Join us for an inspiring conversation co-hosted with Corey from the Your Day Off Podcast @hairdustry, featuring Deborah Neill Baker, Principal and Chief Energy Officer of Neill Corporation.

Together, we dive into redefining leadership, fostering community, and evolving for success in the salon industry.

This episode is packed with insights from a 47-year industry veteran and the heart behind the Serious Business conference.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅Personal Development Fuels Leadership: Deborah emphasizes that successful salon leadership stems from self-awareness, critical thinking, and continuous personal growth.

🔅Hustle Culture: She advocates redefining hustle culture to focus on sustainable progress and mental well-being, rather than burnout.

🔅Community Drives Success: Events like Serious Business foster collaboration and connection, enabling salon professionals to grow together and share industry insights.

🔅Invest in Yourself First: Deborah highlights the importance of working on oneself to better lead a team and navigate the challenges of salon ownership.

🔅The Evolving Industry Needs Open Minds: Staying adaptable and embracing new ideas, including technology and AI, is essential to thriving in the modern beauty business.

🔅Salon Owners are Leaders First: Owning a salon isn’t just about hairstyling—it’s about leading, mentoring, and creating a culture of trust and growth.

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🗓️Learn more about Serious Business®, an annual conference that inspires and educates beauty professionals!

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Tune in as Brea shares her journey from barbershop beginnings to suite life success, highlighting the power of service, integrity, and balancing career with community impact.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅Gain Experience Before Going Independent: Brea stresses the importance of building a strong clientele and honing skills in a barbershop before transitioning to a suite.

🔅Practice Makes Permanent: Consistent effort and dedication lead to skill mastery and professional growth.

🔅Create a Career, Not a Hustle: Brea emphasizes the value of treating barbering and hairstyling as a professional career, which includes filing taxes and managing finances ethically.

🔅Serving Others is Central: She believes that the beauty industry thrives on serving clients and creating meaningful, positive interactions.

🔅Balance Personal and Professional Life: As a mother, wife, and entrepreneur, Brea highlights the importance of intentional self-care and family time.

🔅Philanthropy Builds Community: Her nonprofit, A Different Cut, supports children with autism and trains stylists to create inclusive spaces, demonstrating the impact of giving back.

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The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in as Ajia shares her insights on business planning, funding, customer experience, and creating a niche in the beauty industry.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅From Tech Sales taking her around the country, Ajia always had a challenge finding someone to work with her natural hair, so she opened Thrive Hair Bar to fill this gap.

🔅If you want to open up your own business, make a plan and do your research. Who is your target audience? How are you going to fund it? Have you looked into grants? Google: “government grants” and use that to start your research!

🔅The difference between a salon and a suite is that a salon is a team and cohesive experience, while a suite is a one-on-one experience with walls separating everyone. These are very different customer experiences.

🔅Thrive hair bar does not do any chemical work or extensions. So, stylists who want to do those services are free to work elsewhere or have a suite to do those services.

🔅Creating membership and unique experiences creates stickiness for customers through brand loyalty and ecosystem inclusion

🔅Funding your business can come from grants, savings, 401k loans to yourself, investors, and loans. Make sure you are asking for enough money for a runway. If you are taking a loan or hitting up your 401k, make sure you calculate the ROI first to make sure this move is worth it.

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Tune in to hear Michael Cole share his experience and assessment of rising stylists entering the workforce!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Rising Stylists are not intimidated by the business conversation.
• Compared to previous generations, the vast majority of hairdressers did not want to talk about business because they didn't want to take away from the craft or the art.
• Schools are now having students build their social presence during the foundations/fundamentals portion of their education.
• Rising Stylists, while students in school, vet the salons they want to work at before ever inquiring to work there.
• Rising stylists bring opportunities for salon owners, but they must manage the fact that their older stylists may not be able to grasp new ideas for building and branding.
• Rising Stylists want the flexibility to build their books however they want.
• SALON OWNERS: You can look at the new generation as a dilemma or an opportunity. Will you adapt and see the value? Or will you complain and see the problems?

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

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-- Follow Summit Salon Business Center on Instagram

-- Check out Summit's website

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Tune in to hear Therese share how she built her career, opened a salon, and what her salon is all about!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The Collective part of the business means that the stylists work in tandem and as a team on clients.
• They have an apprentice program for beginners.
• If you are in school or recently graduated, you will execute a model for Therese and the team to know where you are technically.
• The training program to get "on the floor" has been updated for Rising Stylists, who are more advanced than previous generations due to online education access.
• Rising Stylists move onto the floor and take clients for only what they have tested out on and shown strength in.
• Casals has tiered pricing, and once the stylist is booked out with waiting lists, Therese works with the stylist on setting their own prices and running their chair like a business.
• Casals is a genderless pricing salon, and the tiered system gives clients of various income levels options, regardless of gender.
• Seasoned Stylists will perform a model to show their craft and perform a self-assessment, and the ideal candidate is willing to share their art with others and grow the next generation.

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

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-- Follow Casals Salon Collective on Instagram

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Tune in to hear Diana Varvaro give us insight into Rising Stylists' challenges & struggles while giving you very important nuggets of information for all entrepreneurs in the beauty business.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Paul Mitchell School Placement Leader = matchmaker for salons and their students, aka Future Professionals, aka Rising Stylists

The biggest thing Rising Stylists are thinking about is a comfortable environment to work in.

How the stylists, not necessarily the owner, treats Rising Stylists can make or break the relationship they have with the salon.

Have clear expectations and directions by having a clear chain of command or education so Rising Stylists are not confused or feel intimidated by not knowing whom to listen to or ask.

Rising Stylists are more sensitive than previous generations and require greater investment. To increase your chances of getting an ROI on training Rising Stylists: utilize shadow days and model trials to ensure you are hiring a good fit.

Also, have them perform services while they are training.

Rising Stylists want benefits like flexibility and paid time off

SALON OWNERS: try having some short shifts and longer shifts to be more appealing to Rising Stylists.

Big companies like ULTA, JC Penney, & Sephora pitch to Rising Stylists and are able to provide benefits that the rest of the industry usually cannot.

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

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-- Follow Paul Mitchell The School, NYC on Instagram

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Tune in to hear Niki Smith discuss the concept of success and how it varies for everyone; don't forget: find out what success means to you before you set your goals!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Success may mean having a lot of businesses, having a lot of items, or having a lot of money. It may also mean you have a happy family and enough money to pay your bills.

-- People don't stay with you just because they like their hair.

-- Build your brand and business around why people come to you other than good hair.

-- Manual Labor vs Intellectual Labor vs Emotional Labor: Understand how to manage your emotions and see the difference between these types of labor.

