Best Melanie Kopeikin Podcasts (2024)

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Karen Gordon: President of Cosmetologists Chicago & ABS: "A Life of Beauty" 33:10

3y ago33:10

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Karen Gordon, President of Cosmetologists Chicago and America's Beauty Show, is the owner of J. Gordon Designs and Karen Gordon Hair Loss Solutions. She is celebrating 42 years in the salon industry. Along with being a salon owner and hair color specialist, she is a Certified Trichologist. Karen was recently named the Director of Cosmetology USA fo…

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Frank Fulco: CEO of Cosmetologists Chicago and America's Beauty Show 37:03

3y ago37:03

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Frank Fulco was appointed CEO of Cosmetologists Chicago and America's Beauty Show a few short months before the COVID pandemic. No time was wasted as he and the incredible team surrounding him dug in and worked tirelessly to continue their mission. During this podcast, Frank and Melanie talk about what prepared him for this role and the importance …

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Pro Beauty Talks with Sheila Wilson, President of Intercoiffure 41:17

3y ago41:17

41:17

Sheila Wilson has served as the president of Intercoiffure for the last 3 years. She is an industry leader who consistently brings excellence and inspiration to all of her chosen beauty and salon-related endeavors. In this podcast, Sheila talks about the state of the salon business and why Intercoiffure is such an important part of the professional…

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Celebrity Hairdresser, Charlie Price Shares His Planned Legacy for the Beauty Industry 47:51

3y ago47:51

47:51

Charlie Price Three Things Before I Go For this special episode of Pro Beauty Talks, Melanie is joined by Eric Gomez as a special guest co-host. Eric has been part of the beauty industry as an accomplished hairdresser for over thirty years, most of which as a platform artist and educator for TIGI. Eric will be a judge for the upcoming Hair Awards U…

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Pro Beauty Talks with Rodrick Samuels and Lauren Moser: About Love, Beauty, and Business 54:34

3y ago54:34

54:34

“Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at will change.” The last year has undeniably changed society, but it does not have to define our lives or keep us from having a clear vision for the future and a successful, happy life. In this episode of Pro Beauty Talks, Rodrick Samuels and Lauren Moser shared their personal and profess…

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Pro Beauty Talks with Sonya Dove: Self-Care and Self-Love 33:38

3+ y ago33:38

33:38

Melanie and Sonya are friends and colleagues. They recorded a previous episode of Pro Beauty Talks almost three years ago. Those in the global beauty industry know she needs no introduction. She is an international beauty industry icon and has been sharing her inspiration and talent with hairdressers for over 40 years. This episode is a sequel to t…

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Robert Lobetta & Adam Federico: Have a Mentor, Be a Mentor 49:07

3+ y ago49:07

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Podcast host, Melanie Kopeikin, Robert Lobetta, and Adam Federico worked together at Sebastian International at one time and remain colleagues and friends. Robert has a legacy in the business of over 50 years and is considered a top icon and guru in the beauty world. Adam and the Federico family are well known as a "beauty" dynasty specifically in …

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Life, Love, Legacy: Marco Pelusi, Celebrity Hairdresser Shares His Story 41:21

3+ y ago41:21

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Marco Pelusi is globally recognized as a leading Haircolor Authority, renowned Platform Artist & Educator, Salon Owner, and fashion-forward Celebrity Haircolorist. Marco’s love for hair color began at his family’s upscale chain of East Coast salons. Early in his career, he became a top Educator at a leading Italian hair color company. He was then t…

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Beauty Industry Luminaries and Power Couple: Phillip & Mary Wilson 39:10

3+ y ago39:10

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The power couple, Phillip & Mary Wilson, are beauty industry luminaries and icons that have enjoyed incredible success in the beauty industry. Both of their mothers were hairdressers and they were born into a world of beauty. They met at L'anza and worked and traveled together as friends for over 10 years prior to starting a relationship. Phillip a…

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Beauty 411: Penny Burns Talks About Beauty Cast and the Acquisition of Stylist Newspapers 22:38

3+ y ago22:38

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Penny Burns, founder and CEO of Beauty Cast Network headquartered in Memphis, TN recently announced the acquisition of the assets of the Stylist Newspapers group from Holland Graphics in Portland, OR. Listen as Melanie interviews Penny and she shares her vision for both Beauty Cast and Stylist Newspapers, and how they will service the professional …

