The Hairdresser Strong Show

Tune in for Krystine to help you understand Isolation, Negative Self-Talk, & Imposter Syndrome.Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Most Stylists ask their coach to help with the following: -- getting clients -- negative self-talk -- low confidence -- imposter syndrome-- Do not forget your job. It is not your job to manage your client’s finances. You don’t have to change your prices to accommodate your client’s finances.-- Selling should not be hard. Your clients have needs, and you service them by recommending the products and tools they need to keep their hair looking good in-between visits.-- If you are struggling to build clients, you may have personal work to do yourself. Maybe you doubt yourself too much, maybe you beat yourself up, or maybe you just are not doing as much of the work that is needed to accomplish your goals.-- Coaches, mentors, and doctors can help you navigate these things.MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:👉Follow Krystine on IG, Check out her Website, and All of her Personal Recommendations on her episode page here: www.hairdresserstrong.com/episodes/krystine-sherwoodThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.CONNECT WITH US📬 Subscribe to our free newsletter📸 Connect on Instagram🎵 Connect on TikTok📺 Watch on YouTube📝 Check out our BlogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Lindsey share how she helps hairdressers reach their maximum potential!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:- Pause this video when you are told to, and follow the instructions for your free human design map.-- Four things to know about Human Design: -- Manifester (trailblazer, pioneer) -- Projectors(40% of pop): recognized for their leadership) -- Generators(35% of Pop): slow and steady builder, mastery -- Manifester Generators (35% of pop): find the fastest, easiest way to do things, sprint & rest-- Use Human Design to help you better manage a team, build greater relationships with your team, and better inspire them.-- Gaining a better understanding of oneself enables us to live our best and more fulfilled life. This is a benefit of Human Design!MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:-- Follow Lindsey on Instagram-- Check out Lindsey's websiteThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.CONNECT WITH US📬 Subscribe to our free newsletter📸 Connect on Instagram🎵 Connect on TikTok📺 Watch on YouTube📝 Check out our BlogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Gino share his path to becoming a shop owner and a brand educator. He includes the lessons he learned and detailed steps on how to get there!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Working in retail and/or with people prior to working in a barber shop or salon helps set you up for success because that is our business: working with people!-- Gino's barber put his down payment for barbering school and was his first boss! Relationships are HUGE!-- Gino was paying 30%, which was about $400/week, and that was high at the time for rent, and then he went to a booth rental ($160/month) for one year to save money for his own Shop!-- As a  BaBylissPRO Barber educator, Gino is on stage, teaching in-person & online classes and posting online.-- Gino was recruited after he was in the industry for 12 years and suggests that if you want to become an educator, go to shows and introduce yourself and ask to assist...make an impression and build relationships!-- You are your own brand, and you are already working for yourself. Recognize that and go work at a shop or salon to learn how it operates and continue to build your personal brand.-- Gain experience and learn the ins and outs of ownership BEFORE starting your own thing. MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Gino on Instagram-- Follow Gino's Shop on Instagram-- Follow BaBylissPRO Barber on InstagramThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.CONNECT WITH US📬 Subscribe to our free newsletter📸 Connect on Instagram🎵 Connect on TikTok📺 Watch on YouTube📝 Check out our BlogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in as Amanda shares how her career connections propelled her from student to apprentice, stylist, suite owner, and finally, salon owner!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Starting as a student, Amanda waited to finish school and trained at Sasoons, but before finishing training, Amanda decided that was not the place for her. She went to a salon to do color, teach, & then went out on her own with some colleagues to open a suite!Going out on her own was prompted by reaching the top of her position with her company. She was a national educator, and at the top of the commission scale she could reach there, so the next step was going out on her own.Amanda leveraged her clientele, which included a development company that helped her current commercial space. They helped with architects, interior designers, etc.Salon de Muse was designed to create a space where budding hairpreneurs can build their business outside of suite ownership. She wants to give guidance and other assistance to hairdresser entrepreneurs (hairpreneurs).Relationships with customers not only pay Amanda for her services, but they also helped her open her salon! Relationships are so important!Being perfect at your craft is a nice goal, but is not achievable. The relationship with your client will get them coming back year in and year out WAY MORE than your skill set.Learn from your fellow hairdressers, do apprenticeships, take classes, and always remember there is something you can learn from everybody! MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.demuse/Check out Amanda's Salon, Salon de Muse: https://www.thesalondemuse.com/The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.CONNECT WITH US📬 Subscribe to our free newsletter📸 Connect on Instagram🎵 Connect on TikTok📺 Watch on YouTube📝 Check out our BlogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Sam Villa tell his story of building an industry-renowned career and his advice to stylists trying to build and sustain their businesses.Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:The key to growth in this industry is education!Sam Villa was inspired to get into hair because his dad was in the industry.Going to shows with his dad while he was coming up as a stylist, Sam wanted to be on stage with the other platform artists.If you want to be on stage, know that there may not be as much money in it as you might think. Focus on your why or your purpose. If this is your goal, pursue it; just know all the information.Mentorship and Apprenticeship is an incredible way to upgrade what you learned at school. Find a salon that fits your needs and has a robust and comprehensive apprenticeship program.Your ability to communicate will help you build wealth.Relationships with colleagues, family, and clients will provide the support, confidence, and income you need to achieve your goals.How you make a person feel (their experience) is more important than the hair.Focus on your purpose, and the money will follow.Create an experience for people where they want to come back. Do they want to laugh, chat, chill, or do something else? Get to know your clients and make it about them, not just your work.Go above and beyond to make your client happy and ensure they are able to style their own hair with a customized video for them that you record while they are in your chair.CONNECT WITH SAM-- Follow Sam Villa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samvillahair/ -- Follow Sam Villa on other social channels and learn more about educational & tools here: https://linkin.bio/ig-samvillahair The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.CONNECT WITH US📬 Subscribe to our free newsletter📸 Connect on Instagram🎵 Connect on TikTok📺 Watch on YouTube📝 Check out our BlogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Patrick Guarniere share his story from apprentice, to stylist, to Redken Educator, to School Owner AND Member of the DC Board of Cosmetology & Barbering!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Working at a salon straight out of school that is big on education and allowing the stylists to use those points to bring in outside educators can greatly impact your career as a stylist.Teaming up with Redken and growing as an educator and artist also led to an opportunity to open up The Salon Professional Academy in DC (a Redken School)Patrick's first chance to work at a salon was as a temporary fill-in for a classmate/friend who had to go to the hospital and couldn't cover their shift. You never know when your opportunity will present itself!The old-school vibes meant that if you couldn't make it to work, you could get replaced, despite your need for a break or day off on short-term notice.Rising Stylists are not interested in working like previous generations. Reduced and flexible schedules, the ability to take days off without shame and questioning, and working smarter, not harder, are what they are looking for.Becoming a National Redken Artist required an application process and four weeks of training.Being an educator, at least in the beginning, is more about your passion and love for teaching and learning. If you do it for the money fresh out of the gate, you may find yourself with no one paying you to teach.