{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#436 - Paid Marketing Scams, Strategies and Budgets for Stylists and Salon Owners ","description":"Are you ready to stop spending every waking hour on Instagram and finally just cut the check? There\u2019s a massive misunderstanding about what paid marketing actually is, and if you\u2019re not careful, you can easily fall for expensive scams and guaranteed leads that never turn into a booking. In this episode, we\u2019re exploring the luxury of trading money for time. I\u2019m walking you through the predatory all-in-one marketing traps to avoid and why flashy SEO promises are often just golden handcuffs. I also break down the only three platforms delivering high-quality guests in 2026, including the exact spends you should be budgeting for. If you\u2019ve been wondering if you\u2019ve earned the privilege to stop the social media hustle, this episode is your guide to doing it right. Learn how to audit your funnel first so that when you invest, you\u2019re seeing a real return instead of just buying eyeballs for a broken system! If you need a tool to keep your numbers (and business!) organized, you\u2019ll want to check out our Wealthiest Year Yet Planner. Join the waitlist now at www.thrivingstylist.com\/wealthiestyearyet\/. The beauty industry is changing faster than ever. What worked in 2022 or even 2024 won\u2019t cut it in 2026, so are you ready? Grab our FREE 2026 TREND REPORT, The 2026 Must-Know Business Realities, Strategies &amp;amp; Trends for Stylists and Salon Owners now at https:\/\/thrivingstylist.com\/mustknow\/. Thriving Leadership Method hands salon owners a step-by-step strategy to implement an irresistible culture and create a powerful growth path\u2026all while setting themselves up for structure and profit, and you can join the waitlist NOW at www.thrivingstylist.com\/thrivingleadershipmethod\/!&amp;nbsp; With Grow My Clientele Calculator, you\u2019ll get instant clarity on how many new clients you\u2019ll need to hit your 2025 financial goals! Enter just four numbers, and this tool will show you exactly how many new guests you need monthly and yearly to reach your target income. No guesswork or complicated math required, and you can get it now at www.thrivingstylist.com\/growmyclientele\/.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Do you have a question for me that you\u2019d like answered in a future episode like this one? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast!&amp;nbsp; If you\u2019re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You\u2019re not going to want to miss out on this. Learn more at:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/thrivingstylist.com\/podcast\/&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Thriving Stylist Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thethrivingstylist.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41036185\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/38616e\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41036185"}