The Hair Game

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. The digital age has brought massive changes to our industry... have you been able to adapt? Salon coach and stylist business guru Michael Cole @michaelcole_summit has seen many decades of change to hairdressing. We discuss what new hairdressers are doing differently, as well as client behaviors that are markers for the future. This Week's Topics: • The new generation of stylists and what is different • Changes in hairdressing: the consultation • Philosophies and principles that he follows to navigate life • Knowing when it's time to raise your prices and how much Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Paul Mitchell Artistic Director John Mosley @popular_nobody always has a ton of knowledge and wisdom to share! We talk about improving yourself, prioritizing your time, and much more. This week's topics: • How he balances different aspects of his career • What he is seeing at the Paul Mitchell Barber School • The best ways to improve yourself and your skills • How to choose and prioritize your time • How to choose the right booking app for you • What he would change about the industry • Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Paul Mitchell Artistic Director John Mosley @popular_nobody always has a ton of knowledge and wisdom to share! We talk about improving yourself, prioritizing your time, and much more. This week's topics: • How he balances different aspects of his career • What he is seeing at the Paul Mitchell Barber School • The best ways to improve yourself and your skills • How to choose and prioritize your time • How to choose the right booking app for you • What he would change about the industry • Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Paul Mitchell Educator and soon-to-be salon owner @carrielovesedu hears many stories from her students about the issues they have with noncompete agreements when joining a salon. We discuss the legality of these forms, as well as state of the beauty school and the importance of industry integrity. This Week's Topics: • Her advocacy for industry integrity; protecting the stylist and following laws • Non-compete clauses within the salon industry • The state of cosmo schools: deregulation, attendance levels, graduation rates and placement levels, federal oversight • Her experience as an educator • What she would change about the industry: valuing yourself • Her hair horror story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Paul Mitchell Educator and soon-to-be salon owner @carrielovesedu hears many stories from her students about the issues they have with noncompete agreements when joining a salon. We discuss the legality of these forms, as well as state of the beauty school and the importance of industry integrity. This Week's Topics: • Her advocacy for industry integrity; protecting the stylist and following laws • Non-compete clauses within the salon industry • The state of cosmo schools: deregulation, attendance levels, graduation rates and placement levels, federal oversight • Her experience as an educator • What she would change about the industry: valuing yourself • Her hair horror story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Loctician and natural haircare icon @mzladylox creates unique hairstyles where no two are the same. She describes her client experience and shares the importance of making them feel good during their journey of growing locs. We also discuss her reasons for leaving a commission-based salon to go independent. This Week's Topics: • Attending the first natural hair school in Virginia • Moved to Georgia for corporate job but transitioned to hair full-time • Choosing to leave a commission-based salon and going indie • Describing her client experience; the importance of her client's journey • Building her brand and monetizing her techniques • Advice for young hairdressers focusing on natural hair Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Loctician and natural haircare icon @mzladylox creates unique hairstyles where no two are the same. She describes her client experience and shares the importance of making them feel good during their journey of growing locs. We also discuss her reasons for leaving a commission-based salon to go independent. This Week's Topics: • Attending the first natural hair school in Virginia • Moved to Georgia for corporate job but transitioned to hair full-time • Choosing to leave a commission-based salon and going indie • Describing her client experience; the importance of her client's journey • Building her brand and monetizing her techniques • Advice for young hairdressers focusing on natural hair Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Does your own work inspire you? @meaghanmastersonhair realized she needed to find passion in her work to reinvigorate herself. She shares her steps to get inspired and what her creative process looks like now. We also get into trends and styles in the industry, as well as what she would change about it. This Week's Topics: • Falling in love with hair and makeup at age 14, getting cosmo degree in high school program • Left first salon after 13 years due to toxic culture • Finding what inspires her • Her process for creating content • Trends and styles she is loving right now • What she would change about the industry • Her Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Does your own work inspire you? @meaghanmastersonhair realized she needed to find passion in her work to reinvigorate herself. She shares her steps to get inspired and what her creative process looks like now. We also get into trends and styles in the industry, as well as what she would change about it. This Week's Topics: • Falling in love with hair and makeup at age 14, getting cosmo degree in high school program • Left first salon after 13 years due to toxic culture • Finding what inspires her • Her process for creating content • Trends and styles she is loving right now • What she would change about the industry • Her Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Companies got a bunch of Covid relief money... but what about the independent and self-employed? They did too, and it's still out there! Fred Jones, Head Counsel and Advocate for the Professional Beauty Federation joins this week to share information on the FFCRA. This little known federal program seeks to replace income that 1099, self-employed and independent salon, spa, and barbershop workers lost during the Covid years — as a result of lockdowns, worksite capacity limits, Covid illness or vaccine reactions, medical or self-imposed quarantines, children stuck at home doing virtual/remote learning, etc. Listen in to see if you qualify and how much you could be getting! Want to have the Professional Beauty Federation take care of all the information and paperwork for you? Go to www.probeautyrelief.com to learn more. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Companies got a bunch of Covid relief money... but what about the independent and self-employed? They did too, and it's still out there! Fred Jones, Head Counsel and Advocate for the Professional Beauty Federation joins this week to share information on the FFCRA. This little known federal program seeks to replace income that 1099, self-employed and independent salon, spa, and barbershop workers lost during the Covid years — as a result of lockdowns, worksite capacity limits, Covid illness or vaccine reactions, medical or self-imposed quarantines, children stuck at home doing virtual/remote learning, etc. Listen in to see if you qualify and how much you could be getting! Want to have the Professional Beauty Federation take care of all the information and paperwork for you? Go to www.probeautyrelief.com to learn more. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

