This week’s Headcase has accumulated over 40 years of experience as a stylist, manager, executive chain director, and multiple salon owner. The key to Michael Cole’s success is his unique ability to observe and predict trends in digital marketing and management, and translate them into systems for salons to achieve dramatic growth.

In this episode we go back to the beginning and learn how Michael got to the place he is now and how he found his voice in the industry.

• Michael talks about his very first job at the age of 14
• Chris and Michael discuss growing up in a low income family 
• ‘I couldn’t write fast enough’ Michael speaks about his first time seeing Jim Rowland speak
• Michael has the ability to make people laugh. Chris asks ‘where did that come from?’
• Michael talks about his teaching style and how it’s evolved over time
• Chris and Michael discuss the difficulty of feeling like you’ve done something wrong, and how to deal with it
• ‘Most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to me’. Michael tells the story of a particular event that happened on stage
• How would you describe Michael Cole? Chris asks Michael this personal question
• Michael talks about what he would like to see in the industry

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My guest this week is Shane Price, founder and CEO of Green Circle Salons, which helps salons become sustainable through the four pillars: be green, gain clients, build revenue, and save money. With over 16,000 members, they reclaim and repurpose more than 1 million pounds of beauty waste every year.

Join us and Shane and I discuss what salons can do to reduce their environmental footprint and make a real difference.

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This week on Headcases, my guest is a special friend, and he has won so many awards I don’t know where he has room to keep them. He is Australian Hairdresser of the Year. He has won Australia’s Educator of the Year no less than four times. He has two wins apiece for Hair Technician of the Year and Best Salon Team Training. He is the national hair director at Australia Fashion Week. He serves as a judge for national and international awards. And he is the founder of the Curate Apprenticeship Awards in Australia. Please welcome my good friend, Justin Pace.

3:56 - Using wigs and hairpieces in coloring, ethics with models, and necessary skill level

23:07 - The importance of understanding the fundamentals and the history of hairdressing

27:15 - Creativity, breaking the rules, and the importance of making mistakes in a creative industry

1:02:34 - Industry trends, awards, and the passion for hairdressing

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You will probably guess this week’s Headcases guest from my first hint. He is the cofounder of Hairbrained.pro and the Hairbrained Teach-In, and HBLive.me. He shares his passion for the craft by teaching every chance he gets. My guest this week: Gerard Scarpaci.

4:18 - Gerard’s personal journey into haircutting including the struggles and his influences

15:51 - Developing taste and an eye for hairdressing

20:14 - Creativity at hair shows

31:30 - Marketing strategies for salons

42.58 - Creating the Hairbrained Live education platform, and its evolution from live classes to online streaming

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Today’s guest specializes in professional and consumer product development. He is a three-time winner of Haircolor USA’s Most Inspirational and Best Educator Award, a founding member of the Intercoiffure American Canada Haircolor council. He is the author of Formula Boss and Color Conversions Made Easy. In my opinion, he is one of the best top hair color experts in the world. It’s your friend and mine, Mr David Stanko.

0:00 - David's start in the hairdressing industry and early career experiences with his sister’s influence
18:34 - Mentors, learning, and adapting in the corporate world
23:46 - The importance of hairdresser input in beauty industry marketing
28:47 - Education, podcasting, and personal branding
42:28 - Active listening counts in personal and professional growth

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I’m delighted to bring back such an inspiring guest with so many wonderful insights about the state of the hairdressing industry today. Welcome back to Headcases, Gordon Miller!

4:39 - Industry passion and data analysis

9:36 - Industry challenges, including economic inflation and unemployment

19:43 - Work-life balance in the beauty industry

37:32 - Pricing strategies in the beauty industry

48:16 - Improving client retention in the beauty industry

1:05:45 - Industry trends, opportunities, and challenges

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The tables are turned for this week’s guest. For 26 years he has been the one doing the interviews. I can't hope to live up to that standard but we'll manage. He is an author, a school owner, a motivational speaker, a philanthropist, and an awards show host. He has won the NAHA Hall of Leaders, and American Salon said he is one of the five industry leaders who has revolutionized education. He is the Dean and Co-Founder of Paul Mitchell Schools. Please welcome to Headcases: Winn Claybaugh!

