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The Life Of KG

The Life Of KG

By: Katie Godfrey
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Your host, the incomparable Katie Godfrey, a powerhouse strategy coach with over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry. Katie explores everything from starting a business, growing a business, interviewing top industry experts and shares her personal life and business knowledge to help encourage other start ups and business owners. Please subscribe and leave a review.Katie Godfrey Economics
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  • Episode 196. You’re Leaving £££ on the Table If You’re Not Doing THIS - Episode with Polly Vincent
    Jul 14 2025

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    Whether you're a salon owner, a lash or brow tech, or you're thinking of adding permanent makeup to your treatment list, this conversation is going to light a fire under you.What We Cover:How Polly went from a bullied schoolgirl to confident business owner and trainerThe moment she discovered permanent makeup (spoiler: it was during a facial!)The power of calculated risks – including training, launching a clinic, and growing a teamWhy PMU is one of the most profitable services salons can offerHow to make your team more profitable with high-ticket servicesProtecting your investment when upskilling staffHow to build confidence as a leader (even if you’re a self-confessed softie)The real truth about being a mum in business, postnatal depression, and juggling both rolesWhy mastermind support is essential when you're growing and evolvingAnd SO much more real talk about mindset, motherhood, team dynamics and beauty business growthQUOTE TO REMEMBER:"The risk was scary, but it paid off tenfold. Permanent makeup changed my life, and it can change yours too." Polly VincentWATCH OUT FOR:→ The exact strategy Polly uses to help her students recoup their training investment in just weeks→ A behind-the-scenes look at how she trains her team and turns them into powerhouse PMU artists→ Why I (Katie) am seriously considering enrolling one of my team into Polly’s training!LISTEN NOW IF YOU:- Are thinking about adding high-ticket services like PMU- Want to know how to lead a successful team with heart AND high standards- Need support as a mum in business- Love real talk, actionable advice, and a good dose of inspirationIf you LOVED this episode, please screenshot, share, tag us, and leave a review. Let’s spread the word and support more women in business!Follow Polly here

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 195. She Built a Hair Salon Empire in Just 2 Years. Here’s How. Georgia Jackson
    Jun 30 2025

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    In this powerful and inspiring episode of The Life of KG, Katie sits down with her client and friend, Georgia Jackson, founder of The Salon Box in Essex.

    Georgia opens up about the full journey of building her dream salon, from working 14-hour days alone in a tiny back room to now leading a team of six, training apprentices, and earning recognition as a Remi Cachet Super Stylist.

    Whether you're just starting out in the industry or looking to scale your business sustainably, this episode is packed with real talk, valuable tips, and reminders that the hard work is worth it.

    What we cover in this episode:

    - Georgia’s journey from apprentice to salon owner
    - Building a clientele and brand from scratch

    - The reality of burnout and learning to set boundaries
    - How hiring an apprentice changed her life
    - Choosing employed vs. self-employed teams
    - Going VAT registered and what to prepare for
    - Her game-changing experience on a business retreat
    - Manifesting her dream brand collaboration (yep - it happened on my retreat!)
    - How face-to-cam video transformed her confidence and content

    This episode is for you if:

    • You’re thinking about opening your first salon

    • You’re struggling with team building and want real advice

    • You’ve ever questioned if it’s all worth it

    • You want to scale but still love being on the salon floor

    • You’re ready to grow a salon and a personal brand


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    47 mins
  • Episode 194. How to Step Out of Your Business & Create Real Freedom With Katie Godfrey
    Jun 16 2025

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    In this solo episode, Katie Godfrey talks about a topic she’s become known for: stepping out of your business to work on it, not in it. Whether you're a salon owner, clinic, or training academy, if you're feeling trapped behind the tools, this episode is your game-changer.

    Katie shares:

    • The exact moment she knew she had to step away from her salon

    • How her business skyrocketed when she got off the floor

    • Why stepping back doesn’t mean stepping away forever

    • How to know when it’s the right time to reduce your client time

    • The mindset blocks that stop most business owners from delegating

    • How to build a sellable, scalable, and sustainable business

    • Why freedom, flexibility, and even retirement planning starts with this one shift

    She also opens up about how her signature process was born, and how it’s helped hundreds of beauty business owners transform their lives.

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    Grab Katie’s “How to Get Off the Floor” training for just £49, link above!


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    26 mins
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