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Episode 38: Back to Beauty with Beth Bewley, Eufora Co-Founder and CEO 47:32

4y ago47:32

47:32

Beth Bewley founded Eufora, a professional clean beauty hair care brand, with her husband, Don in 1997. As a former television producer and owner of a video production and marketing company, she started working behind the scenes for Eufora, managing product development, education programs, and day to day operations. After Don's passing in 2015, Bet…

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Episode 37: Chadwick Pendley and Igor Araujo: Founders of CIC Beauty 49:18

4+ y ago49:18

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Chadwick and Igor have devoted their careers to becoming the world's greatest curl and texture experts. With almost 40 years of experience in the hair industry and diving themselves deep in the world of curls, they have made an impact on thousands of women worldwide. Giving the proper education to each client who sits before them, these two have su…

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Episode 36: Meryl Kern Inside and Out-Founder & CEO of LIftique 35:03

4+ y ago35:03

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Meryl Kern was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. After her diagnosis, she began to experience a loss of her sense of beauty and sexuality. So Meryl founded Liftique, the first and only Integrated Plastic Surgery and Urogynecology practice in the USA. Kern wanted to create a unique one-stop holistic practice for women where they can get support …

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Episode 35: Linh Phan and Maggie Hancock-One Nation Under Blonde 24:43

4+ y ago24:43

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Linh Phan and Maggie Hancock are powerful beauty industry influencers with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram. They are also a power couple and share their love for hair and life. They are uber-talented, sincere, focused, and authentic. I would like to say they are fearless but they would say they have fears just like anyone else. The …

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Episode 34: Lynelle Lynch: Beauty Changes Lives "Make Your Mark" Campaign 30:27

4+ y ago30:27

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Beauty Changes Lives is leading a disruptive, hyper-targeted, social advertising campaign uniting some of beauty’s most influential brands, salons, and media voices. The “Make Your Mark” campaign aims to transform traditional perceptions about careers in beauty and raise awareness of the career opportunities, possibilities and potential available t…

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Episode 33: Pro Beauty Talks with Nick Stenson: Celebrity Hairdresser, Icon & Visionary 43:47

5y ago43:47

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Nick Stenson has established himself as an expert in an ever-changing industry and is currently leading the charge for trend innovation at Ulta Beauty in the core areas of hair, skin and makeup services. He is passionate about the success of the beauty industry and as the Artistic Director and celebrity stylist for Matrix, a L'OREAL brand, Nick ser…

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Episode 32: Pro Beauty Talks with Diana Briceno: CEO of No BS Skincare 47:19

5y ago47:19

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After getting her Industrial Engineering degree, Diana dove head first into corporate America taking her first job as Associate Brand Manager at Procter and Gamble. She spent 8 years at P&G, lived in 4 different countries and developed her passion for the beauty industry when working on developing the makeup and skin care line for Dolce & Gabbana a…

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Episode 31: Pro Beauty Talks with Malynda Vigliotti: Eyebrow Queen & Founder of Boom Boom Brow Bar 37:01

5y ago37:01

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Boom Boom Brow Bar is 11 years strong!! As one of the first walk-in brow bars in NYC, Malynda Vigliotti (aka Boom Boom) empowers others to celebrate their own personal gorgeousness without breaking the bank or making appointments. She makes brows fast, convenient, affordable and FUN-27K+ served last year…377K+ since 2008! Brow Power to the People! …

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Episode 30: Pro Beauty Talks with Daisy Jing: CEO & Founder of Banish, Inc. 38:42

5y ago38:42

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Daisy Jing is the CEO and founder of Banish, a multimillion-dollar skincare company that only sells on its website, banish.com. Daisy started Banish by accident; she had struggled with acne all her life and decided to create a YouTube channel documenting her struggle. That YouTube channel has over 700 videos and 70M views today. From there, she rea…

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Episode 29: Pro Beauty Talks with Sara Happ: Founder & CEO of Sara Happ, The Lip Expert 46:05

5y ago46:05

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Sara Happ is the founder and CEO of Sara Happ Inc. a beauty company creating luxury lip products sold in 400 stores nationwide and distributed in 20 countries. Started in 2005, they are best known for launching the first-to-mass lip exfoliator of its kind, The Lip Scrub, and the cult-adored glossy balm, The Lip Slip: One Luxe Balm. A Chicago native…

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Episode 28: Pro Beauty Talks with Greg Gilmore: Celebrity Hairdresser & Educator 33:47

5y ago33:47

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Greg Gilmore is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. He has spent more than 15 years mastering the art of hair. He has developed into a unique, talented and comprehensive hair master possessing a true passion for the beauty industry and hair care. At the early age of 16, Greg began assisting and shampooing in local salons. He was eager to get a jump-start …

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Episode 27: Pro Beauty Talks with Katharin von Gavel, Founder of Footlogix 44:39

5y ago44:39

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Katharin von Gavel is a trailblazer and an industry leader in the professional pedicure and foot care industry. Katharin spent the first 25 years of her career owning and operating Medi-Spas and Clinics in Canada, USA, South America, and Europe, with a subspecialty in advanced foot care. Always dedicated to education, training, and mentorship, in 2…

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Episode 26: Pro Beauty Talks with Greg Starkman: CEO of InnerSense Beauty 44:09

5y ago44:09

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With decades behind the chair in “big beauty,” Innersense Organic Beauty Founder Greg Starkman’s fascination with the formulation and product development morphed into a passionate obsession after the birth of his special needs’ daughter. Recognizing the parallels between the toxins in conventional beauty products and the alarming number of health i…

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Episode 25: Pro Beauty Talks with Ronit Enos: You Can Have it All 47:43

5y ago47:43

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Ronit Enos is an award-winning ideation coach, public speaker, and business strategist. She practices innovative approaches that allow entrepreneurs to achieve optimal work/life balance. With a diverse leadership background in service and education, including as a special forces training instructor for The Israeli Defense Forces. With a background …

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Episode 24: Robert Schaeffler: Leading Mega-Niche Brand, DevaCurl 43:43

5y ago43:43

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We are honored to welcome Robert Schaeffler back to the show today. You may remember that Robert was a guest on Pro Beauty Talks while he was an exec over at Henkel. We caught up with Robert in his new digs in NYC, where he is the CEO of the mega-niche brand Deva Curl. A little back story on this brand that is of interest. Deva Curl is a brand that…

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Episode 23: Sport Clips: Success through "Self Disruption" and Embracing Change 52:18

5y ago52:18

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As a company grows and evolves it must continually and objectively assess its own effectiveness and make changes. Some may call it “course correction”, others may call it “self-disruption”. Whatever you call it, it is about not being afraid to take risks, do things differently, and trust your instincts. Sport Clips has done just that. This organiza…

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Episode 16: Floyd's 99 Barbershop: Old School, New Styles, and the Importance of Embracing Individuality 50:16

5y ago50:16

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Our guests on today’s episode are Scott Nichols and Patrick Butler from Floyd’s 99 Barbershop. These two "show up" and represent this incredible organization in very important and meaningful ways. Floyd’s is an alternative twist on an old school classic established in 1999 by brothers Paul, Rob and Bill O'Brien. Floyd’s is not a traditional barbers…

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Episode 18: Sam Villa: Think, Say and Do Things Differently 50:42

5y ago50:42

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Sam Villa is changing the industry, one hairdresser at a time. Whether teaching face-to-face in small hands-on classes, on the main stage or reaching his millions of social media followers, Sam changes people. He is a true leader that brings out the best in others. As the 2017 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, he is known for doing things dif…

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Episode 22: The Longhairs: A Story About A Company Created for Men With Long Hair & What Its Like To Have A Shark as a Partner 40:11

5y ago40:11

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Meet the creative geniuses and co-founders of The Longhairs. This is a company that is all about men with long hair. These "out of the industry" mavericks found a unique niche for guys with "flow". They advocate for hair equality and celebrate men's long manes with hair whips and high fives. They also make Hair Ties For Guys, the finest men's hair …

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Episode 21: Angel del Solar: Co-Founder and Managing Director of 18.21 Man Made: "Lifting Prohibition" 31:15

