Episode 3 - Your Business Isn’t A Democracy - It’s A Dictatorship

In this episode of The Skindustry, we’re talking about one of the biggest things therapists struggle with in business - boundaries.

From last-minute cancellations and no-shows, to clients turning up late and expecting you to bend the rules, this episode dives into why clear policies are absolutely essential if you want to protect your time, income and sanity as a business owner.

I’m breaking down why deposits matter, how cancellation and no-show fees should work, and why consistency with your policies is so important. Because the truth is, if you bend the rules once, you’ll be expected to bend them every time.

We also talk about pricing boundaries, enforcing booking policies with confidence, and why running a successful clinic sometimes means remembering that your business isn’t a democracy.

If you’ve ever struggled to enforce your policies, worried about upsetting clients, or found yourself letting things slide when you know you shouldn’t, this episode will give you the confidence to stand firm and run your business the way it deserves to be run.

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