"Guru In Your Ear"

“Be like water” ?

Wonder what than means?

It’s all about flexibility and adaptability …….

Sometimes the smartest person in the conversation , is the one not speaking !

Being flexible , is sometime the most difficult thing to do . Have you ever heard two hair colorists arguing over the “Color Wheel” ?

Absolutely , and that’s a “universal law” !

A universal law of “Physics” !

So , if we argue over that , think about the multitude of subjects that can create such controversy.

Being flexible does not mean always giving in. It means having a willingness to adjust behaviors without giving up you core beliefs.

Adaptability is the other half of that equation……

A willingness to adapt , if necessary , to achieve the goal , to stay relevant , to insure transfer of the message.

In this episode , Anthony shares his perception on both of these subjects and how acquiring this behavior in expiate our journey to mastery and success.

So , Press Play ……..and 17min & 44sec later, you will see why we say ;

“Be like water my friend”

“A little bit of History”

We are very excited about this episode for two reasons …..

Sometimes it’s a great idea and a interesting journey , to look back at products we used , techniques we were taught , challenges we encountered , and success we had , in spite of , what might be considered limited resources, in this day and age. 

This also gives me an opportunity to pay tribute to the pioneers who paved the way , without the Internet , Instagram , Facebook , or YouTube.

Somehow , they managed to overcome obstacles , achieve success , and generate substantial revenue to advance their careers , support their families , and live a good life.

How did they do it ?

They learned to “master the variables”

We invite you to join us in this episode as we explore the beginning .

Press Play ………and 35min later you may learn why , like Max and I believe  , knowing our history is the key to our future.

Enjoy the listen !

Welcome back , Anthony Presotto ! 

Have you heard the expression , “Life is hard”?

Well , if you think about its everyone has their challenges in life , butt who said the road to success and happiness was a straight line?

I think , sometimes , society makes it to easy to “Quit” or walk away , rather than persevere .

Its amazing , when you think about it , how having perseverance , helps us to push through in those difficult times.

Like Rocky Balboa said …….”It’s not how many times you get knocked down; It’s how many times you get back up and keep pushing forward”

In this episode Anthony will share his perspective on developing perseverance , avoiding “self sabotage”, seeing each challenge as lesson and not an obstacle, and positive “self talk” that will help develop self confidence and create a pathway to success.

Press Play !………and 14min later , you may be on your way , with tools that will empower you to navigate treacherous waters.

Enjoy the listen !

“Boom goes the dynamite” !

Sound familiar ?

Well , to thousands of beauty professionals , it has become the “Mantra” of a man that has changed the financial goals , commitments , attitudes , and lives of so many.

His ability to encourage our industry members and develop systems that create a pathway to success is what has kept him a powerful and relevant force in our profession for over 4 decades.

He has helped , not only those behind the chair , but he has helped major companies reset & re launch their behaviors and systems.

One of the original founders of “Summit Salon Systems” , he changed the thinking of a major portion of our profession and help them realize success beyond their belief in the beginning.

This led to rewriting the traditional lesson plans for Beauty Schools , that enabled them to develop student skills set that exponentially boosted there growth , after graduation , in the first two years.

I am so proud to have him as a guest contributor on this podcast !

Press Play .........29min later , you walk away with nuggets of knowledge , if applied , may change your career and future ! 

Get ready to have your “Boat Rocked” !

Bring your notebook !

“Boom goes the dynamite” !    

I am so happy to have my friend Anthony Prestto back to share some perceptions about “Time”

It’s all about time.

Time is the one commodity , that once it’s gone , you never get it back !

It is also , probably , the one commodity that we waste , and don’t realize , until our portion begins to run out !

Because we live in such a fast passed society today , we sometimes squander the time we have been given.

I think , especially those of us in the Beauty Profession , can relate to that.

So here’s your opportunity to hear the perception of lost time from two industry veterans .

Press Play …. And 26 min later , you may be inspired to make needed adjustments in how you spend your time.

Enjoy the listen !

During my career , I have the opportunity to listen to and interact with many inspiring people who impacted my life and my career.

But , every once in a while you meet someone has their own special lane.

Someone that you cannot place in a category.

But someone that you know , has a special gift and special skill.

This is the case with Tammy Feltner , whom I had the pleasure of hosting on this  podcast.

There is just something about her , her energy , her kindness , and her passion for the message she delivers that really “hit home” for me , and I am sure will do the same for you.

Press Play ......and 37min later , you may have some discoveries that will change your life , your career , and your future. 

