The Hairdresser Strong Show

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

Tune in to hear Artyce Dozier share how she took control of her work and life by becoming an entrepreneur and opening up businesses to keep the income coming in, create jobs for others, and still have time to do the things she loves…not without a lot of work of course! KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Worked at a Corporate Salon and got tons of education-- After ten years, she realized income doesn't go up at the same rate as the work you put in after a certain level.-- Went to Suite for better work/life balance and made all the money.-- This freedom and work/life balance didn't last long once her daughter won a beauty pageant which created a huge business for pageant hair. Thus, she started an agency...-- Focus on yourself and your health; if you get too busy, maybe it's time to expand your business with other stylists or assistants...-- Got a chance to teach at two different companies. Just ask your rep how you can become an educator! Travel and get paid!-- Get a mentor! Mentors in every aspect of your life will help you succeed!MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow Artyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherehairmeetsart/-- Follow The Art of Hair Agency LLC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aohagency/-- Follow Paul Mitchell Tysons Corner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmtstysons/The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 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 Niki share how she went from burnout to inspiration to execution and success as a business owner in the beauty industry…and all the lessons she learned along the way! KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- 35-Year Beauty Industry Veteran-- 7 figure Hairdressers Lost Everything!-- This inspired me to learn about the business side.-- Interest in business and investing came from childhood dinner conversations.-- Inspiration from a book helped me realize talent has little to do with success.-- Before pursuing my path, I plotted it out on paper, and when the moment struck to follow the plan, I was ready to go!-- Businesses can take on a life of their own, and you have to just go with it.-- Burnout was recognized by falling asleep behind the wheel and almost getting hit by a train.-- Clients pointed out I was treating the chair as an assembly line to make money and not caring about them.-- Taking care of your health, not spreading yourself too thin, and committing to doing your best work are all keys to success.-- Do not people pleaser! As an entrepreneur, you defy what the masses do, so do not be afraid to do things differently despite popular opinion.-- The road to success is paved in failure. Learn how to turn failure into learning experiences, and keep your head up!MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:Follow Niki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowledgebyniki/Check out Niki's Coaching, Class, and Book offerings website: https://knowledgebyniki.com/We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.👉 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 J Ladner share his journey to success through sacrifice, commitment, humility, & empathy! KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Seek Knowledge First, a Closed Mouth Never Gets Fed, & No One Knows who you are unless you tell them.-- Learned to Manage and Started a Blog which helped build education in media, writing, the industry, and so much more!-- I worked for FREE for years, stayed in hostels, took buses, etc. This was to lay the groundwork for a career!-- Stay Humble, lead by example, lead by pushing people, and lead by being willing to take out the trash and clean the floors.-- It's never too late to adapt and change your life.-- When you hear 'No,' turn it into 'Know'; ask to understand why they said no.Understand what you offer when asking from others -- Seek and "lean into" Mentors and MentorshipWe deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:-- Follow J Ladner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmrjladner/-- Follow Oligo Professionnel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oligopro/-- Follow FAST FOILS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastfoils/👉 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 Sloane Skellion tell us all about insurance and why it is so important. KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Insurance is a must-have for anyone wanting to secure their future!-- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance is a MUST HAVE for stylists! -- Multiple types of Short-Term disability, do your homework! -- Short-Term Coverage: 0 days-3 years (depending on insurance) -- Long-Term Coverage - 1 year - age 65 -- Docs. needed for Disability Insurance: -- Medical History -- Income Proof to determine how much $$ you will get -- A physical + blood work will be required -- The less money you want to be paid out, the cheaper insurance is. -- Making sure you have enough coverage to pay your bills is SMART!-- Some Insurance Policies provided by employers do not transfer when you leave the salon or company!-- The sooner you get insurance, the CHEAPER it is! -- 1099 & Salon Owners!: Protect your brand and tools w/ Business Insurance in the event you harm someoneMENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:Reach out to Sloane with questions or needs: https://sloaneinsurance.com/Follow Sloane Skellion - State Farm Agent on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sloaneskellion/We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.👉 LIKE THIS VIDEO? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/👉 HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blog: www.hairdresserstrong.com The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths, and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

Tune in to hear how Jenny focused on her mental and physical health to find success and create Industry Aligned! KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- I avoided surgery with physical therapy and the Industry Aligned Approach!-- By focusing on my physical health, my mental health benefited amazingly.-- Posture is the most important thing for long-term health!-- Being in good shape does not mean you have a sustainable career.-- HAIRDRESSING IS HARD ON YOUR BODY-- Improper Movement got you into pain; Proper Movement will get you out! -- Rest is NOT Always the Best Path to Recovery-- WE MUST TAKE BETTER CARE OF OUR BODIES!MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:Follow Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hairby.jennykhan/?hl=enFollow Industry Aligned on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/industryaligned/?hl=enWe 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