and what to do if the products are still sitting on your shelf.Training the Next Generation — running an accredited nail academy, the red flags to watch for when picking your training, and the difference between being a great nail tech and a great educator.Where the Nail Industry Is Heading — how nails have changed since Melissa started out, what's coming next, and what every nail tech should be thinking about now.Plus a round of This or That through the Allure colour range, where we finally find out Melissa's go-to gel polish… I'll give you a clue, it has a shimmer.Nail techs, you're going to love this one. Sign out of the salon and listen in — it's time for Off The Books.—Follow Melissa: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mel.k.wright/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@mel.k.wright</a>Shop Allure:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/allurebeautysupplies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> @allurebeautysupplies </a>/ <a href="https://allurenails.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOooElxH6QyD5SV4eyZkrLlXFD3vvprBS1HHtjtgr72gIMVXRsSu3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">alluranails.co.uk</a>Book at Allure: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allurebeautysalons?igsh=bnMxdTgxczNmMHYz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@allurebeautysalons</a>Follow Styler: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/styler.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@styler.uk</a>Need a booking system? Book a call with us: <a href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/styler-demoj0rpff" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">styler.uk/demo</a>

April 1, 2026

From the Altar to the Clinic: What MAFS UK didn’t show you about Maeve.

In this episode we chat to Maeve Frances. You might recognise Maeve from Married at First Sight UK, but aside from entertaining us on the TV screen, Maeve has built a successful Aesthetic clinic and Training Academy! Aside from a bunch of BTS and MAFS gossip... we get into: <ul><li>The Power of You: Why authenticity is your biggest competitive advantage.</li><li>Stop "Hiding" Behind the Camera: Overcoming the fear of showing up online.</li><li>Scheduling Like a Boss: How she balances everything from her horses to her famous Monday morning hype calls with clients.</li></ul> It's time to start showing up for yourself. Sign out of the salon and listen in, because it’s time for Off The Books! .🔗 Useful Links & Resources:⁠⁠⁠Follow Maeve on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maevemathieson/">⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠</a>Enquire about<a href="https://www.instagram.com/maevefrancesaesthetics_/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> Training with Maeve</a>⁠Follow Styler⁠ on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/styler.uk/">⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠</a>Need help with a booking system?⁠<a href="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/styler-demoj0rpff">⁠ ⁠⁠Book a call with us ⁠⁠</a> ☎️

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What is Off The Books?: "Just work harder, raise your prices, and post 5 times a day."

If this was true, we’d all be millionaires working 4-hour weeks. The reality? You’re drowning in DMs, fixing no-shows, and eating lunch standing up in the back room.

Welcome to Off The Books.

This is the home of the raw, unfiltered conversations that usually only happen after the shutters go down.

Hosted by Ashleigh, our founder, who sits down with the hair, beauty, and wellness pros who are actually doing the work. Together we'll give you honest stories and the strategies to grow

New episodes drop on the 1st of every month.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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