A young lad with enormous determination, it was not having the fear of taking risks that gave our guest in this episode the edge in the hairstyling business. Phil Smith, started in the business franchising his first Toni & Guy Salon at the age of 23 armed with a lot of courage and a couple of bank loans. Through the years, what made Phil successful is his ability to see opportunities and create meaningful relationships. In this episode, Phil Smith talks about franchising, mentorship, opportunities, and transitioning from a Toni & Guy franchisee to producing hair products. Listen to learn more about his journey!

Phil Smith is the owner and creator of Phil Smith Be Gorgeous hair products and recipient of numerous hairdressing awards in the UK. Phil was once the top franchisee of Toni & Guy until he decided to keep just one franchise that is still being run by his wife.

Show Highlights:

• Why it was a case of being 'in the right place, at the right time' when Phil Smith was trying to start his first salon
• Phil Smith's experience in opening his first Toni & Guy franchise
• On meeting Toni Mascola and how did he become Phil's mentor and father-figure
• The challenges of opening a franchise at the age of 23
• How Phil was able to use risk and opportunities to his advantage
• The celebrities that Phil was able to meet through the years of hairstyling
• How does franchising compare when Phil was still active to today
• Riding the opportunities that the hairdressing industry is giving him
• The impetus of deciding to leave the franchising business and venture into the Phil Smith Be Gorgeous products

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