Episode 251: Bonus: Developing Employee Comp Plans
The Fierce Factor with Kaeli Lindholm
Release Date: 02/03/2025
Episode 262: Bonus: Architect a Life-First Business
The Fierce Factor with Kaeli Lindholm
Fresh from the transformative ALT Experience—our annual leadership retreat for powerhouse women in aesthetics and wellness—I’m still buzzing with energy and inspiration. This year, we were joined by none other than New York Times bestselling author Sahil Bloom, who led a thought-provoking session on redefining success and building a business that supports your highest values rather than drains them. In that spirit, today’s episode is a special replay that dives deep into what it really means to create a business that fuels not just your bank account, but your entire life. We’re...
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Episode 261: Bonus: When You Go All in on an Employee and Then They Leave
The Fierce Factor with Kaeli Lindholm
In this heartfelt bonus replay episode of The Fierce Factor, I’m reflecting on a powerful conversation I had with one of our Academy members—one that reignited my passion for exploring the deeper meaning of leadership. While so much of the conversation around team building tends to focus on strategies, checklists, and metrics, this episode takes a different path—one rooted in introspection, purpose, and lived experience. I revisit a formative moment from early in my medical sales career, when a hard-earned deal turned into a powerful lesson about reputation, integrity, and the long game...
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Episode 260: Understanding Private Equity
The Fierce Factor with Kaeli Lindholm
The Aesthetic and Wellness industry is buzzing with conversations about private equity. Are these investments a boon or a threat to independent med spa owners? In this episode of the Fierce Factor Podcast, I cut through the noise and provide you with the strategic knowledge you need to navigate this evolving landscape. We'll explore what private equity is, why it's so interested in the med spa sector, and the critical pros and cons of partnering with these firms. This isn't just about understanding the financial aspects of private equity. We'll also dive into how you can position your business...
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Episode 259: Proven Strategies to Grow from Solo Provider to Multi-Seven Figures with Heidi Hermel, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
The Fierce Factor with Kaeli Lindholm
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...
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Episode 258: Architecting Your Wealth Scorecard
The Fierce Factor with Kaeli Lindholm
Welcome back to The Fierce Factor Podcast. This episode marks the launch of our first-ever book club pick inside the Fierce Factor Society—and a major announcement that will take this experience to the next level. April’s Book Club Pick: The Five Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom This book redefines wealth beyond financial success. Sahil introduces a powerful framework that breaks wealth into five categories: Time Wealth – Gaining control over your time and prioritizing what fuels you. Social Wealth – Building meaningful relationships that enrich your life. Mental Wealth – Cultivating...
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Episode 257: Introducing The Fierce Factor Society
The Fierce Factor with Kaeli Lindholm
In this episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real challenges of leadership, the broken conference model in our industry, and what it actually takes to build a high-impact, sustainable business. I’m sharing the pivotal moments that shaped my journey—from being asked to pay to speak at events to launching the ALT Experience as a space for true, unsponsored thought leadership. Here’s what I’m diving into: Why the pay-to-play model is failing our industry—and what we can do about it The biggest mistake new business owners make when trying to...
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Episode 256: How to Experience More Freedom in Your Business
The Fierce Factor with Kaeli Lindholm
If you’ve ever felt like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this episode is your wake-up call. I see so many business owners working harder just to pay their employees, rather than leading a self-sustaining team—and I’m here to help you break that cycle. In this episode, I’m diving into why micromanaging and fear of letting go are keeping you stuck in burnout, resentment, and stalled growth. I’ll show you how to step into your role as a visionary leader and stop being the overworked problem-solver in your own company. Here’s what I’m covering: How to...
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Episode 255: The Life-First Business Model
The Fierce Factor with Kaeli Lindholm
Success isn’t just about numbers—it’s about building a business that amplifies your life, not consumes it. In this episode of The Fierce Factor, we’re flipping the script on success and redefining what it truly means to build a business that serves you first. We’ve been conditioned to believe that scaling means sacrificing, that building wealth means burning out, and that if we want freedom, we have to compromise financial success. But what if that’s all a lie? Enter the Life-First Business Model – my approach to designing a profitable, scalable business without sacrificing your...
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Episode 254: How to Recognize & Cultivate Growth Potential in Your Team Members
The Fierce Factor with Kaeli Lindholm
Hiring the right team isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about finding, developing, and leading intrapreneurs who will help me scale my business. In this episode of The Fierce Factor Podcast, I’m diving into the game-changing strategies I use to build a high-performing, self-led team that operates with passion, ownership, and growth potential. Here’s what I’m sharing in this episode: Why hiring out of desperation leads to misalignment and burnout—and what I do instead. The difference between employees and intrapreneurs (and why hiring the right one changes everything). How I...
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Episode 253: The DNA of a High-Performing Leader: Discover Your Archetype
The Fierce Factor with Kaeli Lindholm
In this week’s episode we’re unpacking one of the most overlooked strategies in business growth: your leadership DNA. Scaling a business isn’t just about strategy—it’s about how you lead, how you communicate expectations, develop your team, and create an environment where excellence isn’t just encouraged but expected. Leadership isn’t a title; it’s the foundation of your company’s growth, sustainability, and long-term impact. Every leader has a distinct style, whether they recognize it or not. Understanding your natural leadership tendencies allows you to build a business...
info_outlineWelcome to February, leader—my favorite month of the year! As I celebrate nine years in business and prepare to launch the most soul-aligned movement I’ve ever created, I’m reflecting on the lessons that have shaped my journey. One of the biggest? Sustainable growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design.
That’s why, this week, I’m bringing back one of our most downloaded episodes from 2022—because the principles still hold true today. Compensation is more than just a paycheck; it’s a tool to build trust, retain top talent, and create alignment between your team’s goals and your business’s future. But too often, business owners approach it with short-term thinking, leading to margin loss, disengagement, and ultimately, turnover.
In this episode, we’re unpacking:
- Why most comp plans fail before they’re even presented.
- The risks of overpaying upfront and losing profitability over time.
- A strategic approach to compensation that attracts top talent, incentivizes performance, and aligns with long-term business success.
You’ll hear insights from my conversation with our KLC financial partner on why every plan should be custom to your business and how to approach compensation as a tool—not a magic bullet—for building trust, loyalty, and value.
Compensation isn’t just about numbers—it’s about strategy, sustainability, and setting your business up for long-term success. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or restructuring an existing team, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how you reward and retain top talent.
Tune in now to gain the insights you need to make smarter compensation decisions that drive growth, engagement, and profitability.
Let’s build businesses that thrive—by design.
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- Loved this episode? Don’t miss Episode 139: Understanding KPI's, Clarifying Roles, and Producing Results where we revisit and expand on the concept of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and introduce the idea of Key Results Areas (KRAs).
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