Loctician and natural haircare icon @mzladylox creates unique hairstyles where no two are the same. She describes her client experience and shares the importance of making them feel good during their journey of growing locs. We also discuss her reasons for leaving a commission-based salon to go independent. This Week's Topics: • Attending the first natural hair school in Virginia  • Moved to Georgia for corporate job but transitioned to hair full-time   • Choosing to leave a commission-based salon and going indie   • Describing her client experience; the importance of her client’s journey   • Building her brand and monetizing her techniques   • Advice for young hairdressers focusing on natural hair  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor 

Ep. 311 • Guiding Your Client’s Hair Journey w/ Mz. Lady Lox

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Founder and co-owner of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education @winnclaybaugh joins us to share his iconic path from salon owner to curriculum developer, author, and motivational speaker. We chat about the importance of connections and continuous learning in our industry. He also shares valuable knowledge and insight he has gained from interviewing leaders from various industries for the past 30 years. This Week's Topics:    Building Relationships and Making Connections    The Power of Authenticity and Storytelling    Continuous Learning and Hustle in the Salon Industry    Giving Back to the Community and Charitable Organizations   Takeaways:     • Being a connector and networking with others can open doors and create new opportunities.    • The MASTERS Audio Club podcast features interviews with leaders from various industries, exposing hairdressers to unconventional wisdom.    • Stories of overcoming challenges and personal growth are a common theme in the podcast.    • Continuous learning and hustle are important for success in the salon industry.    • Creating a positive culture and valuing employees is crucial for salon owners.    • Giving back to the community and supporting charitable organizations is a priority for Claybaugh.    Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.      Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!    FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor  

Ep. 348 • The Power of Unconventional Wisdom w/ Winn Claybaugh

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Founder and co-owner of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education @winnclaybaugh joins us to share his iconic path from salon owner to curriculum developer, author, and motivational speaker. We chat about the importance of connections and continuous learning in our industry. He also shares valuable knowledge and insight he has gained from interviewing leaders from various industries for the past 30 years. This Week's Topics:  Building Relationships and Making Connections    The Power of Authenticity and Storytelling    Continuous Learning and Hustle in the Salon Industry    Giving Back to the Community and Charitable Organizations   Takeaways:   • Being a connector and networking with others can open doors and create new opportunities.    • The MASTERS Audio Club podcast features interviews with leaders from various industries, exposing hairdressers to unconventional wisdom.    • Stories of overcoming challenges and personal growth are a common theme in the podcast.    • Continuous learning and hustle are important for success in the salon industry.    • Creating a positive culture and valuing employees is crucial for salon owners.    • Giving back to the community and supporting charitable organizations is a priority for Claybaugh.    Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.      Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!    FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor  

HIGHLIGHTS • The Power of Unconventional Wisdom w/ Winn Claybaugh

We're back with @mirellamanelli to hear her journey to become an educator and salon owner. She recalls her first hair show and the recognition she received for her skills, which led to opportunities to create color campaigns and education curriculum. Mirella also discusses her experience with flight anxiety and how she overcame it. This Week's Topics & Takeaways:  • Becoming an Educator with Kenra • Embracing social media and digital platforms •  Becoming a salon owner  • Rejection & criticism as opportunities for growth and improvement  • Showcasing your skills to access new opportunities in the industry  • Overcoming fears & challenges to fuel personal & professional growth       Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.      Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!    FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor  

Ep. 347 • Stop Worrying and Go for it! w/ Mirella Manelli

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We're back with @mirellamanelli to hear her journey to become an educator and salon owner. She recalls her first hair show and the recognition she received for her skills, which led to opportunities to create color campaigns and education curriculum. Mirella also discusses her experience with flight anxiety and how she overcame it. This Week's Topics & Takeaways:  • Becoming an Educator with Kenra • Embracing social media and digital platforms • Becoming a salon owner  • Rejection & criticism as opportunities for growth and improvement  • Showcasing your skills to access new opportunities in the industry  • Overcoming fears & challenges to fuel personal & professional growth       Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.      Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!    FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor  

HIGHLIGHTS • Stop Worrying and Go for it! w/ Mirella Manelli

Indie Educator and salon owner @mirellamanelli was in a toxic environment early in her career when she priced her services higher than others around her. She explains how she dealt with it, as well as how she fell in love with education and began a journey of improving herself and applying over and over for a chance to become an educator.   This Week's Topics:     • Mirella's Background and Family Expectations    • Struggles with Family Expectations    • Insecurity and Drive for Success    • Early Career and Pursuit of Education    • Transition to Booth Rental and A La Carte Pricing    • Working at Hairy Situation Salon    • Getting Shamed for Charging More for Services    • Salon Walkouts and Making Decisions for Yourself    • Getting Married and Moving to Alaska    • Managing Salons at Ulta    • Applying to Kenra and Overcoming Adversity    Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.      Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!    FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor  

Ep. 311 • Guiding Your Client’s Hair Journey w/ Mz. Lady Lox

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