Business on Top with Kaeli Lindholm31 Mar 2025

Episode 259: Proven Strategies to Grow from Solo Provider to Multi-Seven Figures with Heidi Hermel, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

In this episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, I sit down with Heidi Hermel, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, a long-time KLC client and powerhouse CEO of The Skin Clinic in Mankato, Minnesota. When Heidi first started her business, she was a solopreneur juggling it all—answering phones, managing operations, and treating patients—while generating over half a million dollars in revenue. Fast forward to today, and she's scaling toward an eight-figure business, investing in real estate, and building a legacy brand that is redefining aesthetics and wellness.

In this candid conversation, Heidi shares the key inflection points that transformed her practice—from hiring A-players and building leadership within her team to shifting her business model from transactional services to high-value programs and packages. She also dives into the challenges of rapid growth, setting industry trends in wellness integration, and the mindset shifts that allowed her to build a business that runs without her being in the treatment room.

We also discuss:

✔️ The power of staying in your lane and ignoring the noise in a competitive market

✔️ How to attract the right clients who value transformation over quick fixes

✔️ Strategies for creating a self-led company and hiring the right leadership

✔️ Why trusting your gut in business decisions is non-negotiable

✔️ The reality of navigating resistance, criticism, and growth as a female entrepreneur

Meet Heidi at ALT Experience 2025!

Want to dive deeper into Heidi's journey and learn directly from her? She will be a discussion leader at The ALT Experience, where she'll share even more behind-the-scenes insights into building a thriving, multi-million dollar aesthetic business. This is your opportunity to meet Heidi, network with high-level entrepreneurs, and get actionable strategies to elevate your business.

Tickets are selling fast—click here to reserve your spot today!

Follow Heidi on Instagram

Watch this Episode on Youtube

Stay Connected:

Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm
Book a Discovery Call: Join over 600 entrepreneurs who have scaled their businesses past their next million-dollar milestone with our proven strategies. Let's explore how we can help you achieve your goals— and fall back in love with your business, starting today.
The Blueprint: Sign up for weekly curated insights supporting powerhouse female entrepreneurs in aesthetics & wellness.
Loved this episode? Don't miss Episode 218: The 1 Thing Your Missing About Building a Winning Brand Kaeli shares her experience in creating a successful brand in medical aesthetics, offering actionable insights for standing out in a competitive market.

Listen now and get inspired to build a business that thrives at every level.

KLC Consulting Website

Kaeli on LinkedIn

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(336)

Episode 23: Part 1: You Don't Need More Followers: What Actually Builds Trust on Social Media with Shannon Bokhoor

In this episode of Business on Top, I'm joined by my friend Shannon Bokhoor, founder of SocialRx, for Part 1 of our conversation about building a strong personal brand without feeling like you have to...

5 Okt 26min

Episode 22: How I'm Using AI to Create More Capacity As a CEO

What if AI could do more than write emails, create content, or give you another list of things to do? In this episode of Business on Top, I'm sharing a 20-minute sneak peek from our recent Too Busy to...

28 Sep 24min

Episode 21: The Confidence to Be Seen, Heard, and Taken Seriously

In this episode of Business on Top, I'm answering your questions about visibility, confidence, authority, and what it really takes to walk into a room and own it. I'm sharing lessons from early in my ...

21 Sep 13min

Episode 20: The Leadership Mistakes Keeping Your Business Stuck

What happens when your business slows down, your team isn't retaining clients, or your employees aren't taking initiative? Too often, we look for an external fix, a new device, more advertising, a new...

14 Sep 17min

Bonus: Leadership Lesson 19: Growth vs. Safety: How Do You Know Which One to Choose?

In this bonus replay episode, I'm revisiting one of my favorite conversations from the Fierce Factor: one of the most dangerous myths women are taught about success, that "playing it safe" is the resp...

7 Sep 12min

Episode 18: Best Practices for Raising Your Prices

If the thought of raising your prices makes you want to crawl under a rock, this episode is for you. In this episode of Business on Top, I'm breaking down why premium pricing is such an important part...

31 Aug 19min

Episode 17: What Would Kaeli Do? The Leadership Questions Every Founder Should Be Asking

In this special episode of Business on Top, I'm answering real questions from women navigating the complexities of growing and scaling their businesses. I'm sharing my candid perspective on the bigges...

24 Aug 21min

Episode 16: Your Performance is Built in Practice

In this episode of Business on Top, I'm getting a little more personal and reflecting on the experiences, failures, discipline, and perseverance that have shaped the leader I am today. I spend so much...

17 Aug 13min