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Each week, Anthony Ha, Jordan Crook, and Darrell Etherington talk about what's new in original streaming shows and movies. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ – if it's new, original, and available to stream, you'll hear about it here first.
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I know that being in business isn’t always easy. Along with the many highs and ‘a ha’ moments it can sometimes be soul destroying, frustrating and a very lonely place to be. Being a business owner is one of life’s greatest educations and it gives you two clear choices, either you continually learn, adapt and grow, or you resist change, stagnate and perish. We live in ever changing and sometimes challenging times, so being informed and constantly inspired is more important than ever. Join Ant ...
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The CTN Podcast has guests come on to discuss the intersection between Technology & The world we live in. Our guests range from Tech Entrepreneurs to Celebrities. The CTN Podcast is hosted by serial Entrepreneur & founder of Little Engine Media, Reg Calixte.
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1. (EYES OPEN RIDDIM) - Alaine - If I Have Faith 2. (EYES OPEN RIDDIM) -Shane O - Wicked People 3. (EYES OPEN RIDDIM) - Jahshii - Senseless 4. (EYES OPEN RIDDIM) - Beenie Man - Mankind 5. Burna Boy - Common Person 6. Pheelz - Stand By You 7. XLojay - Moto 8. Libianca - People (Check On Me) 9. Vanessa Bling - Beautiful 10. Alkaline - All Bout 11. (Bedroom Mirror Riddim) - D'Yani - Love Me 12. (Bedroom Mirror Riddim) - Jahvinci - Love & War 13. (Bedroom Mirror Riddim) - Mink Jo - Reverse It 14 ...
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This week, we review the Netflix documentary "What Jennifer Did." And although we normally don't worry about documentary spoilers, this one has enough of a thriller/mystery structure that we tried to keep the initial review spoiler-free. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:23 What Jennifer Did review 12:32 …
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246 Managing the Costs Around the Colour Bar with Janine Simons
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Every salon owner I’ve ever met wants to know how to better manage their business expenses so that they can be more profitable. And so they should. Ultimately what that all comes down to is looking for ways to increase the income and reduce the outgoings which results in improved profit margins. Both of those topics are covered in depth in our onli…
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This week, Jordan and Anthony review the first part of the third season of the Netflix romance "Bridgerton." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Bridgerton Season 3 review 20:29 Bridgerton Season 3 spoiler discussionBy Anthony Ha
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245 Salon Owners: The Key Number You Need to Know
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What’s your number? There is one number that we don’t talk about enough in this industry and that is probably because although it sounds simple to understand, it isn’t always easy to work it out. So what’s the number I’m talking about? It’s the number that represents the amount of revenue you need to generate each week to keep the doors open and ke…
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This week, we discuss Disney+ making a small profit, Jordan finally catches up with "Dune Part 2," then we review "Baby Reindeer" on Netflix. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:29 Disney+ discussion 1:49 Dune Part 2 discussion 9:44 Baby Reindeer review 27:02 Baby Reindeer spoiler discussion…
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244 What it Takes to Build a Successful Salon Business with Eric Fisher.
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Building a successful business isn’t easy, and sometimes at the beginning of our journey, we look at established businesses and wonder how we could possibly ever achieve that. The important thing to realise is that nobody starts with a big successful business. Every new salon owner has doubts and experiences setbacks and challenges along the way. B…
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243 Creativity, Team and Leadership with Anthony Mascolo
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I don’t believe that there has ever been a family in the world of hairdressing that has made the impact that the Mascolo family has. Whether it was the Toni & Guy salons and schools, the TIGI products, or the incredible shows, and stunning photography. Either way the Mascolo brothers, Toni, Guy, Bruno and Anthony were at the forefront of everything…
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This week, we review Amazon Prime Video's adaptation of the retro-futuristic "Fallout" video games. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 1:57 Fallout review 19:56 Fallout spoiler discussionBy Anthony Ha
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Recently I was asked by a young hairdresser whether or not I thought he should go into partnership with a friend and open a salon together. Partnerships are one of the many subjects we cover in the online management course that is currently open for enrolment, but I think it’s a great question and will make a good podcast topic as well. Unfortunate…
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This week, we review the FX/Hulu series "Shogun." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Shogun review 29:18 Shogun spoiler discussionBy Anthony Ha
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241 How to Thrive Through All Phases of the Salon Owners Entrepreneurial Journey with Sean Hanna
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The entrepreneurial journey is an ever-evolving process and every stage brings with it unique challenges and opportunities. The creative aspects of the salon industry are often what attract people to it, but if you’re going to make a success of yourself in a creative industry, it’s every bit as important to focus on the financial side too. Today’s …
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This week, Jordan and Anthony review "The Regime," an HBO political satire (?) starring Kate Winslet. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:37 The Regime review 15:58 The Regime spoiler discussionBy Anthony Ha
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240 What are the 3 Biggest Challenges that Many Salon Owners Face? with Antony Whitaker
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As a salon owner you will have many responsibilities, but they can all be summarised by saying that; “You are the person that is ultimately responsible for the success of your business". And that takes more than just being good at doing hair, having a great location, and a column of your own clients… Obviously, those things are important, and they …
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This week, we review the Investigation Discovery documentary "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" (with a brief digression for last week's earthquake). If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:24 Quiet on Set review 13:31 Earthquake!!By Anthony Ha
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239 A Global Salon Perspective with Richard Ashforth
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Success as a hairdresser comes in many forms. For some it's purely creative, for others it’s all about building a clientele, succeeding as an educator, or building a business. To have success in multiple areas isn't easy, which is why in many cases, when you see a successful business, it's often because there is a partnership between someone with a…
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238 Building a Sellable Salon Business with Zach Dogar
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Why is it that 80% of businesses that go to market never get an offer, meaning those business owners have to close the doors on all their hard work and walk away. If you’re a salon owner, the day will come when you are going to relinquish control of your business. This episode focuses on how you can increase your chances of being able to sell your …
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This week, we review the first season of "3 Body Problem" on Netflix. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:54 3 Body Problem review 27:03 3 Body Problem spoiler discussionBy Anthony Ha
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237 How Technology Can Transform Your Salon Business with Jo Burgess
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One of the biggest changes to take place in the hair and beauty industry during the course of my career has been the uptake of tech, especially in relation to the business side of running a salon. Today’s guest is Jo Burgess, a former hairdresser and the co-founder of Shortcuts Salon Management Software. Since the early ‘90s, Jo and her team have b…
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Oscars + Love Is Blind Season 6 Wrap-up
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This week is a bit of a grab bag, as we discuss the Oscars, a potential US ban on TikTok, and the wedding and reunion episodes of Love is Blind Season 6. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:48 Oscars discussion 21:53 TikTok discussion 31:23 Love is Blind wedding/reunion discussion (spoilers)…
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236 Does Your Salon Need a Rebrand? With Antony Whitaker
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Most businesses don’t last more than a few years, so if you reach your 10th birthday, congratulations because you’re already one of the lucky ones! However, as the years go by, it’s essential that you don’t become too stuck in your ways because continuous evolution is a foundational principle for any successful business. Inspired by an email from a…
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235 Finding and Keeping Your Best-Fit Clients with Kati Whitledge
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As a salon owner, one of the biggest challenges affecting a salon's growth is that first-time clients are simply not returning, with numerous studies showing that after their first visit, 65% of clients are not going back to that same salon a second time. My guest on today’s episode is Kati Whitledge, who has developed a piece of “matchmaking” mark…
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This week, we review the newest season of "Love is Blind" on Netflix. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:25 Love is Blind Season 6 review 15:12 Love is Blind Season 6 spoiler discussionBy Anthony Ha
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This week, Jordan and Anthony discuss the shelving of "Coyote vs. Acme" and review the latest season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive." If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Coyote vs Acme discussion 8:45 Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 6 reviewBy Anthony Ha
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234 The 7 Roles of Salon Management with Antony Whitaker
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“He or she who makes no mistakes usually doesn’t make anything.” Business, just like life, is never going to go entirely to plan. So, be prepared to make mistakes! One of the biggest (if not the biggest) mistakes that salon owners make is underestimating what it takes to manage a business. If this sounds like you, don’t worry; we’re here to help. I…
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233 Salon Industry Evolution with Mario Verrilli
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My guest on today’s episode is Mario Verrilli, owner of the Onaré Salon in Mississauga, Ontario, and author of a book titled, ‘The Fall of the Hair Salon and What to Do About It: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Future of the Beauty Salon Industry.’ The salon industry is under constant reinvention, and Mario has many years of first-hand experience with …
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This week, Jordan, Darrell, and Anthony discuss OpenAI's preview of its text-to-video video tool Sora, then review "The Brothers Sun" on Netflix. If you'd like to skip ahead, here's how the episode breaks down: 0:00 Intro 0:29 Sora discussion 24:06 Brothers Sun review 38:30 Brothers Sun spoiler discussion…
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