• 4:51 Unconventional wisdom in education and the beauty industry

• 18:51 Podcasting, interviews, and learning from others

• 40:35 Finding the right salon culture, and backbone vs wishbone

• 54:40 Work-life balance, and prioritizing quality over quantity

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I’m thrilled to have this person on my podcast this week. She is a Wella Global Top Artist and part of the Ulta Beauty Pro Team. She is a Hairdreams Ambassador, a session stylist, a celebrity stylist, a runway stylist for New York Fashion Week and she worked on such films as The Hunger Games. She was the winner of NAHA's first Master Hairstylist of the Year, and she received the Leo Passage award for education excellence. She was Haircolorist of the Year two years in a row, and she won the PBA International Icon of the Year. My guest this week is the extraordinary Sonya Dove.

• This is Sonya’s 40th year with Wella and 43rd year in the hairdressing industry

• Sonya Dove shares the importance of hard work, determination, and resilience when facing challenges. Learn from your mistakes. Embrace opportunities to grow personally and professionally through experiences like competitions and shows.

• Sonya still struggles with low self-esteem but she is very passionate about her work. She channels that passion into a willingness to show her vulnerabilities in the hopes that it helps other people in the same struggle.

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I'm really excited about today's guest. She learned how to build and lead teams as a sergeant in the Israel Defense Forces. Her seven-figure Maxime salon boasts six-figure net profits. As a business growth consultant she has worked with fast growing startups and Fortune 100 companies like Coca Cola. Through her Salon Cadence community she teaches owners how to scale their business and achieve next generation freedom. To date, Salon Cadence members have generated $3.5 million in pure profit. Her book “Profit First for Salons” is a bestseller. Let’s welcome Ronit Enos!

• Ronit shares her story of success from new immigrant to 7-figure salon owner and global entrepreneur
• Ronit believed that money was bad, and that she was not smart enough to run a business, but she got to work, and eventually had the knowledge and confidence to write the bestselling "Profit First for Salons"
• You have to get over your self-limiting beliefs and indecision, and have faith in your future self. Stop waiting for things to happen.
• Reach out to Ronit by email: Hello@RonitEnos.com) or Instagram: @saloncadence

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This week on Chris Baran’s Headcases, I sit down with Michelle O’Connor: educator, 5-time NAHA winner, and Artistic Director for Matrix. Michelle is a leading voice for diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry. 

- Learn how Michelle got started in the industry after years of being a ballet dancer

- Michelle told to her parents that she was going to be a hairstylist, and vowed she would not be mediocre in this industry 

- Hear how Michelle believes that we all are put here to serve

- “You need to really evaluate what you are passionate about. If you are really passionate about something, it isn’t work. It’s a pleasure. It’s a joy."

- Michelle shares how she has always had the willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed

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My guest this week is my mentor, my teacher, and my friend. He has trained hundreds of thousands of people around the world, and is a best selling author. He is a huge role model in my life - Blair Singer!

• Blair describes meeting Chris, and how Chris was a little skeptical about the training, and how quickly Chris changed his tune
• We don’t have to listen to the chatter in our mind telling us we can’t do something. There are proven techniques that help tame that little voice 
• A favorite quote of Blair’s: “We have a societal responsibility to teach; otherwise we won’t move ahead” 
• The value of sharing your failures with your audience

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This week we have a formidable stylist. She is a global educator for Redken, a Sam Villa ambassador, and a member of the Redken/Mizani Texture Squad. She has won NAHA, and The Big Shot, and she is your L’Oreal Color and Styling winner. She is equally at home in salon seminars as she is on the main stage in front of thousands. Here is Lindsey Olson!

• Falling into the industry, and her experience with education-driven salons (0:00)

• Balancing creativity and simplicity in the beauty industry (12:23)

• Working with diverse hair textures (16:52)

• The impact of competition on a stylist’s career growth (29:07)

• Education, growth, and helping others in the beauty industry (43:33)

• Industry challenges, personal struggles, and career highlights (1:00:39) 

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Today I’m chatting with a true entrepreneur. She is a hairdresser, a school co-owner, a school franchise co-owner, and her 25,000 square foot salon and med spa has been voted one of the top 100 salons by Elle Magazine no less than four times. I am so pleased to bring you my good friend Jill Krahn.