-- When you are having an emotional period, grieve, cry, and feel your feelings, but then you have to keep moving forward.

-- The biggest struggle business coaching clients have is dealing with and separating out their emotions

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-- Follow Niki Smith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowledgebyniki/

The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in to hear Ashleigh share some of the most valuable lessons for a successful career in hairdressing and a path to salon ownership!

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If you're local to the DMV area, we are hosting our Beauty Business Brunch on April 30th, and Ashleigh will be one of our panelists along with Kelly Gorsuch, Serial Entrepreneur & Owner of Hells Bottom Barbershops & Immortal Beloved Salon; Rebecca Haehnle, Curl & Color Specialist and Owner of Parlour Salon as well as a Curl Educator; and Tony Stuart & Corey Gray, Co-Hosts of Your Day Off Podcast, @Hairdsutry. Learn more and get your ticket today: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/beauty-business-brunch

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- She had a wake-up call when she realized the cosmetology license wasn't as valuable as she thought

-- Ashleigh went out on her own right after school and realized that was a bad idea; she didn't have enough $$

-- Early in her career, she took time to search for her identity as a person & hairdresser, which led her to NYC

-- This searching & NYC set in motion her reality today!

-- Watching a pioneer in African American hair had a lot to do with leading her to become a salon owner.

-- Nothing beats experience; being able to watch/listen to successful people & masters of craft is better than no team experience ...Find a Salon Team before going solo!

-- After she built a clientele, she had an abrupt break from that salon, moved to another salon, then went to booth rental. This started her process of saving, planning, and building her salon.

-- TIP: figure out Licensing and certifications BEFORE you secure a space, so you do not have a delay!

-- You are your schedule. Look at your clients; they reflect you.

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow Ashleigh and Taylor & York Salon on Instagram

-- Visit Taylor & York Salon's website

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Tune in to hear a Gen-Z Influencer share their perspective on generational differences and hear some thoughts for salon owners to consider.

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If you're local to the DMV area, check out Hunter's class, A Client Experience that Wins a Recession, on March 26th at 12:30pm at The Temple: A Paul Mitchell Partner School as part of the Presley Poe & Friends weekend experience: https://www.presleypoeandfriends.com/classes

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Understanding the desires a Rising Stylist has for their future will help give you an idea about how long they will stay.

-- SALON OWNERS: You may not be able to retain your highest earners, despite how much money, time, or benefits you give them, if they have a vision for themselves.

-- Consider adjusting your training and growth process to future-proof your business.

-- SALON OWNERS: You can try getting Gen-Z to see value in investing time & energy now to have greater success later, but they won't listen.

-- You can innovate or adapt to the new environment, or risk being a Blockbuster

-- Create a systemized way, with clear deliverables, to grow stylists to the floor.

-- Clarity and personalization are more important than a shorter training program.

-- RISING STYLISTS: Take your time, invest in your craft, and gain experience before moving to the floor

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-- Follow Hunter on Instagram

-- Follow Hunter on Facebook

-- Visit Hunter's website

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The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear April tell us about her perspective on the future of the industry!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- There is a significant gap in the use of technology to help improve the lives and careers of the hair and beauty industry pros.

-- Beauty pros will learn about retirement in the near future.

-- How will beauty pros get health insurance and access to micro-loans?

-- Licensing as it stands is being questioned, i.e., specialized licensing.

-- Texas + Virginia have already slashed hours.

-- Tech in the salon includes virtual assistants, software for management, and professional first software.

-- Investors and society at large will have a higher appreciation and respect for the industry.

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• Learn more and download the HANDSOME app
• Follow April on Instagram
• Follow HANDSOME app on Instagram
• Follow HANDSOME app on Facebook

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Tune in to get to know Eden Salon DC, what they look for, and how you can grow here!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Eden salon believes in individuality.

-- Passion is one of the most important traits that Eden is looking for in a team member.

-- Mutual Respect is the most important value to the team and owner.

-- Eden Salon Strives to create an environment of support for each other, their guests, and education.

-- Team Work is very important, and they do not believe in protectionism over clients.

-- Eden will work with all Rising Stylists to grow them as needed.

-- No mandatory apprenticeship; completely up to the individual.

-- Everyone does everything: cleaning, front desk, taking care of customers, educating, learning, etc

-- Eden wants to grow stylists to accomplish their goals, even if that means becoming salon owners.

-- She would even be their investor for their salon!

-- Email to Eden@edendcsalon.com; DM on IG @edendcsalon

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow Eden DC Salon on Instagram

-- Check out Eden DC Salon's website

-- Listen to Eden's first episode (103), From East Africa to DC Salon Owner; My Challenges & Triumphs!

The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in to hear Skky share what she and her hair school-mates (class of 2022/2023) want from Salon Owners and for their professional future!

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Episode recorded on 11/28/22

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Rising Stylist Worries about the Future:

• Building a Clientele
• How to branch out when they are ready to leave without burning bridges.
• Expressing creativity vs. the majority of salons’ clientele not being "creative clients."

-- Rising Stylists do not plan on working at a salon for an extended period of time and are struggling with setting goals and communicating with their potential new bosses on this.

-- Rising Stylists are excited about the future of discovering new techniques and opportunities and doing what they love.

-- Rising Stylists love the idea of complete freedom to manage their income and time.

-- Rising Stylists say they will stay 3-6 years max because a lot of them consider themselves entrepreneurs & want the freedoms & flexibility that come with being the boss.

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow Skky on Instagram

-- Follow Jackson Harlow Beauty Lounge on Instagram

-- Follow Paul Mitchell Tysons Corner on Instagram

-- Listen to Skky's first episode (106), A Rising Stylist’s Expectations & Vision For the Future

The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Want to learn how to create your own tools? Tune in to hear Ben Barkworth tell you about his company and how he started FASTFOILS!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- FASTFOILS created a Foil that will speed up processing time by 25% to get a higher lift in a shorter time while protecting the integrity of the hair.

-- Develop a Business Plan & Model to grow your vision of innovation, education, investment, & efficiency = success!

-- 1st Step: Write down your ideas & start research & dev.

-- Does your idea exist, can you improve it, and can you make it?

-- Does someone else have a patent on your idea?

-- 2nd Step: Find out how to make/produce it & start vetting manufacturers for samples.

-- Test your product (Ben had to do lab thermal testing)

-- 3rd step: Get your patents and protect your intellectual property...#lawyers

-- This will not be cheap; you will need to invest in this startup cost FASTFOILS was self-financed!

-- The best money was spent on a PR firm to grow the idea.

