Best I Grow Salons Podcasts (2024)

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260 Your Salon team can win GOLD too! 14:15

7h ago14:15

14:15

Every four years, the Olympics and the Paralympics come along. And even if you’re not someone who is usually that fussed by athletics, swimming, gymnastics, etc., you just can’t help but be exposed to it, whether it’s on Social media, the news or on TV, it’s everywhere! And if you’re like most people, you can’t help but be impressed with what those…

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#352 - How I FINALLY overcame burnout 34:29

14m ago34:29

34:29

This episode is a bit more of a vulnerable one that I'm a bit nervous, and excited, to bring to you today. I’m revealing how I personally overcame burnout, as well as what I learned from researching the key symptoms of burnout, and the profound changes I have made in my health, family, and professional life. As you’ll hear, I truly feel like I am s…

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Should I Fire Her? 28:22

19h ago28:22

28:22

Jenny is disengaged, disruptive, she’s not hitting her KPIs and the team are starting to notice… should I fire her? When a team member is negatively impacting the energy and motivation of the team, you need to take action to get everyone back on track. But you can be left wondering if something is wrong. You talk to her but she keeps saying everyth…

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#351 - Can a salon afford 45%+ commissions? 24:04

9d ago24:04

24:04

As salon owners, it's crucial to ensure that our businesses are sustainable for ourselves, our stylists, and our overall growth. But when we talk about being "fair," what does that really mean in the context of payroll? In this episode, I tackle the age-old question: “Can a salon afford to pay 45%+ commissions?, while diving deep into the numbers a…

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Does Your Salon Actually Need Paid Ads? 31:28

1d ago31:28

31:28

You're a Salon, not a charity… The world of marketing can feel overwhelming… you have emails, newsletters, the ever growing list of social media platforms and of course, ads! But is the time and money you’re spending on these marketing channels really worth it? Or are you pouring money down the drain? Marketing channels are there to market your Sal…

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259 Longevity and Evolution in the Hair Industry with Ruth Roche 47:33

6h ago47:33

47:33

When you’ve been in this industry a long time, you not only see trends and businesses come and go, but you also see people come and go. But, longevity as a hairdresser and remaining relevant throughout your career is not only a skill in itself, but if you can remain passionate and keep evolving with the times, the result is that you build up a rang…

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#350 - Does the loyalty pricing model work or fail? 28:46

21m ago28:46

28:46

As a service-based industry, it is really easy to focus on the feels and the vibes because we are in this pressure cooker of an economy, and we start to make emotional decisions that are not good for business. I sat down to record this episode in urgency, because I want everyone to take a step back and really check the math on a piece of advice tha…

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When Is the Right Time to Hire a New Team Member? 21:17

19h ago21:17

21:17

If your Salon hits a growth ceiling… It's because of you! Clients are coming in, your team is busy, you’re finally profitable but you’re not sure if you should jump and recruit a new team member before you need it. If you recruit team members too early, your growth might slow down and suddenly you can’t afford to pay them OR you recruit too late an…

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258 Take Control of Your Salon Finances Now! 12:03

10h ago12:03

12:03

We all have a money story. An event or series of events in our young lives that shape how we see money, how we value money and how either we learn to master money, or it masters you. Inevitably your ‘money story’ will largely be influenced by your parents and your exposure to their habits and thoughts around money. But as a business owner the money…

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#349 - How to grow as an employee stylist 26:08

22d ago26:08

26:08

Today’s episode is inspired by a message I received from an incredible Thriving Stylist podcast listener who is asking for guidance on how to build and grow her career as a commission-based stylist, while not having complete control over her career. As a stylist, I know that you want to grow, and you need to be in an environment where growth is sup…

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What is Your Purpose? 31:45

26d ago31:45

31:45

You need to know your purpose and your brand! As a Salon Owner, you often go into business because you love doing hair and beauty, right? But you can lose yourself along the way. You get caught up in spreadsheets and recruitment and can start to forget why you even started… Knowing your purpose plays a key role in your Salon’s success! Your persona…

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257 What Does it Take to Succeed in the Salon Suite industry with Eric Taylor from Salon Republic 46:39

29d ago46:39

46:39

Over the last 20 years, there has been a significant shift in the way the hairdressing industry works. Driven by changes in technology combined with social media and generational changes with today’s hairdressers wanting more flexibility, more freedom and more control over when where and how they work has meant that new business models have emerged…

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#348 -The new approach to talking pricing with clients 19:15

16d ago19:15

19:15

Recently an Instagram post came across my feed that I have not been able to stop thinking about since seeing it, so I want to share this clip with you today so you can hear the powerful message around perceived value in our industry. In this episode, we are going to dig into the fatal flaws of how you are talking about price and cost and give you t…

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Empowerment Over Entitlement: Standing Firm Against Your Teams Demands 26:13