 ⁃ How did she get from a 3-chair boutique to her current 25,000ft salon with med spa and restaurant?
 ⁃ She had a detailed plan for running a very successful large salon, but no exit strategy. How will she know when it’s time to stop away?
 ⁃ What mistakes did she make along the way?
 ⁃ What’s the one biggest thing she wishes she’d done differently?

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He is a top editorial stylist frequently to be found on set, styling for top magazines like Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Lucky, and Oprah Magazine. He’s a go-to artist at New York Fashion Week and a lead stylist in the bridal business. He’s a Redken International Artist, an entrepreneur, and the creator of Tear Sheets. He’s also a good friend, and it’s been too long since I last spoke to him. Please welcome Giovanni Giuntoli.

 Giovanni slipped into the hair business completely by accident, striking up a conversation with a salon owner while serving him ice cream at Baskin Robbins. It led to a summer job at the salon and then straight on to beauty school.

 Giovanni wanted to share his wealth of editorial and fashion experience. He saw that many talented hairstylists wanted to break into editorial work but had no idea how. He created Tear Sheets to provide them with the education they needed, including how to get hired for fashion shoots.

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This week my guest Headcase is a multi award winner, International Stylist of the Year, British Hairdressing Award winner, and NAHA winner. He was lead stylist for American’s Next Top Model. I could go on and on! I’m so pleased to sit down with Damien Carney and hear about his career. 

⁃After years as a successful stylist, Damien felt something was missing. So he decided to chuck it all and go work for Trevor Sorbie and completely retrain as a stylist.

⁃He shares the most powerful wisdom he gained from working with Trevor Sorbie 

⁃Damien believes that what you put into this life is what you get out of it

⁃Learn what made Damien decide to pick up his own camera and begin shooting for other stylists

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I’m excited to welcome to Headcases an ambassador for Andis, SalonCentric, Feather, Vagaro, and for L’Oreal Texture of Change. He is a barber extraordinaire and a celebrity hairdresser. He won NAHA Educator of the Year. He started the “Popular Nobody” brand to mentor hair artists, musicians, and people in the movie industry. He’s been published in GQ, New York Times, Style, British Vogue, and the cover of Billboard Magazine. I’m thankful for the opportunity to chat with my guest John Mosley.

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You’re going to love this week's guest. He is an executive coach who helps leaders at every level from small business to Fortune 500 companies to achieve their goals. He will help you shift your thinking and get you to the truth. He's written two books and I absolutely recommend them both. A hearty Headcases welcome to Jay Williams.

• find him online at jaywilliamsco.com

• Jay started out in the beauty industry working for Bumble and Bumble; first in sales, and later in their business school.

• Jay’s background is in leadership training and that’s where his passion is. He strives to make everything simple, executable, and universally applicable.

• Jay says that feedback doesn’t have to be the F-bomb. It can be neutral: neither good nor bad, but simply actionable information and data.

• For a leader or effective communicator, conflict resolution requires understanding of the intention behind the conflict.

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This week’s guest is a global ambassador for Redken, a multiple NAHA nominee and winner. She has trained thousands of stylists around the world, she is one of the top colorist in North America, and she is the Creative Director for Dop Dop salon in New York city. I’m ecstatic to chat with Lori Zabel this week for Headcases. 

Lori landed in cosmetology school after her uncle signed her up for it and she got accepted. 

She travelled from Saskatoon to Victoria on her own to try to get hired at Chris Baran’s salon, and coincidentally, Chris had just travelled from Victoria to Saskatoon to train at Lori’s former school. 

“Surround yourself with amazing people and you are going to be the next amazing person”. 

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My guest this week is a multiple NAHA winner, a global brand ambassador for Redken, an Ulta Beauty Pro team member, an editorial stylist, and a celebrity stylist. Let’s welcome my friend, Sean Godard! 

