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Details-- There are so many things you've put in place at your business that make it yours. What is making a difference for you? What matters? Who should be paying for it? What is your ROI on investing in client experience? In this episode, Lauren digs into these questions and shares why you shouldn't be paying for any little extras you give your clients. Find the Details Matter Mini Course or book a Business Hour HERE.

Lauren joined Kristin for a conversation about what it's like to be an entrepreneur and have a chronic illness. They get into overperformance, how leaving stressful environments behind can heal your body, and making health-related decisions that created different income streams. One of the things that helped Lauren manage her business was learning how to hire high-caliber candidates that allowed for more flexibility. Looking for this too? Check out the FREE Audio Workshop on How To Get the Best Candidates. You can find out more about Kristin and all her badassery on Instagram

In this episode, Lauren talks with Dr. Margaret about building the first-of-its-kind concierge aesthetic and wellness business in the state of Tennessee. -- all while working as a pediatric dental surgeon. They talk about partnership, hiring, expansion, and how no matter how qualified you are to do the work- you don't know how to own a business until you are in it. ( EVEN as a surgeon) Here's more about Dr. Margaret- She saw a need for convenient, affordable treatment options for her patients. She was lucky enough to meet her business partner, Leah, who had the same dreams. They seized the opportunity in 2019 and launched Reset Wellness. With a focus on bringing skincare services directly to patients, the Reset Wellness brand is built on the cornerstone of comfort. Learn more about Reset Wellness HERE Follow along on Instagram Interested in working with The Ownership Mindset? You can learn more about 1:1 Consulting, Money Mindset Intensives and how to connect with Lauren HERE

Have you gone from employee to owner? Had to become your friend's boss? Suddenly found yourself in a place of leadership and felt unprepared? In this episode, Lauren and two guests share their stories of launching into ownership. If you have a team and feel like you're on a rollercoaster we hope this episode brings you hope, courage, and a laugh. You're not alone in this! The guests are Heather McCollum and Stacey Rackham. Two incredible business owners in the beauty industry- where creatives and business collide. Looking for inspiration, creative systems, and to stop being SO overwhelmed in your business? Check out TheOwnershipMindset.com for info on 1:1 consulting and pricing intensives. These can help dig you out of the hole that has made you feel lonely, lacking passion, and lacking a good bottom line $. Follow along on Instagram

Beth has had an incredible two-decade career that includes launching the Oprah Winfrey Network. She was eventually launched into the glamorous life of entrepreneurship. Can you feel the sarcasm in the word glamorous ?! Join us as we talk about the highs, lows, and wild ride that has been her career. Beth is a marketing strategist that works as a Virtual CMO as well as mid-size and small businesses. As a true thought leader and expert in her field, you will get some great marketing info and honesty out of this episode. She shares candidly about the foundation her thought life has played in each area of her career. Want to connect with Beth? You can find her on Instagram @GebhardStrategy or on her website

This episode is packed with such great, authentic conversation. Kristin has been photographing weddings and celebrations around the world for over 11 years and photography work has taken her to over 20 different countries. She's also the creator of Danger School and Dangerous Creatives - a creative community for entrepreneurs that embrace a wholehearted approach to business. Join us as we talk about how your mind has to change as your business evolves and falling in love with the creative process. Find her HERE . Overworked, overwhelmed, and struggling to know where to go next in your small business? Working with you to find a profitable and passionate path forward is my favorite thing to do! For a complimentary consultation and to learn more head to TheOwnershipMindset.com

I'm so excited to talk about this today! This podcast has been a LONG time coming. I've been seeing this theme over and over for a few years. It just won't stop coming up. It's MONEY. This episode is going to cover what it looks like to have an Ownership Mindset when it comes to money. We will talk about some of the common challenges I see, mindset ( of course) - then I'm going to walk you thru a client story that I'm so excited to share. If this resonates with you- Let's talk. To book a FREE 45 min. consultation call where we can talk about what's working, what's not, and where you want to head with your business. You can book into my calendar here. I can't wait to talk to you. ✨- Lauren