We continue with @terrence_manning this week with advice for women who want to do more men's cuts, along with a discussion on finding new clients - are you showing them the EXPERIENCE they will have, not just the results? This Week's Topics: • Advice for women wanting to get into men's haircutting • How to find new clients • Importance of showing the experience • Things hairstylists are doing wrong • Alternate/additional income possible besides BTC • His hair horror story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue with @terrence_manning this week with advice for women who want to do more men's cuts, along with a discussion on finding new clients - are you showing them the EXPERIENCE they will have, not just the results? This Week's Topics: • Advice for women wanting to get into men's haircutting • How to find new clients • Importance of showing the experience • Things hairstylists are doing wrong • Alternate/additional income possible besides BTC • His hair horror story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Think making six figures as a hairdresser is out of reach? You shouldn't. Hattori Hanzo National Artist & Educator @terrence_manning was looking to expand his expertise and bridge the gap between being a barber and hairstylist. We discuss his journey from being a chef on a Naval submarine to becoming the go-to stylist for the New England Patriots NFL team. We also hear his views on shifting the image of what a hairdresser can earn and achieve. This Week's Topics: • Joining the navy as a chef on submarine: cutting hair • Getting cosmo degree and cutting college b-ball players • Moving to a salon and learning new techniques and hair types • Discussion on price increases and stagnation Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Think making six figures as a hairdresser is out of reach? You shouldn't. Hattori Hanzo National Artist & Educator @terrence_manning was looking to expand his expertise and bridge the gap between being a barber and hairstylist. We discuss his journey from being a chef on a Naval submarine to becoming the go-to stylist for the New England Patriots NFL team. We also hear his views on shifting the image of what a hairdresser can earn and achieve. This Week's Topics: • Joining the navy as a chef on submarine: cutting hair • Getting cosmo degree and cutting college b-ball players • Moving to a salon and learning new techniques and hair types • Discussion on price increases and stagnation Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Do you use bond builders? They've become big business and many different companies have jumped onboard and created their own. Platinum Specialist @abigailbazzoli moved to Los Angeles for a new challenge. We discuss bond builders, her founding of @hairpainters, and the #1 reason why she charges for a consultation. This Week's Topics: • Moving to LA to start over • Why she focused on platinum hair • Bond builders: does she use them? • Why she charges for a consultation • IG and starting @hairpainters • The image of the hairdresser Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Do you use bond builders? They've become big business and many different companies have jumped onboard and created their own. Platinum Specialist @abigailbazzoli moved to Los Angeles for a new challenge. We discuss bond builders, her founding of @hairpainters, and the #1 reason why she charges for a consultation. This Week's Topics: • Moving to LA to start over • Why she focused on platinum hair • Bond builders: does she use them? • Why she charges for a consultation • IG and starting @hairpainters • The image of the hairdresser Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

@colorbymarina was at her first salon for 18 years and then went indie. She shares why she chose to rent her own studio and start her own business. We also get into a discussion about closing your books... are you missing out on additional income? This week's topics: • Finishing beauty school; staying at her first salon for 18 years • Leaving for her salon suite • Closing her books vs raising prices • How specializing changed her career • Choosing to work with brands • Most difficult convo with a client • Her Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. @colorbymarina was at her first salon for 18 years and then went indie. She shares why she chose to rent her own studio and start her own business. We also get into a discussion about closing your books... are you missing out on additional income? This week's topics: • Finishing beauty school; staying at her first salon for 18 years • Leaving for her salon suite • Closing her books vs raising prices • How specializing changed her career • Choosing to work with brands • Most difficult convo with a client • Her Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Kim Kimble @kimblehaircare donated her time and expertise to a small production at her church, not knowing years later that would lead her to be hired as Key Hairstylist on a movie starring Halle Berry. This launched her career in the entertainment industry as well as being a celebrity stylist & entrepreneur. We have a phenomenal convo discussing the importance of giving, along with topics such as embracing change and focusing your time & energy. This Week's Topics: • Going to college for fashion but leaving for hair school • Her break into the movie/tv industry; years after doing hair for a church play • The Importance of Giving • The wide range of opportunities in our industry and embracing change • The reality of marketing yourself digitally • Focusing your time and energy • Products she has developed and why • Our industry and the organizations that can help everyone Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Kim Kimble @kimblehaircare donated her time and expertise to a small production at her church, not knowing years later that would lead her to be hired as Key Hairstylist on a movie starring Halle Berry. This launched her career in the entertainment industry as well as being a celebrity stylist & entrepreneur. We have a phenomenal convo discussing the importance of giving, along with topics such as embracing change and focusing your time & energy. This Week's Topics: • Going to college for fashion but leaving for hair school • Her break into the movie/tv industry; years after doing hair for a church play • The Importance of Giving • The wide range of opportunities in our industry and embracing change • The reality of marketing yourself digitally • Focusing your time and energy • Products she has developed and why • Our industry and the organizations that can help everyone Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

As an indie hairdresser, your most powerful tool is the way you can make a client feel - before, during, and even after their appointment. We put together some of the most valuable discussions we've had on creating an unforgettable client experience and shared them on this special episode. Episode Highlights: Episode 124 • Maximizing Your Success as an Indie Hairdresser - At the ISSE event, @salonrepublic & @loveerictaylor had a panel of four successful independent hairstylists (@philipwolffhair @nealmhair @dasibstudio & @edithnavarroartist) discuss their strategies and tactics for being successful. Ep. 22 · How to Deliver the Client Experience with Carlos Ramos @sugarskulls - Carlos strives to make every client that sits in his chair feel welcomed (and like a rock star). Listen in as we discuss the little things he does that make a big difference in the client experience. Ep. 112 • Making Your Client the Hero: A Q&A Mini-Panel w/ @ryancullenhair & @andrewdoeshair - Making the client the hero, not yourself Ep. 82 • Why Social Media is the New Foundation of Client Experience w/ Michael Cole @summitsalon - He explains how looking at social media as a client experience improves your strategies and effectiveness online. Ep. 54 · Why Clients Leave w/ Antony Whitaker @growmysalonbusiness - how to create a good experience, the consultation, how to retail products, and getting better at setting and achieving goals. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

We continue with Melissa @live_love_dohair this week and get into discussions on branding, handling problem clients, and the overall client experience. TONS of valuable insight on these topics! This Week's Topics: • the idea behind her education classes • how to break out from behind the chair • Keys to branding yourself and/or your business • Balancing motivation and overcommitting • Moving on from problem clients; handling client convos • The importance of the client experience Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

We continue with Melissa @live_love_dohair this week and get into discussions on branding, handling problem clients, and the overall client experience. TONS of valuable insight on these topics! This Week's Topics: • the idea behind her education classes • how to break out from behind the chair • Keys to branding yourself and/or your business • Balancing motivation and overcommitting • Moving on from problem clients; handling client convos • The importance of the client experience Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Educator, Coach, and BTC team member Melissa Maloney @live_love_dohair quit her job selling DSL internet to pursue a brand new career in hair. We discuss the lessons she learned starting her own salon immediately after hair school, as well as learning to put your business (& happiness) first. This Week's Topics: • Quitting sales job & going to hair school w/o any past hair interest or experience • Starting her own salon right out of hair school w/ no clientele • Lessons learned starting her own business – sacrifice • Learning to put her business & happiness first – boundaries • Her first teaching experience & journey towards education Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Educator, Coach, and BTC team member Melissa Maloney @live_love_dohair quit her job selling DSL internet to pursue a brand new career in hair. We discuss the lessons she learned starting her own salon immediately after hair school, as well as learning to put your business (& happiness) first. This Week's Topics: • Quitting sales job & going to hair school w/o any past hair interest or experience • Starting her own salon right out of hair school w/ no clientele • Lessons learned starting her own business – sacrifice • Learning to put her business & happiness first – boundaries • Her first teaching experience & journey towards education Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

@iamginabianca dove headfirst into ChatGPT and hit us up to discuss the possibilities and uses for hairdressers. We explain what ChatGPT is and how it works. Gina shares her tips and techniques for getting the most out of it to elevate your business and streamline your administrative tasks. This Week's Topics: • The possibilities of AI leveling the playing field for hairstylists • What ChatGPT is and how it works • How she is using it to buy back time • Using it to polish and improve her website • The negative attitude towards AI • Tips and techniques using ChatGPT This is our 300th Episode! Thank you to everyone who continues to listen and support us. Our goal is (and has always been) to help as many hairdressers as we can find success, and you sharing The Hair Game Podcast with your fellow hair loves is the best way to help us do that. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. @iamginabianca dove headfirst into ChatGPT and hit us up to discuss the possibilities and uses for hairdressers. We explain what ChatGPT is and how it works. Gina shares her tips and techniques for getting the most out of it to elevate your business and streamline your administrative tasks. This Week's Topics: • The possibilities of AI leveling the playing field for hairstylists • What ChatGPT is and how it works • How she is using it to buy back time • Using it to polish and improve her website • The negative attitude towards AI • Tips and techniques using ChatGPT This is our 300th Episode! Thank you to everyone who continues to listen and support us. Our goal is (and has always been) to help as many hairdressers as we can find success, and you sharing The Hair Game Podcast with your fellow hair loves is the best way to help us do that. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

BTC Team member & Brand Specialist @sarabotsfordhair left hair school because family members discouraged her from doing 'just hair'. After becoming a History teacher, she realized she was happiest when she was doing hair on the side as a hobby. We discuss her path back to hair and towards educating, as well as her move to Denver and starting over with zero clientele. This Week's Topics: • Leaving hair school to get a college degree in education • Her path from behind-the-chair to hair education • Her move to Denver and building a clientele • The realities of hiring an assistant & double booking • How to judge opportunities with brands & collabs • Most difficult convo with a client • What she would change about the industry • Her Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. BTC Team member & Brand Specialist @sarabotsfordhair left hair school because family members discouraged her from doing 'just hair'. After becoming a History teacher, she realized she was happiest when she was doing hair on the side as a hobby. We discuss her path back to hair and towards educating, as well as her move to Denver and starting over with zero clientele. This Week's Topics: • Leaving hair school to get a college degree in education • Her path from behind-the-chair to hair education • Her move to Denver and building a clientele • The realities of hiring an assistant & double booking • How to judge opportunities with brands & collabs • Most difficult convo with a client • What she would change about the industry • Her Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Salon owner & Brand Ambassador @mermeghair woke up one day completely locked out of her Instagram account. This forced her focus to TikTok, where she has thrived and gained countless clients. We discuss the current state of social media and how to use your time & energy effectively on these platforms. This Week's Topics: • Using the same content on Instagram vs TikTok • Having the personality for social media • How much time/effort to spend on TT • What hair videos are doing the best on TT • Monetizing on TT vs IG • Her brand deals with companies • Experience with Bond Builders • Charging hourly • Hair loss and nutrition • Almost quitting hair during a toxic salon experience • People inspiring her in the industry • Her Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Salon owner & Brand Ambassador @mermeghair woke up one day completely locked out of her Instagram account. This forced her focus to TikTok, where she has thrived and gained countless clients. We discuss the current state of social media and how to use your time & energy effectively on these platforms. This Week's Topics: • Using the same content on Instagram vs TikTok • Having the personality for social media • How much time/effort to spend on TT • What hair videos are doing the best on TT • Monetizing on TT vs IG • Her brand deals with companies • Experience with Bond Builders • Charging hourly • Hair loss and nutrition • Almost quitting hair during a toxic salon experience • People inspiring her in the industry • Her Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

