Gina Bianca Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

This episode is me doing a Q+A from my Mastermind Facebook group! I got some really good questions and I wanted to share my answers here on the podcast. I answered questions like: How to get OUT from behind the chair but still stay inspired? Whats the difference between an owner and a leader? What should I know while I am looking for my new space (leaving a suite)? and more! I also mentioned donating to the PBA disaster relief fund: https://www.probeauty.org/disaster-relief-fund/

This season we are focused on improving your end to end salon experience! This series is great for all stylists, salon owners, booth renters and suite owners! To join my mastermind group and gain access to this year's curriculum and coaching, visit www.thenetworkmastermind.com 

🎙️ Episode 150: Join me for an enlightening conversation with Jennifer and Paul Misciagno, the dynamic owners of Strand Salon in Glastonbury, CT (@strandsalonct). In this episode, we explore the concept of a departmentalized salon and discuss the nuances of leadership, management, and working together as a husband and wife team. Paul Misciagno has been a leader in the hair industry for over 25 years, touring the United States to educate stylists on the art of hair cutting. With a remarkable background as a creative director and senior designer for some of the industry’s top brands, Paul began his journey at just 19, becoming one of the youngest hair designers on stage. He has owned three salons in South Florida and has also worked as a professional photographer, capturing images of celebrities and athletes since 2007. Jennifer Misciagno brings 21 years of beauty industry experience, specializing in color for the past 15 years. Renowned for her lived-in balayage techniques and meticulous foil work, Jennifer is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring every guest feels welcomed and leaves feeling confident and like part of the Strand Salon family. After moving from NYC to South Florida, where they first opened Strand Salon, the couple eventually returned to Jennifer's home state of Connecticut, launching their Glastonbury location in 2013. Starting with no staff or clients, they worked tirelessly to build their dream, and today they have a thriving salon with a supportive community. Don’t miss this inspiring episode filled with valuable insights on salon ownership, teamwork, and the journey of turning dreams into reality! #StrandSalon #JenniferAndPaulMisciagno #SalonOwnership #HairIndustry Special thanks to our sponsors: 🌈 @‌marlobeautysupply 🚀 @‌thenetworkmastermind 📚 @‌educate.with.influence ✨ @innersenseorganicbeauty @innersensepro

Thank you Strategies for doing this project with me!

This is the 4th of a seven episode podcast series (released monthly) surrounding team-based businesses and employee based salons.

Today we discuss productivity, what it is and how to impact it!

Be sure to follow Strategies on Instagram @strategies4biz

Want to learn more about the Team-Based Business Model?

Here are three ways to get started...

Good: Download the FREE Team-Based Pay White Paper: 

Better: Schedule a free strategy session with a Certified Strategies Coach

Best: Register for the Strategies Incubator Seminar...the only training where the Team-Based Business Model is taught from top to bottom. Save 10% with promo code “gina10”.

Click here for upcoming Incubator dates

Click here for upcoming StrategiesSeminars

If you're ready to grow your employee-based salon,spa, or medspa, no other training company has the systems and expertise to get you there like Strategies. Through a broad offering of private coaching, on-site training, online or in-person workshops, Strategies has the proven systems to ensure that every team member is focused, motivated and rewarded for growing the company and delivering world- class client experiences.

Thank you Strategies for doing this project with me!

This is the third of a seven episode podcast series (released monthly) surrounding team-based businesses and employee based salons.

Today we discuss profitability, what it is and how to impact it!

Be sure to follow Strategies on Instagram @strategies4biz

Want to learn more about the Team-Based Business Model?

Here are three ways to get started...

Good: Download the FREE Team-Based Pay White Paper: 

Better: Schedule a free strategy session with a Certified Strategies Coach

Best: Register for the Strategies Incubator Seminar...the only training where the Team-Based Business Model is taught from top to bottom. Save 10% with promo code “gina10”.

Click here for upcoming Incubator dates

Click here for upcoming StrategiesSeminars

If you're ready to grow your employee-based salon,spa, or medspa, no other training company has the systems and expertise to get you there like Strategies. Through a broad offering of private coaching, on-site training, online or in-person workshops, Strategies has the proven systems to ensure that every team member is focused, motivated and rewarded for growing the company and delivering world- class client experiences.

