Still not fully booked? No matter how hard you’re trying?

You’re not alone… and you’re not doing anything wrong. But there is a smarter way.

In this episode, JM and Sam are joined by Jo Tompkins, founder of Nail Tech Tribe, coach and mentor to thousands of beauty professionals, to talk about what it really takes to build a fully booked, sustainable solo business.

And spoiler: it’s not about going viral or copying what everyone else is doing.

It’s about strategy, confidence and showing up consistently in the right places.

Jo shares powerful, practical advice to help you stop spinning your wheels and start building a business that works.

We talk about:

⏳ Why getting fully booked takes time (and what to expect)

💬 Confidence & conversion: the two things holding most pros back

📱 Why marketplace apps might be doing more harm than good

📣 How to show up everywhere your ideal client is (not just Instagram)

🏗️ Building your brand before you pour energy into marketing

📈 The service menu tweaks that can take you from £3k to £5k/month

🧠 Why mindset is just as important as marketing

🧍‍♀️ And the hard truth: sometimes your most loyal clients are the ones keeping you stuck

This one’s for the beauty pro who’s tired of pushing but ready to grow. 💜

Connect with Jo Tompkins:

Instagram: @thenailtechtribe

Website: nailtechtribe.com

Sponsored by JENA

JENA is the booking system built specifically for solo beauty pros. No fluff, no fuss. Take payments upfront, send reminders automatically, protect your time, and look seriously professional… all for £19/month with no hidden fees.

JENA’s your new favourite tool if you're done chasing clients or double bookings.

👉 Learn more at jena.so

If this episode gave you something to think about or made you feel less alone, tap follow and leave us a quick review. It really helps more solo business owners find the show.

Thanks for listening! 🎧