We continue our convo with @shalitagrant this week and get into the creation of her @fournaturalshair product. We discuss the development & testing, building her business, and her advice and strategies for becoming an entrepreneur. This Week's Topics: • Developing & testing her product • Building her business • Her strategies to becoming an entrepreneur • Problems she dealt with creating her product Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue our convo with @shalitagrant this week and get into the creation of her @fournaturalshair product. We discuss the development & testing, building her business, and her advice and strategies for becoming an entrepreneur. This Week's Topics: • Developing & testing her product • Building her business • Her strategies to becoming an entrepreneur • Problems she dealt with creating her product Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Actor & Founder of @fournaturalshair Shalita Grant stepped away from her dream role on NCIS due to the constant damage her hair took on set. She turned that pain into a platform by diving deep into research on all-natural hair care practices from India and North Africa and developed a formula that revitalized her hair. This Week's Topics: • Growing up in her grandmother's hair salon • Her experience in acting school; learning to envision a future • How an acting role changed her hair forever • Going through trauma therapy after quitting NCIS • Studying & researching cosmetic chemistry to fix her hair Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Actor & Founder of @fournaturalshair Shalita Grant stepped away from her dream role on NCIS due to the constant damage her hair took on set. She turned that pain into a platform by diving deep into research on all-natural hair care practices from India and North Africa and developed a formula that revitalized her hair. This Week's Topics: • Growing up in her grandmother's hair salon • Her experience in acting school; learning to envision a future • How an acting role changed her hair forever • Going through trauma therapy after quitting NCIS • Studying & researching cosmetic chemistry to fix her hair Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Co-founders of the @CanvasME platform Matt & Jen Martinelli (@mattmartinelli8 & @jenmartinelli8) share their motivation to improve the connections between hairdressers and the industry. We cover the importance of finding your best environment to thrive as well as the skills beyond hairdressing that are needed to succeed. This week's topics: • The premise behind Canvasme – 'LinkedIn for the beauty pro' • Communication between brands & hairdressers • Aligning your goals and values with a prospective company during interviews • The 4 soft skills that make you a better hairdresser • What they would change about the industry • Matt's Hair Horror Story! Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Co-founders of the @CanvasME platform Matt & Jen Martinelli (@mattmartinelli8 & @jenmartinelli8) share their motivation to improve the connections between hairdressers and the industry. We cover the importance of finding your best environment to thrive as well as the skills beyond hairdressing that are needed to succeed. This week's topics: • The premise behind Canvasme – 'LinkedIn for the beauty pro' • Communication between brands & hairdressers • Aligning your goals and values with a prospective company during interviews • The 4 soft skills that make you a better hairdresser • What they would change about the industry • Matt's Hair Horror Story! Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

When hair color educator Julie Kleine @colorswithchemistry started her career in hair at age 38, she realized she needed to dive deep into education to get up to speed quickly. Finding a severe lack of information on the how & why to use the chemicals of hair color, she learned from top colorists and trained to gain that knowledge. She came up with her own way to communicate the information in a simple and clear message as a way to teach and reach more hairdressers, and we discuss it all here! This Week's Topics: • Finding hair as an apprentice at 38 • A discussion on hair education • Top mistakes in hair color • Bond Builder discussion • Difficult conversations with clients • What she would change about the industry Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. When hair color educator Julie Kleine @colorswithchemistry started her career in hair at age 38, she realized she needed to dive deep into education to get up to speed quickly. Finding a severe lack of information on the how & why to use the chemicals of hair color, she learned from top colorists and trained to gain that knowledge. She came up with her own way to communicate the information in a simple and clear message as a way to teach and reach more hairdressers, and we discuss it all here! This Week's Topics: • Finding hair as an apprentice at 38 • A discussion on hair education • Top mistakes in hair color • Bond Builder discussion • Difficult conversations with clients • What she would change about the industry Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

