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Making it in the hair industry can be tough. One of the misconceptions out there is how you can't be successful without a big brand behind your back. Dan Tetreault proves this wrong, believing that hairstylists are capable of leading their own life independently. In this episode, he joins Ryan Weeden to share his entrepreneurial journey with us and how he learned about the importance of chasing what it is that makes you happy rather than the numbers. He then takes us deep into his business, Blonde Solutions, where he is working his magic to create the perfect blonde hair. On growing his brand, Dan shares some tips and tricks to build your following on social media, grab people's attention, and then leverage that to grow your business. He also gives insights on how stylists should be charging and build a name for themselves on Instagram. Tune into this conversation for more wisdom and inspiration on creating an authentic business with Platinum Blonde Daddy, Dan.

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-Ryan


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If you are stuck in just one phase of your life as an entrepreneur, you are doing it all wrong. Self-innovation at all levels is one attitude every business owner must possess, which allows them to pivot when things go against their plans and stretch when opportunities unfold. Sharing his own story of personal and professional growth with Ryan Weeden is Jacob Khan, the Co-founder of Fancy Hairdressers. He talks about how he continuously pursues to improve his hairdressing techniques by keeping an eye on the current trends, as well as his transition to virtual instruction for aspiring hairdressers who want to jump into the profession. Jacob also bares his thoughts about the pandemic that severely hit the hairdressing industry, his desire to start a podcast, and his plans as a soon-to-be husband.

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The pandemic has given a lot of people across different industries the freedom of time that they can spend developing their skills, and hairdressers are no exception. Answering the call for quality education that can be accessed anywhere, hairdressing icon Stephen Moody launched Virtual Cut Craft, a virtual online cutting course with certification sponsored by Wella, where Stephen currently serves as the North American Education Director. He has also been the Global Education Director of Vidal Sassoon Education. In this conversation with Ryan Weeden, Stephen explains why hairdressers should invest in developing their skills. He also shares his thoughts and predictions about the recent and upcoming trends in hair and how hairdressers need to be ready to ride the front of the new wave when it comes.

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You don’t have to be Morrissey’s hairdresser on fire to be successful in this business, especially in this time where we’re seeing drastic changes that can make or break your salon. The greatest names in the industry know for a fact that the secret lies in making hairdressing an experience, not just a service that people come to get and then go. It’s all about the quality of care, not the quantity of hair. In this exciting episode, Ryan Weeden gets to speak with the legend himself, Robert Cromeans. Known all over the hair community as a brilliant entertainer, Robert knows like no other how the power of entertainment can change your business even in these hard times. Listen in and get invaluable lessons from one of the best and brightest minds in the hairdressing universe. Also, stick to the end for what may be one of the funniest epiphany stories you will ever hear.

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The year 2020 has been rough for everybody. Nobody is exempt from what’s happening with the pandemic recession. It is crucial that we think about the future of our businesses. On today’s podcast, Ryan Weeden brings on celebrity stylists Ted Gibson and Jason Backe to talk about the salon industry's future. Ted and Jason made headlines everywhere when they reopened their LA salon, Starring By Ted Gibson, despite the state of California's mandate for personal care businesses to keep doors closed. They reveal the model they adapted to create the salon of the future that survived the pandemic without worrying about the overhead and payroll expenses. They also talk about what inspired them to establish Worth-Up Alliance based on their own careers as beauty-preneurs.

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This year has been difficult for most industries, and that includes the beauty salon space. The closure in California has especially been tough for a lot of beauty salon and barbershop owners. Joining Ryan Weeden on today’s show is Gayle Fulbright, the owner of Headlines The Salon which has been named a Salon Today Top 200 Salon for thirteen years straight! Gayle gets intimate with Ryan as she talks about the challenges they’re facing during this pandemic shutdown and shares some salon survival tips, including how she’s leading and being a support figure for her staff.

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Nothing says transformation more than the beauty industry. But beyond the physical, it’s how it makes people feel good about themselves, be more confident, and learn to embrace themselves that true transformation happens. Someone who is helping so many people achieve this transformation with beauty as a vehicle is life and business coach, mentor, and salon owner of The Network Salon, Gina Bianca. Here, she joins Ryan Weeden to talk about her journey towards becoming one of the most influential people in the business and how she is working on her goal to elevate the beauty industry. She also shares some of the challenges she encountered along the way, particularly with the way the COVID pandemic turned the world upside down. Expanding her platform, Gina then talks about her podcast, Gina Bianca Podcast, where she helps entrepreneurs grow their life in business, be more confident, and become happier.

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A lot of the things that have happened this year affected many people emotionally. Especially with the COVID pandemic where businesses have suffered or forced to close, it's taken a toll on people’s mindset, mood, and overall behavior. On today’s podcast, Ryan Weeden opens up about the emotional struggles he’s had to deal with this year and shares a mindset hack he’s been using that made an impact on his overall mood and behavior and sparked more love between him and his wife. Tune in to discover this positivity hack that will help pick up your mood in no time.

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There are some great sacrifices to be made when you want to become successful. For Sherri Belanger, that was deciding to open her own salon and watch her bank account go down to almost nothing. Now, she has become a celebrity stylist and top San Diego salon owner. In this episode, Sherri talks to Ryan Weeden about her career journey, her struggles to open her salon and keeping it open, and managing now with the current COVID-19 pandemic. She shares the mindset that allows her to see through the tough times, her business model, and her dreams for the future. Plus, Sherri then tells us how she is navigating all the craziness with work life and personal life as a mompreneur.

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2020 is officially the year known to be the COVID year. Almost everyone in the world has felt its effects, leaving many struggling to keep afloat. Now that we’re in the month of December, can we still redeem ourselves and end this challenging year strong? Ryan Weeden’s guest believes you can. He invites Certified High-Performance Coach John Roussot to help you move forward even when life pushes you back. John talks about knowing who you are, finding your purpose, and basically starting your journey into personal growth—even on a shoestring budget. He provides comfort in the fact that there is no perfection, so long as you give yourself permission to give things the best and figure them out along the way. Join in on this inspiring conversation to find some wisdom on moving forward and making next year your best.

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