-Sean says to seize all opportunities as they come along, some might be unpaid but offer greater payout in the future 

-Sean was handpicked to do Redken Artist Training very early in his career and although he was hesitant at first, he took the chance and found out that he had this ability he wasn’t even aware of

-Sean realized that his job as an educator was to help stylists behind the chair do what they do easier, better, and more efficiently

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My guest this week is the author of 15 books, he holds multiple Guinness Book of World Records including the most haircuts in 1 hour, the most haircuts in 24 hours and the fastest haircut. He is the CEO of Zootcuts, has a successful YouTube channel, he is a coach, trainer and mentor, and I can’t wait to sit down and hear Ivan Zoot’s story. 

Before he was even a haircutter, Ivan realized that the haircutting business was really a sales business. 

Ivan says “You are in the business of building and maintaining, cultivating and nourishing relationships with humans”

Listen to Ivan rate himself on hairdressing skills vs soft skills 

Ivan describes the “Right Pricing” and respecting the client’s perception of value (the price value proposition). 

Right now, stylists are seeing their clients “down market test”. Listen to find out what Ivan says about this issue. 

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My guest this week is a ten-time Emmy nominated hairstylist, a four-time Guild Award winning hairstylist. She is the key hairstylist and department head hairstylist for shows such as The Voice, Shark Tank, and Legendary. She is a hair thinning and hair loss expert, and author of The 5 F Words to Manifesting Your Life.  I can’t wait to chat with Jerilynn Stephens about her career path in this interesting industry. 

Jerilynn shares how she became a Hollywood hair and makeup artist in the 1990’s while living in Seattle. It was as if a light bulb went off and she realized that she wanted to work in TV and Film. 

The next few years were spent working on making the career choices to get started. Jerilynn went to Vancouver Film School to learn makeup for Film. She worked on getting her headshots ready for her portfolio, and worked for almost free on any small film that came to her city. She did all the hard work and it took almost six years before she was ready to make the move to LA. 

Listen to Jerilynn describe how her team works on over a hundred contestants in The Voice in only four days. 

Jerilynn shares how during her cancer treatment, she still worked on The Voice and how her team supported her during and had her back when she needed to take time for treatments. 

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This week’s guest is a NAHA Haircutter of the Year winner, spent 31 years with the Sassoon organization, and is currently John Paul Mitchell’s artistic director: Stephen Moody.

Join me as Stephen shares his hairdressing journey from a small English town to Intercoiffure Hair Cutting Icon and NAHA winner.

• Stephen shares his time at Sassoon’s in London
• One of the many nuggets of wisdom that Stephen talks about is “Don’t listen with your mouth, or your eyes. Really listen with your ears.”
• Stephens entered NAHA for the first time as Educator of the Year (finalist) and Hair Cutter of the Year (Winner). He outlines his process for that entry, and everything he did to prepare.
• Chris and Stephen discuss his most memorable hair show stories. Stephen shares his hilarious experience at an Italian Hair show.
• “Failure is a bruise, not a tattoo”
• Everything comes back to dynamic consultations. This is Stephen’s outlook on Step One of success.
• Words of wisdom: Invest in yourself. Invest in continuing education. It will raise your game creatively and financially.

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This week’s guest is the Global Creative Director and Senior Vice President of Creative for Aveda. She is a winner of British Hairdresser of the Year, and she’s done hair for models for Mu Mu, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Dolce and Gabanna and the list goes on. It is my great pleasure to chat with Antoinette Beenders. 

 ⁃ Antoinette shares how she got started in hairdressing, and what lead to her impulsive leap to London to work for Trevor Sorbie
 ⁃ She shares about the move to Aveda and the perfect fit of their philosophies, and the role that it played in developing her own style
 ⁃ Antoinette talks about what it means to be a creative director

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 Even if literally dragged into her career by her father, barber and businessman himself, Anna has soared to the highest levels of international recognition in our industry.

Today’s hair hero is Anna Pacitto. Her brain for business and artistic eye combine to create a multi award winning master stylist. Join Chris and Anna as they discuss her start in the industry, imposter syndrome, winning NAHA and so much more!    