This is a “must listen” podcasts. Here is a little preview ….

Tammy Feltner's passion for being a Catalyst of Transformation, is the root in all that she does!

After 30 years of being a successful hairstylist, salon owner, and Education Director for the TIGI Haircolor Team, Tammy recognized multiple gaps in the lives of beauty professionals she was working with.

She could clearly see that it requires more than the

"technical skills" to be successful

That is when she was inspired to step away from behind the chair and help elevate more hairstylists as a Life and Career Coach ~

The Hairstylist Coach!

She focuses on aligning her clients core values, energy, mindset, and passions to fuel their career and lifestyle.

Tammy offers live virtual & on - site education, self-paced streaming classes, and 1:1 or Group Coaching Containers.

She is committed to helping turn your someday into right now!

Welcome back to “Bruce Lee’s 7 Lessons”

Today’s lesson …..”Learning”

What if I told you that learning is all around us ?

The challenge is , sometimes we do not recognize it , nor do we always know how adapt it to our craft.

What if I told you , learning never stops ?

That’s right , there are always new or different ideas , skills , and strategies that we can take advantage of to propel our career forward.

Sometime we must learn something and re-learn it again , especially if we have not impelled it for a long period of time.

What is trending this year , may not be trending next year !

Art goes round & round , Fashion goes round & round. Hair Fashion goes round & round. It all depends at what point you get on the “Merry-go-round”.

Press Play …….27minutes & 37. seconds later …..You may have a different opinion about this subject.

For sure you will learn our learning is , in many cases , is what fuels our passion for our craft.

Enjoy the Listen !

It’s not often that you get an opportunity to interview one of your heroes , mentors , coaches , and friends , but this month , we are very fortunate to spend time with Doug Cox , as he imparts some of his life’s wisdom in a way , that only he can.

Anyone who has “Redken Roots” and has been been part of the Redken family for most of their carrier will remember Doug and the “Challenge of Success” forums that pioneered the way for many of the motivational speakers we know today.

He helped Salon Professional achieve confidence in themselves , and a understanding how important what we do is to the human psyche.

He has helped thousands of hairdressers across the U.S and around the world discover their passion for this profession and has left a heart-print that will last forever.

He has help major companies and their CEO’s understand what leadership actually means and that they could improve the performance of their teams by showing and not just telling.

I am honored that he choose to share time with me and our “Guru In Your Ear” audience.

This will be a very special broadcast that I am sure you will enjoy.

So , Press Play ……..and 22 minutes later , your life may have been impacted.

Enjoy the listen !

We are excited to announce that Chris Sulimay is back with us for a second round of learning.

Hairdresser , Salon Owner , Author , Teacher , Coach …..

Chris is an amazing asset to our profession and his perspective on our business , our personal growth , our mental and emotional health makes his message valuable and relevant.

Our newest episode drops on Monday January 16th

Be sure , not to miss it …..Better yet , subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss a single episode !

Here’s a content preview….

Welcome to our 2nd session with Chris Sulimay !

Your invited to join Chris & I , as explore more ways to facilitate a successful program.

As trainers we must always be looking for ways to improve our teaching performance.

What worked ?

If I could do it again , what would I change ?

Why ?

This is called a self-debrief , and it is one of the behaviors that anyone who is in the training business uses as an essential tool to help hone there skills .

In an effort to “Teach for Transfer”

Press play …….and 37 min later , you will have some new information that may help you improve your performance.

Enjoy the listen !

Welcome back to “Bruce Lee’s 7 Lessons”

Today’s lesson …..”Happiness”

Sounds simple , right ?

Be happy ! We have all heard the song !

But its not always as easy as we think.

What if I told you that some people spend their life searching for “Happiness”.

This , of course , leads to looking for the external stimulation to make them happy and always finding a downside in anything that shows the potential for happiness.

They “self sabotage “ any relationship because they are convinced that something will go wrong down the line and in order to avoid disappointment , they prefer to walk away.

What if I told you that some people find happiness early in their life and “camp out” on that happiness, because they fear they will never find it again.

This , of course , turns into complacency , mediocre , and eventually a very small life.

Here’s a really big secret …….”Happiness is not a person , place , or thing….it’s a mindset”!

You control your mindset !

Did you know that you can use “Happiness” as a tool to affect how others interact with you ?

Press Play …….27minutes & 46 seconds later …..You may have a different opinion about this subject.

For sure you will learn some ways that this can be an essential tool , in our arsenal of people skills.

Enjoy the Listen !