The Apprenticeship Godmother - Sarah Abel

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Goodbye to The Apprenticeship Godmother

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 • Duration 21:00

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses her plans to rebrand and relaunch her podcast in the new year.

She talks about stepping back from the Apprenticeship Godmother brand to focus more on training and helping hair and beauty business owners scale their businesses through accessing funding for training. Sarah shares some of her favourite past episodes that were popular with listeners and provided valuable advice and insights. She expresses her excitement about the new direction and topics her podcast will cover in 2024 such as how to transform a salon business into a profitable training business.

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

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The Transition From School to Salon

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 • Duration 28:21

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel talks to Sydney about her journey into the nail industry.

Sarah learns about Sydney's experience leaving school and working various jobs before finding her passion in nails. Sydney discusses starting her training at a local salon and the support she receives. She shares her desire to continue learning and one day open her own training academy to help others.

Sydney speaks on resilience gained from past jobs and her commitment to building her skills and social media presence.

You will learn in the episode:

Sydney's journey from leaving school to discovering her passion for nails
How she started her training at a local salon and the support from the owner
Her commitment to continuing education and desire to one day open a training academy
The importance of building skills, experience and social media presence to achieve goals

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

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Taster Days and Why You Should Use Them

Monday, October 2, 2023 • Duration 12:50

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the importance of implementing "taster days" at both training academies and salons.

She shares how offering taster experiences has helped reduce dropout rates for potential apprentices at her training academy, TNB. By allowing young people and career changers to experience a day in the life at a salon through hand and nail services done by students, it helps build confidence and understanding before fully committing. Sarah encourages salon owners to consider taster programs as a way to help determine if an apprentice is truly suited for the work and find the best long term fits.

In this episode you will learn:

The challenges young people face when applying for apprenticeships
How taster days help build confidence
Why some apprentices leave salons after a few months

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

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Are Your Apprentices Job Ready or Industry Ready?

Monday, September 25, 2023 • Duration 20:22

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the differences between being "job ready" versus "industry ready" in the hair and beauty sector.

Many salon owners express concerns about trainees not being commercially viable when they finish their qualifications. Sarah describes the programs and funding options available through her training academy that aim to give trainees real skills and the ability to build a clientele so that they can earn an income while learning. She discusses routes such as apprenticeships, self-employment and owning your own business.

In this episode you will learn:

The difference between job ready vs industry ready
How to offer training programs that build your business
What “earn while learning” options are available
Advice for salon owners and trainees
Recruitment challenges in the hair and beauty industry

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

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How You Can Build Your Skills AND Get Paid Client Work Experience

Monday, September 18, 2023 • Duration 26:56

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses launching a new program to help over 19s and mothers get into the hair, beauty, and nails industry through free government-funded training.

She details how the program works, providing both skills training and paid client work experience. Sarah also talks about the importance of confidence building, business skills training, and networking support provided by the program.

In this episode you will learn:

How training programs provide both skills and paid client work experience
The importance of confidence building and mindset training
What online business training programs are available
How trainees can get jobs in salons after completing training

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

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Imposter Syndrome and how it will stop your business growing

Monday, September 11, 2023 • Duration 25:30

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses how she experienced imposter syndrome after facing setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic that caused her to doubt her abilities as a business owner.

She shares how investing in training for herself and her team through coaching, mentoring, and courses helped overcome doubts by setting clear goals. Sarah advocates identifying specific targets when investing in growth and breaking down plans into small, weekly steps to stay accountable. Her advice is that whenever imposter syndrome leads to doubts, it means we need to gain more knowledge so we can confidently achieve what we set out to do.

In this episode you will learn:

How imposter syndrome affects business growth
How investing in training, coaching, and mentoring for yourself and your team helps overcome doubts
Why it’s important to set clear goals when investing in growth
How breaking down plans into small, weekly steps helps with accountability

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

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Help them get what they want and you will get what you want!

Monday, August 28, 2023 • Duration 14:24

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses helping employees to set goals and achieve them.

She talks about understanding employees' personal aspirations and setting measurable short and long-term professional goals. Sarah stresses the importance of breaking goals down into small, actionable steps and providing marketing training to help employees build their clientele. She also recommends offering incentives like pay increases for hitting targets. Sarah discusses the value of transparent goal setting and skills development for motivating employees. She emphasises creating a supportive environment where employees can achieve professional and financial growth.

In this episode you will learn:

Why you should pay attention to your employees' personal goals and aspirations
How goal setting can help with employee retention and business growth
How to set measurable short and long-term professional goals for employees
What incentives to offer for employees hitting their targets

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

Defining your brand when recruiting apprentices or new staff

Monday, August 21, 2023 • Duration 18:10

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel talks about the importance of defining your brand when recruiting new members of staff.

Sarah explains why you need clear defined values when recruiting, and how you can define your values for yourself. She talks about what to look for in new apprentices, and why you need to align your employees with the core values of your business.

Sarah discusses the difference between a mission statement and a vision statement, and the importance of having both within your business. She also explains why you need a unique selling point, and gives tips on how to figure out what is important to you in defining your brand values.

In this episode you will learn:

How to define your core values
The difference between a mission statement and a vision statement
Why you don’t need to pay top rates to attract top employees
Tips for discovering your unique selling point
Why Sarah puts emphasis on development and learning with her salon

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

Are Young People Snowflakes?

Monday, August 14, 2023 • Duration 20:24

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses various aspects of building successful salon teams and nurturing apprentices.

She recaps her recent live session where she aided salon owners in team development and shared insights from her experiences. Sarah shares the story of an apprentice who chose to leave a business, emphasising the importance of maintaining motivation and engagement among apprentices. She highlights the significance of values such as authenticity, passion for learning, transparency, and investing time in team development. Sarah talks about effective interview techniques, clarifying that questions should focus on the person, not just the job specifications. She also talks about the evolving needs, desires and values of young individuals in the market and emphasises the benefits of education, implementation, and continuous recruitment strategies.

In this episode you will learn:

Values for effective team growth
The importance of replacement, upskilling and training within a business
Why you should focus on the person, not just job specifications when hiring
Why you should train your team in a diverse set of skills
Strategies to stay relevant

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

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