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This week’s Headcases guest has over 32 years experience in the professional beauty industry, starting as an administrator at a beauty school and moving on to Pivot Point International, CEO of Milady Publishing, and Executive Director at the National Cosmetology Association. Meet my new best friend Gordon Miller!

• Gordon shares how he was a young closeted gay guy in the 70s and found acceptance in the beauty industry

• The significance of events in the beauty industry and Gordon’s passion in bringing people together

• Gordon shares what he thinks of the game changing shifts in the salon industry

• Listen to what Gordon says is missing in the beauty industry

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My guest this week was only a student when he became a NAHA finalist. He spent 10 years as an educator internationally and established technical academies across the globe. Today, he oversees the education team at Floyd's 99 Barbershops and this year he publishes his first book in collaboration with his sister Melissa. I've known him for years and I am so excited to share him with you on Headcases. Here is Patrick Butler.

• While at NAHA, he introduced himself to Irvine Rusk and, as a student, asked for career advice. Irvine told him to do good work over and over again until you master it. Fail, start over, and keep doing it.

• While with American Crew, Patrick worked on stage around the world and taught at several AC academies. The experienced built his confidence and developed his skill set beyond his expectations.

• If you can master the cause and effect - the why - in the foundational skills - you will be able to adapt to any challenge or trend that comes your way.

• What does Patrick mean when he says "100% is easy, 90% is hard"?

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She is the resident master colorist at the Butterfly Studio salon in New York and she is a L'Oréal Professionnel International Artist. Thousands of hairdressers around the world have used her training videos. She is a corrective color expert and she is my next guest on Headcases: meet Min Kim.

• She thought she was destined to be a doctor, but she was always drawn to the beauty industry.

• In her earliest days as an educator for L'Oréal Professionnel, she realized you have to be true to your authentic self, and not try to wear a version of yourself based on someone else.

• Min wants us to learn from our mistakes - they always have something to teach. Some people get stuck and never get past them.

• Her best advice for stylists just starting out: listen, be present, pay attention. And don't be afraid of failure.

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My guest this week is someone really special to me. I've known him since he was a little kid, traveling around to hair shows with his dad. Since then he has won Australian Hairdresser of the Year three times, and Educator of the Year four times in a row. He is a globally recognized educator, and a great guy. Today I'm catching up with Jules Tognini!

• Jules grew up around many enormously successful artists in the hair industry, thinking of them as aunties and uncles. It wasn't until years later he would realize how cool they were.

• Naturally hairdressing was the last career he wanted. He pursued an interest in fashion and traveled the world for many years.

• Restless again, he asked his dad for a job at the salon, and soon discovered his passion

• Benni Tognini is a mentor to Jules, and Jules is the first to admit he idolizes him

• "Nothing gets handed to you unless you apply."

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Our podcast guest this week is a former CPA and has owned multiple salons internationally. He is recognized as a trusted financial expert and leader in the beauty and wellness business. He is a board member for Beauty Changes Lives, and is the founder of Qnity for Salons, Qnity for Schools, and Qnity Institute. He is known for his talent for simplifying finance and money matters, making them visual and approachable for creative professionals. His latest study with the Qnity Institute is very revealing, and we're going to get into it right now with Tom Kuhn.

While Tom was a CPA, he gravitated towards working with the creative industries, such as art dealers and art agencies. Later he became a CFO in a distribution company and discovered a love for educating his clients in finance.

• Tom was frustrated with the lack of financial data in the beauty industry, especially with earnings, so he founded the Qnity Institute to get to the bottom of it.

• That flagship study revealed that 24% of the respondents would have made over $100,000 if they had worked 40 hours a week, and that the average income was $38/hr

• Get the complete info here: "Compensation Study: A Career in Pro Beauty"

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I’m deeply honored this week to sit down with my ultimate hairdressing hero, four times winner of the British Hairdressers Award and Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Trevor Sorbie. This one was extra special for me, as Trevor as been a true inspiration both creatively and personally in my life.

• Trevor shares the origin stories of his well-known cuts, the Wedge and the Scrunch
• hear about his private audience with the Queen. Did he cut Liz's hair?
• Trevor discusses minimum standards at his salon

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When he was just 22 years old, this week's guest was appointed Creative Director at Sassoon's. He was named Educator of the Year in his first year at Paul MItchell. His no-fluff approach to teaching and his ability to break down the what, when, why, and how in haircutting have made him one of the world's most sought-after educators. It was a genuine pleasure to get to know him better. Here is DJ Muldoon.

• He got started in the 90s at Sassoon's in Santa Monica, where the motto was "you do it until you can't do it wrong."

• He'd only been there a few months when he was asked to appear in a commercial shoot and he met Vidal Sassoon in person. It was the beginning of a personal mentorship under Vidal.

• After years with Sassoon he moved to Paul Mitchell, working with them for nearly a decade.

• DJ partnered with several other stylists to create their own production company to shoot for Paul Mitchell and their own educational videos.

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Speaking with my guest this week was such a pleasure. She is a NAHA winner and 5-time finalist. She is the founder and co-owner of the Hair Lab Barber School in Detroit, and she is frequently sought after as a freelance educator and public speaker. She has been featured in magazines as a curly hair specialist. She recently won the Midwest Hairstyling Awards trifecta as Texture Artist of the Year, Master Stylist of the Year, and Hairstylist of the Year. Please join me in conversation with my new friend, Lauren Moser-Samuels.

• She met Rodrick Samuels in a clipper cutting course, and their instant bond led to a new career, marriage, and a life-long partnership

• Lauren recalls her start with curly hair by doing her sister's hair, with plenty of feedback both good and bad

• Taxes, ethics, and growth in the beauty industry

• Rodrick encouraged her to enter NAHA at a time when she was not focused on hair, so the win was especially validating of her talent

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One word sums up my guest this week - ambition! He is, right now, taking exclusive appointments at no less than seven different salons in the US and Switzerland. Hailed by the professional beauty press as a rising star from his earliest days, he now has his own shears line and is world-renowned as a pioneer of dry cutting. I am excited to sit down with this week's Headcase, Mike Karg.

- from the first time he saw Trevor Sorbie on stage in London he knew he wanted exactly that

- his company, Karg Shears, was the first to cut hair in a booth at trade shows

- Mike talks about his dry hair cutting process and what makes it so exceptional

- how does Mike Kark decompress? Ultra running. I think I'll stick to cheerleading at the finish line, thanks 

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My guest this week owns multiple successful salons, he is a lead educator, and he provides solutions to other salons looking to level up. And in his spare time he’s a prize-winning body builder! I’m so pleased to sit down with my personal friend, Jayson Morgan. 

⁃ Jayson started young - his grandmother would give him old mop heads to cut, and she would hunt yard sales for Barbie heads for him to cut and style

⁃ He shares the importance of having a plan and sticking to it

⁃ Jayson talks about his tried and true techniques for coaching salon staff, and his success with 1-on-1 sessions with all of his staff

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This week's guest is a long time friend of mine. He is a New York City-based session artist, a world-traveling brand educator, and a truly passionate editorial artist. Please welcome Drew Schaefering!

• Drew went to college for finance and marketing and his future looked set when his dad told him to let the finance job go and go to cosmetology school

• Listen to Drew's approach to the unique challenges of editorial work

• How does Drew work with his team on editorial fashion shoots?

• How does he keep the avenues of creativity flowing when he is considering his next hair project?

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My guest this week is Great Lengths USA Executive Artistic Director, L’Oreal Global Artist, Ulta Beauty Prosumer Ambassador, 13x NAHA winner and finalist, 10x Bigshot winner and finalist, and so much more! Please welcome to Headcases: Danielle Keasling!

• Danielle says you can only do and be yourself. Don’t waste energy trying to be what you think other people want to see.
• The keys to her success according to her: be flexible, be in the moment, be true to yourself.
• Danielle says it is essential to set boundaries to protect her energy, making sure she is able to put forward the best she can be
• Danielle's own coaching business is dedicated to helping other artists in the industry - learn more at HairBizAndBeyond.com

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I had such a great talk with my guest this week. She is a powerhouse influencer with a mission to elevate and amplify the real life impact of artists, salon owners, and educators on all of us. 

