97: Is Continuing Education Necessary or Worth It?

04/29/25 • 25 min

Is continuing education actually worth it... or just another thing beauty pros feel pressured to invest in? In this episode, I share my own real-world journey through lash trainings, trial-and-error, and that moment I realized, years in, that there were skills I desperately needed but never got in school. (Spoiler: It wasn’t more lash maps.)
I also open up about what I wish I’d done differently, how to know when it’s time to invest in a course (and when it’s not), and what kind of education really helps you stand out - not just in your skills, but in your income, freedom, and confidence as a solo beauty business owner. Plus, I give you a peek into the Lash Biz Babes Conference and why it’s become such a full-circle moment for me.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

What’s missing from most beauty school curriculums?
How to figure out what kind of education you need next
Can the right course actually fast-track your income?
What should you ask before signing up for any class or coaching?
How bad habits (in biz or technique) holding you back
What’s one mindset shift that could change everything?

If you’ve been debating whether that next training or business course is worth the money (or just feeling overwhelmed by all the options), this one’s for you.

Speaking of continuing education, have you gotten your ticket to Lash Biz Babes Online Conference 2025?! Join us virtually on May 3rd and 4th for 2 days of speakers, Q+As, panel discussions, huge giveaways, and virtual networking! Business was truly never meant to be done alone. Let's grow together in 2025! Use code “LBB2025” to get $50 of your ticket. (Available for the pay-in-full option only) Learn more and grab your ticket at www.lashbizbabesconference.com.

Resources:

Grab Your Free Social Media Content Guide: https://ericaschramm.kit.com/c85536608c
Looking to grow your beauty business on social media in 2025? Let’s talk! We help make socials easy for salons, spas, and beauty brands while still hitting your goals online! www.beautycorpro.com

Where We Can Connect:

Let's be friends on Instagram! www.instagram.com/xoericaschramm

What you’ll learn in this episode:

What’s missing from most beauty school curriculums?
How to figure out what kind of education you need next
Can the right course actually fast-track your income?
What should you ask before signing up for any class or coaching?
How bad habits (in biz or technique) holding you back
What’s one mindset shift that could change everything?

If you’ve been debating whether that next training or business course is worth the money (or just feeling overwhelmed by all the options), this one’s for you.

Resources:

Grab Your Free Social Media Content Guide: https://ericaschramm.kit.com/c85536608c
Looking to grow your beauty business on social media in 2025? Let’s talk! We help make socials easy for salons, spas, and beauty brands while still hitting your goals online! www.beautycorpro.com

Where We Can Connect:

Let's be friends on Instagram! www.instagram.com/xoericaschramm

Previous Episode

96: Wake Up to Your Potential Again

Are you in a business rut and secretly wondering if you should just start applying for jobs again? In this episode, I dive headfirst into the mindset spiral so many beauty business owners find themselves in when things slow down. Whether your books are looking sparse, the algorithm’s being shady, or your inner critic is louder than your kid during a tantrum, I’ve been there - and I share what’s helped me flip the script.
This one is a heart-to-heart (with a little tough love) for anyone who's ever felt like throwing in the towel. Building a business isn't just strategy. It's energy, mindset, and believing you still have something to offer, even when the bookings aren’t flooding in. I also share a few personal stories, including the very real, sometimes hard, conversations that helped me triple my business last year. Hit play for a mindset reset!
What you’ll hear in this episode:

The mindset pattern that quietly sabotages growth
How to flip the script on the “market is saturated” fear
Why your daily actions might not be matching your big goals (and how to fix it)
The surprising connection between your messy house and your business success
My favorite non-toxic way to deal with negative self-talk (without stuffing it down)

If this hit home, come hang out with us at the Lash Biz Babes Online Conference May 3rd & 4th for two days of real talk, strategy, and connection with beauty pros who get it. Let's grow together in 2025! Payment plan available. Learn more and grab your ticket at www.lashbizbabesconference.com

Resources:

Grab Your Free Social Media Content Guide: https://ericaschramm.kit.com/c85536608c
Looking to grow your beauty business on social media in 2025? Let’s talk! We help make socials easy for salons, spas, and beauty brands while still hitting your goals online! www.beautycorpro.com

Where We Can Connect:

Let's be friends on Instagram! www.instagram.com/xoericaschramm

Next Episode

98: How I Left My 9-5 Job to Lash Full-Time

Ready to ditch the 9-5 and go all-in on your beauty biz but also kinda sweating over health insurance, savings, and whether this whole “being your own boss” thing will actually pay the bills? You’re not alone, friend. In this episode, I pull back the curtain and get real about what it looked like when I left my 9-5 job in 2018 to go full-time in my lash business - as a brand new mom with big dreams and a tiny human who wouldn’t sleep.
I also share how my husband and I are prepping as he gears up to go full-time in his electrical business. Yep...two self-employed parents, three kids, one mortgage, and a whole lotta spreadsheets. We’ll talk financial prep, mindset shifts, and what it actually takes to make the leap.
If you’re in the thick of planning your exit strategy or already made the leap but need to find your footing, this episode is your permission slip, pep talk, and practical guide all in one!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What I wish I knew before leaving my 8-5 job to go full-time in my lash business
How having a partner with a steady income impacted my journey (we need to talk about this more!
What are the money planning moves we’re making as a two-entrepreneur household?
Why consistency is the key to predictable income
Tips for buying a home when you’re self-employed (from my personal experience)
How to create a marketing and visibility plan that doesn’t rely on hope and hashtags

Hit play and let’s talk about what it really looks like to make your beauty business your full-time gig.

Resources:

Grab Your Free Social Media Content Guide: https://ericaschramm.kit.com/c85536608c
Looking to grow your beauty business on social media in 2025? Let’s talk! We help make socials easy for salons, spas, and beauty brands while still hitting your goals online! www.beautycorpro.com

Where We Can Connect: