BTC Team member & Brand Specialist @sarabotsfordhair left hair school because family members discouraged her from doing 'just hair'. After becoming a History teacher, she realized she was happiest when she was doing hair on the side as a hobby. We discuss her path back to hair and towards educating, as well as her move to Denver and starting over with zero clientele. This Week's Topics:  • Leaving hair school to get a college degree in education    • Her path from behind-the-chair to hair education    • Her move to Denver and building a clientele       • The realities of hiring an assistant & double booking    • How to judge opportunities with brands & collabs    • Most difficult convo with a client    • What she would change about the industry    • Her Hair Horror Story  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. 299 • How Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Life w/ Sara Botsford

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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. 346 • Price Shaming & How to Overcome 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. 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  

HIGHLIGHTS • Price Shaming & How to Overcome It w/ Mirella Manelli

Multi-award winning stylist and hair care line founder @natalieannehair joins us to discuss the strategies she has used to build her businesses and transition from a BTC hairdresser to business owner.  We also discuss the impact of inflation on pricing and the importance of increasing prices while adding value to the customer experience. This Week's Topics:   • Her Early Days and Social Media    • Navigating Social Media Pushback    • The Future of Social Media Platforms    • Discussion on Booking Apps    • Transitioning from Stylist to Salon Owner    • Managing a Bridal Business    • Parenting and Social Media    • Changes in Client Behavior    • Impact of Inflation on Pricing    • Increasing Prices and Adding Value    • Natalie Anne Education & Natalie Anne Hair Products    • Hair Horror Story    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. 299 • How Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Life w/ Sara Botsford

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