The Cost of Over-Giving: Why Your Business Isn't Growing

Are you accidentally running your business like a charity? In part two of this deep dive, top business coach Shari Teigman joins Susan Routledge to expose the common pitfalls that trap service-based entrepreneurs. From the "friends and family" pricing trap to the burnout that comes from having 50 different "bosses" (aka your clients), Shari reveals why most business problems are actually leadership problems in disguise. We explore the "Year of the Maverick" and why the post-COVID landscape has made human connection—and expert boundaries—the most valuable currency in the beauty industry. If you've ever felt guilty for not working on a Friday or found yourself hiding behind your technical skills to avoid the "business" side of your business, this conversation will give you the permission you’ve been waiting for to step into your worth and lead with intention. SOCIALS & IMPORTANT LINKS ⁠https://susanroutledge.com⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/susan_routledge/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@beautybusinessmatters⁠ ⁠https://marketing.susanroutledge.com/beauty-and-the-best-chapters⁠ SPONSORSHIP ⁠https://www.phorest.com/⁠ ⁠https://share.hsforms.com/1Z3Q1VRM8TNqfn11f4cZyPA1c4ta⁠ This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/⁠ HOST BIO Susan Routledge is a distinguished figure in the beauty industry with over 38 years of experience. As a multi-award-winning salon owner and international business consultant, she's recognized among the top UK industry influencers for her passion and dedication. Known for her down-to-earth, light-hearted approach, Susan is an international speaker and established awards judge. She founded the exclusive Beauty Directors Club, a global membership community for salon, clinic, and spa owners, offering business resources and multi-expert advice. Susan also created the online "Salon Success Freedom" program to help beauty businesses thrive. Susan founded and has grown her clinic of 36 years in Co. Durham into the largest independent beauty salon in Northeast England. She is the creator of the trademarked STABLE business formula and author of "The Little Book of Client Retention" and the world's No. 1 bestsellers "Beauty And the Best" 1, 2 and 3. She serves on the Professional Board for BABTAC, helping to represent and raise industry standards, and on the advisory board for the prestigious PHAB Service Stars. Susan's expertise continues to shape and elevate the beauty industry worldwide.