Lydia Sarfati, founder and president of skincare company Repechage, is one of the most successful women in the spa and salon industry! The recipient of numerous industry awards and an enthusiastic mentor, Lydia wrote the book "Success at Your Fingertips" in response to the many requests for advice she receives from professionals as she travels the world. Listen in for some of Lydia's best advice - part one of a new quarterly series.

Longtime industry professional Melanie Knapp is the Director of Education for FS Cut & Color (Fantastic Sams). Melanie shares her best advice on creating a long, sustainable, and satisfying career - regardless of your chosen path. We also dig into her journey in becoming an educator and some of the unique responsibilities one assumes in leading others to learn.

Created in collaboration with Schedulicity, this is Part 2 of a 7-part series focused on the all-important 'client journey' - from prospect to paying client primed to return for their next visit. Schedulicity's Missy Megginson is back to share her considerable insights into another of the essential touch points in the journey. In this episode, we discuss the booking process -and the importance of creating an experience that adds value for the client. Stay tuned for more great business-building advice from Schedulicity.

Patrice Hector is a 30-year industry veteran with a passion for short hair - and for sharing with others her experience in creating success. Patrice is the owner of K.P. Images Salon in Atlanta, an educator, and the newly published author of “The Ultimate Blueprint for Beauty Professionals”. Focused on sharing how to best build a great brand as a pro while growing your income from behind the chair, The Ultimate Blueprint is about the big ideas that long-term success can be built on.

In part 2 of this important 2-episode series, some of our favorite educators & artists share their very best advice for creating a great career. Guests include Tabatha Coffey, Sam Villa, Alfredo Lewis, Paula Peralta, Patrick Butler, Siiri Parks, Chris Baran, & John Mosley. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from some of the most renowned & talented educators we know. Hosted by Penny Burns, Founder, Beauty Cast Network.

In part 1 of 2, some of our favorite educators & artists offer lessons learned – plus their best advice for the year ahead. Guests include Tabatha Coffey, Sam Villa, Alfredo Lewis, Paula Peralta, Patrick Butler, Siiri Parks, Chris Baran, & John Mosley. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from some of the most renowned & talented educators in beauty, barbering & wellness. Hosted by Penny Burns, Founder, Beauty Cast Network.

Today, the pro beauty industry is having a big conversation on social media and beyond about the varied nature of career opportunities and how such options can extend careers for many over time. Today's guest, Astoria Stubbs, is a great role model - given her career as a working cosmetologist/barber, educator, artist, former salon manager, and today a member of the Great Clips National Design Team. Having done all of this and more while employed by Great Clips, Astoria also sees herself one day owning a Great Clips salon as a franchisee of the largest salon organization in the world - as a natural extension of her past experiences.

@Greg_Gilmore is a 15+ year veteran stylist, educator, platform artist & brand ambassador for @moroccanoilpro - as well as a celebrity stylist and owner of the LA-based, newly formed Modern Hairitage Salon. Greg joins BCN to share his thoughts on the importance of patience as both humans and professionals and the power of passion in creating longevity in your career -including taking care of your mind and body.

Created in collaboration with Schedulicity, this is Part 1 of a 7-part series focused on the all important 'client journey'-from prospective to paying client primed to return for their next visit. Schedulicity's Missy Megginson is back to share her insights into each of the touch points that we should be considering when looking to maximize the results of our efforts in building sustainable success in careers in beauty, barbering and/or wellness. Stay tuned for more Mastering the BUSINESS of Beauty insights - monthly in 2024! Thanks to Schedulicity for their support of Beauty Cast Network's mission of inspiring success!

Encore of episode #3:@MichaelCole_summit is one of pro beauty's most iconic business gurus/coaches - someone who has positively impacted the lives of countless professionals over the course of a long career. A hairdresser by training, Michael shares his unique perspective on creating successful, sustainable and satisfying careers in beauty.