RAGS TO RICHES

Discover the proven strategies and insider secrets of huge beauty icons. Unlock your full potential and unleash limitless possibilities so you can build your million dollar spa and salon empire! It is a step by step road map to financial abundance. Isn’t it time to live your best life?

ABOUT THE PATH TO SUCCESS

  • A complimentary discovery call is an initial conversation between you and Karen to explore your goals, challenges, and needs. The call lasts approximately 45 minutes and is an opportunity for Karen to understand your situation and answer your questions on how to be successful in your business and industry.

  • Available on Amazon! In Rags to Riches: How Beauty Icons Made It Big, readers will learn how to navigate the industry’s unique challenges and setbacks. Learn how to keep track of your income and expenses and what the industry benchmarks are vs where you are. Take advantage of opportunities to build business skills and grow as leaders. Master your money, develop your brand, and so much more. 

  • The course includes 12 modules that will give you the best step-by-step road map to financial freedom. This course will benefit any salon or spa from a start-up business to a business that wants to hit the million dollar mark! This course will provide you with every procedure, strategy, protocol, spreadsheet Karen has used in her salon and spa for the last 25 years. Her consulting clients around the United States have paid thousands of dollars for the information in this course. Her goal is to have anyone in the beauty industry find financial freedom to live your best life!

The Book

  • Rags to Riches: How Beauty Icons Made it Big is a comprehensive guidebook that takes readers on a journey through the fascinating world of the beauty industry. With firsthand accounts from some of the most successful and influential beauty icons in the industry, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in pursuing a career in beauty or looking to take their current career to the next level.

    In Rags to Riches, readers will learn how to navigate the industry's unique challenges and setbacks and take advantage of opportunities to hone in on their skills, grow as leaders, master their money, develop their personal brand, and dream big.

    The beauty icons featured in the book share their personal journeys, including their struggles and triumphs, and offer invaluable advice on how to succeed in the beauty industry. Readers will gain insights into the industry's inner workings, learn how to build a successful business, and discover how to stay ahead of the curve in a constantly evolving market.

    Whether you're just starting your career in beauty or you're a seasoned pro, Rags to Riches: How Beauty Icons Made it Big is an essential resource that will help you achieve your goals and realize your dreams. With practical tips, inspiring stories, and expert advice, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to make it big in the beauty industry.

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  • Introduction

    First of all: who am I, and why am I writing this book? As the owner and founder of the ever-growing Luxe Salon Spa and Laser Center, I believe it is time for me to share the lessons and gems that got me to where I am today. I wasn’t always a business owner, or even working in the beauty industry. Coming from the finance world and a successful accounting career, I took the leap into the world of beauty in 1998. This was not really ever something I envisioned myself doing before, but it was the best decision I made. Looking back, it was probably the core belief that my father instilled in me that fueled my drive to make this move. He always used to tell me, “You can have anything you want in your lifetime; all you have to do is work for it!” After graduating with an accounting degree, I soon realized that CPA firms and Fortune 500 companies weren’t really for me. This was clear to me once I got married. I made the initial decision that got me to where I am today: I want to be a stay-at-home mom that worked for myself so I could have flexibility in my schedule. Working for myself was my best bet. I would be in control of my schedule and money.

    It was then that I decided to get my electrolysis and esthetics license, and ended up making six figures out of my house by only working two and half days a week! I don’t know whether you are working from home right now as you read this book, or whether being your own boss is something you want to do, but being able to accomplish that was the biggest game-changer in my life. I grew my business in such a way that I could no longer work out of my house, and I knew that I needed to move the business from my house to rented space. After searching for the perfect space, I ended up buying a small spa that felt like a good fit. However, it turned out to be headed toward bankruptcy. Thank goodness I only bought the assets. After six months of being open, I was able to reinvest my profits, which enabled me to purchase additional space. Thus, increasing the services offered to include all salon services I offer today. Shortly after, I purchased one of the first laser hair removal machines in Rochester. That step really took my business to the next level with the influx of new clients. I outgrew the space I was in and again, in search of another location with more space. I was able to find a 16,000 square foot building, which I purchased. Currently, 9,000 square feet is now home to the Luxe Salon Spa and Laser center.

    This brings me to why I wanted to write this book. With all this success, I felt it was time for me to share all the tips and tricks that got me to where I am today. After I had moved my business to a new location in 2012, I decided to take several consulting courses, which enabled me to start. This opened up the doors to becoming a consultant for salons and spas throughout the United States. My vision was to give back to those who want to be savyy business owners and be empowering leaders within their domain. There were just so many lessons that I wanted to share, but I never attempted to turn them into a book until now….

  • “Rags to Riches: How Beauty Icons Made It Big” is an absolute game-changer for anyone in the beauty industry! What sets this book apart is its unique structure, breaking down each chapter into three invaluable sections.

    Karlee - 5 Star Review On Amazon

  • “This book is so unique! The Beauty Icon’s stories are so humbling in the way that they share their ups, downs, struggles, and wins. Their stories show that truly anyone can do it. The way that each chapter is broken down with assessments gives you your action items. It educates readers and makes the steps to take to get to the next level very simple and comprehensible. After reading this, I was able to increase my profit by $10,000 in three months.”

    Linda - 5 Star Review On Amazon

  • “Don't just buy this book – Do what it says! “Rags to Riches: How Beauty Icons Made It Big” is an inspiring and captivating read that delves into the fascinating stories of iconic figures in the beauty industry. With compelling narratives and insightful perspectives, this book celebrates the resilience, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit that propelled these individuals from humble beginnings to extraordinary success. Offering valuable lessons and inspiration, “Rags to Riches” is a must-read for anyone passionate about beauty, entrepreneurship, and the power of perseverance. Highly recommended for its engaging storytelling and motivational insights.”

    Andrea - 5 Star Review On Amazon

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I am a wife, a mom of two beautiful daughters, and a self-made millionaire who owns two successful businesses, Luxe Salon Spa and Laser Center and BAbadass.

Having graduated with a degree in accounting, I worked for CPA firms and Fortune 500 companies before starting my own business in the beauty industry. I bought a 16,000-square-foot building and opened Luxe Salon Spa and Laser Center. Thus began my beauty business.

I grew that business, and it became one of the most successful businesses in the country. With it and my other pursuits, I was able to hit the million-dollar mark and consistently achieved that with numerous awards and achievements.

If you know me, then you know that I was not good at being told what to do, and I never gave up on my dreams.

With my financial background and success at Luxe, I started consulting with salons and spas across the country. My expertise is in turning unprofitable businesses into highly profitable ones. I provide business plans, programs, and systems to take your company to the next level.

I became a coach, and now I aim to empower leaders and inspire people to become savvy business owners. I guide my clients to personal and professional success. This way, they will see their life profits grow and their potential reached!

After being in the industry for 25 years, I’ve found that my passion is in helping others achieve their dreams – and I believe that everyone has the potential to be successful in business if they have the right tools and guidance.

Hence, my book, Rags to Riches: How Beauty Icons Made It Big, was born. From that, I went ahead and elevated it even further by creating this highly impactful and transformative course.

RAGS TO RICHES COURSE

12 modules that will give you the best strategies, procedures, protocols, spreadsheets, and tools to build and scale a successful million-dollar spa and salon business! Gain a deeper understanding of the principles, strategies, and tactics that are only available in the Rags to Riches In Action Course.