The Solo Success Podcast

The Solo Success Podcast helps hair stylists, nail techs, and beauty professionals build thriving independent businesses. Each episode features successful salon owners, educators, and industry influencers sharing their proven strategies and hard-won wisdom. From client retention and pricing to marketing and work-life balance, we deliver actionable advice for solo business owners at any stage. Join our supportive community and gain the practical skills you need to transform your passion into a profitable solo venture—no gatekeeping. Your solo success story starts here!

The Solo Success Podcast is a business podcast hosted by JM and Sam, with 11 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.

JM and Sam hosts The Solo Success Podcast, a business show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  From Tesco to Fully Booked: Abbie’s Journey to Building HON Academy

  Jan 2, 202644 minS1

  <p>Ever felt like you’re doing everything and still not getting booked out?</p><p>In the final episode of Season 1, we’re joined by Abbie, solo nail tech turned educator and founder of HON Nail Academy, who went from working shifts at Tesco with just a handful of clients… to building a fully booked business and mentoring others to do the same.</p><p>If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start attracting clients who value what you do, this is the episode to kick off 2026 with.</p><p>✨ In this episode, Abbie shares:</p><p>💡 The re...

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  Episode #10

  Finding Your Niche with Rachael Lomax (The Copper Queen)

  Dec 5, 20251 hourS1

  <p>Think your niche is too small? It might just be your biggest opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, JM is joined by Rachael Lomax, aka @copperqueeneducation who turned her passion for red and copper hair into a global education brand.</p><p><br></p><p>At first, she wasn’t sure if it was too specific. But after diving into her bookings and realising the demand, she claimed the niche and never looked back.</p><p><br></p><p>Now, she’s one of only three people in the world specialising in this space. And she’s here...

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  Episode #9

  From Hobby to Award-Winning Home Salon with Michelle Brown

  Nov 21, 20251h 1mS1

  <p>From hobby… to fully booked… to award-winning. 🏆</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, JM is joined by Michelle Brown, solo nail tech and founder of Chells Beauty by the Sea, to talk about how she turned her home salon into a recognised and respected beauty brand without losing her freedom in the process.</p><p><br></p><p>Michelle didn’t jump straight in, she built her business slowly and steadily while still working part-time, investing in coaching, and creating a space that feels just as special as it looks.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p...

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  Episode #8

  Why You’re Still Not Fully Booked with Jo Tompkins

  Nov 7, 202552 minS1

  <p>Still not fully booked? No matter how hard you’re trying?</p><p>You’re not alone… and you’re not doing anything wrong. But there is a smarter way.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, JM and Sam are joined by Jo Tompkins, founder of Nail Tech Tribe, coach and mentor to thousands of beauty professionals, to talk about what it really takes to build a fully booked, sustainable solo business.</p><p><br></p><p>And spoiler: it’s not about going viral or copying what everyone else is doing.</p><p>It’s about strategy, co...

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  The Solo Success Podcast

  Running a Fully Booked Solo Biz with a Little Help from ChatGPT with Coledoesnails

  Oct 24, 202552 minS0

  <p>What do you do when the environment you’re working in doesn’t feel like a safe space, for you or your clients?<br>You go solo.<br>In this episode of The Solo Success Podcast, JM sits down with Nicole (@coledoesnails) a fully booked solo nail tech, JENA user and finalist for Nail Tech of The Year 2025, to talk about the bold (and emotional) decision to leave salon life behind and build a business on her own terms.<br>From starting out in makeup and realising it wasn’t the right fit, to renting a salon chair that didn’t...

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