5+ y ago31:15

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Angel del Solar knows there is a difference between living by design versus living by default. Angel and his partners did just that. They worked hard and achieved their goals when they developed the prestige grooming brand 18.21 Man Made. Cofounders Aston LaFon, Angel del Solar and David del Solar saw a deficit in the male grooming market and they …

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Episode 20: Dr. Amir Yazdan & GroMD: Innovation in Hair Restoration 25:38

5+ y ago25:38

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Dr. Amir Yazdan is a renown hair restoration specialist with a robust practice. He established Modena Hair & Laser Institute in 2011 and has three office locations including Newport Beach, Beverly Hills, and Las Vegas. After seeing the need for effective products for his clients, Dr. Yazdan began the journey of creating GroMD. This range of haircar…

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Episode 19: Jerilynn Stephens, Head Hairdresser of The Voice: Her Personal Story 37:21

5+ y ago37:21

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Jerilynn Stephens is a Guild award-winning and six-time Emmy nominated hairstylist. She is head hairstylist for The Voice, Shark Tank, Lip Sync Battle, and Lip Sync Battle Shorties. In addition, she is a personal hairstylist to Robert Herjavec of Shark Tank along with several season winners of The Voice. Jerilynn shares her personal journey with ho…

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Episode 17: Kim Hansen: Hairdresser, Success Coach & Industry Advocate 38:43

5+ y ago38:43

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Kim Hansen's exposure to the salon industry is unique because she has a view that not many have. She has knowledge of manufacturers and education, salons succeeding to the highest levels, salons failing, individual success and failure, understanding why various business models succeed and fail. Kim built a successful salon in Los Angeles, Californi…

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Episode 15: Pat Lazure: Rock Paper Shears Disrupts the Crowded Field of Shear Companies 35:03

5+ y ago35:03

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Pat Lazure is the Founder of Rock Paper Shears, which recently introduced a new subscription program that is changing the way stylists and barbers access and maintain high-performance shears. Subscriptions begin at just $11.00 per month (US) and all subscriptions include sharpening and round-trip shipping. The Company is already experiencing widesp…

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Episode 14: Jan Arnold: Passion, Polished, Principled, Professional, Bold 52:32

5+ y ago52:32

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CND co-founder and style director, Jan Arnold, has made it her mission to accelerate the nail industry while keeping a focus on both the professional nail artist and the clients they so carefully service. CND was founded in 1979 by Dr. Stuart Nordstrom (Jan Arnold's father), a practicing dentist who had an idea for a nail enhancement after a patien…

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Episode 13: Robert Schaeffler - Insights into #mydentity, Guy Tang & #hairbesties 50:13

6y ago50:13

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With a meteoric career with Henkel under his belt, Robert Schaeffler brings wisdom and a connectivity to the beauty industry that is beautifully matched to where and how our young creatives want to learn, receive information, and grow. In this interview with podcast host Melanie Kopeikin, Robert shares his own journey, how #mydentity came about, an…

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Episode 12-2: BCN Partner Highlight - Up Close Look at Sport Clips & SuperCuts 35:50

6y ago35:50

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This second part of a two-part series highlights two great industry companies that have locations all over the country and some even outside of the country. Both of these companies participate as 'partners' of Beauty Cast Network. meaning that some of their employment opportunities are listed there. That is one way to find out more about what might…

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Episode 12-1: BCN Partner Highlight - Up Close Look at the Ratner Companies 46:51

6y ago46:51

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After recording Episode 8 of Pro Beauty Talks with Penny Burns from Beauty Cast Network, and learning about its relationship with top salon chains in the country, host Melanie Kopeikin had the chance to sit down with top executives within these growing organizations to discover what they were all about, how they service their clients and their team…

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Episode 11-6: Salon Business Series - Change by Neil Ducoff from Strategies 58:08

6y ago58:08

58:08

In this six-part series, Neil Ducoff from Strategies focuses in on the 6 most important business outcomes and topics each and every owner must embrace, understand and execute against in their business each and every day. In this sixth episode in the series, Neil discusses why it is important to embrace change and why most owners are afraid to do it…

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Episode 11-5: Salon Business Series - Leadership by Neil Ducoff from Strategies 1:04:50