29d ago26:13

26:13

What would you do if your team was offered a pay rise at another Salon? During a time where it feels like everyone is leaving to go solo… retaining your team is crucial. But not all Salon Owners post a job ad that says ‘We’re Hiring’. Instead, they choose to directly contact stylists and therapists to offer them a job! Do you let your team go? Try …

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256 Hairdressing and Happiness go Hand in Hand with Oscar Bond 47:08

1M ago47:08

47:08

These days, we talk a lot about mental health and self-care and rightly so. The most simple aim in life is to be happy. And if we can leave everyone we come into contact with a little happier for the experience, then surely that's a day well spent. My guest on today's podcast is Oscar Bond, not only is he one of the happiest people I know, but he's…

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#347 - Amenities that don't mean much to clients anymore 27:34

16d ago27:34

27:34

Times are changing in our industry, as well as consumer behaviors, and the things that used to work just don't anymore. That is why today I want to shed some light on the amenities that don't hold the power that they used to, and give you the categories that used to be considered amenities that are now just par for the course and expectations of yo…

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Your Client Is Secretly Unhappy 37:34

10d ago37:34

37:34

Your clients are secretly unhappy… How many times have YOU gone to a Salon and thought “they just don’t do it exactly how I like!”? So you go home and you re-curl your hair, maybe give it another trim, scrub your brows trying to take some of the tint off… Your clients are doing the exact same thing when they leave your Salon! And yes, at the end of…

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255 If you’re thinking of a side hustle listen to this first… 22:37

1M ago22:37

22:37

Should you mix salon ownership with coaching, teaching, podcasting, session work, course creating, etc? These are all things that I have done or are currently doing… And they all provide reward, both in terms of personal fulfillment and the potential for financial gain. And they are right for some people, and definitely not right for others. In thi…

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#346 - Rethinking stylist goals and benchmarks for raises and promotions 18:23

16d ago18:23

18:23

One of the things that is most challenging for salon owners right now is attracting top tier stylists, and let me tell you, it’s because those stylists are looking for something different than they were just a few short years ago! I want to talk about how you’re operating your salon to not only attract the best stylists, but to also retain the key …

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Why You Need Apprentices 28:28

2M ago28:28

28:28

It’s time to move on… This generation of apprentices are different to how we were 10 - 20 years ago. But, they are the backbone of our industry and we NEED them. So yes, times have changed, which is why you need to change too! Apprentices are crucial in your Salons growth. When you have a strong apprentice program, you’ll find that your apprentices…

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Episode 57: Guitarist George Benson on what makes Beatles’ songs so special: “They had great stories” 44:25

2M ago44:25

44:25

On today’s episode, American jazz fusion guitarist and singer-songwriter George Benson drops by to discuss what gave the Beatles “prestige” and how the band helped Black musicians succeed. Benson recorded his first album The New Boss Guitar, at 21, and followed it up with It’s Uptown with the George Benson Quartet. In 1969, he recorded his homage t…

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254 Overcoming Adversity: A Personal and Professional Transformation with Tracey Woodward 48:54

2M ago48:54

48:54

Today's episode is Part 2 which follows on from last week’s episode with Tracey Woodward. In today’s episode we delve into Tracey's career journey, starting from her transition into the hairdressing industry, her impactful time at Aveda and Urban Retreat, and the various roles she undertook. Tracey opens up about overcoming personal challenges, imp…

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#345 - Can you afford to booth rent or suite rent 19:41

25d ago19:41

19:41

The question of whether someone can afford to rent a booth or rent a suite right now is one that I hear often, but this episode is not just for commission-based stylists or employee stylists who are considering leaving their current salon. It’s also for people who are renting booths currently, because let me tell you, there is a lot to consider wit…

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I Want to Sell My Salon 29:09

2M ago29:09

29:09

I wanted to sell my Salon 5 times! It’s normal for Salon Owners to feel like selling when times are tough because it can be a huge load on your mental health… even at the best of times. When you have a list of shiny objects that you want to pick up, but can’t even tick off the basics… you feel terrible. But I’m so glad I didn’t sell when I thought …

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Episode 56 (Bonus): How the Beatles inspired these 1970s television icons 42:01

27d ago42:01

42:01

On this bonus episode of Everything Fab Four, we trace two television icons from the 1970s—both very different in terms of target audience, but united in the inspiration that they drew from the Beatles. First is the New Zoo Revue, the children’s TV show that was broadcast from 1972 through 1977. Designed as a musical comedy, it ran for 196 episodes…

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253 Survival. Your past doesn’t equal your future with Tracey Woodward 49:17

2M ago49:17

49:17

Our lives are a journey, and like every journey, where you start out and where you end up is what makes life so interesting. My guest on this episode is Tracey Woodward, who, like many people, didn't have the easiest start in life. However, unlike many people, she didn't let her past define her future. Tracey shares her life story, starting with be…

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#344 - trendy specialties that are only going to get bigger 23:19

1M ago23:19

23:19

The importance of being special and having a specialty is, in my opinion, going to become more and more important. That’s why I want to talk about it today, and look at how you can properly position yourself as a stylist to take advantage of these opportunities in the market. In this episode, I share what trendy specialties are on the up and up in …

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Fast Hack to Re-Energise Your Salon’s Growth 18:49

1M ago18:49

18:49

“Being in business just feels heavy… I’m ready to give up” I’ve noticed more and more owners are having these feelings of giving up and just selling their Salon… are you? You're coming to the Salon feeling really flat looking for your team and clients to uplift you and make you smile, but instead they’re feeling the same way too! But the thing is y…

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252 What Does it Take to Create a Luxury Salon Brand with Hellen Ward 56:06

2M ago56:06

56:06

My guest today is Hellen Ward who as well as being a wife, mother, author, lecturer, educator, and managing director, is also the co-founder along with her husband Richard of the Richard Ward hair and Metro Spa located in the heart of London’s Chelsea. Hellen is highly regarded in the industry for not just having built a great business that is undo…

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#343 - #ThrivingStylist60 experience for hair stylists & salon owners 25:26

2M ago25:26

25:26

I’m so excited today to be talking about the #ThrivingStylist60 experience for hairstylists! This experience is totally free, you do not have to sign up for anything and this is more of a giant social experiment, happening industry wide. In this experiment, we’ll be uncovering our core inspiration to thrive in this industry, and in this episode, yo…

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How I Grew My Salon in a Recession 34:47

2M ago34:47

34:47

“I’m only just breaking even week-to-week!” It feels like every Salon Owner is either struggling to keep their doors open or has already closed them! But let me tell you something… this recession does not mean the end of your Salon, in fact, you Salon can and will grow. You just need to learn how to work smarter, not harder! I know I did! Working s…

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251 What Do Your Salon and Your Country Have in Common? 9:36

2M ago9:36

9:36

What does your salon and your country have in common? That’s not a trick question! This year, there are elections in many countries, and as always, politicians are making lots of promises about how they’re going to make our lives better by spending more money on the things that matter. But here’s the problem: Your government, my government, or any …

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#342 - The 5 incomes and investing for wealth 22:21

2M ago22:21

22:21

Today I want to talk about a good friend of mine, Mel Abraham, a CPA and financial advisor to many, as I go through the key lessons that I got from reading Mel’s new book, Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder for You Than You Did for It! If you are looking to have your money work for you or get a little sharper on inves…

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The Secret to Rebooking Clients 32:51

2M ago32:51

32:51

“Clients are spending less (or not coming at all) and the clients that do come… never rebook!” Have you ever looked at your team's column and it’s empty but then suddenly, almost overnight, they’re fully booked? It feels like those ‘Last Minute Appointment’ Instagram stories are the only thing bringing clients through the door. But… what if told yo…

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Episode 55: Rosanna Arquette on growing up with the Beatles: "I always loved ‘Revolver’” 34:47

2M ago34:47

34:47

On this episode of Everything Fab Four, actor and activist Rosanna Arquette shares her favorite Beatles song and recounts where she was when John Lennon died. As part of a large show business family—including siblings Patricia and David Arquette—Rosanna began acting as a child. Her father, character actor Lewis Arquette, was well known as “J.D. Pic…

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250 Exploring Creativity with Eugene Souleiman 54:03

2M ago54:03

54:03

There are only a very small number of hairdressers who at any one time influence hairdressing all over the world. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to interview some of them on the podcast, and I always relish the chance to find out what it is that separates their ability from others. My guest on today’s Podcast is returning guest E…

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#341 - Deregulation and how it could impact the industry 23:39

2M ago23:39

23:39

Currently, a lot of states are looking at changing the law for cosmetology and it’s creating fears in the industry. Today, I want to talk about deregulation because it’s been something that people have been asking me about for a while now, and there’s a lot to unpack with this topic. Yes, there have been a lot of changes and research done in the in…

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What Are Stylists' Biggest Missed Opportunities? 12:37

3M ago12:37

12:37

As a hairstylist for over two decades I can tell you one thing - and that's you can't do everything. You simply can't and that's a good thing! It's a good thing that you can't do everything, but that being said, you will need to learn more about yourself as a stylist and the industry to deside what it's good to miss out on and what you could hurt y…

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How to Master the Salon Sprint 29:28

2M ago29:28

29:28

Have you ever tried sprinting on a treadmill? Now, not just any treadmill… one where you’re sprinting but can’t slow down or stop? I know what you're thinking,”Larissa, there’s no way that is happening”. But, the truth is, whilst you may not be physically sprinting on a treadmill non-stop, there’s another treadmill you’re sprinting on right now. Th…

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