In this episode of the Full Time Lash Artist Podcast, we break down one of the hardest lessons for new lash artists: the difference between running a hobby and running a business.

Marian shares why every lash business eventually comes to the same choice — you either pay with time or you pay with money. If you don’t invest in marketing, training, or systems, you’re not really building a business — you’re stuck in hobby mode.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to decide if your time is valued properly ($200 lash sets vs $50 side jobs).
• Why offering incentives to friends, family, and early clients is the fastest way to get social proof.
• The step-by-step process to optimize your Google Business Profile (GBP) before running ads.
• Why Google Ads are outperforming Instagram ads for lash services in 2025.
• The minimum photos, reviews, and setup you need before investing in paid ads.
• Why you should separate campaigns for classic vs volume lash extensions to avoid wasted spend.

If you’ve been wondering when to take your lash business seriously and start scaling beyond word-of-mouth, this episode gives you the playbook to make the leap.

💡 Perfect for lash artists who want to:

• Stop relying on random referrals
• Build a consistent flow of new clients
• Use ads the right way (without wasting money)
• Turn a side hustle into a real, profitable business

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