Our industry has changed more in the last five years than anyone expected - and 2026 is shaping up to be the year that separates the exhausted salon owner from the empowered Salon CEO.

In this episode, Larissa breaks down the three pillars every salon must strengthen if you want to grow profitably, lead with confidence and build a team who can truly perform.

You’ll hear what’s been happening in the industry, what’s coming next, and how salons can finally step out of the “busy but broke” cycle.

 

 

Do you want more profit, more confidence and a crystal-clear direction heading into 2026? We can make it happen✨ Click here to book in your free Salon Strategy Call with Larissa before it’s too late.

They amplify you.

They protect your energy.

They drive results, steer culture, and keep the salon moving forward - even when you’re nowhere in sight.

If you're ready for a manager who actually frees you from the daily grind- Joel will show you exactly what to look for, what to develop, and what must change.

 

So the real question is: Are these traits alive in your salon… or missing?

Hit play and find out.

Want a complete Manager strategy designed for your salon? Click here to book a strategy call.

Alishia Smart reveals the real journey of becoming a Salon CEO after 25 years at L’Oréal - the mistakes, the rebuild, and the systems that saved her!

Apply Now to Join our Salon Mastery Program! 💛✨

✨ Double Your Salon Growth. Double Your Profits.

Generating $10K+ in weekly revenue but feeling stuck?

     💰Double revenue → scale from $500k to $1M without overworking or burning out.

     💰Double profit → once you hit $1M, we help you optimise and lock in real profit.

     💰Double your impact → with a clear 12-month Game Plan and the coaching to bring it to life.

 

This isn’t just coaching, and it’s definitely not another course. It’s a 12-month growth system: step-by-step strategy, the right business tools, and expert coaching. Designed for salon CEOs who want to hit big results in half the time.

⚡ Success shouldn’t wait another year. We haven’t got time for that.

 

💡 The Double Double Goal: Together, we’ll build your 12-month strategy and roll it out with you... so you can grow faster, lead with confidence, and finally have the team, profit, and freedom you set out to create.

👉 Book your Free Strategy Call today: https://bit.ly/SalonMasterySuccess

From teenage mum. To leading L’Oréal New Zealand. To Salon CEO 🔥 

Imagine running a $200 million beauty brand.

Huge team. Tight targets. Constant pressure to grow.

Now imagine taking everything you learned from that world - and applying it to your salon.

That’s exactly what Salon Owner Alishia Smart did.

Inside this powerful episode, Alishia shares how she turned judgement into fuel, mastered the art of leadership, and built the resilience that every Salon CEO needs.

 

 

Every salon owner hits a point where growth stalls - not because you’re doing something wrong, but because you’ve simply outgrown your current stage of leadership.

So… where are you on the Salon Leadership Ladder?

Are you the Operator, the Manager, the Leader, or the CEO?

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

3 reasons to listen

Once you know where you are, you’ll know exactly what to do next.

Book a free Strategy Call to see if Salon Mastery is right for you: https://bit.ly/ApplySMRiss

What if your manager could lead your salon so smoothly… it felt like magic?

 

Our Lead Salon Mastery Coach GG reveals how to unlock “Manager Magic”- the perfect blend of clarity, structure, and confidence that empowers your manager to truly lead.

 

You’ll learn how to delegate the right way, communicate like a CEO, and create a leadership system that frees you from daily chaos - while your salon thrives.

 

Book a free Strategy Call to see if Salon Mastery and our Motivating Manager program is right for you: https://bit.ly/ApplySMRiss

You don’t get a dream team by accident. You build it by giving clear direction with clarity, holding high standards, and hiring with the right mindset..

 

In this episode, Joel reveals the 3 rules that transform an average team into a badass, high-performing salon culture.

 

Book a free Strategy Call to create your plan and see if Salon Mastery is right for you: https://bit.ly/ApplySMRiss

If your team “just don’t care” anymore… You need to try this before it’s too late. Larissa and Joel get real about extreme ownership and the leadership shift that reignites a flat team. 

 

We’ll show you how to stack simple systems so motivation stops being the bottleneck, and why a relentless season might be the move that changes everything. Real salon owner stories, clear steps, and the mindset that powers million-dollar salons.

 

Discover if your salon’s ready for a manager, or if hiring now would cost you time, money, and sanity. It’s free, takes 3 minutes, and will give you instant clarity on the right leadership move for you and your salon’s future.

https://bit.ly/SOC-Manager-Scorecard 

If your salon can’t function without you, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong- it’s because you’re missing the leadership support your business needs.

 

In this episode, Larissa dives into why hiring and training a Salon manager isn’t just about delegation- it’s about building stability, freedom, and profit that lasts.

 

Learn how to know if your salon is ready for a manager, the exact 5-step process to hire one right, and how to build a power duo between CEO and manager that drives growth- without burning you out.

1️⃣ You’re tired of being the glue that holds everything together

2️⃣ You want more freedom without losing control

3️⃣ You’re ready to build a salon that runs without you

 

THE SALON MANAGER SCORECARD📝✨

Discover if your salon’s ready for a manager, or if hiring now would cost you time, money, and sanity. It’s free, takes 3 minutes, and will give you instant clarity on the right leadership move for you and your salon’s future.

https://bit.ly/SOC-Manager-Scorecard 

When Salon Owner Ben Oxlade took over his family salon, he inherited more than just a business - he inherited the overwhelm, the burnout, and the belief that working harder behind the chair was the only way to survive.

 

Fast forward 18 months, and Ben has completely rewritten that story. He has nearly doubled his salon’s revenue without doubling his team, built managers who he can trust, and stepped off the salon floor to reclaim his freedom.

 

In this episode, Ben shares the pivotal strategies and mindset shifts that turned his salon around - and how he’s building a business that not only thrives, but allows him to live life on his terms.

 

 

Make sure to go follow Ben's salon Sube Hair on instagram and let him know we sent you!✨ @sube_hair ✨💛

👉 Ready to step out of daily operations and into your role as CEO?

Book a FREE Strategy Call with Larissa to map out your path to $1 million salon success and see if Salon Mastery is the right fit.