If systematizing or automation makes you nervous, our guest Hunter Donia spills the tea on why hairstylists should automate their business today. Listen in and subscribe for a weekly dose of business forward conversations built for the beauty industry!

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Key Take-Aways:

1. There will always be a ceiling we need to evolve through.

2. Automation is a great way to set boundaries between yourself and clients.

3. Automation is for the client, to elevate their experience.

4. Fear is the main source of why we don’t want to try something new.

5. The consumer behavior in the world is changing, 

6. You’re going to stay uncomfortable staying the way that you are right now if you don’t get temporarily uncomfortable and take the step of the growth.

7. Online booking is essential and clients today are looking for this feature.

8. Help your clients through the process, and guide them to know what they should book.

9. Keep in mind, people are craving personal, deeper connecting more now than today. Digitalization allows us as service providers to be more present for our clients.

10. By not adapting to automation, you are missing out and falling behind your competition.

11. Personalize a post visit email with what they need to book next time, where to go to book, retail recommendations with affiliate link, google business review, feedback, and a personal note.

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