About this episode

Kati Whitledge discusses the importance of setting healthy boundaries in a salon or spa to protect time, energy, and culture.

Setting boundaries isn't about being difficult, it's about protecting your time, energy, and the culture you've worked so hard to build. In this episode, Kati breaks down what healthy boundaries actually look like in a salon or spa, from client policies to team expectations, and why inconsistent enforcement can quietly damage your business. She shares powerful examples and practical strategies to help you confidently communicate, uphold standards, and lead with emotional intelligence. If you've ever struggled with saying no, holding people accountable, or maintaining professionalism without guilt, this is a must-listen. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bOoChSRFpf4 GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! joinmya.com LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya/ FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge/ Get my favorite bio-hacking products: CLICK HERE SPONSORS Join the PBA: https://www.probeauty.org/

People in this episode

Host: Kati Whitledge

Topics covered

• boundaries
• time management
• emotional intelligence
• client policies
• team expectations

Keywords

• boundaries
• salon
• spa
• professionalism
• accountability
• emotional intelligence
• client policies

Sponsors

JOIN mya

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PBA

Books & works: From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker

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