6y ago1:04:50

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In this six-part series, Neil Ducoff from Strategies focuses in on the 6 most important business outcomes and topics each and every owner must embrace, understand and execute against in their business each and every day. In this fifth episode in the series, Neil discusses the importance of leadership in the salon and how the four business outcomes …

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Episode 11-4: Salon Business Series - Customer Loyalty by Neil Ducoff from Strategies 1:00:36

6y ago1:00:36

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In this six-part series, Neil Ducoff from Strategies focuses in on the 6 most important business outcomes and topics each and every owner must embrace, understand and execute against in their business each and every day. In this fourth episode in the series, Neil discusses the importance of customer loyalty and how the attitude of the salon affects…

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Episode 11-3: Salon Business Series - Staff Retention by Neil Ducoff from Strategies 56:45

6y ago56:45

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In this six-part series, Neil Ducoff from Strategies focuses in on the 6 most important business outcomes and topics each and every owner must embrace, understand and execute against in their business each and every day. In this third episode in the series, Neil discusses the importance of staff retention and recruitment. He discusses how culture a…

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Episode 11-2: Salon Business Series - Profitability by Neil Ducoff from Strategies 1:11:38

6y ago1:11:38

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In this six-part series, Neil Ducoff from Strategies focuses in on the 6 most important business outcomes and topics each and every owner must embrace, understand and execute against in their business each and every day. In this second episode in the series, Neil discusses the importance of profitability and cash reserves. He encourages owners to c…

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Episode 11-1: Salon Business Series - Productivity by Neil Ducoff from Strategies 1:04:56

6y ago1:04:56

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In this six-part series, Neil Ducoff from Strategies focuses in on the 6 most important business outcomes and topics each and every owner must embrace, understand and execute against in their business each and every day. In this first episode in the series, Neil discusses the importance of Productivity and how to measure your salon's productivity r…

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Episode 10: Matthew Fairfax - Making Dreams a Reality in the US and Cambodia 51:57

6y ago51:57

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Matthew Fairfax is president/CEO of James Alan Salon & Spa in Seattle Washington. Just a few years ago, Matthew and his colleague Lauren Ebright were on a salon retreat with each other. The two of them discovered their shared passion and desire to make a difference. Before they ever even communicated it to each other, they were individually introdu…

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Episode 09: Nicholas French - A Talk About Making A Difference in the Beauty World 56:18

6y ago56:18

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Nicholas French's heritage hails from his father Freddy French (French of London) who was an early groundbreaker in the British hair industry creating key looks that changed the way we look at hair today. Nicholas has followed in his father's footsteps with a far more global outreach having produced over 1,500 education shows and seminars worldwide…

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Episode 08: Penny Burns - Connect, Grow & Advance with Beauty Cast Network 35:14

6y ago35:14

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Join us as we talk with Penny Burns, Founder & CEO of Beauty Cast Network about what needs she saw in the industry that led her to the creation of BCN. She is dedicated to helping beauty professionals throughout their career path to connect, grow, and advance. The company's dedication to beauty professionals and their careers is demonstrated throug…

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Episode 07: Reuben Carranza - Advice for Beauty Professionals: Get Involved! 41:32

6y ago41:32

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Reuben Carranza was just appointed the president of Olaplex after more than three decades of experience and expertise in growing beauty businesses. In this podcast, Reuben shares his thoughts about his new role. He also stresses the importance of the professional license that industry professionals work hard to earn and need to protect. As Chairman…

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Episode 06: Neil Ducoff - A Talk about a Bike, Business and Courage 54:42

6y ago54:42

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Neil Ducoff, CEO, and Founder of Strategies is an accomplished author, speaker, consultant, and coach in the beauty industry. He is also a passionate cyclist. In this episode, Neil shares details of the horrific accident he had last year when he was struck by a car while riding his bike. He talks about overcoming physical adversity, his miraculous …

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Episode 05: John Heffner- Leadership in Beauty "Founder" Organizations 36:39

6y ago36:39

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Melanie Kopeikin interviews John Heffner, CEO of the successful salon chain, the Drybar. John's career is built on multi-faceted experience with premier "founder" companies including Creative Nail Design, OPI, and currently, the Drybar. John shares the attributes of successful entrepreneurs and sheds light on why he is often called the "founder whi…

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