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Patrick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrick_guarniere/-- Follow TSPA DC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tspadc/The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.CONNECT WITH US📬 Subscribe to our free newsletter📸 Connect on Instagram🎵 Connect on TikTok📺 Watch on YouTube📝 Check out our BlogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Diana Varvaro share her thoughts on how schools and salons can best serve and set Rising Stylists up for success!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Rising Stylists' biggest challenge is finding a salon where they feel accepted and appreciated.SALONS: Do a shadow day to help introduce your business, culture, and team to Rising StylistsSALON OWNERS: Visit and speak to Rising Stylists AT SCHOOL to inform them about what it was like for you to train and build so they understand what they need to do in order to accomplish their goals.GUEST SPEAKERS & ARTISTS are the keys to building RELATIONSHIPS for the future!Experience is paramount and highly recommended for Rising Stylists while in school if their state allows it.RISING STYLISTS: Nothing is easy, even if people on social media say it is. You can accomplish your goals! You just have to work hard for it! MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Diana Varvaro on Instagram-- Follow Paul Mitchell The School, NYC on InstagramThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.CONNECT WITH US📬 Subscribe to our free newsletter📸 Connect on Instagram🎵 Connect on TikTok📺 Watch on YouTube📝 Check out our BlogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Adam Muncy, Co-Owner + CEO of Samson's Haircare, deliver tons of valuable information about building a brand! ⁠Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Is your brand you, or do you want to have a separate brand from your own identity? This can also look like separating the Brand from you and your partner(s)-- BUILDING A BRAND? Start with a mood board. Figure out what matters to you in terms of colors, imagery, and tone, and consider the emotions that this all invokes and align it with your desired brand.-- Are you a tastemaker? Do you have an eye for good vs bad haircuts, color, styling, music, food, etc? Pick out what brands you like and consider that when putting your mood board together in the brand identification process!-- Your brand identity needs to be thorough. Everything about your brand...EVERYTHING...communicates something. Make sure all decisions you make are in line with the brand! Music, fonts, memes, ingredients, products, lighting, etc...IT ALL MATTERS! MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Samson's Haircare on Instagram-- Check out Samson Haircare's website👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Nina Tulio tell you the most important thing for you to have a STRONG and sustainable business!⁠Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Cash Management, Cash Flow, Budgeting, and Pricing are the most common issues amongst commission owners, hybrid owners, and independents!Nina uses facts and data to help you make your decisions so when you doubt yourself, your decision, or your plan, you have the data to fall back on, giving you confidence!Full-Time hairdressers should aim to work from 32 - 35 hoursMost stylists are undercharging and need to update their pricesRent should be less than 20-30% of your revenue Commission salon owners payroll should be under 50% to be able to make money as an owner and have a sustainable business.Relationships are the primary factor in the success of a hairstylist and any entrepreneur.Remember to serve your guests and come up with ways to service them when times are tough without discounting services.Do not forget that we service AND are, ourselves, humans first...Treat clients like they are human and not a commodity that you can easily replace.Make Magic with clients and grow your business via strong relationships and knowing your data/numbers!MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:-- Get Nina's personal recommendations here-- Follow Nina on Instagram-- Follow Nina on Tik Tok-- Check out Nina's websiteWe deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us hereThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Michael Cole explain how Salon Owners should consider adjusting their business for success with the new generation!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Some, if not many, of the old ways of building a book or business, are not as relevant and maybe even irrelevant.Stylists can check out salons by hanging out in their digital space. There is a lot to find out about a business online in their search results, reviews, pictures, videos, website, career path opportunities, SALON OWNERS: be very clear and concise with a measurable apprenticeship/training program to grow onto the floor; this builds trust and accountability for you and your teamHave Rising Stylists speak to their future instructors before hiring them and convey to them the investment of a "graduate program" (aka apprenticeship program) will ensure greater success. This should help getting over the mandatory training conversation during interviews.Give Rising Stylists an "opportunity day" to build their own clients and show you and other leaders how well they do and where they need help. This will keep them happy because they will feel the independence of being a stylist and building a book while they are assisting and training.Stay hiring and always have another stylist ready to step up when people leave you un-announced MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Michael on Instagram-- Follow Summit Salon Business Center on InstagramThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.CONNECT WITH US📬 Subscribe to our free newsletter📸 Connect on Instagram🎵 Connect on TikTok📺 Watch on YouTube📝 Check out our Blog👉 Head to our website for guest recommendations, resources, and our blogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Maria Elizabeth explain her experience and process on how she transitioned from an old-school pricing model to a genderless pricing model and how she handled the friction between multiple generations of stylists!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Salon deZEN changed their prices to be genderless. -- First, they had a meeting, and then they got "buy-in" from the team. -- Next, they introduced the new pricing structures. -- Mens cuts were transitioned into barber cuts, and then they were a genderless priced salon!-- Friction with changing the salon culture over to being respectful and considerate of everyone’s gender identity with both the younger and older generations is explained: --Younger generations were so excited to be in a progressive industry and not very patient with the older generation, who was trying to adjust the language they used to be more considerate and respectful of gender identity --The older generation struggled to change the way they speak to remove gender and/or be more aware of others who are different.-- Hire an expert to help coach you and your team on the transition from gender-based services to gender-affirming or genderless pricing.-- Embrace change or risk your business becoming irrelevant or harder to survive.MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:-- Follow Salon deZen on Instagram-- Follow Maria on Instagram-- Check out Salon deZEN's website-- Get Maria's personal recommendations hereThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us hereCONNECT WITH US📬 Subscribe to our free newsletter📸 Connect on Instagram🎵 Connect on TikTok📺 Watch on YouTube📝 Check out our BlogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Ivis Hernandez tell us how he built his clothing line and events production business via his community & relationships!⁠Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! KEY TAKEAWAYSRelationships and Community are some of the most important aspects of being a successful entrepreneur.Artists and Creators need to get their work out in front of the public and what better way than asking your community to help you? The network effect of this is so much more powerful than social media.Developing a brand means keeping it top of mind, staying inspired, building relationships, and staying agile.Ivis was willing, inspired, and appreciative of the relationships in his life. This incredible attitude and his creativity were appreciated by others who supported him.Ivis spent his own money to build his clothing brand to expose it to the world. He also went to conferences, joined artistic teams, and outfitted models.He used conferences to showcase his clothing brand which led to so much!Ivis says not to believe in competition with others, only with yourself and doing better., only with yourself and doing better.MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:Follow Ivis on InstagramFollow Tha Viibe (events) on InstagramFollow Viibe Different (clothing brand) on InstagramThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us hereThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear how Leones built her mobile styling and e-commerce business for hair care products while working as a Corrections Officer on Rikers Island!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!Key Takeaways:-- Rebelled as a child for personal expression via hair-- Licensed Cosmetologist in 2015 and then became a Corrections Officer at Rikers Island-- Hair was a fallback plan which turned into building an e-commerce site and her own product line-- Starting out doing hair is very hard financially because it takes time to build your book.-- Supplemental income via random jobs was necessary to pay the bills.-- There are a lot more layers to being a successful hairdresser than being good at hair, such as communication and business.-- Business can be built on word of mouth only by giving customers an amazing experience and making sure they are always right.-- Get Ready because Life is full of challenges; make a goal sheet with all of your goals, constantly apply yourself as a learner, keep your focus on your goals, and network.-- Be okay with failure; learn from it. Be okay with “no” because it is only “no” for now!-- FIND A MENTORMentioned in this episode:Follow Leones on IG, Check out her Website, and All of her Personal Recommendations on her episode page by clicking here!👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us hereThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong. The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Krystine share her story, explain what a Coach is and how Mental Health plays a huge role!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Growing up in a salon, going to university, and coming full circle back to the salon to own, manage, and coach stylists is Krystines StoryHIRING A COACH? Make sure you understand the difference between a certified coach and an experience based coach. Certified coaches are specially trained in communication that you may not get from an experience based coach. KNOW YOUR COACH AND THEIR BACKGROUNDCoaches DO NOT ADVISE on course of action, that is advising and consulting.Coaches DO NOT TELL YOU WHAT TO DO and they ARE NOT THERAPY.Therapists focus on your past & a COACH focuses on today Coaches help us identify goals and hold us accountable for taking the steps and, when we do not, they help us understand why.Almost all of the time, we are our biggest roadblocks to our own success. Coaches help us understand this and figure out a way to work on ourselves to set us up for success in tackling our goalsConsulting is not Coaching, but Coaching may include consulting.Mentioned in this episode:Follow Krystine on IG, Check out her Website, and All of her Personal Recommendations on her episode page by clicking here!👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us hereThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to relive the premiereORLANDO 2023 Conference! We share our takeaways and expo floor interviews with your fellow beauty professionals on trending topics in the industry!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Sessions we attended (for key takeaways from each, click here)-- Destroy Bad Business (Destroy the Hairdresser)-- How to Develop & Deliver a Benefits Package for Today's Salon (Nikki Le Trowbridge)-- Marketing Your Way to More Money (Stephen J. Gomez)-- Life Beyond the Chair (Knowledge by Niki)-- Social Authority (Daniel Mason Jones)Guest Co-host for Your Day Off Podcast (@Hairdustry)Lexi Lomax -- Conventional pathways are not necessary to finding success in business. -- Team building inside of booth rental salon with super short-term leases… as short as 1 or 2 weeks. -- Maintain your flexibility to run your own business.Jay Majors -- Building yourself up, despite the challenges that you have in life, is imperative -- Stay focused on your goals -- Only compete with the person you were yesterday, not with others -- If you want to start a conference/hair show, start super small and grow until you are bursting at the seams, then change venue. Repeat…Ashlee Norman -- Family and/or a strong support system are so important for success. -- Family Rearing: Your kids are on your time; you do not have to give up your goals because you are worried your kid needs to have a strict schedule. -- Drive and motivation only get you so far; hard work and consistency are imperative to accomplish your goals. -- Make sure you love the social media game or the traveling if you pursue those avenues. You will not be successful unless you LOVE IT!Joel Torres -- Find balance and enjoy your life in between the grind. -- Make sure you love the social media game or the traveling if you pursue those avenues. You will not be successful unless you LOVE IT! -- Being a trendsetter means looking within and being bold, and sharing with the world your ideas and creations…others will follow.How do you say BaByliss? -- We walked around the conference and asked people how they say it…don't forget to check out the video version here!Expo Floor Interviews! -- We asked your fellow beauty professional to answer a few questions on the most trending topic in the industry (Boundaries, Pricing, & Hustle Culture, and more) and there was a lot of variance!👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us hereThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Lindsey share how she helps hairdressers reach their maximum potential!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Not knowing what she wanted to do, Lindsey was a hair model and loved the industry, so she went to hair school! -- After one year of being in a commission salon, she went independent. Lindsey quit hair for two years, went on a personal journey, got in shape, and started personal training.-- Finally getting back into the hair, she built a successful clientele by focusing on the business side. -- Lacking fulfillment, Lindsey started looking elsewhere and discovered Human Design. -- Getting a job that hires Rising Stylists directly on the floor right after school is very challenging. -- Human Design is a modality that uses your birth information to create your genetic blueprint. -- This helps to explain why we are weird or different. -- This becomes empowering through Human Design to understand yourself better. -- "Human Design is like every personality test in the world, and then some!" MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:-- Follow Lindsey on Instagram-- Check out Lindsey's websiteThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! 👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us hereThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Ivis Hernandez tell us how he built his career that led to a full book, becoming a stage artist, launching a clothing line, and an events production business!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Ivis learned his work ethic from his father, and that enabled him to build his career. By focusing on work that other people in the salon did not want to do, Ivis got clients quickly, & those clients sent him their relatives & friends!RISING STYLISTS: Change your mindset from thinking about assisting at a salon to honing in on the foundations. Learn to do good shampoos and connect with the customer so they know and trust you. They may end up in your chair & give you incredible tips! Only a small amount of people will be able to build a clientele right out of school. Go to a salon, get further training, and build a book there. Becoming a stage educator before social media required being in the "in-crowd." Now, you have to build a social media following & produce good content SALON OWNERS: a lot of stylists leave salons because they feel like they stopped growing, not necessarily b/c of moneyIf it's all about money & not learning or growing in other ways, the stylists will keep needing more & more until you cannot provide. Then, they'll leave for the money.MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:-- Follow Ivis on Instagram-- Follow Tha Viibe (events) on Instagram-- Follow Viibe Different (clothing brand) on InstagramThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! 👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us hereThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Maria’s very informative and educational journey to salon ownership and what her brand is all about!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Maria's career started out in a high school program; she got her license and started a 1-year apprenticeship. After getting on the floor, she moved to DC from Michigan to work at a salon. Four years later, she opened a salon with a partner.-- The partner wanted out after a year of being open, and Maria bought her partner out.-- Maintaining relationships for as long as possible is key to long-term success.-- WANT TO OPEN A SALON? Be open and honest with your employer; they may become your mentor!-- Get classes BEFORE you open a business on branding, marketing, and basic business.-- Check out SCORE for mentorship!-- Salon deZEN is a salon with an “inclusivity” mindset. They want everyone to feel welcome and supported!-- INTERESTED IN JOINING Salon deZEN? Apply online and fill out the form to help Maria get to know you. After an interview, Maria will tailor your growth opportunities and journey to you based on your confidence and abilities.MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:-- Follow Salon deZen on Instagram-- Follow Maria on Instagram-- Check out Salon deZEN's website-- Check out SCORE for free business advice from experienced Mentors-- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses ProgramThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! 👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us hereThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Travis’s story about growth, struggle, reflection, and reinvention of personal and professional goals!