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The Premier Gathering

of beauty professionals


MARCH 20-21, 2023 | ST. PETE BEACH, FLORIDA | THE DON CESAR

THE ORIGINAL LUXURY EVENT WHERE BEAUTY MEETS BUSINESS


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The Premier Gathering

of beauty professionals

MARCH 20-21, 2023 | ST. PETE BEACH, FLORIDA | THE DON CESAR


What is the Beauty Business Summit™?

If the last couple of years has taught us anything, it is that we must embrace change, stay motivated, and keep learning to stay ahead in our business. Join smart, licensed beauty industry professionals at the only spa business conference you need to attend. 


Plan to walk away with real business-building ideas and strategies that you can put to work for your business right away.

9
Speakers

125
Attendees

10
Topics

$10,000
Grant to Licensed

Professional Business Owners 

Why is the Beauty Business Summit™
your best choice in conferences?

receive actionable content

Unlike other conferences, we carefully select speakers based on their knowledge, integrity, and experience. Most of our speakers are industry experts, thought leaders, and visionaries. Real pros that provide actionable content to help you excel in your spa business.


The smartest beauty industry professionals return to the Beauty Business Summit™ year after year for one reason. The content!  Expect to gain more confidence and learn what to do next in your business to accelerate your career.


Plus, this is the only event with a dedicated focus on leadership, business, and marketing. You won’t find this depth of training anywhere else.


You will leave BBS with pages of notes full of actionable growth strategies that you can apply the second you return home.

Beauty Business Summit 2022 - be inspired

BE INSPIrED

The second reason the smartest beauty industry professionals keep returning to the Beauty Business Summit™ is for a dose of inspiration they can’t find at any other conference within the beauty industry. The energy is positive and contagious, hopeful and uplifting! 


That’s why we put people on the main stage who have actually done it. Hear heartfelt stories, ideas, and strategies from speakers such as Mike Michalowicz, Terri Wojak, Joyce Brinton, Michele Valeri, Barbara Devlin, Maxine Drake, and more. You will leave BBS feeling inspired to take your business, leadership, and marketing efforts to new heights. 


Most important, you will leave the Beauty Business Summit™ with a plan. A plan to grow your beauty business. A plan to grow your brand, and most importantly, a plan to grow profits.

MAKE LIFELONG CONNECTIONS

Expect to engage in rich conversations with fellow beauty business owners who have faced similar problems and who understand your challenges.

The Beauty Business Summit provides a sense of intimacy, kinship, and empathy that is difficult to replicate digitally.

Form meaningful, long-lasting relationships with fellow beauty professionals over a drink or a sunset walk after a day of learning.

Share meals and enjoy connecting with potential future partners, fellow business owners, and speakers (who are not off-limits). Breaking bread together is more than just food. It’s an act of sharing and communion. We encourage you to sit next to someone new at mealtimes and enjoy heart-to-heart discussions.

The beauty business SUMMIT™ pays it forward

Apply for the $10,000 BBS Leadership Grant for your Spa Business!


In a world where many owners have felt discouraged, the Summit brings hope and opportunity.


We continue to stimulate the economy, reward leadership, and give back to the community!

 
We have gifted $40,000 in total since 2018.


BBS is the first-ever luxury event with a pay-it-forward concept (Pro-Impact). Each year we think of new ways to raise the bar to “wow” our guests.

 
The Summit team will select five salon/spa business owner finalists to share their vision on stage at Summit. (Event ticket not included).


All attendees will vote for their favorite beauty business owner based on their presentation and who will make the biggest impact in their business and community with the grant winnings.


As an attendee, you get to decide which beauty business owner receives $10,000! Pretty cool, right? If you are a licensed beauty pro and own a salon or spa, why not apply?

Why is the Beauty Business Summit™  your best choice in conferences?


RECEIVE ACTIONABLE CONTENT

Unlike other conferences, we carefully select speakers based on their knowledge, integrity, and experience. Most of our speakers are industry experts, thought leaders, and visionaries. Real pros that provide actionable content to help you excel in your spa business.


The smartest beauty industry professionals return to the Beauty Business Summit™ year after year for one reason. The content!  Expect to gain more confidence and learn what to do next in your business to accelerate your career.


Plus, this is the only event with a dedicated focus on leadership, business, and marketing. You won’t find this depth of training anywhere else.


You will leave BBS with pages of notes full of actionable growth strategies that you can apply the second you return home.

Beauty Business Summit 2022 - be inspired


BE INSPIRED

The second reason the smartest beauty industry professionals keep returning to the Beauty Business Summit™ is for a dose of inspiration they can’t find at any other conference within the beauty industry. The energy is positive and contagious, hopeful and uplifting! 


That’s why we put people on the main stage who have actually done it. Hear heartfelt stories, ideas, and strategies from speakers such as Mike Michalowicz, Michael Pugliese, Michele Valeri, Barbara Devlin, Maxine Drake, and more. You will leave BBS feeling inspired to take your business, leadership, and marketing efforts to new heights. 


Most important, you will leave the Beauty Business Summit™ with a plan. A plan to grow your beauty business. A plan to grow your brand, and most importantly, a plan to grow profits.


MAKE LIFELONG CONNECTIONS

You can expect to engage in rich conversations with fellow beauty business owners who have faced similar problems and who understand your challenges.

The Beauty Business Summit provides a sense of intimacy, kinship, and empathy that is difficult to replicate digitally.

You will leave having formed meaningful relationships over a drink or a walk to catch the sunset after a day of learning. Or feeling a level of trust from a casual conversation and a hug. Share meals together with potential future partners, fellow licensed professionals, and speakers (who are not off-limits).


THE BEAUTY BUSINESS SUMMIT PAYS IT FORWARD

Apply for the $10,000 BBS Leadership Grant for your Spa Business!


In a world where many owners have felt discouraged, the Summit brings hope and opportunity.


We continue to stimulate the economy, reward leadership, and give back to the community!

 
We have gifted $40,000 in total since 2018.


BBS is the first-ever luxury event with a pay-it-forward concept (Pro-Impact). Each year we think of new ways to raise the bar to “wow” our guests.

 
The Summit team will select five salon/spa business owner finalists to share their vision on stage at Summit. (Event ticket not included).


All attendees will vote for their favorite beauty business owner based on their presentation and who will make the biggest impact in their business and community with the grant winnings.


As an attendee, you get to decide which beauty business owner receives $10,000! Pretty cool, right? If you are a licensed beauty pro and own a salon or spa, why not apply?

You’re invited to a global gathering.

We are seeking mission-driven beauty industry professionals who want to change the world. Our mission is to provide you with tools, resources, and connections to help advance your personal and professional development so that you can continue to have a positive impact on the world around you.

What Attendees Have To Say


Karen Shealy

" I attended the Summit last October and HIGHLY recommend the experience for any Esthy wanting to level up their knowledge base. It was my favorite inspirational conference in my 12 year career with many inspiring professional industry leaders! My favorite quote I have been using since is “just jump off the cliff!” Just book it! You won’t be disappointed!"

Stacy Allende

" The Beauty Business Summit has been an amazing experience. We learned vital information for our business to thrive and we met so many beautiful beauty professionals from across the country. It has been wonderful to make so many new friends and to get to meet our industry leaders in person. Including having a meal with them with the VIP experience. I would highly recommend attending to elevate your business practices and standards. I will definitely be attending again."

Janet Faello

" Maxine Drake is an absolute Godsend. Such a wealth of knowledge that she so eagerly shares to help you obtain optimum growth and success. Highly recommend!"

Yukie Stauffer

" My business has changed in an amzing way since I attended the Summit last year! This conference was very personal and inspiring, nothing like I had ever attended before. I applied what I learned after the Summit into my business and my business gross has more than doubled. I am attending this year's Summit in FL and can't wait!"

Kay O'Day

" I had the pleasure of attending the first Beauty Business Summit in Hawaii. What a transformative experience to share with a wonderful group of women/business owners that understand the beauty business and that can relate to each other on so many levels. Maxine Drake was a wonderful hostess, speaker, and event organizer. I highly recommend attending this unique and one of a kind event."

Lorrie Smith

" If you are looking to take your business to the next level - this is a must- attend event. From the moment you arrive, you will be immersed with motivational speakers to enable you to think outside the box to empower yourself to be an industry leader. I believe one of the key things I took away last year is that I connect and have gifts to share with my clients that they only can get from me. The summit empowered me to step out and take the chances that others may not. What are you waiting for, get your ticket today!!"

What other's have to say

SOLD OUT

VIP EXPERIENCE

(All-Inclusive)


  • A 3-night stay at the Don CeSar in St. Pete, Florida 
  • Add additional nights to your existing reservation by calling the hotel direct (not included in your VIP ticket)

  • All-inclusive meals (catered breakfast, lunch, and dinner) for the 2-day event

  • VIP Excursion sponsored by Artemis- Private Yacht Sunset Dinner Cruise on the evening of Tuesday, March 21, 2023
  • Meet Special Guest Keynote Speaker, Mike Michalowicz in person!
  • VIP group photo with Mike Michalowicz
  • VIP Round-table seating in front of the stage for the 2-day event 
  • 6 breakout classes
  • VIP Swag!
  • Ballot to vote for your favorite spa owner ($10,000 Grant Contest)

VIP All-inclusive EXPERIENCE


$3,997


SOLD OUT

GENERAL ADMISSION


  • Catered lunch for the 2-day event

  • Meet Special Guest Keynote Speaker, Mike Michalowicz in person!
  • General Admission seating, classroom style behind VIP round tables for the 2-day event
  • 6 breakout classes
  • Swag!
  • Ballot to vote for your favorite spa owner ($10,000 Grant Contest)

General Admission


$997


SOLD OUT

VIP EXPERIENCE

(All-Inclusive)


  • A 3-night stay at the Don CeSar in St. Pete, Florida 
  • Add additional nights to your existing reservation by calling the hotel direct (not included in your VIP ticket)

  • All-inclusive meals (catered breakfast, lunch, and dinner) for the 2-day event

  • VIP Excursion sponsored by Artemis - Private Yacht Sunset Dinner Cruise on the evening of Tuesday, March 21, 2023
  • Meet Special Guest Keynote Speaker, Mike Michalowicz in person!
  • VIP group photo with Mike Michalowicz
  • VIP Round-table seating in front of the stage for the 2-day event 
  • 6 breakout classes
  • VIP Swag!
  • Ballot to vote for your favorite spa owner ($10,000 Grant Contest)

VIP All-inclusive EXPERIENCE


$3,997


SOLD OUT

GENERAL ADMISSION


  • Catered lunch for the 2-day event

  • Meet Special Guest Keynote Speaker, Mike Michalowicz in person!
  • General Admission seating, classroom style behind VIP round tables for the 2-day event
  • 6 breakout classes
  • Swag!
  • Ballot to vote for your favorite spa owner ($10,000 Grant Contest)

General Admission


$997


Our 2023 speaker lineup

SPECIAL GUEST KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mike Michalowicz

PROFIT FIRST: HOW TO MAKE ANY BUSINESS HIGHLY PROFITABLE, BY THE VERY NEXT DEPOSIT

SPECIAL GUEST KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mike Michalowicz

PROFIT FIRST: HOW TO MAKE ANY BUSINESS HIGHLY PROFITABLE, BY THE VERY NEXT DEPOSIT




Stephanie Laynes

FEATURED SPEAKER

Barbara Devlin

FEATURED SPEAKER

Char Fontanills

FEATURED SPEAKER

Joyce Brinton

FEATURED SPEAKER

David Valenzuela

FEATURED SPEAKER

Michelle Valeri

FEATURED SPEAKER

Terri Wojak

FEATURED SPEAKER

Maxine Drake

BBS FOUNDER

Austin Evans

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


THE BEAUTY BUSINESS SUMMIT IS A 2 DAY EVENT TO BE HELD ON MARCH 20-21, 2023 IN ST. PETE BEACH, FLORIDA


Where is the 2023 Beauty Business Summit held?

The Don CeSar

Address: 3400 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
Phone: (727) 360-1881
Each day will begin at 7 am and go through 8 pm. (VIP meals and experience beauty included in these times).

Who is the Beauty Business Summit for?

The Beauty Business Summit is for any licensed beauty professional dedicated to personal growth and professional development.

Where can I find the event schedule?

The 2023 Beauty Business Summit Schedule will be available once all the details are finalized. 

What’s the difference between a VIP and general admission ticket holder?

The VIP Experience includes:

  • Three night stay at the Don CeSar. Check in Sunday March 19th and check out on Wednesday, March 22. (Taxes and resort fees included!)
  • Exclusive seating in the VIP section in front of the stage
  • VIP excursion (TBA)
  • Catered breakfast both days with speakers and sponsors
  • Catered lunch both days
  • Catered dinner both days
  • Receive special offers and VIP SWAG 
  • Access to the private BBS Facebook group community
  • Ticket proceeds are gifted to winning beauty business(es)
  • Live participation voting for the beauty school grant winner


The General Admission Experience includes:

  • Catered lunch both days
  • Receive special offers and swag
  • Access to private BBS Facebook group community
  • Ticket proceeds are gifted to winning beauty business(es)
  • Live participation voting for the beauty school grant winner

How is the Beauty Business Summit Different than other conferences?

The Beauty Business Summit is unlike any trade show or conference. The Summit has retreat feel with interactive learning in a luxury setting.  At the Beauty Business Summit, we aim to deliver pure value. We want you to enjoy the learning experience and have the ability to mingle with peers, build lasting relationships, and rub elbows with the speakers. You will return home feeling empowered, energized, and renewed. 

What is the dress code?

Wear what makes you feel smart and beautiful. We have a color theme. Wear aqua, teal, or turquoise for a fabulous group photo.

What do I need to bring?

Pen and a notebook.

Can you recommend hotels nearby?

Many Beauty Business Summit attendees have found AirBnB rentals. Other options are available here.

What is the refund policy?

We are unable to issue refunds. All sales are final.

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else if I am unable to attend?

We are unable to offer ticket transfers at this time. 

Do you offer non-profit pricing?

Since this is a pro-impact event (gifting all proceeds forward), we are not able to offer formal discount prices or scholarship plans.

Can I upgrade to VIP Experience if I’ve purchased a general admission ticket?

Absolutely! If there is space available, we will be happy to apply your general admission ticket towards the purchase of a VIP Experience. Simply email the team at [email protected]

The Don Cesar

St. Pete Beach, Florida

Address: 3400 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL
Phone: (727) 360-1881

Website: The Don Cesar


If you purchased a VIP ticket you are all set with your reservation on March 19-22, 2023. If you wish to add additional nights to your reservation, 
book directly with the venue here.

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The Beauty Business Summit is not like traditional beauty conferences.

While there are several beauty industry trade shows that offer value to the beauty professional, The Beauty Business Summit is unlike any trade show or conference.  


The Beauty Business Summit mission is designed to deliver education that will expand your brain and fill your soul.

 

The Beauty Business Summit has a retreat feel.


We want you to enjoy the learning experience and have the ability to mingle with peers, build lasting relationships, and rub elbows with the keynote speakers, while submerging yourself in entrepreneurial spirit. 


Our wish is that you return home feeling empowered, energized, and renewed so that you can hit the ground running with fresh ideas to grow your beauty business to new heights.


The Summit is a pro-impact event. 100% of proceeds will be gifted to a beauty school dedicated to making the biggest positive impact. The Beauty Business Summit has partnered with thought leaders to help elevate the Beauty Industry by gifting a substantial sum to a deserving beauty school dedicated to making the greatest community impact.

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