Conversations that Count

This is a shorter episode where I just want to remind everyone how important purpose is in everything we do. As the Cambridge dictionary defines it "an intention or aim; a reason for doing something or for allowing something to happen." It is so important that everything going on in our lives aligns with our purpose and who we want to be. 

This episode we meet a gentleman on the course of Fox Hills. We talk about the area and I think it is a great example of how there is an opportunity to have awesome conversations all around us. Life is all about connecting with new and interesting people everyday. 

In this episode we talk about how important it is to find a great mentor and to connect with those around us. It takes a village to build something great and achieve a dream. Cathy shares her 30 years of experience and how it began with others being kind enough to give to her as well as give her the flexibility to grow.

Cathy Pedulla has more than 30 years’ experience in the professional beauty industry as a top colorist, stylist, make-up artist, salon owner, educator, business strategist and brand builder. Her expertise, passion and knowledge of the industry are dynamic. She has been featured in “W”, Modern Salon Magazine, Launchpad, American Salon, Sophisticated Styles,Salon News, and other industry publications.

To learn more about Cathy, visit:
https://www.cathypedulla.com/

Robin talks product strategy as well as looking for the right time to pivot a product into a new look. He lets us into his thought process as he guides Nicki Clarke into a day and age with modern products and modern solutions for salon artists everywhere. 

The path of taking a classic brand and bringing it into the new age where it not only looks beautiful but it WORKS. Using a strategy where it is about the product being a quality that salon artists want to sell to their clients the product sells itself rather than pouring money into a marketing budget for a sub par product.

The Robin Young strategy; create the best product on the market, get it into the hands of the best professionals and the product takes care of itself. Take the organic approach. This has given a reaction from the U.S. market that has EXCEEDED all expectations! We had a fantastic time at the American Beauty Show and he was well received!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngage1981/
• Nicky Clarke US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyclarkeus/
• PR Company: http://www.globalmediapr.com/
• American Beauty Show: https://www.americasbeautyshow.com
• Airstyle Pro: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQKJRGYY/

If you want to watch it for yourself, check it out on our YouTube!

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFyIA757M_vORVHeM1276g

About the Guest
Robin Young is the Managing Director at Nicky Clarke, the renowned hair care brand with a rich legacy in the UK. With a strategic vision and unwavering determination, Robin plays a key role in driving the brand's product development within the UK and exploring new avenues for expansion beyond its borders. Since joining Nicky Clarke in 2018, Robin's approach has been instrumental in propelling the brand's global expansion. Under his leadership, Nicky Clarke has successfully entered untapped markets in South Africa and the United States. This international journey began with the strategic decision to bring the tools segment in-house by terminating a license agreement. It was accompanied by a comprehensive brand update and product range refresh, complemented by strategic investments in social media and PR efforts, leading to Nicky Clarke's successful relaunch in the UK market.

As Managing Director, Robin supervises sales channels in both the UK and the US. In the UK, the brand caters to end-consumers and salon professionals through traditional stores, e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and eBay, as well as their own website. In the United States, the focus is on the professional market, and Robin is responsible for overseeing the strategic launch of the brand online via SalonCentric.com and Amazon.com, with plans to secure distribution in salon professional focused outlets. Before joining Nicky Clarke, Robin Young gained extensive experience in the retail buying sector with two major UK retailers. As a senior buying manager for personal care products at Tesco, he managed a diverse range of products across the UK and central Europe handling supplier funding, cost price negotiations, promotional strategies, range selections, and market growth initiatives. Nicky Clarke is expanding faster than ever due to his efforts. 

In this episode we start by discussing a new product from Nicky Clarke that Drew loves to use for all of his clients. We met right in the event of getting a great interview on the spot at the American Beauty Show! We talk about the Airstyle Pro which is one of the newest products Nicki Clarke has made. 

We also talk about Drew's unique path into becoming such a renowned hair stylist. Sharing his path as well as how he found many different mentors on his path that poured into and allowed him to find a path that makes him truly happy. He also talks about how important it is to stay tenacious since the cosmetology industry is not for the faint of heart.

Drew Noreen, a visionary salon and freelance hairstylist, colorist, and makeup artist based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is renowned for his expertise in crafting classic glam looks. His artistic vision has been featured in numerous publications, walked the runways of New York Fashion Week, and been photographed on red carpets. With an eye for style and dedication to his craft, Drew's client roster includes celebrities such as Michael and Nicole Johnson Phelps, Perez Hilton, Angela Simmons, L’FREAQ, Kristin Cavallari, Megan Hilty, Malese Jow, and Sasha Pieterse. Drew's passion for beauty and creativity continually pushes the boundaries of industry norms, earning him widespread admiration and acclaim.

• Drew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewjnoreen/
• Nicky Clarke Airstyle Pro: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQKJRGYY/
• Nicky Clarke’s US PR Team: www.GlobalMediaPR.com
• American Beauty Show: https://www.americasbeautyshow.com/

In this episode we introduce this month's segment of the American Beauty Show (ABS) in Chicago giving a perspective of someone who was covering the event as press and working the event. Talking about the amazing people we met, the show's impact and how people can best take advantage of opportunities like this. Below you will find links to the ABS and Savanna's content. 

Savana is a Musician & Model at Midnight Records LLC. Savanna is from Michigan. She loves to write songs inspired by poetry and stories. 

Savanna's Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/savanna.com?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

American Beauty Show:
https://xpressreg.net/register/absh0424/error.asp?e=200

In this episode we talk about the value of having loved ones to push you to take a chance on ourselves. This works best when we have a skillset to lean on and we just have to find the value in ourselves that we give to the rest of the world already. Mezar shows that before he was an "Auto-preneur" he was already building successful businesses. 

Mezar Chakwa is a serial auto-preneur and Fractional Marketing Executive. He leverages an AI workforce to automate 90% of his online businesses while working 5-hour work weeks and traveling the world with his family.

In this week we go over the value of change and how important it is to push ourselves in our goals. We need to stretch ourselves and do things that we would normally never do but we don't want to stay doing things that don't align with us. Most will tell you that you should never quit something. Something we don't always talk about is how important it is to cut your losses rather than putting energy into something that doesn't align with your values. 

The challenge of trying new things is that not everything is for you. 

In this episode we go over making our goals measurable, specific, attainable and realistic. New Year's Resolutions are silly unless we look at ourselves like a business and that we have the control to decide how our year will play out. We must set goals with plans and not just dreams, build some buy in with ourselves.

Often we only look at the place we are moving to and rarely do we think about what really matters when we change where we are living to a new place. In this episode we discuss things such as cost of living and the impact that should have when we are deciding to move. 

We also cover income taxes as well as taking a look at the sales tax of the new state we are moving too.

With 2024 expected to be a great time for the housing market this is something we want to keep in mind!

If you would like me to discuss this topic in more depth, please leave a comment, like and share!