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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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Narrated by internationally recognized stylist Bernard Ory, The Profitable Stylist provides a road map for success including specific strategies for establishing a loyal clientele, offering profitable services and building a successful business. Bernard draws on his own personal experiences as an entrepreneur while offering strategies inspired by business legends such as Robert Kiyosaki, Dale Carnegie and John Lee Dumas. If you are looking for a way to transform your passion into a profitabl ...
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259 Longevity and Evolution in the Hair Industry with Ruth Roche
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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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258 Take Control of Your Salon Finances Now!
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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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257 What Does it Take to Succeed in the Salon Suite industry with Eric Taylor from Salon Republic
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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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256 Hairdressing and Happiness go Hand in Hand with Oscar Bond
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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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255 If you’re thinking of a side hustle listen to this first…
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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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254 Overcoming Adversity: A Personal and Professional Transformation with Tracey Woodward
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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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253 Survival. Your past doesn’t equal your future with Tracey Woodward
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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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252 What Does it Take to Create a Luxury Salon Brand with Hellen Ward
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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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251 What Do Your Salon and Your Country Have in Common?
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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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250 Exploring Creativity with Eugene Souleiman
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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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249 The key to being a great educator with DJ Muldoon
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The role and opportunities for hairdressing education has changed dramatically over the last few years through social media and the various online learning platforms. That has led to the rise of the independent educator. Today’s guest is DJ Muldoon, who has made a great name for himself both in the online world and face-to-face for being a fantasti…
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248 Nine Money Mistakes Salon Owners Make [And how to avoid them!]
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One of the ways we learn in life is by making mistakes. But the problem is that the mistakes you make in business have a financial impact. Sometimes, that impact is small, but other times, mistakes have a big impact on the profitability of your business. So, as much as possible, although making the occasional mistake is inevitable, you need to lear…
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247 A Career in Barbering with Hayden Cassidy
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When one door closes another door opens. Success and setback are two sides of the same coin but it takes a strong personality, self belief and determination to bounce back. A couple of years ago I was at 'Salon International’ in London and there was a young barber on stage who was not only doing great work but she also had an infectious personality…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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