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- 35 Year + Industry Veteran, L'Oreal National Educator, NAHA Finalist, Production Company + Education Company -- Opened first salon after 11 years at a salon. Opened up a nail studio. Sold both after 11-13 years. -- LESSONS LEARNED FROM SALON OWNERSHIP: You have to be more than a hairdresser. You have to be a mentor, an administrator, a marketer, a hirer, a firer, a trainer, a guest services manager, and many other things! -- Failure is a chance to reflect and understand what went wrong, what you can work on, and assess how to do it better next time, or have an epiphany about where your professional career is/should be going. -- Are you the common denominator of your struggles and/or failures? Date yourself and get to know you better. This will help you gain perspective. Milestones are not as important as the moments in between and how we handle them...give up or find self-belief? -- Nothing has come for free or easy. Everything has required a lot of commitment and work.-- Being a good educator means you can strike a light bulb in someone’s head! Educators should be able to infect people with incredible energy to allow them to dream bigger for themselves than they ever could dream before. -- Corporate Companies have the scale to pay and educate you in a big way, so don't get wrapped up in the haters on big brand names and corporations! -- We have to think of ourselves as a brand. -- We can eradicate FEAR by replacing it with Experience and Knowledge!-- To focus, we must appreciate we cannot give 100% of ourselves to multiple projects. Put blinders on when working on each of your projects or on each of your goals so other things don’t distract you. -- Dabble in as many things as you can before you decide to specialize. This will make you stronger and more confident if/when you decide to specialize.MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:-- Follow Travis on Instagram-- Follow Travis Parker Academy on Instagram-- Check out Travis Parker Academy's websiteWe deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! 👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us hereThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear how Nina Tulio became a business educator and consultant and what you need to know when becoming one or hiring one!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Nina started off her career with a salon that opened multiple locations and learned a lot before opening her own salon.-- Mentorship was very valuable and helped her get an education which she leveraged into her own salon.-- She was an operator/owner for 8 years and spent the last 3 years running it and eventually sold it.-- Nina wanted to impact stylists and owners more, so she started a consulting company.-- WANT TO BECOME AN EDUCATOR, COACH, OR CONSULTANT? You have to have the experience and knowledge behind you.-- HIRING AN EDUCATOR, COACH, OR CONSULTANT? Do they have the experience? Do you trust them? Have you done your research? Or are you looking at likes, followers, and really good content? There's a difference.-- RECESSION WORRIES? Make sure you are operating from a position of confidence and not fear. Get your core values and brand dialed in. Get to know your customers and focus on the experience your clients get at your salon, and make sure it is on point.MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:-- Get Nina's personal recommendations here-- Follow Nina on Instagram-- Follow Nina on Tik Tok-- Check out Nina's websiteWe deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! 👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us hereThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Adam Muncy share the inspirational story of building Samson's Haircare!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Samson's Haircare is the manufacturer, marketer, sales, and admin of their own product line.From banking to haircare, Adam met his partner at church and built a relationship from there.Both Adam and his partner are foster parents of children with textured hair so they created Foster The Curl so they and others can provide haircare to their children with textured hair.They started with one product, a pomade, that they loved, but they did not do the research to find out that barbers wanted a water-soluble product which theirs wasn't.The lesson they learned was to have more product diversity for various customer types and do some research to understand your audience.COVID almost devastated their business because they are a small business with little to no employees, and COVID relief was based on older businesses with large payrolls.Building a business relationship is nerve-racking, and you should get used to the discomfort because it doesn't go away.Leverage and be honest with each of your partners to figure out each other's rolesAspiring Business Owners: Pay for a good CPA and Lawyer; would you pick the cheapest hairdresser? No, so spend money on an accountant and lawyer or suffer the consequences.Fighting for each account is a reality you should be prepared for... No hacks will take you to the point where you will be a legacy brand that is known and loved around the country or world.If you focus on sales and not the relationship, they are just buying your pitch and that is not as valuable of a relationship that will stand the test of time.Grassroots and analog development will have a strong base for your business.You must have a pixel (a piece of code to track all IP addresses that come to your page) in order to retarget your efforts and take advantage of going viral or good social media implications! MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Samson's Haircare on Instagram-- Check out Samson Haircare's website👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Michael Cole share his experience and assessment of rising stylists entering the workforce!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Rising Stylists are not intimidated by the business conversation.Compared to previous generations, the vast majority of hairdressers did not want to talk about business because they didn't want to take away from the craft or the art.Schools are now having students build their social presence during the foundations/fundamentals portion of their education.Rising Stylists, while students in school, vet the salons they want to work at before ever inquiring to work there.Rising stylists bring opportunities for salon owners, but they must manage the fact that their older stylists may not be able to grasp new ideas for building and branding.Rising Stylists want the flexibility to build their books however they want.SALON OWNERS: You can look at the new generation as a dilemma or an opportunity. Will you adapt and see the value? Or will you complain and see the problems? MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Michael on Instagram-- Follow Summit Salon Business Center on Instagram-- Check out Summit's website👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Therese share how she built her career, opened a salon, and what her salon is all about!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:The Collective part of the business means that the stylists work in tandem and as a team on clients.They have an apprentice program for beginners.If you are in school or recently graduated, you will execute a model for Therese and the team to know where you are technically.The training program to get "on the floor" has been updated for Rising Stylists, who are more advanced than previous generations due to online education access.Rising Stylists move onto the floor and take clients for only what they have tested out on and shown strength in.Casals has tiered pricing, and once the stylist is booked out with waiting lists, Therese works with the stylist on setting their own prices and running their chair like a business.Casals is a genderless pricing salon, and the tiered system gives clients of various income levels options, regardless of gender.Seasoned Stylists will perform a model to show their craft and perform a self-assessment, and the ideal candidate is willing to share their art with others and grow the next generation.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Therese on Instagram-- Follow Casals Salon Collective on Instagram👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Diana Varvaro give us insight into Rising Stylists' challenges & struggles while giving you very important nuggets of information for all entrepreneurs in the beauty business.Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Paul Mitchell School Placement Leader = matchmaker for salons and their students, aka Future Professionals, aka Rising StylistsThe biggest thing Rising Stylists are thinking about is a comfortable environment to work in.How the stylists, not necessarily the owner, treats Rising Stylists can make or break the relationship they have with the salon.Have clear expectations and directions by having a clear chain of command or education so Rising Stylists are not confused or feel intimidated by not knowing whom to listen to or ask.Rising Stylists are more sensitive than previous generations and require greater investment. To increase your chances of getting an ROI on training Rising Stylists: utilize shadow days and model trials to ensure you are hiring a good fit.Also, have them perform services while they are training.Rising Stylists want benefits like flexibility and paid time offSALON OWNERS: try having some short shifts and longer shifts to be more appealing to Rising Stylists.Big companies like ULTA, JC Penney, & Sephora pitch to Rising Stylists and are able to provide benefits that the rest of the industry usually cannot.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Diana Varvaro on Instagram-- Follow Paul Mitchell The School, NYC on InstagramThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong. LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Niki Smith discuss the concept of success and how it varies for everyone; don't forget: find out what success means to you before you set your goals!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Success may mean having a lot of businesses, having a lot of items, or having a lot of money. It may also mean you have a happy family and enough money to pay your bills.-- People don't stay with you just because they like their hair.-- Build your brand and business around why people come to you other than good hair. -- Manual Labor vs Intellectual Labor vs Emotional Labor: Understand how to manage your emotions and see the difference between these types of labor.-- When you are having an emotional period, grieve, cry, and feel your feelings, but then you have to keep moving forward. -- The biggest struggle business coaching clients have is dealing with and separating out their emotions MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Niki Smith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowledgebyniki/The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know: https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: https://linktr.ee/hairdresserstrongThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Ashleigh share some of the most valuable lessons for a successful career in hairdressing and a path to salon ownership!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!If you're local to the DMV area, we are hosting our Beauty Business Brunch on April 30th, and Ashleigh will be one of our panelists along with Kelly Gorsuch, Serial Entrepreneur & Owner of Hells Bottom Barbershops & Immortal Beloved Salon; Rebecca Haehnle, Curl & Color Specialist and Owner of Parlour Salon as well as a Curl Educator; and Tony Stuart & Corey Gray, Co-Hosts of Your Day Off Podcast, @Hairdsutry. Learn more and get your ticket today: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/beauty-business-brunchKEY TAKEAWAYS:-- She had a wake-up call when she realized the cosmetology license wasn't as valuable as she thought-- Ashleigh went out on her own right after school and realized that was a bad idea; she didn't have enough $$-- Early in her career, she took time to search for her identity as a person & hairdresser, which led her to NYC-- This searching & NYC set in motion her reality today!-- Watching a pioneer in African American hair had a lot to do with leading her to become a salon owner.-- Nothing beats experience; being able to watch/listen to successful people & masters of craft is better than no team experience ...Find a Salon Team before going solo!-- After she built a clientele, she had an abrupt break from that salon, moved to another salon, then went to booth rental. This started her process of saving, planning, and building her salon.-- TIP: figure out Licensing and certifications BEFORE you secure a space, so you do not have a delay!-- You are your schedule. Look at your clients; they reflect you.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Ashleigh and Taylor & York Salon on Instagram-- Visit Taylor & York Salon's websiteThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! 👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear a Gen-Z Influencer share their perspective on generational differences and hear some thoughts for salon owners to consider.Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!If you're local to the DMV area, check out Hunter's class, A Client Experience that Wins a Recession, on March 26th at 12:30pm at The Temple: A Paul Mitchell Partner School as part of the Presley Poe & Friends weekend experience: https://www.presleypoeandfriends.com/classesKEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Understanding the desires a Rising Stylist has for their future will help give you an idea about how long they will stay.-- SALON OWNERS: You may not be able to retain your highest earners, despite how much money, time, or benefits you give them, if they have a vision for themselves.-- Consider adjusting your training and growth process to future-proof your business.-- SALON OWNERS: You can try getting Gen-Z to see value in investing time & energy now to have greater success later, but they won't listen.-- You can innovate or adapt to the new environment, or risk being a Blockbuster-- Create a systemized way, with clear deliverables, to grow stylists to the floor.-- Clarity and personalization are more important than a shorter training program.-- RISING STYLISTS: Take your time, invest in your craft, and gain experience before moving to the floorMENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Hunter on Instagram-- Follow Hunter on Facebook-- Visit Hunter's websiteThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO HUNTER’s PAGE for personal recommendations for hairstylists of all levels: https://www.hairdresserstrong.com/episodes/hunter-doniaThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear April tell us about her perspective on the future of the industry!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- There is a significant gap in the use of technology to help improve the lives and careers of the hair and beauty industry pros.-- Beauty pros will learn about retirement in the near future.-- How will beauty pros get health insurance and access to micro-loans? -- Licensing as it stands is being questioned, i.e., specialized licensing. -- Texas + Virginia have already slashed hours. -- Tech in the salon includes virtual assistants, software for management, and professional first software.-- Investors and society at large will have a higher appreciation and respect for the industry.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:Learn more and download the HANDSOME appFollow April on InstagramFollow HANDSOME app on InstagramFollow HANDSOME app on FacebookThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! 👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to get to know Eden Salon DC, what they look for, and how you can grow here!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Eden salon believes in individuality.-- Passion is one of the most important traits that Eden is looking for in a team member.-- Mutual Respect is the most important value to the team and owner.-- Eden Salon Strives to create an environment of support for each other, their guests, and education.-- Team Work is very important, and they do not believe in protectionism over clients.-- Eden will work with all Rising Stylists to grow them as needed.-- No mandatory apprenticeship; completely up to the individual.-- Everyone does everything: cleaning, front desk, taking care of customers, educating, learning, etc-- Eden wants to grow stylists to accomplish their goals, even if that means becoming salon owners.-- She would even be their investor for their salon!-- Email to [email protected]; DM on IG @edendcsalonMENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Eden DC Salon on Instagram -- Check out Eden DC Salon's website-- Listen to Eden's first episode (103), From East Africa to DC Salon Owner; My Challenges & Triumphs!The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! 👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Skky share what she and her hair school-mates (class of 2022/2023) want from Salon Owners and for their professional future!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review! Episode recorded on 11/28/22KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Rising Stylist Worries about the Future: Building a Clientele How to branch out when they are ready to leave without burning bridges. Expressing creativity vs. the majority of salons’ clientele not being "creative clients."-- Rising Stylists do not plan on working at a salon for an extended period of time and are struggling with setting goals and communicating with their potential new bosses on this.-- Rising Stylists are excited about the future of discovering new techniques and opportunities and doing what they love.-- Rising Stylists love the idea of complete freedom to manage their income and time.-- Rising Stylists say they will stay 3-6 years max because a lot of them consider themselves entrepreneurs & want the freedoms & flexibility that come with being the boss.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Skky on Instagram-- Follow Jackson Harlow Beauty Lounge on Instagram-- Follow Paul Mitchell Tysons Corner on Instagram-- Listen to Skky's first episode (106), A Rising Stylist’s Expectations & Vision For the Future The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! 👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Want to learn how to create your own tools? Tune in to hear Ben Barkworth tell you about his company and how he started FASTFOILS!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- FASTFOILS created a Foil that will speed up processing time by 25% to get a higher lift in a shorter time while protecting the integrity of the hair. -- Develop a Business Plan & Model to grow your vision of innovation, education, investment, & efficiency = success!-- 1st Step: Write down your ideas & start research & dev. -- Does your idea exist, can you improve it, and can you make it? -- Does someone else have a patent on your idea?-- 2nd Step: Find out how to make/produce it & start vetting manufacturers for samples. -- Test your product (Ben had to do lab thermal testing)-- 3rd step: Get your patents and protect your intellectual property...#lawyers -- This will not be cheap; you will need to invest in this startup cost FASTFOILS was self-financed!-- The best money was spent on a PR firm to grow the idea.FOR ALL of Ben's key takeaways, click here MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Ben on Instagram-- Follow FASTFOILS on Instagram-- Find FASTFOILS online-- Follow JUSTB Salon on InstagramThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! 👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Olivia (@omgartisty) share her Top 3 Social Media Hacks!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Instagram has videos on how to create content, how to grow, and even on their algorithms…all on Instagram itself!Based on your consistency and engagement of your stories, IG will use this data to delegate how your photos and videos will show up in the feed.Use questions, polls, location, and hashtags on your stories to enhance engagement.Direct Messages count as engagement!Pitching someone? Trying to get a job somewhere? Use the 'Close Friends' function to get specialized content in front of big names AND push your content up in the feed! Be consistent in posting; it is literally the most important and easiest thing you can do!USEFUL LINKS:-- Follow Olivia on Instagram-- Check out Olivia's Website-- Educate with Influence! the beauty industry’s first complete course bridging the gap between influencer and educator from Olivia Thompson @omgartisty, Gina Sicard @iamginabianca, and Ashli Albert @getschooledbyshli -- Get Olivia's personal recommendations and listen her first episode, How I Became the Hair Industry’s Social Media Queen hereThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! 👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear the HairdresserStrong.com team reflect on the last year, share events they plan on attending AND hosting, reveal the annual survey results, announce the giveaway winners, and more!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!You Have Spoken! Your feedback is as follows:👉Biggest Worries for 2023: RecessionInflationBuilding A ClienteleRaising Prices!👉Top Topics Requested for Show: Book BuildingHelp w/ Social MediaUnderstanding Your #'s👉The Hairdresser Strong Show Has Helped the Majority of You:Learn what other Salons and Stylists are doingLearn about the new generations of StylistsFeel empoweredThank you to our guests who have dedicated their valuable time to share their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser.Thank you to everyone for supporting us, engaging with our content, providing us feedback, and, most importantly, being part of a community that cares about the future of our industry!We ALWAYS want to hear your feedback and what topics you would like us to cover! So whether it’s tomorrow, in a week, or in 6 months, send us a DM and let us know your thoughts 💭MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:Our website: www.hairdresserstrong.comSign up for our newsletter: https://www.hairdresserstrong.com/newsletterRead our recent blog posts: https://www.hairdresserstrong.com/blogFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

Tune in to hear Artyce share her perspective as a cosmetology school teacher on Gen-Z Rising Stylists!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Most Rising Stylists want to work for themselves or in a concept/specialty salon.-- 70% of Rising Stylists want to specialize in their craft.-- 50% of RIsing Stylists want to pursue entrepreneurship and be the boss.-- They want a calming atmosphere and sensitivity to their feelings.-- Rising Stylists want a Mentor, not a Boss when deciding on the salon leader they want to work for.-- Rising Stylists need to hear about the investment we all made to get to where we are so they understand success comes with investment and work.-- Rising Stylists do not want to rush; they want to take only a couple of clients a day.-- SALON OWNERS: Be clear, upfront, and honest about workflow, pace, specialization, and expectationsMENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Artyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherehairmeetsart/-- Follow The Art of Hair Agency LLC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aohagency/-- Follow Paul Mitchell Tysons Corner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtstysons/The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: https://linktr.ee/hairdresserstrongThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Hunter Donia share his story of growth, development, and passion for helping independent stylists and salon owners automate and set boundaries in their businesses to achieve greater success!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Hunter Started at age 15 doing hair in vocational school.-- Hunter was on the floor by age 18 and eventually became a brand educator.-- With personal and professional experience, Hunter went out on his own during COVID.-- Going Solo was so much work it did not seem sustainable. -- After Finding success with automation, Hunter begins to teach others.-- Hunter helps Stylists Automate, Streamline, and set up Boundaries in their Business.-- Time is a non-renewable resource; take it VERY seriously.-- There is no such thing as work-life balance in the beginning phase of building your book or business!-- We can leverage technology to streamline administrative and communication functions to save more time and money.-- Running a business requires a lot! Social Media, CMO, Raise Prices, Manage Retail, etc...-- Leverage technology to give you more time and build a sustainable career-- Turning to education, speaking, & other business, Hunter decided to close his suite and go back to a team salon for more time & lifestyle to continue his own businessMENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Hunter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hairbyhunty/-- Follow Hunter on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hunnnty-- Visit Hunter's website: https://hunterdonia.my.canva.site/The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: https://linktr.ee/hairdresserstrongThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Ivan Zoot (ClipperGuy) share how to become an author, why he became an author, and all of the benefits…don’t forget to check out his books, too! Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Authoring, publishing, and selling content, especially books, has changed dramatically, making it easy for anyone to become an author.-- Being an author lends you authority and helps establish and grow your brand and impact.-- Ivan wrote a daily guide for a whole year to become a $100k hairdresser.-- Get your FREE copy of Ivans Book 100x100 to help you gain 100 new clients in 100 days, guaranteed! Go to www.IvanZoot.com and click on the title and use the discount code!-- Leave your cell phone in your car during the day to build a better business, deliver a better service and make better connections. -- Remember, our business is low-tech and high-touch.-- Very little, if any, data backs up the claim that social media builds your book better than word of mouth and reviews. Data only shows that it is an integral part of a marketing strategy.-- Clients that come from social media may tend to be looking for the hottest look, salon, barbershop, or stylist. This is not the persona of a long-term client; beware!-- Know your numbers, discuss price increases with clients and colleagues, and just make sure you are using data to make smart decisions! (See Pricing Playbook for a guide)MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Check out Ivan's website: www.ivanzoot.com/home-- Follow Ivan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivanzoot/-- Follow Ivan on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivan.zoot-- Follow Ivan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clipperguy-- Subscribe to Ivan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCegxCW543Ach1DcIEEk7IugThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: https://linktr.ee/hairdresserstrongThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear April tell us all about the HANDSOME App and WHY you should use it now!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:April wants to lift up the "underdogs" in our industry by providing them with tech tools for their careers.HANDSOME APP is a Career & Education Network for Brands, Salons, AND Technicians!Pros can answer all the questions you want to ask that you do not want to post on public platforms!HANDSOME offers tons of education, including 'Micro-Dose' Education 3 min or less in between clients!Beauty Pros can interact with brands and earn products and tools!Independent educators and salon suites are on the rise!You are all entrepreneurs; get the tools you need for your business to flourish!Hairdressers are not respected as much as other professions. We must raise the bar!Learn how to monetize digitally and grow real-life customers on the HANDSOME App!MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:Learn more and download the HANDSOME app: https://handsomeapp.com/Follow HANDSOME app on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handsome_app/Follow HANDSOME app on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehandsomeappThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear J Ladner share how he became the go-to for launching products and tools!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Giving Back via classes and content gives industry players a chance to see you and amplify your impact.Genuinely wanting others to succeed is a secret to success!Your LIfe lends you credibility that supports your career credibility. Do not forget about all the life lessons and relationships you have and will make.Never stop at 'No'; turn N-O Into K-N-O-W and find out why people say no. Sometimes they default to 'No' because they are just busy at the time.Never forget where you started. Remember what it was like when you first started off and who helped you. The future generation needs your help now!Love yourself and face your pain before you can help others and live your best life.Got an Idea You Want to Pitch to Manufacturers/Distributors/Investors? Know your "Who, What, When, Why" and turn all "No"s into "K-N-O-W"s and seek knowledge.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:Follow J Ladner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmrjladner/Follow Oligo Professionnel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oligopro/Follow FAST FOILS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastfoils/No Stylist Left Behind Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-stylist-left-behind/id1465470771We are dedicated to educating and informing all start-up hairdressers on what it takes to reach their goals throughout their careers through storytelling, advising, workshops, and live events. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Therese share how she built her career, opened a salon, and what her salon is all about!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Started Off in a Salon, and after 5 years, was ready for a change!-- Not wanting to start over, Therese began teaching with the Aveda Institute, which lasted for 8 years.-- Then, she got to get back behind the chair and then run a salon, expanding a brand to a new area!-- Working at a salon while in school was important in gaining experience and pushing her career the furthest it could go.-- RISING STYLISTS: Bring in Models, friends, family, and maybe even clients’ children for practice and faster growth when just out of school and growing to the floor!-- Hair Schools have tons of regulations and rules that reduce the focus on the students and focus more on attendance and regulated curriculum.-- Therese was able to buy into the business over time instead of making an upfront investment! This made being a salon owner easier and less risky. Find a partner or investor!-- Splitting up tasks helps spread the burden of running the business.-- Running a salon is a lot of work and takes you away from doing hair!MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Therese on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresesnow_haircolor/-- Follow Casals Salon Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casalssaloncollective/We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO THERESE’s PAGE for recommendations for hairstylists of all levels: www.hairdresserstrong.com/episodes/therese-snowThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Steve share why you should get out of your recession mindset and into a growth mindset!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Abundant growth-minded thinking: tracking, analyzing, attacking; use data!-- We will be in and out of recessions throughout our life.-- Do not let a recession or other bad world news cause panic.-- Clients will be cutting out expenses but still need their hair done. Make it extra special, so they feel better about spending the money with you.-- Your business always needs you to grow it.-- Make a plan for our guests and do not get complacent or arrogant, taking your clients for granted...no more assumptions! Clients feel nervous about recessions and global news too!-- Understand how you can best service your clients via retail & additional services they NEED!MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-Check out Steve's website: https://stephengomez.net/-Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saloncoachsjg/-Follow Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalonCoachSJG/-Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SalonCoachSJG-Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-gomez-77851615/We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO STEVE's PAGE for recommendations for hairstylists of all levels: www.hairdresserstrong.com/episodes/steve-gomezThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Olivia ( @omgartistry ) share how she built her nationally recognized brand!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- With no money and not eligible for financial aid, persistently asking for help resulted in a grant from hair school-- Giving the gift of education is a lifelong endeavor-- Olivia had 3 jobs while she was in school-- After taking a social media class in the early days of IG, the deficits that class had gave her the idea to start teaching social media.-- Being a pioneer in any new trend or technology could be a waste of time if the trend or tech goes nowhere. If it works out, the return on your time investment could be huge-- Mentors help keep you moving forward and guide you along your career path-- On slow days early in Olivia's career, she would go to local stores and ask them to come in for a makeover and capture the whole experience. Tell them to come hair and makeup ready and do not do it for free! 50% discount only-- The Keys to my success: consistency, discipline, self-awareness, and time-blocking your schedule-- Consistency = mental fitness (need to know where I will be and what I am doing all day everyday)-- Olivia's scheduled events and todos are non-interrupted, phone on do not disturb-- Olivia is now doing prosumer content for the consumer that the pros love.-- Chase your passion for sustainable effort in your career.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omgartistry/-- Check out Olivia's Website: https://www.omgartistry.com/👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us at www.hairdresserstrong.com We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Recent Hair School Graduate, Skky share what she expects from a salon and salon owner, how she thinks about her future and path forward, and gain insight into the future generation.Want to see more videos like this? Make sure to subscribe to our channel for weekly videos!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- My priority was continuing education, and diversity is second only to education. -- To me, diversity is important, not only in the clientele but diversity in the team. -- Rising Stylists want to feel confident that their boss is interested in building them.-- Rising Stylists also want to feel confident that they can go to their boss when they need help or have an issue.-- Building a diverse team with a diverse clientele will make the salon more appealing to Rising Stylists.-- ATTN Rising Stylists: Know what is important to you: education, clientele, diversity, money, etc.-- ATTN: Salon Owners: Apprenticeships should have clear expectations communicated regularly so the Rising Stylist does not feel they are being held back.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Skky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationsbyskky/-- Follow Jackson Harlow Beauty Lounge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonharlowbeauty/-- Follow Paul Mitchell Tysons Corner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtstysons/We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 For more episodes, resources, and our blog, please visit us at www.hairdresserstrong.com The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Kelly Gorsuch, Owner of Hells Bottom Barbershops + Immortal Beloved Salon, discuss what changes both Salon owners and Gen-Z must make for a more successful future.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Spend more time training at a high pricepoint salon as opposed to getting on the floor quickly at a lower pricepoint salon to increase your opportunity to make more money faster. Even going to a top-tier school, you are not going to be ready to take on the majority of client requests. Do not confuse online education with good education.The education you pay for online is also not guaranteed to be any good. Overnight, a high-end salon without a training program can become a low-quality salon in the event of a walkout because the salon owner gets desperate and hires anyone regardless of skill...beware when picking a salon!MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:Follow Kelly Gorsuch on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellygorsuch/Follow Immortal Beloved: www.instagram.com/immortalbelovedsalon/Follow Hell's Bottom Richmond, VA: www.instagram.com/barberofhellsbottomrva/Follow Hell's Bottom Washington, DC: www.instagram.com/barberofhellsbottom/ We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for more episodes and resources for hairstylists of all levels: https://www.hairdresserstrong.com/The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own, and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths, and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear how Pritha became a runway stylist and how she built her runway salon group, The Mane Group!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Volunteering is the best way to get into fashion shows. -- Have a team with you to volunteer them, too, because there are a lot of flaky hairdressers who need to be replaced by reliable and consistent hairdressers.-- Be reliable and consistent if you want success. -- Find a salon that does a lot of fashion shows if you want to break into this segment of the industry. -- Promote yourself on social media with appropriate content and hashtags. -- You MUST show variation and styling skills on social, not just all balayage and cuts. -- Work for free for a while until you prove yourself and build your resume/portfolio. -- Runway shows, even when you are not getting paid, you can grab content throughout the process and link to the show’s brand and all the people involved. This is more valuable than the money you might be paid to do the actual hair. -- Get inspired and inspire your guests to improve your business, customer experience, and personal happiness by doing creative work like runway shows, photoshoots, and classes.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:Follow The Mane Group Salon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanegroup/Follow Pritha Muneswar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prithamane/We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Eden share how she became a Salon owner in Washington, DC!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-Being open to learning helps one achieve their goals-Eden went to school 2x before being a career stylist.-Started off in the USA cleaning, going to school, and learning the language.-After learning all the different parts of the salon working as a stylist (15 years total). Then, she opened a salon, knowing exactly what she wants and what her culture would be like in her business.-Eden asked her mentor and other salon owners questions to help with how to open a salon. She hired professionals to help with the lease, design, and construction as well. Accountant, Commercial Real Estate Agent, Business Coach, Lawyer, Designer, Contractors, etc-The biggest challenge was building a team and understanding how to lead-Now, Eden knows what she is looking for in a team and gladly helps those that do not fit with the culture find another salon.-No sacrifices on culture is key-Investors backed out at last minute and Eden was able to get a family friend to help-The lease required her to guarantee 3 years of payments, so she needed someone to help with construction.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Eden DC Salon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edendcsalon/-- Check out Eden DC Salon's website: https://edendcsalon.com/We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com

Tune in to hear how and why you should be visiting hair schools on a regular basis.Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!Key Takeaways:-- Volunteer at hair schools. Help students learn more about the industry & craft, not passing the state board exam.-- Do a demo. Don't forget to talk about their career, helping them manage expectations and set goals that will enable success.-- Students think they will build their book very fast on their own via social media and their current network...not realistic.-- Unrealistic goals fail because they do not work with a mentor nor understand the business side of building a clientele.-- Most hair school students have ZERO salon experience in communication, soft skills, pre-booking, etc...the schools do their best, but there's NO REPLACEMENT FOR SALON EXPERIENCE!-- I hire stylists, train them, build them as W2 employees, and when they are ready to run their own business, I transition to booth rental. One side of my shop is W2 commission, and the other is booth rental!MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Corey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haircoloristcoreypaul/-- Follow Corey Paul's Hair Studio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreypaulshairstudio/-- Find Corey's Education Academy on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/6606000?We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear the HairdresserStrong.com team share what they have learned and where they are going after celebrating 100 episodes! Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!Key Takeaways-- Thank You to all of our guests, Tony & Corey @hairdustry, and our listeners!-- Community Engagement is the answer to all of our challenges! Both in your industry and with the local government!-- Don’t Fear Failure; this keeps you from ever accomplishing anything!-- Set yourself up for success by asking for help!-- Asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of self-awareness. -- Stop getting ready to get ready!-- We believe the relationship between employers and employees is changing. We believe that expectations, culture, and technology will evolve our current business models and/or create a new business model for the industry!MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:Our website: www.hairdresserstrong.comSign up for our newsletter: https://www.hairdresserstrong.com/newsletterRead our recent blog posts: https://www.hairdresserstrong.com/blogFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/Janis Ozolins' newsletter for creative entrepreneurs: https://ozolinsjanis.com/newsletterWe deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/

Tune in to hear Ben share how he started JUSTB Salon and launched a tool company! Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- He went to school during the day, worked at a restaurant all night, & apprenticed at a salon on Saturday. No days off except Sunday!-- He went straight to chair rental after school.-- After one year, he realized he was doing basic beauty school haircuts and was missing things in his education, so he went back to a salon to assist and train.-- Toxic colleagues made him realize it wasn't the team for him, so he left and started his own salon JustB Salon, a safe space for all to "Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Beautiful!"-- Started the Salon with only his husband. Then built a team!-- Ben was working backstage for London fashion week as a volunteer when he came up with the idea for  @FASTFOILS  -- After tons of Research & Development, Chemical & Thermal testing, he began selling foils just in time for COVID lockdownMENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_barkworth/-- Follow FAST FOILS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastfoils/-- Follow JUSTB Salon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbsalon/We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear Ivan Zoot's experience and formula for success and breaking world records! KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Our business is not about haircuts!-- Haircuts don’t matter!... It is all Sales!-- When I interview stylists, I score them each, on a scale of 1-10 on “technical abilities” & “people skills. Their score must add up to 12 to get the job.-- Personality may be more important than the haircut you give.-- I worked at a salon while in school, and I earned my way to behind-the-chair stylist.-- To upskill myself, I worked at a low-price, high-volume chain salon, which taught me a cutting system.-- I learned cutting, training, and managing before I opened my own shop.-- Broke multiple Guinness Book Of World Records on Haircuts; listen to hear which ones and how!-- I developed a system, practiced and trained for a year, then executed it.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Check out Ivan's website: www.ivanzoot.com/home-- Follow Ivan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivanzoot/-- Follow Ivan on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivan.zootFollow Ivan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clipperguy-- Subscribe to Ivan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCegxCW543Ach1DcIEEk7IugWe deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com

Tune in to hear Steve share how he went from success to failure and back to success again and how he brings the lessons he has learned in business to salon owners around the world. Maybe Steve is right for you!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Grew up in the beauty industry-- Wanted to go a different path-- Worked in marketing and business-- Built a salon marketing business with over 100 salons-- Turned everything around, rebuilt, and sold that company-- After that, I became a business coach to teach others how to be successful and avoid such pitfalls-- Social media misleads us on the rate of success. It takes time, be patient!-- Salon Owners: Strengthen your cultural dynamic to free up the leader to lead-- The touchpoints make or break retention and drive profit.-- What we learn and who we become drives transformation-- Mostly salon owners with a team are who Steve works with-- Steve offers no obligation consultation to determine if he will be able to help you-- If you work with Steve, he will make a customized approach just for you and your needs-- If you are not ready for coaching, he will give you some direction and potentially resources to get you readyMENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:Check out Steve's website: https://stephengomez.net/Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saloncoachsjg/Follow Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalonCoachSJG/Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SalonCoachSJGConnect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-gomez-77851615/We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.👉 LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com