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S2E52: CPA, Tax & Accounting Expert Q&A for Beauty Professionals With Renesha

Season 2, Ep. 52

On this episode of the Beauty Expanded podcast, we're excited to pull back the curtains once more and give listeners exclusive access to one of our monthly mentorship coaching calls!


Every month, we host coaching calls to continue educating our mentees on paramedical tattooing techniques and business strategies after their initial training. We also bring in industry experts to share specialized knowledge. 


For this session, we were privileged to have Renesha from The Money Council join us. Renesha is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Founder of The Money Council®, providing holistic accounting and tax solutions for beauty and wellness entrepreneurs. 


During this episode, Renesha spends time dissecting fundamental bookkeeping and tax concepts such as:


  • Bookkeeping basics every entrepreneur needs to know
  • Tax filing tips 
  • Key components of a write-off
  • Details on writing of educational expenses when you become a permanent make-up artist, esthetician, or MedSpa owner
  • And more financial wisdom for beauty business owners!


Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your processes, this episode covers essential financial knowledge that's often overlooked when building a beauty business.


Get in touch with Renesha: 

Instagram: @themoneycouncil

Email: support@themoneycouncil.com 


To learn more about her financial spa routines available for your Beauty or Wellness business, visit: http://www.themoneycouncil.com/ 


Helpful Links from Our Podcast Guest:

101 Tax Deductions for Service Entrepreneurs: https://www.themoneycouncil.com/taxguide 

Application link: https://www.themoneycouncil.com/apply 

For beauty entrepreneurs with under $75,000 in revenue, we recommend checking out DigiSuite Council's financial services and resources: https://www.digisuitecouncil.com/cpachats


Take the next step towards becoming a certified paramedical tattoo artist! Apply here.


Have a question for me? Someone you want to recommend on our show?


Leave me a voice note here!


Jayd Hernandez is a Camouflage Tattoo Artist, Educator of Studio Conceal and the Host of the Beauty Expanded podcast, where she shares her insights and expertise on mindset shifts for beauty professionals. Through her podcast, she hopes to challenge limiting beliefs and norms of "hustle culture" so that you can pursue dreams and goals in a healthier, more meaningful way.


For more info, please check out Studio Conceal

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