Sarah is an owner/partner in the amazing creative brand house Luum. In this episode, she shares with us how as more success came-- it didn't make her feel like less of an imposter in her own life. Listen as she shares candidly how it affected the way she worked, spent her time, and how she was able to change it. Find Sarah and see more of her work at HelloLuum.com or on Instagram If you are struggling with being overworked overwhelmed and financially upside down- I'd love to talk with you. Head to TheOwnershipMindset.com and take a look at my training- It goes thru the 5 Step Gameplan I share with my clients of how to get out of feeling like your business runs you rather than you running it -- there's also a link for us to connect and talk about your business and see If I can help. Follow along with The Ownership Mindset on Instagram

In this episode, Erin shares what she learned as she stepped out onto the road of solopreneur life. Her biggest mindset struggle might sound familiar... Worth, setting pricing for herself, and how this played into her operations and client relationships. We talk about if you are burned out as a solopreneur- the fault is yours alone (and how to get out of it for good) Erin is an incredible physical therapist and pilates instructor in Nashville. You can find her at Root Physical Therapy Is this you?

Back at it- In this episode, Lauren shares what she saw stand the test of time during 2020 & FOREVER 21 with her clients. Here's a clue- BS took a backseat and what people really felt and believed came out. Is there anything you learned in 2020 that was life-changing when it came to what you believed about your business? I would love to hear it! Slide into my DMs on Instagram @theownershipmindset or shoot me a text at 615-398 -1669 If you are struggling with being overworked overwhelmed and financially upside down- I'd love to talk with you. Click HERE and take a look at my training- It goes thru the 5 step gameplan I share with my clients of how to get out of feeling like your business runs you rather than you running it -- there's also a link for us to connect and talk about your business and see If I can help.

Here's what you can expect from The Ownership Mindset Podcast-- IF you are a woman who owns a business and you spend your days serving your clients, trading your hours for their dollars, this is for you. If your everyday life you are on the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, experiencing employee, client, or personal conflict or struggling in your finances, having a hard time planning for the future, or ALL of the above, this podcast is for you. Do you want to press into your business, grow your emotional intelligence, elevate your thought life and the way you lead? Join me on the journey. Subscribe to find out when a fresh episode drops. Want to watch The Ownership Mindset Online Training- Click HERE Want to hop on the phone with Lauren and talk about what's ahead for your business- Click HERE

In this episode, Lauren talks with Deanna. She gets Brené level vulnerable about her discomfort and crazy journey thru the long shut down in southern CA.She tells her faith story of how she had to SHUT off the noise and focus on a positive future. " There were days I was worried about myself, my future, and even the roof over my head..."I hope you're inspired by Deanna's vulnerability. Better Together, Lauren Interested in investing in yourself and your business, and feeling steady in who you are?Here's what I want you to do next- Go to Lauren-Gish.com/Webinar, That's Lauren-Gish.com/webinar and sign up to watch the webinar, and I'll walk you thru a 5 step Game Plan my clients use to go from overwhelmed, overworked, and drowning in debt, TO rested, in control and more than profitable.

In this episode, Lauren talks with Deanna. She gets Brené level vulnerable about her discomfort and crazy journey thru the long shut down in southern CA. She tells her faith story of how she had to SHUT off the noise and focus on a positive future. " There were days I was worried about myself, my future, and even the roof over my head..." I hope you're inspired by Deanna's vulnerability. Better Together, Lauren Interested in investing in yourself and your business, and feeling steady in who you are? Here's what I want you to do next- Go to HERE and sign up to watch the webinar, and I'll walk you thru a 5 step Game Plan my clients use to go from overwhelmed, overworked, and drowning in debt, TO rested, in control and more than profitable.

In this episode, Lauren talks with Nicole about building a popup space within 72 hours to keep her business going last year...THEN she shares how business can feel close and personal, but still offer benefits and a future.She speaks to this question- How do you have uncomfortable conversations that truly bring long-term happiness to your team?I can't wait for you to hear this!Better Together!LaurenInterested in investing in yourself and your business, and feeling steady in who you are?Here's what I want you to do next- Go to Lauren-Gish.com/Webinar, That's Lauren-Gish.com/webinar and sign up to watch the webinar, and I'll walk you thru a 5 step Game Plan my clients use to go from overwhelmed, overworked, and drowning in debt, TO rested, in control and more than profitable.

In this episode, Lauren talks with Nicole about building a popup space within 72 hours to keep her business going last year... THEN she shares how business can feel close and personal, but still offer benefits and a future. She speaks to this question- How do you have uncomfortable conversations that truly bring long-term happiness to your team? I can't wait for you to hear this! Better Together! Lauren Interested in investing in yourself and your business, and feeling steady in who you are? Here's what I want you to do next- Go HERE and sign up to watch the training and I'll walk you thru a 5 step Game Plan my clients use to go from overwhelmed, overworked, and drowning in debt, TO rested, in control, and more than profitable.

In this episode, Lauren talks about knowing who you are in the midst of conflict. Many of you are seeing regulations roll back in your area. What's the right choice? Who are you? What to do?We talk about valuing your people, holding your ground, and seeing each moment as an opportunity for growth.

In this episode, Lauren talks about knowing who you are in the midst of conflict. Many of you are seeing regulations roll back in your area. What's the right choice? Who are you? What to do? We talk about valuing your people, holding your ground, and seeing each moment as an opportunity for growth.

On this episode Lauren talks with Joshua Pennington about embracing discomfort. He talks about how much he hates sales... even though his job IS sales. He's sharing how discomfort forced him to grow, and how it grew his bottom line. Joshua gave me my job in the salon I'm now an owner of. We've had the opportunity to watch each other grow personally and professionally. He's a TREASURE and I can't wait for you to get to know him more!For more about Joshua see Season 1 Episode 2! Interested in investing in yourself and your business, and getting a head start on 2021?Here's what I want you to do next- Go to Lauren-Gish.com/Webinar, Thats Lauren-Gish.com/webinar and sign up to watch the webinar, and I'll walk you thru a 5 step Game Plan my clients use to go from overwhelmed, overworked and drowning in debt, TO rested, in control and more than profitable.

In this episode, Lauren talks with Joshua Pennington about embracing discomfort. He talks about how much he hates sales... even though his job IS sales. He's sharing how discomfort forced him to grow, and how it grew his bottom line. Joshua gave me my job in the salon I'm now an owner of. We've had the opportunity to watch each other grow personally and professionally. He's a TREASURE and I can't wait for you to get to know him more! For more about Joshua see Season 1 Episode 2! Interested in investing in yourself and your business, and getting a head start on 2021? Here's what I want you to do next- Go HERE to sign up to watch the training, and I'll walk you thru a 5 step Game Plan my clients use to go from overwhelmed, overworked, and drowning in debt, TO rested, in control, and more than profitable.

So happy to have you back in Season 2!This season is all about embracing discomfort and seeing it as a growth opportunity. EVERYONE knows what this is like after the last year we have had. I can't wait to introduce you to new guests, answer your questions and get into some more nitty-gritty topics. You can take classes all day long, but other owners' real stories are where the power is. If they can do it, you can too.If you are interested in watching the webinar where I teach the top 5 things I use with my clients to take themselves from disorganization, crippling anxiety, and bleeding profits to rested, organized, and more than profitable- You'll want to visit my website HEREIf you want to follow along on Instagram you can find me HEREBetter Together, Lauren

So happy to have you back in Season 2! This season is all about embracing discomfort and seeing it as a growth opportunity. EVERYONE knows what this is like after the last year we have had. I can't wait to introduce you to new guests, answer your questions and get into some more nitty-gritty topics. You can take classes all day long, but other owners' real stories are where the power is. If they can do it, you can too. If you are interested in watching the webinar where I teach the top 5 things I use with my clients to take themselves from disorganization, crippling anxiety, and bleeding profits to rested, organized, and more than profitable- You'll want to visit my website HERE If you want to follow along on Instagram you can find me HERE Better Together, Lauren

On this episode Lauren encourages you to give yourself a pat on the back. You MADE it. You've problem solved. You've listened and you are here, at the END of the year!This episode is FOR YOU! She will jumps in and runs this episode like a session she would have with a client.She will ask some questions and encourage you to pause the episode and write. (Have a note on your phone or a good old fashioned paper and pen. )Here's a Look at what she will bring you thru-1- Making a Plan Mid Covid ( Rona is a hoe, but until she's gone for good you've gotta talk about it.)2- Dream From Next December3- What You Need to Leave BehindBy the end of the episode you'll have a clear look at your 2021.Interested in investing in yourself and your business, and getting a head start on 2021?Here's what I want you to do next- Go to Lauren-Gish.com/Webinar, Thats Lauren-Gish.com/webinar and sign up to watch the webinar, and I'll walk you thru a 5 step Game Plan my clients use to go from overwhelmed, overworked and drowning in debt, TO rested, in control and more than profitable.

On this episode Lauren encourages you to give yourself a pat on the back. You MADE it. You've problem solved. You've listened and you are here, at the END of the year! This episode is FOR YOU! She will jumps in and runs this episode like a session she would have with a client. She will ask some questions and encourage you to pause the episode and write. (Have a note on your phone or a good old fashioned paper and pen. ) Here's a Look at what she will bring you thru- 1- Making a Plan Mid Covid ( Rona is a hoe, but until she's gone for good you've gotta talk about it.) 2- Dream From Next December 3- What You Need to Leave Behind By the end of the episode you'll have a clear look at your 2021. Interested in investing in yourself and your business, and getting a head start on 2021? Here's what I want you to do next- Go to Lauren-Gish.com/Webinar, Thats Lauren-Gish.com/webinar and sign up to watch the webinar, and I'll walk you thru a 5 step Game Plan my clients use to go from overwhelmed, overworked and drowning in debt, TO rested, in control and more than profitable. 

A quickie, but a goodie ✨This is a quick preview of what's ahead for December, a TMI moment and a game plan.Find the webinar over at Lauren-Gish.com/Webinar

A quickie, but a goodie ✨ This is a quick preview of what's ahead for December, a TMI moment and a game plan. Find the webinar over at Lauren-Gish.com/Webinar

Lauren gives a cliff notes version of her journey with insecurity, mental health, and how she has managed them thru her career. From crippling anxiety, regretting her life choices, OCD, and how much she hates "fake it til you make it" this episode takes you on quite the journey. At the end she gives an invitation to join in and watch a webinar she released (just in time for 2021 planning) on how she overcame her own insecurities and the 5 Step Gameplan she shares with her clients to take back their power in their businesses. Head to Lauren-Gish.com/Webinar and watch it for yourself. P.S. - Is it possible to feel insecure... about an episode you made on insecurity? Asking for a friend.

This is a fun one! ( and a long one ... ) On this episode, we are talking with Lindsay and Frank about insecurity and A LOT more. They are the owners of Ten Friends, a blow dry bar concept in the Chicago area with 3 locations. ( You can also find them coaching owners over on SalonRoad.com) Hear about their transition into becoming entrepreneurs, how COVID made them rethink their business, and gaining confidence in their roles. If you are struggling thru this season of "Mid COVID" as I called it, let's talk! Head to leadtothink.com and grab an intro spot on my calendar. I'll lead you thru a complimentary 45 min. session. We will talk about what's working and what isn't in your business, and how to find your way forward.

This is a fun one! ( and a long one ... ) On this episode, we are talking with Lindsay and Frank about insecurity and A LOT more. They are the owners of Ten Friends, a blow dry bar concept in the Chicago area with 3 locations. ( You can also find them coaching owners over on SalonRoad.com)Hear about their transition into becoming entrepreneurs, how COVID made them rethink their business, and gaining confidence in their roles. If you are struggling thru this season of "Mid COVID" as I called it, let's talk! Head to leadtothink.com and grab an intro spot on my calendar. I'll lead you thru a complimentary 45 min. session. We will talk about what's working and what isn't in your business, and how to find your way forward.