We continue this week with @travisparkerhair and have an amazing conversation on the fear of failure, discomfort, and struggling with new experiences. We also discuss the creation and details of his education platform @travisparkeracademy and how his failures have led to the best version of it. This Week's Topics: • A discussion on luck vs success • The Fear of failure • The details of his education curriculum • What makes a good educator • When experienced hairdressers struggle with new things • Our industry's relationship with technology • His Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue this week with @travisparkerhair and have an amazing conversation on the fear of failure, discomfort, and struggling with new experiences. We also discuss the creation and details of his education platform @travisparkeracademy and how his failures have led to the best version of it. This Week's Topics: • A discussion on luck vs success • The Fear of failure • The details of his education curriculum • What makes a good educator • When experienced hairdressers struggle with new things • Our industry's relationship with technology • His Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

L'Oreal Professionnel Artist, Educator, and Entrepreneur @travisparkerhair had an extreme fear of public speaking that kept him from pursuing any roles in education or ambassadorship. It wasn't until he finally worked through his fear by taking an ambassador position that his career and success truly took off. This Week's Topics: • Finding hair and an attempt at college • Working for Toni & Guy and overcoming fear of public speaking • Building his first salon & working with L'Oreal • Starting his production company Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. L'Oreal Professionnel Artist, Educator, and Entrepreneur @travisparkerhair had an extreme fear of public speaking that kept him from pursuing any roles in education or ambassadorship. It wasn't until he finally worked through his fear by taking an ambassador position that his career and success truly took off. This Week's Topics: • Finding hair and an attempt at college • Working for Toni & Guy and overcoming fear of public speaking • Building his first salon & working with L'Oreal • Starting his production company Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

After a struggle running her first salon and move to Utah that made her start over, @jessicapowerspaints had a second chance to take over a salon and elevate the hair community there. She dove into the vivid hair movement and recently has won back-to-back BTC @oneshothairawards - as well as become an educator for multiple brands. We discuss the future of vivid hair and much more! This Week's Topics: • Her experience in beauty school and first position • Learning balayage and gaining success • Her move to Utah and starting over • Taking over a salon • Diving into the vivid hair movement • The vivid hair trend today and tomorrow • Discussion on brands • People inspiring her in the industry • Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. After a struggle running her first salon and move to Utah that made her start over, @jessicapowerspaints had a second chance to take over a salon and elevate the hair community there. She dove into the vivid hair movement and recently has won back-to-back BTC @oneshothairawards - as well as become an educator for multiple brands. We discuss the future of vivid hair and much more! This Week's Topics: • Her experience in beauty school and first position • Learning balayage and gaining success • Her move to Utah and starting over • Taking over a salon • Diving into the vivid hair movement • The vivid hair trend today and tomorrow • Discussion on brands • People inspiring her in the industry • Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

@nickiwildflower took a leap and started her own business in a salon studio. After rapid growth of her clientele, she realized her speed & efficiency was part of her popularity. She shares with us how she reframed this into a luxury perk for her clients and developed a coaching and consultation business to help other hairdressers do the same. This Week's Topics: • Finding hair in NY as an apprentice • Starting her own business in salon studio • How she started to establish client & personal boundaries • Value-Based Pricing vs. Hourly-Based Pricing • Slice Squad: her coaching and consulting program • Running a business vs. Doing it 'for the love of hair' • Her recommendations for automating your business Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Are You Placing Enough Value on Your Efficiency? @nickiwildflower took a leap and started her own business in a salon studio. After rapid growth of her clientele, she realized her speed & efficiency was part of her popularity. She shares with us how she reframed this into a luxury perk for her clients and developed a coaching and consultation business to help other hairdressers do the same. This Week's Topics: • Finding hair in NY as an apprentice • Starting her own business in salon studio • How she started to establish client & personal boundaries • Value-Based Pricing vs. Hourly-Based Pricing • Slice Squad: her coaching and consulting program • Running a business vs. Doing it 'for the love of hair' • Her recommendations for automating your business Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

@mikey_teeze joins us again this week to give a deep dive into his client-centric approach to his business. We talk marketing strategies that are working well for him, client retention, and raising your prices. Catch the first part of his interview on Ep. 278! This Week's Topics: • Raising prices: desire for your services • Marketing strategies • Client retention • Alchemy academy online • Incorporating a signature look to attract clients • His Hair Horror Story Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. @mikey_teeze joins us again this week to give a deep dive into his client-centric approach to his business. We talk marketing strategies that are working well for him, client retention, and raising your prices. Catch the first part of his interview on Ep. 278! This Week's Topics: • Raising prices: desire for your services • Marketing strategies • Client retention • Alchemy academy online • Incorporating a signature look to attract clients • His Hair Horror Story Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic