
Salon Owners Collective
Step Into Your Power as a Salon CEO
Larissa Macleman
Show overview
Salon Owners Collective has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 206 episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 393rd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 34 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Larissa Macleman.
From the publisher
Salon Owners Collective Podcast Ready to stop working in your salon and start leading it like a true CEO? Welcome to the Salon Owners Collective Podcast—your go-to show for turning hustle into high performance and growing a salon business that gives you freedom, profit, and lifestyle. Hosted by Larissa Macleman, former salon owner turned business strategist, this podcast is for salon & spa owners who are ready to step fully into their Salon CEO role. Each episode brings you: ✨ Strategic frameworks to grow and scale with confidence 🎯 Actionable steps to lead your team, increase profits, and reclaim your time 💬 Real stories of transformation from salon owners who’ve done it 💡 Fresh ideas and mindset shifts to build the business—and life—you deserve Because here’s the truth: you were never meant to do it alone. And you absolutely have what it takes to build a successful salon without burning out.
Latest Episodes
View all 206 episodesWhy Your Salon Is Stuck at $700k (and How to Break Through)
Ready to Sell Your Salon? Or Buy Another?
Why Most Salons Won’t Make It to 2030
The 3 Reasons to Not Give Up On Your Salon
The 3 Hats Every Salon Owner Must Wear (Don’t Get Stuck in #1)
Your Salon Can’t Survive 2026 Like This

Ep 487AI Is Coming To Your Salon (Here’s How to Win)
What if you could see exactly what’s happening in your salon… in real time? Joel Bouzaid reveals the 5 shifts AI will create for Salon CEOs, and what you must fix now to win. This isn’t about robots cutting hair. It’s about what happens when your salon becomes fully visible… your numbers, your team performance, your systems… all in real time. Because AI isn’t here to replace you or your team. It’s here to separate the salons who are organised and decisive… from the ones who are still guessing. If your salon feels even a little messy behind the scenes, this is your wake-up call. 3 Reasons You Need to Listen You’ll understand the 5 operational shifts that will change salons over the next 3 years (and how to stay ahead).You’ll learn why your team won’t rely on you the same way anymore.You’ll see where your salon might be exposed and what to tighten immediately (so AI works for you, not against you). 👉 Want more salon business tools to get ahead of the competition? Apply for Salon Mastery now... Click here ✨

Ep 486You Told Them. You Showed Them. Why Aren’t They Doing It?
One of the most frustrating experiences as a Salon CEO is telling your team what to do… and watching it slowly disappear. The consultation script? Not followed. The rebooking process? Slipping again. The retail conversation? Gone after 3 days. Welcome to the “professional repeater” problem. In this episode, Larissa Macleman is joined by coach Greta Veint to unpack why salon systems often fail to stick inside a business. After seven years coaching Salon CEOs inside Salon Mastery, Greta sees the same frustration come up again and again. Owners create the system. Teams start strong. And then… everything slowly fades. This conversation dives into the real reason salon systems fail and the three elements that transform systems into living habits inside your team. If you’re tired of repeating yourself and want a team that follows the systems you’ve built, this episode will shift how you lead your salon Because your systems should create freedom… Not more frustration. 3 Reasons You Need to Listen Why a hidden leadership gap keeps the CEO as a professional repeaterThe exact moment when a system starts slipping away from your team3 things that make a system actually stick inside a salon Do you want to steal the systems that $1M Salon CEOs are using to attract, retain, and develop rockstar team members? Unlock it inside Salon Mastery ✨ Click here to apply now.

Ep 485Did I Build My Salon Systems the Wrong Way?
Most Salon CEOs are stuck being the walking, talking version of the manual no one reads. Larissa breaks down a simpler, smarter way to build systems your team will actually use, so your salon can grow without you being the answer to everything. You wrote it all down. The process. The steps. The expectations. Maybe it’s beautifully laid out and colour-coded and you were quite proud of it, honestly. And yet… Your team still comes to you! They ask the same question, do it differently anyway, and then wait for you to step in. So now you’re stuck! In this episode, you’ll discover why the traditional way of creating systems keeps you trapped, even when you’ve already done the work. 3 Reasons You Need to Listen Why some salon teams adopt systems instantly… and others ignore or even resist them.The one approach that makes systems actually stick.What needs to change before your salon can truly run without you. 👉Ready to grow a systemized salon business in 2026? Want an operating system that operates without you, that you can have complete control over… but don't have to be the one that is controlling every moment of every day? ✨ Salon Mastery might be the perfect next step for you to get there. Apply now.

