In this episode we have the honor of speaking with CPA Jeff Bullock, owner of Elevation Tax. We ask him questions from an independant hairdressers’ perspective, as he explains the pros and cons between being an S Corporation or an LLC, how to be taxed when you are a freelancer, and how important it is to keep current on any sales and use taxes.

Mention Detergent Insurgents at Elevation Tax to get 10% off your tax preparation!

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In this episode we have the honor of speaking with CPA Jeff Bullock, owner of Elevation Tax. We ask him questions from an independant hairdressers’ perspective, as he explains the pros and cons between being a Sole Proprietor and an LLC, and how important it is to keep business and personal separate.

Mention Detergent Insurgents at Elevation Tax to get 10% off your tax preparation!

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Are you a slave to your services? Instead, create new opportunities with a better way to retail. Transform your retail business by refusing to be just another “distribution channel” for the big cosmetic companies, and choose to become a partner with a company that really puts the hairdresser first.  Find out how in this episode.

To become a Detergent Insurgent hairdresser and receive cool stuff

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In this episode we continue with Lyn Cristian and discuss how to put into our words into action. If you haven’t already listened to part 1, we recommend starting there.

Lyn and SoulSalt have created tools that artists like us can use in order to become more true to ourselves while being wise and creative while managing our time, business, and personal life.

Lyn has offered a special discounted rate on her Be Focused program for Detergent Insurgent listeners only. Click the link below to learn more!

https://soulsaltinc.leadpages.co/detergent-insurgents/

From hairdresser to Master Shear Sharpener, we get technical with Charlie Findahl. From new stylist to seasoned experts you will find something in this episode. Everything you need to know about shears from purchase, to maintenance, to the behind the scenes manufacturing. With the amount of information in this episode you are sure to find a shear that you will love and be educated enough to avoid being ripped off.

For more info please go to…

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Independent hairdresser Kellie Little, owner of the Kellie Little brush company, takes us along on her journey that created some of our favorite brushes. The Voyager is the name of one her brushes, but we think it could just as well apply to her. Her story inspires us to keep pushing forward towards our goals regardless of what roadblocks come up.

25% OFF a VOYAGER brush, one per person with DISCOUNT CODE DI25 stylist only!

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In this episode we talk to Vicki Casciola an independent hairdresser who works behind the chair, is a platform artist, an artistic director, a Master Educator, and session artists. She tells her story from how she started  slinging hair at 10 years old in a salon that her parents built in their house to getting the cover of Modern Salon Magazine twice.

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We interview Denise Cartwright a Master Esthetician who developed CRUDE Personal Care an oil-cleansing system, because she herself struggled with chronically dry, patchy, acneic, and inflamed skin—despite the high-end, spa-grade treatments and products she was using. (Hint: soap and detergents)

To find out more about Denise and Crude Personal Care go to

livecrude.com/blog/newwash

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twitter.com/livecrude

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Hairbrained co-founder Gerard Scarpaci shares the story of how he and and Randy Taylor revolutionized the way hairdressers connect. By leveraging their personal relationships and real world connections, with some of our industries most respected educators, they created a platform for sharing ideas and techniques, well before “Insta” famous was a thing. We can’t wait to see what they do next!

to find out more go to…

hairbrained.pro

hairbrained.me

instagram.com/hairbrained_official

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Do you sell $4000 a month in retail? What would that mean for your business? 

The obvious benefit would be more money to take home, or perhaps it’s the ability to do fewer clients per week, giving you more free time. But it is more than that.

Christian does sell $4000 a month in retail. In this podcast, he explains to us how a strong retail component is not just about making more money, but part of providing a complete service.

Christian describes his approach to retail sales, how putting the client’s needs first and offering solutions to their problems has been key to his success. 

To learn more about our guest go to christiankaufman.com