This week, I’m picking up where Episode 304 left off, diving deeper into the practical strategies that successful salon owners use to build strong teams, great cultures, and profitable businesses.

If you've ever asked yourself, "Why can't I find good people?" or "Why won't my team step up?"  this episode is for you. I'm walking you through the exact traits, systems, and standards that top-performing salons share from how they hire, to how they train, to how they reward results. 

These aren’t theories. These are lessons from real salons, doing real numbers, with real six-figure stylists. And the good news? You can implement them too.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[00:00] Welcome and recap of the Leadership Crisis and its impact

[01:28] Why true leadership is in short supply
[04:06] Point 1: Strong foundations and non-negotiables
[06:29] Point 2: Hire for attitude and ambition
[08:54] Point 3: Build systems that support your culture
[11:53] Point 4: Treat your team as your second client
[13:14] Point 5: Create financial security through smart pay systems
[14:26] Point 6: Set performance standards and accountability
[15:08] The most important word: implementation
[15:26] 6 steps to start improving your culture today
[19:19] The final question every salon owner needs to ask

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

If you’d like to dive deeper into what great salon leadership looks like in practice, I’ve put together a playlist of previous episodes where I talk to salon owners who are walking the talk. 

These are the leaders who are building strong cultures, developing high-performing teams, and leading with vision and purpose.

Whether you're after inspiration or practical strategies, these episodes are a masterclass in modern salon leadership. Check out the recommended episodes below. 👇

LEADERSHIP PLAYLIST:

Ep 285 Meagan McCormack https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/285/

Ep 252 Hellen Ward https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/252/

Ep 244 Eric Fisher https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/244/

Ep 232 Martha Lynn Kale https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/232/

Ep 203 Michael Van Clarke https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/203/

Ep 176 Pedro Inchenko  https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/176/

Ep 141 Van Council https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/141/

Ep 136 David Wagner https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/136/

Ep 123 Oscar Cullinan https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/123/

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