I say it all the time, but this might be my favorite episode. I am so incredibly inspired by Ashlee and loved hearing her story. Ashlee is an inspiration to anyone in the beauty industry wanting to build their own stage and follow their dreams.

Check out her website: https://www.ashleenormanhair.com/

Check out her online education: https://ashlee-norman.thinkific.com/

Check out her in-person education: https://www.ashleenormanhair.com/in-person-classes

Check out her products: https://www.ashleenormanhair.com/in-person-classes

 

Everybody loves Bryan. No seriously, everybody! Walking into the break room during the holidays you will see flowers, wine, gift bags and so much more from his adorable clients. Bryan is the king of creating amazing and unbreakable relationships behind his chair. He has bonds with his clients that every hairstylist wants. His guest retention rate is off the charts and he LOVES simple services like retouches, blow drys and haircuts. Bryan has built a successful business behind the chair in his own right and shows how different success can look for every artist. Be sure to follow him on Instagram @bmatthewshair

Today we sit down with Michael Yost from Strategies, my first real business coach. We are discussing today: employee based salons, team-based business models and what it takes to be leader in business.

Thank you Strategies for doing this project with me! This is the second of a seven episode podcast series (released monthly) surrounding team-based businesses and employee based salons.

Be sure to follow Strategies on Instagram @strategies4biz
Want to learn more about the Team-Based Business Model? Here are three ways to

get started...
Good: Download the FREE Team-Based Pay White Paper
Better: Schedule a free strategy session with a Certified Strategies Coach

Better: Schedule a free strategy session with a Certified Strategies Coach

Best: Register for the Strategies Incubator Seminar...the only training where the Team-Based Business Model is taught from top to bottom. Save 10% with promo code “gina10”. Click here for upcoming Incubator dates

If you're ready to grow your employee-based salon,spa, or medspa, no other training company has the systems and expertise to get you there like Strategies.

Through a broad offering of private coaching, on-site training, online or in-person workshops, Strategies has the proven systems to ensure that every team member is focused, motivated and rewarded for growing the company and delivering world- class client experiences.

Today we sit down with one of my biggest mentors, Cassandra McGlaughlin!

Cassandra is an award-winning correction specialist, and has mastered the art of the transformation; she brings together technical skill, in depth color theory and artistic color placement to create a modern take on classic hair. With over 12 years of experience as a full-time hairdresser and a 2 time salon owner, Cassandra keeps her techniques deeply rooted in salon reality. 

Over the last 10 years Cassandra has been privileged to speak on stages internationally sharing her love for haircolor on behalf of some of the largest haircolor companies sharing stage with some of the biggest industry icons such as Gordon Miller, Sam Villa, Robert Cromeans, Justin Isaac and Jenny Strebe. Her passion for education has lead her to be one of the most requested color educators in the country. She is also sought out for her insight on salon business and social media best practices. She has been featured in many of the leading industry magazines, in fact, in 2015 she was named as one of Modern Salon’s “Top Five Instagrammers to Watch.”  She has also been a featured panelist on 9 HairBrained Social Media panels, and on Tracy Hugh’s Leading Ladies panel. 

Cassandra is devoted to empowering hairdressers and salon owners all over the world through education. While her knowledge is in depth, she keeps her approach to hair color and salon business simple.

Check out her website!

Today we sit down with Neil Ducoff, Founder and CEO of Strategies. Since 1993 Strategies has had one goal: to help businesses operate more efficiently and profitably. They’ve worked with owners and their teams to create businesses that balance profitability with a happy work environment and devoted customers. 

This is the first of a seven episode podcast series (released monthly) surrounding team-based businesses and employee based salons.

Be sure to follow Strategies on Instagram @strategies4biz   Want to learn more about the Team-Based Business Model? Here’s three ways to get started...   Good: Download the FREE Team-Based Pay White Paper Better: Schedule a free strategy session with a Certified Strategies Coach   Best: Register for the Strategies Incubator Seminar…the only training where the Team-Based Business Model is taught from top to bottom. Save 10% with promo code “gina10”. Click here for upcoming Incubator dates    If you're ready to grow your employee-based salon, spa, or medspa, no other training company has the systems and expertise to get you there like Strategies.    Through a broad offering of private coaching, on-site training, online or in-person workshops, Strategies has the proven systems to ensure that every team member is focused, motivated and rewarded for growing the company and delivering world-class client experiences.