On this episode, we are talking with Nicole about insecurity. She is the co- owner of Salon Blu in St. Louis, MO . She shares about how she got over co-dependency in her relationships, embraced confidence and came up with a unique way to approach her business. ( AND having to rebuild after being screwed) Just one of the GREAT quotes from this episode from Nicole- " It wasn't until I finally started working on myself in the realm of 'approval' that we started to become more sucessful " If you see yourself in Nicole's story, let's talk! Head to leadtothink.com and grab an intro spot on my calendar. I'll lead you thru a complimentary 45 min. session. We will talk about what's working and what isn't in your business, and how to find your way forward

On this episode, we are talking with Nicole about insecurity. She is the co- owner of Salon Blu in St. Louis, MO .She shares about how she got over co-dependency in her relationships, embraced confidence and came up with a unique way to approach her business. ( AND having to rebuild after being screwed)Just one of the GREAT quotes from this episode from Nicole-" It wasn't until I finally started working on myself in the realm of 'approval' that we started to become more sucessful "If you see yourself in Nicole's story, let's talk! Head to leadtothink.com and grab an intro spot on my calendar. I'll lead you thru a complimentary 45 min. session. We will talk about what's working and what isn't in your business, and how to find your way forward

On this episode, we are talking with Karen about insecurity. She is the owner of Poppy and Monroe, a natural nail salon and beauty boutique in Nashville. In her former life she was a design and marketing executive. Hear about her PERFECT transition from corporate life to small business. ( J/K) We talk about how is hasn't been all roses, what she's learned and how it's effected everyone around her. Just one of the GREAT quotes from this episode from Karen- "I am not my business... For so long, I had that identity. If anything went wrong, I felt like it was a personal attack on me. Once I was able to seperate that, it was SO freeing. " If you see yourself in her story, let's talk! Head to leadtothink.com and grab an intro spot on my calendar. I'll lead you thru a complimentary 45 min. session. We will talk about what's working and what isn't in your business, and how to find your way forward.

On this episode, we are talking with Karen about insecurity. She is the owner of Poppy and Monroe, a natural nail salon and beauty boutique in Nashville. In her former life she was a design and marketing executive. Hear about her PERFECT transition from corporate life to small business. ( J/K) We talk about how is hasn't been all roses, what she's learned and how it's effected everyone around her.Just one of the GREAT quotes from this episode from Karen- "I am not my business... For so long, I had that identity. If anything went wrong, I felt like it was a personal attack on me. Once I was able to seperate that, it was SO freeing. " If you see yourself in her story, let's talk! Head to leadtothink.com and grab an intro spot on my calendar. I'll lead you thru a complimentary 45 min. session. We will talk about what's working and what isn't in your business, and how to find your way forward.

On this episode, we are talking with Courtney. She has been in the beauty industry for 15 years and owned her business for 10. When I met her she was asking the question- What do I need this business to mean? 2020 has been a year of lifting up the figurative "rocks" of her business, confronting what was underneath them, and making change. Listen to ways she has chosen to leave insecurity behind, re-create her environment, and smash her glass ceiling. I had the privilege of walking with Courtney thru her journey of re-shaping the way she thought of her business. If you see yourself in her story, let's talk! Head to leadtothink.com and grab an intro spot on my calendar. We can do a complimentary 45 min. session and discuss what's working and what isn't in your business.

On this episode, we are talking with Courtney. She has been in the beauty industry for 15 years and owned her business for 10. When I met her she was asking the question- What do I need this business to mean? 2020 has been a year of lifting up the figurative "rocks" of her business, confronting what was underneath them, and making change. Listen to ways she has chosen to leave insecurity behind, re-create her environment, and smash her glass ceiling. I had the privilege of walking with Courtney thru her journey of re-shaping the way she thought of her business. If you see yourself in her story, let's talk! Head to leadtothink.com and grab an intro spot on my calendar. We can do a complimentary 45 min. session and discuss what's working and what isn't in your business.