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-- Follow Ben on Instagram

-- Follow FASTFOILS on Instagram

-- Find FASTFOILS online

-- Follow JUSTB Salon on Instagram

The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in to get insights from Charlene on smart hiring, valuing the right coaches, and building a team culture that keeps your employees engaged and loyal!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅Charlene trained as a hairdresser but found a love and passion in management, and later coaching with The Delforge Group out of the UK.

🔅Growth into management started with working at the desk and then doing inventory and more and more duties until she was doing it all!

🔅FRONT DESK: The bigger your salon, the more dedication you must have toward the hiring process. Depending on your size, you may need to hire a person to do the hiring.

🔅FRONT DESK: You MUST have protocols on how to handle people calling out, so you make sure to have coverage. Do not let your employees cancel work just to go to the beach without taking care of your customer’s experience. Protocols must be in place!

🔅FRONT DESK: A deskless option is worth exploring as an expedited check-in process to reduce wait time and enhance your customer's experience. You do not need to think of it as getting rid of the desk, but adding it to your existing model will help you and your business in more ways than you can imagine.

🔅Attracting and Retaining new hires: Make it attractive to work for you via promises. If you want to keep these new hires, keep your promises.

🔅Shopping for a Coach? Beware of scams and large upfront costs with no human support! What do you want? Do you want someone to jump on a video call when you are in need? Or are you a self-learner who needs books, manuals, formulas, etc.?

🔅The top 2 main concerns Charlene has coached Salon Owners on are their financials AND recruiting. New regulations, inflation, and budgeting are always something owners need to pay attention to...

🔅Recruiting has been a challenge; you have to touch base with the local schools everywhere. Ask the teachers to put flyers with QR codes about the salon and ways to apply..

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👉Follow The Delforge Group® on IG here.

The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in to hear Olivia (@omgartisty) share her Top 3 Social Media Hacks!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Instagram has videos on how to create content, how to grow, and even on their algorithms…all on Instagram itself!
• Based on your consistency and engagement of your stories, IG will use this data to delegate how your photos and videos will show up in the feed.
• Use questions, polls, location, and hashtags on your stories to enhance engagement.
• Direct Messages count as engagement!
• Pitching someone? Trying to get a job somewhere? Use the 'Close Friends' function to get specialized content in front of big names AND push your content up in the feed!
• Be consistent in posting; it is literally the most important and easiest thing you can do!

USEFUL LINKS:

-- Follow Olivia on Instagram

-- Check out Olivia's Website

-- Educate with Influence! the beauty industry’s first complete course bridging the gap between influencer and educator from Olivia Thompson @omgartisty, Gina Sicard @iamginabianca, and Ashli Albert @getschooledbyshli

-- Get Olivia's personal recommendations and listen her first episode, How I Became the Hair Industry’s Social Media Queen here

The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in to hear the HairdresserStrong.com team reflect on the last year, share events they plan on attending AND hosting, reveal the annual survey results, announce the giveaway winners, and more!

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👉Biggest Worries for 2023:

• Recession
• Inflation
• Building A Clientele
• Raising Prices!

👉Top Topics Requested for Show:

• Book Building
• Help w/ Social Media
• Understanding Your #'s

👉The Hairdresser Strong Show Has Helped the Majority of You:

• Learn what other Salons and Stylists are doing
• Learn about the new generations of Stylists
• Feel empowered

Thank you to our guests who have dedicated their valuable time to share their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser.

Thank you to everyone for supporting us, engaging with our content, providing us feedback, and, most importantly, being part of a community that cares about the future of our industry!

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The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

Tune in to hear Artyce share her perspective as a cosmetology school teacher on Gen-Z Rising Stylists!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Most Rising Stylists want to work for themselves or in a concept/specialty salon.

-- 70% of Rising Stylists want to specialize in their craft.

-- 50% of RIsing Stylists want to pursue entrepreneurship and be the boss.

-- They want a calming atmosphere and sensitivity to their feelings.

-- Rising Stylists want a Mentor, not a Boss when deciding on the salon leader they want to work for.

-- Rising Stylists need to hear about the investment we all made to get to where we are so they understand success comes with investment and work.

-- Rising Stylists do not want to rush; they want to take only a couple of clients a day.

-- SALON OWNERS: Be clear, upfront, and honest about workflow, pace, specialization, and expectations

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow Artyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherehairmeetsart/

-- Follow The Art of Hair Agency LLC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aohagency/

-- Follow Paul Mitchell Tysons Corner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtstysons/

The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Hunter Donia share his story of growth, development, and passion for helping independent stylists and salon owners automate and set boundaries in their businesses to achieve greater success!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Hunter Started at age 15 doing hair in vocational school.

-- Hunter was on the floor by age 18 and eventually became a brand educator.

-- With personal and professional experience, Hunter went out on his own during COVID.

-- Going Solo was so much work it did not seem sustainable.

-- After Finding success with automation, Hunter begins to teach others.

-- Hunter helps Stylists Automate, Streamline, and set up Boundaries in their Business.

-- Time is a non-renewable resource; take it VERY seriously.

-- There is no such thing as work-life balance in the beginning phase of building your book or business!

-- We can leverage technology to streamline administrative and communication functions to save more time and money.

-- Running a business requires a lot! Social Media, CMO, Raise Prices, Manage Retail, etc...

-- Leverage technology to give you more time and build a sustainable career

-- Turning to education, speaking, & other business, Hunter decided to close his suite and go back to a team salon for more time & lifestyle to continue his own business

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow Hunter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hairbyhunty/

-- Follow Hunter on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hunnnty

-- Visit Hunter's website: https://hunterdonia.my.canva.site/

The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Ivan Zoot (ClipperGuy) share how to become an author, why he became an author, and all of the benefits…don’t forget to check out his books, too!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Authoring, publishing, and selling content, especially books, has changed dramatically, making it easy for anyone to become an author.

-- Being an author lends you authority and helps establish and grow your brand and impact.

-- Ivan wrote a daily guide for a whole year to become a $100k hairdresser.

-- Get your FREE copy of Ivans Book 100x100 to help you gain 100 new clients in 100 days, guaranteed! Go to www.IvanZoot.com and click on the title and use the discount code!

-- Leave your cell phone in your car during the day to build a better business, deliver a better service and make better connections.

-- Remember, our business is low-tech and high-touch.

-- Very little, if any, data backs up the claim that social media builds your book better than word of mouth and reviews. Data only shows that it is an integral part of a marketing strategy.

-- Clients that come from social media may tend to be looking for the hottest look, salon, barbershop, or stylist. This is not the persona of a long-term client; beware!

-- Know your numbers, discuss price increases with clients and colleagues, and just make sure you are using data to make smart decisions! (See Pricing Playbook for a guide)

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Check out Ivan's website: www.ivanzoot.com/home

-- Follow Ivan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivanzoot/

-- Follow Ivan on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivan.zoot

-- Follow Ivan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clipperguy

-- Subscribe to Ivan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCegxCW543Ach1DcIEEk7Iug

The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear April tell us all about the HANDSOME App and WHY you should use it now!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• April wants to lift up the "underdogs" in our industry by providing them with tech tools for their careers.
• HANDSOME APP is a Career & Education Network for Brands, Salons, AND Technicians!
• Pros can answer all the questions you want to ask that you do not want to post on public platforms!
• HANDSOME offers tons of education, including 'Micro-Dose' Education 3 min or less in between clients!
• Beauty Pros can interact with brands and earn products and tools!
• Independent educators and salon suites are on the rise!
• You are all entrepreneurs; get the tools you need for your business to flourish!
• Hairdressers are not respected as much as other professions. We must raise the bar!
• Learn how to monetize digitally and grow real-life customers on the HANDSOME App!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Learn more and download the HANDSOME app: https://handsomeapp.com/
• Follow HANDSOME app on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handsome_app/
• Follow HANDSOME app on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehandsomeapp

The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com

The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear J Ladner share how he became the go-to for launching products and tools!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Giving Back via classes and content gives industry players a chance to see you and amplify your impact.
• Genuinely wanting others to succeed is a secret to success!
• Your LIfe lends you credibility that supports your career credibility. Do not forget about all the life lessons and relationships you have and will make.
• Never stop at 'No'; turn N-O Into K-N-O-W and find out why people say no. Sometimes they default to 'No' because they are just busy at the time.
• Never forget where you started. Remember what it was like when you first started off and who helped you. The future generation needs your help now!
• Love yourself and face your pain before you can help others and live your best life.
• Got an Idea You Want to Pitch to Manufacturers/Distributors/Investors? Know your "Who, What, When, Why" and turn all "No"s into "K-N-O-W"s and seek knowledge.

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Follow J Ladner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmrjladner/
• Follow Oligo Professionnel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oligopro/
• Follow FAST FOILS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastfoils/
• No Stylist Left Behind Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-stylist-left-behind/id1465470771

We are dedicated to educating and informing all start-up hairdressers on what it takes to reach their goals throughout their careers through storytelling, advising, workshops, and live events. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com 

The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Therese share how she built her career, opened a salon, and what her salon is all about!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Started Off in a Salon, and after 5 years, was ready for a change!

-- Not wanting to start over, Therese began teaching with the Aveda Institute, which lasted for 8 years.

-- Then, she got to get back behind the chair and then run a salon, expanding a brand to a new area!

-- Working at a salon while in school was important in gaining experience and pushing her career the furthest it could go.

-- RISING STYLISTS: Bring in Models, friends, family, and maybe even clients’ children for practice and faster growth when just out of school and growing to the floor!

-- Hair Schools have tons of regulations and rules that reduce the focus on the students and focus more on attendance and regulated curriculum.

-- Therese was able to buy into the business over time instead of making an upfront investment! This made being a salon owner easier and less risky. Find a partner or investor!

-- Splitting up tasks helps spread the burden of running the business.

-- Running a salon is a lot of work and takes you away from doing hair!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow Therese on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresesnow_haircolor/

-- Follow Casals Salon Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casalssaloncollective/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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👉 HEAD TO THERESE’s PAGE for recommendations for hairstylists of all levels: www.hairdresserstrong.com/episodes/therese-snow

The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Steve share why you should get out of your recession mindset and into a growth mindset!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Abundant growth-minded thinking: tracking, analyzing, attacking; use data!

-- We will be in and out of recessions throughout our life.

-- Do not let a recession or other bad world news cause panic.

-- Clients will be cutting out expenses but still need their hair done. Make it extra special, so they feel better about spending the money with you.

-- Your business always needs you to grow it.

-- Make a plan for our guests and do not get complacent or arrogant, taking your clients for granted...no more assumptions! Clients feel nervous about recessions and global news too!

-- Understand how you can best service your clients via retail & additional services they NEED!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-Check out Steve's website: https://stephengomez.net/

-Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saloncoachsjg/

-Follow Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalonCoachSJG/

-Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SalonCoachSJG

-Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-gomez-77851615/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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👉 HEAD TO STEVE's PAGE for recommendations for hairstylists of all levels: www.hairdresserstrong.com/episodes/steve-gomez

The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Olivia ( @omgartistry ) share how she built her nationally recognized brand!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- With no money and not eligible for financial aid, persistently asking for help resulted in a grant from hair school

-- Giving the gift of education is a lifelong endeavor

-- Olivia had 3 jobs while she was in school

-- After taking a social media class in the early days of IG, the deficits that class had gave her the idea to start teaching social media.

-- Being a pioneer in any new trend or technology could be a waste of time if the trend or tech goes nowhere. If it works out, the return on your time investment could be huge

-- Mentors help keep you moving forward and guide you along your career path

-- On slow days early in Olivia's career, she would go to local stores and ask them to come in for a makeover and capture the whole experience. Tell them to come hair and makeup ready and do not do it for free! 50% discount only

-- The Keys to my success: consistency, discipline, self-awareness, and time-blocking your schedule

-- Consistency = mental fitness (need to know where I will be and what I am doing all day everyday)

-- Olivia's scheduled events and todos are non-interrupted, phone on do not disturb

-- Olivia is now doing prosumer content for the consumer that the pros love.

-- Chase your passion for sustainable effort in your career.

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omgartistry/

-- Check out Olivia's Website: https://www.omgartistry.com/

👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us at www.hairdresserstrong.com

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to learn how to craft a business plan, perfect your pitch, and strategically network your way to success while hearing expert advice on partnerships, press, and storytelling.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅Start with a plan. “Before it’s hair, it’s business.” Develop a business plan, understand your brand, and determine who your team and/or support are.

🔅 Put together your pitch and know it intimately.

🔅Use every opportunity to network and share your pitch. Remember, you may be talking to your next investor or partner. Be proactive and strategic in your networking efforts, and you’ll be surprised at the opportunities that come your way.

🔅Partnership requires clear expectations, transparency, and having your lawyers iron out the terms of the agreement.

🔅When pitching to anyone, you want to phrase your value in a way that causes people to ask questions.  This gets you "buy-in" and a chance to dive deeper into your concept at their request.

🔅Make sure you know your audience and pitch when appropriate. Remember, not everyone wants to hear your pitch. Respect their time and interests by understanding who they are and what they need.

🔅“When you tell your story loud enough, someone will hear you.”

🔅Getting press requires good storytelling.  Do you have an interesting story that evokes emotion in others when they hear you tell it?

🔅The Press world is different from the hair world…learn to speak their language and how they work or hire a PR firm to help; that’s what they do. To start, figure out:

1: How are you going to connect with members of the Press?

2: What is your why, and why should people care?

🔅"If you try to shortcut, you sell yourself short."

🔅Success takes time, whether you like it or not...get ready, do the research, network, and do the work.

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The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Recent Hair School Graduate, Skky share what she expects from a salon and salon owner, how she thinks about her future and path forward, and gain insight into the future generation.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- My priority was continuing education, and diversity is second only to education.

-- To me, diversity is important, not only in the clientele but diversity in the team.

-- Rising Stylists want to feel confident that their boss is interested in building them.

-- Rising Stylists also want to feel confident that they can go to their boss when they need help or have an issue.

-- Building a diverse team with a diverse clientele will make the salon more appealing to Rising Stylists.

-- ATTN Rising Stylists: Know what is important to you: education, clientele, diversity, money, etc.

-- ATTN: Salon Owners: Apprenticeships should have clear expectations communicated regularly so the Rising Stylist does not feel they are being held back.

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow Skky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationsbyskky/

-- Follow Jackson Harlow Beauty Lounge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonharlowbeauty/

-- Follow Paul Mitchell Tysons Corner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtstysons/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/

👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us at www.hairdresserstrong.com

The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Kelly Gorsuch, Owner of Hells Bottom Barbershops + Immortal Beloved Salon, discuss what changes both Salon owners and Gen-Z must make for a more successful future.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Spend more time training at a high pricepoint salon as opposed to getting on the floor quickly at a lower pricepoint salon to increase your opportunity to make more money faster.
• Even going to a top-tier school, you are not going to be ready to take on the majority of client requests.
• Do not confuse online education with good education.
• The education you pay for online is also not guaranteed to be any good.
• Overnight, a high-end salon without a training program can become a low-quality salon in the event of a walkout because the salon owner gets desperate and hires anyone regardless of skill...beware when picking a salon!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Follow Kelly Gorsuch on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellygorsuch/
• Follow Immortal Beloved: www.instagram.com/immortalbelovedsalon/
• Follow Hell's Bottom Richmond, VA: www.instagram.com/barberofhellsbottomrva/
• Follow Hell's Bottom Washington, DC: www.instagram.com/barberofhellsbottom/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/

👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for more episodes and resources for hairstylists of all levels: https://www.hairdresserstrong.com/

The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own, and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths, and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear how Pritha became a runway stylist and how she built her runway salon group, The Mane Group!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Volunteering is the best way to get into fashion shows.

-- Have a team with you to volunteer them, too, because there are a lot of flaky hairdressers who need to be replaced by reliable and consistent hairdressers.

-- Be reliable and consistent if you want success.

-- Find a salon that does a lot of fashion shows if you want to break into this segment of the industry.

-- Promote yourself on social media with appropriate content and hashtags.

-- You MUST show variation and styling skills on social, not just all balayage and cuts.

-- Work for free for a while until you prove yourself and build your resume/portfolio.

-- Runway shows, even when you are not getting paid, you can grab content throughout the process and link to the show’s brand and all the people involved. This is more valuable than the money you might be paid to do the actual hair.

-- Get inspired and inspire your guests to improve your business, customer experience, and personal happiness by doing creative work like runway shows, photoshoots, and classes.

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Follow The Mane Group Salon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanegroup/
• Follow Pritha Muneswar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prithamane/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/

👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com

The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Eden share how she became a Salon owner in Washington, DC!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-Being open to learning helps one achieve their goals

-Eden went to school 2x before being a career stylist.

-Started off in the USA cleaning, going to school, and learning the language.

-After learning all the different parts of the salon working as a stylist (15 years total). Then, she opened a salon, knowing exactly what she wants and what her culture would be like in her business.

-Eden asked her mentor and other salon owners questions to help with how to open a salon. She hired professionals to help with the lease, design, and construction as well. Accountant, Commercial Real Estate Agent, Business Coach, Lawyer, Designer, Contractors, etc

-The biggest challenge was building a team and understanding how to lead

-Now, Eden knows what she is looking for in a team and gladly helps those that do not fit with the culture find another salon.

-No sacrifices on culture is key

-Investors backed out at last minute and Eden was able to get a family friend to help

-The lease required her to guarantee 3 years of payments, so she needed someone to help with construction.

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow Eden DC Salon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edendcsalon/

-- Check out Eden DC Salon's website: https://edendcsalon.com/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com

Tune in to hear how and why you should be visiting hair schools on a regular basis.

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Key Takeaways:

-- Volunteer at hair schools. Help students learn more about the industry & craft, not passing the state board exam.

-- Do a demo. Don't forget to talk about their career, helping them manage expectations and set goals that will enable success.

-- Students think they will build their book very fast on their own via social media and their current network...not realistic.

-- Unrealistic goals fail because they do not work with a mentor nor understand the business side of building a clientele.

-- Most hair school students have ZERO salon experience in communication, soft skills, pre-booking, etc...the schools do their best, but there's NO REPLACEMENT FOR SALON EXPERIENCE!

-- I hire stylists, train them, build them as W2 employees, and when they are ready to run their own business, I transition to booth rental. One side of my shop is W2 commission, and the other is booth rental!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow Corey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haircoloristcoreypaul/

-- Follow Corey Paul's Hair Studio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreypaulshairstudio/

-- Find Corey's Education Academy on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/6606000?

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear the HairdresserStrong.com team share what they have learned and where they are going after celebrating 100 episodes!

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Key Takeaways

-- Thank You to all of our guests, Tony & Corey @hairdustry, and our listeners!

-- Community Engagement is the answer to all of our challenges! Both in your industry and with the local government!

-- Don’t Fear Failure; this keeps you from ever accomplishing anything!

-- Set yourself up for success by asking for help!

-- Asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of self-awareness.

-- Stop getting ready to get ready!

-- We believe the relationship between employers and employees is changing. We believe that expectations, culture, and technology will evolve our current business models and/or create a new business model for the industry!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Our website: www.hairdresserstrong.com
• Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.hairdresserstrong.com/newsletter
• Read our recent blog posts: https://www.hairdresserstrong.com/blog
• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/
• Janis Ozolins' newsletter for creative entrepreneurs: https://ozolinsjanis.com/newsletter

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in to hear Ben share how he started JUSTB Salon and launched a tool company!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- He went to school during the day, worked at a restaurant all night, & apprenticed at a salon on Saturday. No days off except Sunday!

-- He went straight to chair rental after school.

-- After one year, he realized he was doing basic beauty school haircuts and was missing things in his education, so he went back to a salon to assist and train.

-- Toxic colleagues made him realize it wasn't the team for him, so he left and started his own salon JustB Salon, a safe space for all to "Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Beautiful!"

-- Started the Salon with only his husband. Then built a team!

-- Ben was working backstage for London fashion week as a volunteer when he came up with the idea for  @FASTFOILS 

-- After tons of Research & Development, Chemical & Thermal testing, he began selling foils just in time for COVID lockdown

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_barkworth/

-- Follow FAST FOILS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastfoils/

-- Follow JUSTB Salon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbsalon/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Ivan Zoot's experience and formula for success and breaking world records!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Our business is not about haircuts!

-- Haircuts don’t matter!... It is all Sales!

-- When I interview stylists, I score them each, on a scale of 1-10 on “technical abilities” & “people skills. Their score must add up to 12 to get the job.

-- Personality may be more important than the haircut you give.

-- I worked at a salon while in school, and I earned my way to behind-the-chair stylist.

-- To upskill myself, I worked at a low-price, high-volume chain salon, which taught me a cutting system.

-- I learned cutting, training, and managing before I opened my own shop.

-- Broke multiple Guinness Book Of World Records on Haircuts; listen to hear which ones and how!

-- I developed a system, practiced and trained for a year, then executed it.

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Check out Ivan's website: www.ivanzoot.com/home

-- Follow Ivan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivanzoot/

-- Follow Ivan on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivan.zoot

Follow Ivan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clipperguy

-- Subscribe to Ivan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCegxCW543Ach1DcIEEk7Iug

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in to hear Steve share how he went from success to failure and back to success again and how he brings the lessons he has learned in business to salon owners around the world. Maybe Steve is right for you!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Grew up in the beauty industry

-- Wanted to go a different path

-- Worked in marketing and business

-- Built a salon marketing business with over 100 salons

-- Turned everything around, rebuilt, and sold that company

-- After that, I became a business coach to teach others how to be successful and avoid such pitfalls

-- Social media misleads us on the rate of success. It takes time, be patient!

-- Salon Owners: Strengthen your cultural dynamic to free up the leader to lead

-- The touchpoints make or break retention and drive profit.

-- What we learn and who we become drives transformation

-- Mostly salon owners with a team are who Steve works with

-- Steve offers no obligation consultation to determine if he will be able to help you

-- If you work with Steve, he will make a customized approach just for you and your needs

-- If you are not ready for coaching, he will give you some direction and potentially resources to get you ready

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Check out Steve's website: https://stephengomez.net/
• Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saloncoachsjg/
• Follow Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalonCoachSJG/
• Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SalonCoachSJG
• Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-gomez-77851615/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

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Tune in to hear Artyce Dozier share how she took control of her work and life by becoming an entrepreneur and opening up businesses to keep the income coming in, create jobs for others, and still have time to do the things she loves…not without a lot of work of course!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Worked at a Corporate Salon and got tons of education

-- After ten years, she realized income doesn't go up at the same rate as the work you put in after a certain level.

-- Went to Suite for better work/life balance and made all the money.

-- This freedom and work/life balance didn't last long once her daughter won a beauty pageant which created a huge business for pageant hair. Thus, she started an agency...

-- Focus on yourself and your health; if you get too busy, maybe it's time to expand your business with other stylists or assistants...

-- Got a chance to teach at two different companies. Just ask your rep how you can become an educator! Travel and get paid!

-- Get a mentor! Mentors in every aspect of your life will help you succeed!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow Artyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherehairmeetsart/

-- Follow The Art of Hair Agency LLC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aohagency/

-- Follow Paul Mitchell Tysons Corner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtstysons/

The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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🚨STOP! Before you enter into a partnership with anyone or think about Team-Base Pay, listen to Wafaya tell you all about it while sharing her story of building Oasis Curl Salon!

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Key Takeaways

🔅Training her way up, building her book, and learning the business, Wafaya offered to buy into the salon where she worked, which was accepted. After a while, the owner grew tired of running the business, and Wafaya was able to buy the business.

🔅Wafaya steered away from hoity-toity salons because they are too intense and cutthroat. It is so important to pick a salon that fits you.

🔅Beware of partners. Do you share the same vision of the future? Do you trust that they can handle economic or business downturns financially? Do you have everything documented for your business journey?

🔅Do not stay in toxic cultures.

🔅Oasis is a team-based business specializing in naturally wavy, curly, and tight spiral hair. They take a holistic approach because beauty is inside out.

🔅Joining Oasis means you will undergo a skill certification as part of getting on the floor.

🔅Team-based means the staff is salaried. They are paid hourly. The rates are not all the same, but everyone gets consistent pay. The team is collaborative, helping each other with clients and even working on parts of the business. No matter how much hair you cut, team members are given raises based on attitude and work ethic.

🔅When the company hits their goals, the team members get a bonus.

🔅Open-book management means the employees know the numbers, what the business makes and spends, and understand the business.

🔅Check out Wafaya's podcast: The Curl Code!

👉Follow Oasis Curl Salon on Instagram here

👉Listen to Wafaya's podcast & learn more about Oasis Curl Salon here

The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Barber Shop Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won't stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.



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The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Niki share how she went from burnout to inspiration to execution and success as a business owner in the beauty industry…and all the lessons she learned along the way!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- 35-Year Beauty Industry Veteran

-- 7 figure Hairdressers Lost Everything!

-- This inspired me to learn about the business side.

-- Interest in business and investing came from childhood dinner conversations.

-- Inspiration from a book helped me realize talent has little to do with success.

-- Before pursuing my path, I plotted it out on paper, and when the moment struck to follow the plan, I was ready to go!

-- Businesses can take on a life of their own, and you have to just go with it.

-- Burnout was recognized by falling asleep behind the wheel and almost getting hit by a train.

-- Clients pointed out I was treating the chair as an assembly line to make money and not caring about them.

-- Taking care of your health, not spreading yourself too thin, and committing to doing your best work are all keys to success.

-- Do not people pleaser! As an entrepreneur, you defy what the masses do, so do not be afraid to do things differently despite popular opinion.

-- The road to success is paved in failure. Learn how to turn failure into learning experiences, and keep your head up!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

Follow Niki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowledgebyniki/

Check out Niki's Coaching, Class, and Book offerings website: https://knowledgebyniki.com/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

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Tune in to hear J Ladner share his journey to success through sacrifice, commitment, humility, & empathy!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Seek Knowledge First, a Closed Mouth Never Gets Fed, & No One Knows who you are unless you tell them.

-- Learned to Manage and Started a Blog which helped build education in media, writing, the industry, and so much more!

-- I worked for FREE for years, stayed in hostels, took buses, etc. This was to lay the groundwork for a career!

-- Stay Humble, lead by example, lead by pushing people, and lead by being willing to take out the trash and clean the floors.

-- It's never too late to adapt and change your life.

-- When you hear 'No,' turn it into 'Know'; ask to understand why they said no.

Understand what you offer when asking from others

-- Seek and "lean into" Mentors and Mentorship

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow J Ladner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmrjladner/

-- Follow Oligo Professionnel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oligopro/

-- Follow FAST FOILS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastfoils/

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👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com

Tune in to hear Sloane Skellion tell us all about insurance and why it is so important.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Insurance is a must-have for anyone wanting to secure their future!

-- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance is a MUST HAVE for stylists!

-- Multiple types of Short-Term disability, do your homework!

-- Short-Term Coverage: 0 days-3 years (depending on insurance)

-- Long-Term Coverage - 1 year - age 65

-- Docs. needed for Disability Insurance:

-- Medical History

-- Income Proof to determine how much $$ you will get

-- A physical + blood work will be required

-- The less money you want to be paid out, the cheaper insurance is.

-- Making sure you have enough coverage to pay your bills is SMART!

-- Some Insurance Policies provided by employers do not transfer when you leave the salon or company!

-- The sooner you get insurance, the CHEAPER it is!

-- 1099 & Salon Owners!: Protect your brand and tools w/ Business Insurance in the event you harm someone

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

Reach out to Sloane with questions or needs: https://sloaneinsurance.com/

Follow Sloane Skellion - State Farm Agent on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sloaneskellion/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/

👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com

The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths, and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear how Jenny focused on her mental and physical health to find success and create Industry Aligned!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- I avoided surgery with physical therapy and the Industry Aligned Approach!

-- By focusing on my physical health, my mental health benefited amazingly.

-- Posture is the most important thing for long-term health!

-- Being in good shape does not mean you have a sustainable career.

-- HAIRDRESSING IS HARD ON YOUR BODY

-- Improper Movement got you into pain; Proper Movement will get you out!

-- Rest is NOT Always the Best Path to Recovery

-- WE MUST TAKE BETTER CARE OF OUR BODIES!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

Follow Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hairby.jennykhan/?hl=en

Follow Industry Aligned on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/industryaligned/?hl=en

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com

Tune in to hear Tetyana share her perspective on work-life balance, business models, and generational differences in our industry!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Covid Impacted everyone differently

-- People want more time for self-care, at home, and with loved ones

-- The generational clash comes from a different approach to work and life than our parents and grandparents.

-- Instead of working hard, saving, and climbing a ladder, rising stylists and beauty pros want to enjoy what they do and have some sort of control over how they do it.

-- This clashes with salon owners trying to fill their salons after covid

-- Stylists left the salon to service their guests safely; some also left because they felt they would make more $$

-- Salons are tinkering with different business models

-- Make sure you understand the "Why" when selecting a business model or BTC path!

-- Why do you want independence, why do you want to be an employee, is a collective right for me, what do I want for my life and my work?

-- Membership-based, not rent-based model is referred to as a collective or collaborative environment

-- The collective is not a co-op, everyone has a say, but there is an individual/group that makes the final decisions based on the input of the members.

-- A lot of digitizing booking, check-in, and check-out processes

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• CosmoProf: https://devdw.cosmoprofbeauty.com/
• Follow CosmoProf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmoprofbeauty/?_ga=2.223613339.1473428306.1656165040-1048473033.1656165040
• Follow Tetyana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tkcosmobeauty/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com

Tune in to hear how Pritha, Owner of The Mane Group Salon, built her salon and a little about focusing on fashion shows!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Licensing & School are NO SUBSTITUTE for Salon Experience

School and Salon are two different worlds

Learn from every experience

Opened salon after 20 yrs experience managing & BTC

-- Expect to be disappointed when shopping for a location

-- Some landlords suck; some only want big brands

-- Keep your head up and keep plugging away

-- Give your salon owner advance notice if opening your own salon

-- Be financially prepped to be forced to leave immediately

-- You get what you give; be honest, get honesty

-- Find/be an owner who builds staff, whether they stay or not

-- Believe in yourself, and it is okay to be your cheerleader!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Follow The Mane Group Salon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanegroup/
• Follow Pritha Muneswar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prithamane/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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HOW I BUILT MULTIPLE SALONS & WHAT I'VE LEARNED | KELLY GORSUCH | SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR + OWNER | HELL'S BOTTOM BARBERSHOPS + IMMORTAL BELOVED SALON

Tune in to hear Kelly Gorsuch, Owner of Hells Bottom Barbershops + Immortal Beloved Salon discuss changes in The Salon Model, Culture, and Desires of Hairdressers!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The only way to realize what you don't know and get better is to work around ppl that are better than you
• Be careful whom you hire as a coach, advisor, or consultant
• Not paying taxes = hypocrisy when virtue signaling  
• Salons have a very hard time because rising stylists are not staying at salons that build them 
• Commission salons struggle due to this fact, AND anyone who  grows from the beginning has a "grass is greener" mentality
• Will we lose the craft b/c the young stylists just want to repeat what they see on social and not master their craft
• Want to retire? -Be okay with making money for someone else, which helps make you more money
•  

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Follow Kelly Gorsuch on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellygorsuch/
• Follow Immortal Beloved: www.instagram.com/immortalbelovedsalon/
• Follow Hell's Bottom Richmond, VA: www.instagram.com/barberofhellsbottomrva/
• Follow Hell's Bottom Washington, DC: www.instagram.com/barberofhellsbottom/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/

👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for more episodes and resources for hairstylists of all levels: https://www.hairdresserstrong.com/

Tune in to hear how Corey built his salon from a suite, started an education company, and launched his own product line!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Cosmetology School to Salon to another Salon to a Suite and now a Salon Owner

-- I pivoted from a Suite b/c the salon suite company got Foreclosed on. So, I opened a salon!

-- I grew to a 14 Stylist Salon from a Suite!

-- Rising Stylists & Beyond:

-- Soak up as much education as you can!

-- I spent 1 year training AFTER school before getting on the floor.

-- Opening a salon:

-- Sought out Store Fronts

-- Found a spot with potential

-- They asked me to sign a 4 yr lease

-- I made sure I could afford the expenses by myself and not sacrifice my lifestyle

-- I put down 1st month + security deposit to secure the lease

-- Then I started Marketing and Recruiting and Started Hosting Classes at the salon to build a reputation and recruit

-- I networked at a hair show and was able to join a brand as an educator

-- EDU Biz: videos and conversations about handling hair and business challenges

-- Joining a brand and leveraging the following of that brand helps you build your OWN brand

-- Building a Product Line: If you want to formulate your own, it’s around 20k. If you private label someone else’s line with your brand, much less expensive

-- Private label means you take someone else’s product and put your logos on it. You may be able to adjust a few things about the product, but you are usually limited.

-- The more customization, the more it costs!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

Follow Corey on Instagram

Follow Corey Paul's Hair Studio on Instagram

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/

👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com

Tune in to hear Carissa Lawlor, Owner of hŌm Salon

share the steps she took to open her salon!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Have a vision for your salon!

-- Understand and create systems to ensure a consistent client experience and staff experience!

-- Look around, geographically, close to where your clientele is

-- Find a commercial real estate agent

-- Look at different spaces

-- This helps figure out how much space, chairs, and other locations specific details

-- Simultaneously, start talking with banks for loans (ask your real estate agent)

-- Each space will require something different in terms of construction, lease terms, security deposits, etc.

-- This may require an architect and a contractor

-- Also, do not forget a lawyer to go over lease agreements and contracts!

-- All this will happen at the same time and will feel crazy!

-- Work with contractor, lawyer, real estate agent, Small Business Administration, and your bank

-- Package all the construction, vision, financials, etc into a business plan to get your loan!

-- This is a very capital-intensive process, you will need a decent chunk of money; SAVE SAVE SAVE

-- BUILD GOOD CREDIT

-- We now run a Team-based concept where everyone does everything from cleaning to checking out to doing hair!

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/

👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for more episodes and resources for hairstylists of all levels: https://www.hairdresserstrong.com/

Tune in to hear Shelby Bettencourt share how she overcame adversity and used that experience to start various businesses!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Got my license in High School and then was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 17!

-- Learned about anti-inflammatory foods and exercise...it worked!

-- Pre-plan your meals AND snacks for busy days! NO EXCUSES!

-- Hiring professionals for help is better money spent than a night out.

-- Stay moving; you don't always have to go to the gym or run. Sustainability is KEY to being healthy!

MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:

-- Shelby's Salon, Makers Loft in Miami, FL: https://www.instagram.com/makers.loft/

-- Healthy, Wealthy, Stylist: https://www.happyhealthyhairstylist.com/

-- Healthy, Wealthy, Stylist Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-wealthy-stylist/id1561600344

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If you think you understand the industry, watch this and find out! Tune in as Gordon Miller gives context to tech, culture, social media, and beyond, which dispel and reveals a perspective you don't want to miss!

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Key Takeaways

🔅Gordon isn't a salon owner or a hairdresser. He studied finance and economics at university and started his career working for a chain of salons and schools. He then moved to Pivot Point, followed by Milady, where he eventually ran the company. After that, he became the Executive Director of the National Cosmetology Association. His journey then took him into media and social media, where he became the publisher of American Salon magazine and later the CEO & President of Hairbrained. This experience led him to do consulting, Beauty Cast Network, and his podcast, Social Beauty Makers!

🔅Technological advancements in our industry come from the application of tech in other industries and from R&D by the big product and salon companies, the industry players who have the money.

🔅The desire for independence in our industry is not new, but the technology to enable solopreneurs is a game-changer. With the advent of business management software and the power of social media, not only can you communicate with customers, but you can also be influenced by independent influencers. This technological empowerment is reshaping the beauty industry, offering new opportunities for growth and success.

🔅The success rate of startups is 20% or less.

🔅If you are going out on your own to a suite, are you professionally mature enough? Do you have the experience needed to handle your own business?

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The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Diana explain what systems in the salon are and why they are the top ingredient for success!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Your #1 goal is: Get the client to rebook before they leave the salon.
• RISING STYLISTS: Assist, get to know the salon operations, and take advantage of education!
• Salon Owners: Offer education if you want stylists and customers to stay! Write your goals down, hold yourself accountable, and have a "YES" attitude!

MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:

• Diana Varvaro: https://www.instagram.com/thebeautyartistnyc/
• Paul Mitchell The School, NYC: https://www.instagram.com/paulmitchelltheschoolnyc/
• If you're looking for a mentor, email Diana: diana.varvaro@nyc.paulmitchell.edu

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in to hear get to know Atlas Salon and their Team-Based Salon Model!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- ATLAS Salon Books based on time, not the service

-- Tiered pricing for all levels of experience and skill

-- Coffee-House Vibe w/ no front desk

-- Guests come in early and stay late to hang out and have coffee with the team! Community vibes!

-- We train you w/ Tons of Continuing Education!

-- We will customize your education for what you want/need

-- NEW HIRES: Personality and Team Vibes matter more than your skill because we can train you!

-- You interview with the Manager 1st, then with the stylists, and then with the owner!

-- Know why you want to be there and how long you plan to be there!

-- Be a Team Player by helping with cleaning and helping your peers

-- Team Based Model:

-- No Assistants

-- Everyone Sweeps, does laundry, cleans bowls, etc.

-- True Teamwork!

-- You are paid hourly $22/$23 per hour to start (at time of recording)

-- There is no cap, you can keep getting raises as you build and grow

-- Monthly Bonus based on Sales!

-- One week off at the end of the year, called a wellness week!

-- Paid sick days (4 days)

-- All Stylists work 4 days/wk

-- Paid vacation based on how long you worked

-- 3 month notice for vacation requested

-- 8 Chair Salon

-- Call 202.803.2903 the Salon if you are interested!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Atlas Salon : https://atlassalondc.com/

-- Follow Atlas Salon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlassalondc/

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in to hear how Jenny focused on her mental and physical health to find success and create Industry Aligned!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- After 11 years at a salon, I started my Independent career w/ the intention of leading a healthier life!

-- Working non-stop, never saying no to any client, eating whatever I wanted whenever I wanted, going through prolonged periods of not eating, and consuming toxins like alcohol and cigarettes led me to feel terrible about myself in every way.

-- I thought money was my problem, but it was my mental health being hampered by my poor physical health.

-- If you can afford alcohol, cigarettes, and/or buy lunch/dinner but have no money to save or invest in your future, It is Time for a Change!

-- You can only do so much without help. Be willing to pay pros to help you with your physical, mental, and financial health!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

Follow Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hairby.jennykhan/?hl=en

Follow Industry Aligned on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/industryaligned/?hl=en

We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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