Katie Godfrey

Katie Godfrey is an award-winning entrepreneur, business strategist, author, and mentor who has become one of the leading voices in the beauty and business coaching industries.

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Hilmarie Hutchison

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In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Katie Godfrey to explore the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it truly takes to transition from being a skilled technician to a successful CEO. From opening her first salon at just 19 years old while carrying £50,000 of debt to building a seven-figure business empire, Katie shares the lessons that shaped her journey and transformed her approach to business.

Katie challenges one of the most common beliefs in the beauty and service industries: that being fully booked automatically means success. She explains why busyness can often hide deeper business problems, including poor pricing, low profit margins, and a lack of strategic planning. The conversation highlights the importance of stepping away from daily operations, understanding business numbers, and building a company that supports the lifestyle and goals of its owner rather than trapping them inside it.

The discussion also explores leadership, personal branding, team culture, and the power of making difficult decisions. Katie shares why entrepreneurs must learn to overcome comparison, imposter syndrome, and fear of success, while also embracing visibility in an increasingly AI-driven world. Her Green Pill wisdom centers on celebrating progress, recognizing achievements along the journey, and understanding that success is not just about reaching the next goal but appreciating how far you’ve already come.

At its core, this episode is about building a business intentionally. Katie’s story is a powerful reminder that true success comes from creating freedom, focusing on what matters most, and having the courage to evolve as both a leader and entrepreneur.

Katie Godfrey

Katie Godfrey Business Strategist | Founder of KG Business Mentor | Author of Get Off the Tools

Katie Godfrey is an award-winning entrepreneur, business strategist, author, and mentor who has become one of the leading voices in the beauty and business coaching industries. Starting her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 19, she built a successful salon business from the ground up while overcoming significant financial challenges, eventually scaling her ventures into a multi-million-pound enterprise.

Today, Katie is the founder of KG Business Mentor, where she helps salon owners, beauty professionals, and service-based entrepreneurs transition from working in their businesses to leading them strategically. Through her coaching programs, training academies, events, podcast, and bestselling book Get Off the Tools, she has supported thousands of business owners in improving profitability, leadership, systems, and long-term growth.

Known for her practical approach to business, Katie combines real-world experience with proven strategies to help entrepreneurs create sustainable success without burnout. Her mission is to empower business owners to step into their CEO role, build profitable companies, and create lives that align with their personal and professional ambitions.

“I think that beauty is so much more than just that treatment.”

Katie Godfrey

“Just because you start something, it doesn’t mean you have to do it forever. Ending something doesn’t mean it’s a failure. It just means that you’re in your next level.”
Katie Godfrey

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Take a moment to pause and celebrate yourself at that moment.-Katie Godfrey Click To Tweet

“Just listening to the team, making sure that they feel cared for and looked after as well, because ultimately they’re the ones that are running our business.”

Katie Godfrey

“When they see that the leader is nurturing, when they see the leader is caring, when they see the leader is putting their team’s thoughts and feelings first and their clients, everyone else kind of wants to support that too”

Katie Godfrey