She hosts her podcast, coaching, and personal development retreats under the Hair Love University umbrella. I can't wait to share with you this week’s guest: Elizabeth Faye. 

• Elizabeth shares the emotional story of how a hairdresser changed her world right when she needed it at 12 years old 

• She became ill during the four years of filming the Amazon Prime documentary "Hairstylists Change the World" and had to find her own tools to get better. She now shares these tools with other stylists through her retreats and coaching sessions

• Her mantra is “when you feel good, you do good” 

• Find Elizabeth Faye online for her coaching sessions, her Hair Love Retreats, and her podcast Hair Love Radio

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This week’s guest is a NAHA Haircutter of the Year winner, spent 31 years with the Sassoon organization, and is currently John Paul Mitchell’s artistic director: Stephen Moody.

Join me as Stephen shares his hairdressing journey from a small English town to Intercoiffure Hair Cutting Icon and NAHA winner.

• Stephen shares his time at Sassoon’s in London
• One of the many nuggets of wisdom that Stephen talks about is “Don’t listen with your mouth, or your eyes. Really listen with your ears.”
• Stephens entered NAHA for the first time as Educator of the Year (finalist) and Hair Cutter of the Year (Winner). He outlines his process for that entry, and everything he did to prepare.
• Chris and Stephen discuss his most memorable hair show stories. Stephen shares his hilarious experience at an Italian Hair show.
• “Failure is a bruise, not a tattoo”
• Everything comes back to dynamic consultations. This is Stephen’s outlook on Step One of success.
• Words of wisdom: Invest in yourself. Invest in continuing education. It will raise your game creatively and financially.

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We've got a very close friend of mine this week. He's the Director of Education of L'Oréal Professional Products Division. He is a leadership team builder and a personal development specialist. He has traveled the world helping people find peace and purpose in their lives. And he once tried out as pitcher for the New York Yankees. Please welcome to Headcases: Johnny Stellato.

• John grew up in Yonkers, New York. He was into music and sports and really was scouted by the Yankees

• He shares his concept of the quiet mind and how he found calm in the face of adversity

• Hair school was not the best time for Johnny, but it was here that he met Valerie, who would eventually become his wife. This was also where he found his calling as coach.

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Seven-time NAHA winner and Redken Master Artist, Ruth Roche has traveled the world sharing her vast experience and knowledge with hairdressers. Known for her versatility, from cutting-edge looks to low-maintenance chic, Ruth has worn many hats: NYC salon owner, editorial stylist, top educator, and celebrity stylist.

Today I get to sit down with Ruth and talk and laugh with her as we share her hair journey.

• Ruth shares how, and the age of just 22, she applied and was chosen to be on Trevor Sorbie’s team
• ‘Connect to the audience by becoming one of them instead of talking at them’
• Learn how Ruth overcame Imposter Syndrome with humour
• Ruth shares how she wishes all hairdressers pursued learning all the way throughout their career
• Ruth shares the most difficult time in her life
• What Ruth would do if she could not do hair anymore?

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My very special guest this week is so committed to elevating the salon industry that he wrote a best-selling book about it called "Beautiful Business". He won NAHA's Lifetime Achievement Award and Editorial Stylist of the Year, and was inducted into the London Hairdresser Hall of Fame. He has a very successful salon in Manhattan and I am proud to call him a good friend. Please welcome Sam Brocato.

• Sam became hooked on the beauty industry at 16, when his mom took him to her part-time job at a local beauty school

• early in his career he showed his boss an ad in Modern Salon for training in London, and he gave him the money to sign up. Everyone was there at Sassoon's - Vidal, Trevor Sorbie, Christopher Booker, Roger Thompson

• Paul Mitchell and Horst Rechelbacher both encouraged Sam, even if it was in very different ways

• The title of Sam's book, Beautiful Business, refers to using both sides of the brain - creative and logical. Sam has always tried to use both to propel his very successful career.

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Whether teaching face-to-face in small hands-on classes, on main stage, or reaching his millions of social media followers, Sam Villa changes people. As the 2020 International Hair Influencer of the Year and reconized with the NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017, he is known for doing things differently to challenge, to inspire, and to motivate change.