In the final episode on "Ending Confusion", Megan shares her story. She has recently gone from a more traditional business model to to a more niche approach. She talks thru learning her worth, how she approached transition and what mistakes she made along the way.Her honesty and humor is SO endearing. I promise that alone makes this episode worth the listen. I hope you find something to help you in your journey.Better Together,Lauren

In the final episode on "Ending Confusion", Megan shares her story. She has recently gone from a more traditional business model to to a more niche approach. She talks thru learning her worth, how she approached transition and what mistakes she made along the way. Her honesty and humor is SO endearing. I promise that alone makes this episode worth the listen. I hope you find something to help you in your journey. Better Together, Lauren

This is Episode 2.0. ( one was released and then taken down. Technology....amiright )I'm talking about personal moments of clarity around pricing and talking you thru a brief exercise that is simple and effective that will reveal the way you think about money. Its been very effective for me and my clients

This is Episode 2.0. ( one was released and then taken down. Technology....amiright ) I'm talking about personal moments of clarity around pricing and talking you thru a brief exercise that is simple and effective that will reveal the way you think about money. Its been very effective for me and my clients

In the second episode of this series join Lauren as she interviews Joshua Pennington. Joshua has worked in leadership for a major beauty retailer, in a salon and now as a rep for many luxury brands.They discuss what he has learned about finding clarity from his unique vantage point. He's a natural Enneagram 2- a helper and you can see it all thru the way he talks about guiding people thru problem solving.Do you see yourself in this episode? Do you need to "end confusion"? Click the link below to book a complimentary strategy session with Lauren. You'll talk about what's working, what's not working, and what you need to move forward.Leadtothink.com

In the second episode of this series join Lauren as she interviews Joshua Pennington. Joshua has worked in leadership for a major beauty retailer, in a salon and now as a rep for many luxury brands. They discuss what he has learned about finding clarity from his unique vantage point. He's a natural Enneagram 2- a helper and you can see it all thru the way he talks about guiding people thru problem solving. Do you see yourself in this episode? Do you need to "end confusion"? Click the link below to book a complimentary strategy session with Lauren. You'll talk about what's working, what's not working, and what you need to move forward. Leadtothink.com

In the first episode of this series join Lauren as she interviews Owner/Operator Stacey. They are kicking off the conversation on this season's theme of "Ending Confusion"They talk about what Stacey learned about how to be clear in the interview process, always be looking for new and better ways to communicate and re-learning how to change her response to shame. (AND the lie that if you are a good leader you are "accommodating")If you are looking for a fresh perspective in leadership, are ALWAYS saying yes to your own detriment, or just really like Brené Brown this episode is for you.Do you see yourself in this episode? Do you need to "end confusion"? Click the link below to book a complimentary strategy session with Lauren. You'll talk about what's working, what's not working, and what you need to move forward. LeadtoThink.com

In the first episode of this series join Lauren as she interviews Owner/Operator Stacey. They are kicking off the conversation on this season's theme of "Ending Confusion" They talk about what Stacey learned about how to be clear in the interview process, always be looking for new and better ways to communicate and re-learning how to change her response to shame. (AND the lie that if you are a good leader you are "accommodating") If you are looking for a fresh perspective in leadership, are ALWAYS saying yes to your own detriment, or just really like Brené Brown this episode is for you. Do you see yourself in this episode? Do you need to "end confusion"? Click the link below to book a complimentary strategy session with Lauren. You'll talk about what's working, what's not working, and what you need to move forward. LeadtoThink.com

If you own or lead a business in spa, salon, nail, fitness, skin business, this podcast is especially for you. We will be talking with owners and industry thought leaders just like you, who will be sharing how they think as they lead.I could give you a step by step program or give you a list of right and wrongs to follow, but I want to invite you to think higher of yourself, your industry and learn how to see. My guests and I will also be answering your REAL, everyday questions. Leave a voicemail or send a text to 615-398-1669.Subscribe, Rate and Share us with your friends! Better Together, Lauren