Ep 484Your Salon Depends On You Too Much
If your salon still relies on you for every decision, the problem may not be your team: it may be your systems. In this episode, Larissa Macleman and Joel Bouzaid unpack how repeatable salon systems create consistency, accountability and true freedom for salon owners ready to step into CEO leadership. 🚨 “Can I swap my shift?” 🚨“How do I do this consultation again?” 🚨 “Hey, can I take Saturday off?” With every question you get... There’s another decision you need to make… and the business lands right back on your shoulders. This is an (exhausting) sign that your salon is missing 1 critical part. 3 Reasons You Need to Listen The easy process that frees you from decision fatigueWhy most Salon systems or Manuals die in a drawer collecting dust, and how to actually engage your teamThe simple shift that transforms you as a leader.. not lost in the noise of your team Salon CEOs don’t burn out because they lack passion. They burn out because they built a business that still depends entirely on them. Systems change that. And the moment you install the right ones, everything gets a little easier 👉 If you’re an ambitious CEO and your Salon is making $10K+ per week, this is for you… The $1Million Salon Growth Plan for 2026…. Watch Here✨ Do you want more profit, more confidence and a crystal-clear direction heading into 2026? We can make it happen✨ Click here to apply for Salon Mastery now.

Ep 483Build a Salon Brand That Doesn’t Revolve Around You
Who is the brand: You or your salon? Maybe you’ve realised that you built something fragile that only works when YOU show up EVERY DAY… As the most booked stylist. As the superstar every client asks for. As the everything. Because the problem is? That business model has a ceiling. If you’re stuck between $300K and $500K and can’t seem to scale… Or you’ve hit $1M but still feel like the business relies on you more than you’d like… This episode breaks down the shift from personality-led to system-led growth (that can still have your trademark vibes 😉)... and how you can build a salon brand that doesn’t revolve around you. You’ll learn: Why personality-led salons struggle to scale 👀The real shift required to break through the $1M mark 🚀✨ (and give you some freedom back) The structure required to double profit without doubling your workload 💪 Simplicity Scales. Complexity Fails. So if you’re ready to build a salon that supports your life instead of consuming it, this episode is for you 💛 3 Reasons You Need to Listen Why personality-led salons struggle to scale 👀The real shift required to break through the $1M mark 🚀✨ (and give you some freedom back)The structure required to double profit without doubling your workload 💪 👉 If you’re an ambitious CEO and your Salon is making $10K+ per week, this is for you… The $1Million Salon Growth Plan for 2026…. Watch Here✨ Do you want more profit, more confidence and a crystal-clear direction heading into 2026? We can make it happen✨ Click here to apply for Salon Mastery now.

Ep 482Salon Challenges. Pressure. Exhaustion… And How to Respond.
It’s inevitable that your salon will have challenges. Staff drama, cash flow dips, growth plateaus… Joel Bouzaid unpacks the uncomfortable truth about leadership when you’re under pressure and feeling exhausted, and how you can master the CEO skill of reframing difficulty in your salon. Because what will truly drain your energy is what happens inside you when it hits 👇 The tightening in your chest. The mental spiral. The replaying conversations at night. The tone that slips out sharper than you intended. The weight you carry home. And in all of those moments… Your team is watching. 3 Reasons You Need to Listen Discover the invisible pattern you default to when under stressHow the A → C → R model changes everythingThe 1 question you need to ask yourself the next time something goes wrong Pressure does not build character. It reveals it. Listen now and decide who you want to be the next time it gets hard. 👉 If you’re an ambitious CEO and you want to know how to reach the next level of your business, this is for you… The $1Million Salon Growth Plan for 2026 ✨Watch Here✨

Ep 481Most Million-Dollar Salons Aren’t Profitable
Most million dollar salons are operating on pressure, not profit. Full books. Full teams. Hitting revenue milestones that should mean you’re crushing it? Right? This episode is for the salon owner who hit growth… and realised it didn’t feel like relief. You did what you were told - Grow the revenue. Build the team. Keep the salon busy. Only to realise the reward never came… Just more wages.. More decisions.. More responsibility. In this episode, Larissa Macleman has the step-by-step strategy to fix this once and for all. 3 Reasons You Need to Listen Discover the real reason why your salon’s growth made things heavier instead of easier..😳The #1 way your profit disappears (even when revenue increases!)A simple strategy to create relief, and put you on the fast-track to real financial success✨ Do you want a proven profit-plan to grow a million-dollar salon business? We make it happen inside Salon Mastery✨Just Click Here to book in your free Salon Strategy Call with Larissa to get started. 👉 Watch the $1Million Salon Growth Plan workshop, to successfully scale your business without working more hours…. Watch Here✨

Ep 480My Salon Team Doesn’t Want Targets
What would you do if your team told you they don’t want targets, incentives or KPIs? This episode was inspired by a real question from a salon owner navigating some tricky conversations… Some of her team members have said they just want to come to work, do their job, and that earning more money doesn’t motivate them. She’s constantly getting messages about time off... And now she feels stuck between holding standards and the risk of losing her team. Tune in to find out: 3 Reasons You Need to Listen Why a team saying they “don’t want targets” is rarely about money (what it’sactuallysignalling instead will surprise you…)What your role is as a Salon CEO when expectations start feeling negotiable1 simple focus so performance conversations stop feeling personal or awkward This episode is a must-listen if you’re feeling overwhelmed about how to lead your team into the next stage of growth… Because removing targets doesn’t remove pressure. It just hands it back to you. Get the Guide - 5 Salon Meetings That Rule Them All 🗓️ 👑 Click here to grab your free copy now 👉 If you’re an ambitious CEO and your Salon is making $10K+ per week, this is for you… The $1Million Salon Growth Plan for 2026…. Watch Here✨

Ep 4795 Salon Meetings to Rule Them All
If you’re repeating yourself weekly and still not getting traction from your team, this episode explains why and what to fix. Most salon owners don’t have a people problem. They have a communication problem with no structure behind it. In this episode, Larissa breaks down the 5 meetings that rule them all. A simple communication rhythm that gives expectations a place to land, holds standards without micromanaging, and removes you as the bottleneck in your salon. 3 Reasons You Need to Listen Learn how to stop explaining the same thing to your team like it’s Groundhog DayGet the 1 leadership shift that stops your salon relying on you physically being there to hold standardsDiscover the5 Meetings That Rule Them Allso your communication finally has a structure that works. Get the Guide - 5 Meetings That Rule Them All 🗓️ 👑 Click here to grab your free copy now Put these 5 Meetings into Action in Your Salon with Larissa Book a Strategy Call Now 💛 Inside Salon Mastery, you'll get exclusive access to the My Salon CEO™ app, which has the 5 meeting structures and agendas all in one place ✨ , and a complete coaching program to grow a million-dollar salon in 2026 👀 Let’s kick-start it in your first 45 days of working with us. Are you ready? ✨ 👉 Click here to book in your free Salon Strategy Call now and let's make it happen.

Ep 478Why Does a Happy Salon Still Underperform?
Struggling to balance team happiness and performance? This episode reveals the fast-track framework salon CEOs use to build a high-performing team culture. Because when you’re a Salon CEO it feels like you’re constantly choosing between the two… Be too nice, and performance drops. Be too focused on numbers, and culture cracks. In this episode, Joel Bouzaid breaks down exactly what’s missing when your team’s energy is positive but performance hasn’t caught up. 3 Reasons You Need to Listen Why you’re stuck with good vibes and average resultsThe leadership mistake almost every “nice” salon owner makes without realising it.The fast-track framework we use inside Salon Mastery to reset team culture in just one hour. 👉 If you’re an ambitious CEO and your Salon is making $10K+ per week, this is for you… The $1Million Salon Growth Plan for 2026…. Watch Here✨ 👉 Click here to grab your copy of the CEO Cheat Sheet…. What the Top 1% of Salon Owners Will Do Differently in 2026✨ Do you want more profit, more confidence and a crystal-clear direction heading into 2026? We can make it happen✨ Click here to book in your free Salon Strategy Call with Larissa before it’s too late.

Ep 477How Do Top Salon CEOs Design Their Year?
If you don’t change how you lead and where you spend your time, this year will look exactly like the last one.In this episode, Larissa Macleman invites you to pause, reset, and design your year like a true Salon CEO. This is for salon owners who feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, and ready for a different kind of year - one with more focus, better results, and confidence in every decision.Grab a pen and paper and play along as you reset your leadership, define your targets, and lay the big rocks into your calendar before everything else takes over.3 Reasons to Listen:A CEO reset that actually clears your head (finally a good nights sleep)Clarity on what to stop, start, and continue in 2026Real targets that make sense foryourstage of business so this time next year your Successful, profitable… And living your best life👉 Ambitious Salon CEOs this is for you… The $1 Million Salon Growth Plan for 2026 is what you’ve been looking for…. Watch Here✨👉 Click here to grab your copy of the CEO Cheat Sheet…. What the Top 1% of Salon Owners Will Do Differently in 2026✨Do you want more profit, more confidence and a crystal-clear direction heading into 2026? We can make it happen✨ Click here to book in your free Salon Strategy Call with Larissa before it’s too late.44

Ep 4767 Queen Moves For Salon CEOs in 2026
In 2026, there are 7 Queen moves that will separate the booked-out, profitable, in-demand Salons… from the ones drowning, still trying to keep up using strategies from 2020 😬. 2026 is the turning point - and we want you to win big. In this episode, Larissa and Joel unpack the 7 Queen Moves that future-ready Salon CEOs are making right now- because the beauty industry is shifting fast. We’re talking about raising standards, stepping out of survival mode, and growing your first $7K stylist so your profit (and your people) can THRIVE. If you know deep down that your Salon and your team are capable of so much more this year… Here’s your blueprint to make it happen. 3 Reasons to Listen: Learn how to stop chasing clients, and attract them instead 🌼🐝 become the flower, not the bee!Discover 1 queen move that will lift your team out of low performance and into real impactUncover the roadmap to becoming a Top 1% Salon CEO by 2030. 👉 Click here to grab your copy of the CEO Cheat Sheet…. What the Top 1% of Salon Owners Will Do Differently in 2026✨ Do you want more profit, more confidence and a crystal-clear direction heading into 2026? We can make it happen✨ Click here to book in your free Salon Strategy Call with Larissa before it’s too late.

Ep 4753 Secrets to Be in the Top 1% of Salons
What if 2026 is the year your Salon joins the top 1% and crosses $1 million (or more) in revenue? In this podcast episode, Larissa Macleman reveals exactly what our top-performing Salon CEOs are doing differently heading into 2026, and how you can steal their strategies so this year feels calmer, more profitable, and way more intentional. 3 Reasons to Listen: How to create a salon experienceclients happily pay more forWhysmaller, smarter teamsare making more money in 2026 (sorry, bigger is not better!)1 salon system you needto stop answering the same question 47 times a day This episode isn’t about fixing everything overnight. It’s about getting ahead and feeling confident about where you’re going. 👉 Click here to grab your copy of the CEO Cheat Sheet…. What the Top 1% of Salon Owners Will Do Differently in 2026✨ Do you want more profit, more confidence and a crystal-clear direction heading into 2026? We can make it happen✨ Click here to book in your free Salon Strategy Call with Larissa before it’s too late.

Ep 474A Year in Review: My Best Advice from 2025
2025 delivered some of the most defining lessons for Salon Owners. You’ll hear the real talk that shifted owners from overwhelmed to empowered, from reactive to proactive, and from busy to intentional. Because something interesting happened this year. Across hundreds of salons, we kept seeing the same pattern play out… Some CEOs grew fast, confidently, almost effortlessly. Others stayed stuck - even though they were working just as hard. And most Salon Owners didn’t notice it until the impact was already showing up in their team, their time, or their bank account. So what was the difference? Tune in to find out - the best advice and lessons from 2025 that shaped the strongest salon CEOs I’ve ever worked with. 3 Reasons to Listen: What really drives a client to chooseyoursalon (and it’s not what you think)What moves your business when motivation dropsHow to get your team to stepforwardinstead of waiting Here are the full episodes of the advice featured: 11 Queen Moves You Need to Make in 2025 Why Your Salon Feels Stuck- And How to Fill Your Books Fast The Storm Is Here: Why Salons Are Struggling & What to Do About It Buy Back Your Time The CEO Shift You’ve Been Avoiding High Vibe, High Performance: Lift Team Morale Fast Why You’re Babysitting Your Team and How to Stop P.s…. Do you want more profit, more confidence and a crystal-clear direction heading into 2026? We can make it happen ✨ Click here to book in your free Salon Strategy Call with Larissa before it’s too late.