Today we dig deeper into Sam Villa the human being, talking beauty school, becoming a father and the movement that is hairdressers supporting hairdressers.

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Get ready for this superstar. Her accolades are awe inspiring. Seven-time NAHA winner. Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Intercoiffure Icon and first female director for Intercoiffure North America. Creative Director for Trevor Sorbie. She is a film documentarian and I know her best as a brilliant editorial stylist. I could go on and on, but I can't wait to introduce to you my guest, Vivienne Mackinder.

- her evolution from painfully shy child to working on stage in front of thousands

- the importance of knowing the history of hair and fashion, because it all cycles

- "Don't be so obsessed and focused that you miss the magic."

- the impact of video teaching on the beauty business

For more information on Vivienne Mackinder go to https://www.viviennemackinder.com/

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Over the last 30 years, Eric Fisher has opened four salons that are repeatedly voted Best Hair Salon in Wichita and named among the Top 200 Salons in America.

“Do you want to be good at what you do? Do you want to be great? Or do you want to be one of the best?”. Here on Headcases, we think Eric Fisher is one of the best! Hairdressing has taken Eric all over the world working with some of the biggest names in the industry, in this episode learn about his start in hair and his breakdown of becoming successful. 

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This week I spoke with a hair color transformation virtuoso, most famous for her magic touch with textured hair. She founded the Forever Curls Academy. She is a double nominee and winner of the American Influencer Awards, and is hailed by Modern Salon as one of the Top 100 Salon Media Influencers. She is the first woman to win two Behind the Chair Awards in one night. She is a Redken and Mizani Brand Ambassador and she was nominated for NAHA's Educator of the Year. Here is the extraordinary Leysa Carrillo.

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I have been really looking forward to today. My guest is the author of the best-seller "Profitable Salon Owners" and the co-founder of High Performance Salon Academy. He has led wildly successful training events for Redken, Matrix, Massage Envy, Nordstrom, Baskin Robbins, and the US Army. He is my business coach and a very dear friend: Mr Jason Everett.

• Three words that capture Jason's essence for me -  Positivity, Energy, and Mindset.

• Jason’s energy comes naturally to him, and he loves to encourage others. Where other coaches tear you down, he builds you up, and after training with him you'll feel smarter and stronger.

• Jason shares the 4 strategies at the core of the High Performance Salon Academy:  Attract, Keep, Deliver, and Grow. 

• He discusses how important it is for owners to delegate tasks and create jobs, rather than trying to do it all themselves.

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A friend of mine opened his own salon at just 23 years old. Since then he has styled hair for Hollywood celebrities and music icons. He is known as a leading expert in textured and curly hair and, in fact, he won the 2022 NAHA award for texture. Here he is: Jamal Edmonds.

• Even as a child he was constantly creative with the love and support of his family.

• Hear how Jamal got into education in the hair industry, how it fills his cup, and how it pushes him further in his creativity.

• Jamal has a unique approach to working with Evie Johnson in major competitions. Not only is she his partner in inspiration and creativity, but in accountability too.

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This week I'm with a great friend who is a 13-time NAHA finalist and winner. His work has appeared in almost every industry magazine in the world. He’s been on Oprah, CNN, and Good Morning America. He has styled for movies, music videos, and fashion runways. Here is Mr Nicholas French!

• One of the best pieces of advice that Nicholas got from his father when he was only 10 years old: “Keep your eyes open 24 hrs a day because you never know what you are going to see”. You have to always be on the lookout for inspiration. 

• Nick explains how he makes the distinction between fantasy and avant garde.

• Nicholas’s favorite quote: "Fashion is fleeting but technique stays the same."

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Today I sit down with the Midwest Hairstyling Awards Hairstylist of the Year, NAHA Educator of the Year and Director of the Hair Labs Detroit Barber School, Mr Rodrick Samuels. 

Rodrick shares some great nuggets of wisdom this week including his top 3 list for students - you have to show up, you have to work hard and you have to listen. 

He shares how education has changed so much from when he was in school, how teaching is 1000% different now. 

Hear about the importance of failure and how this has always pushed Rodrick in his lifetime. 

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