Oh hello there, salon enthusiasts! It's your favourite salon sage, Phil Jackson, ready to sprinkle a bit of magic on the sometimes knotty world of salon ownership. So, pull up a comfy chair, grab a cuppa, and let's have a chinwag about all things hair and beauty biz.

In this episode, we're diving headfirst into Leah's pickle of a situation. She's been at the helm of her salon for a good eight years, juggling employed and self-employed staff like a circus act. But, oh crumbs, the financial side is giving her a bit of a headache with a 60-40 commission split that's about as stable as a two-legged table. We'll chat about why it might be time to switch up to a flat-rate rental model and how it could be the lifesaver she needs.

And let's not forget the legal waltz we must do to keep things above board with our self-employed chums. We don't want the taxman knocking with a face like thunder, do we? I'll be dishing out the dos and don'ts to keep your salon shipshape and Bristol fashion.

Don't forget to hop over to phil@buildyoursalon.com where I'm all ears for your triumphs and tribulations. With a special guest waiting in the wings for our next episode, it's all go-go-go! We're laying down those golden bricks to turn your salon into the talk of the town.

So, until next time, keep your clients happy and your tills snappy. Cheerio!