In this podcast episode, Larissa Macleman reveals exactly what our top-performing Salon CEOs are doing differently heading into 2026, and how you can steal their strategies so this year feels calmer, more profitable, and way more intentional.

3 Reasons to Listen:

 

This episode isn’t about fixing everything overnight.

It’s about getting ahead and feeling confident about where you’re going. 

👉 Click here to grab your copy of the CEO Cheat Sheet…. What the Top 1% of Salon Owners Will Do Differently in 2026✨

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.

You’ll hear the real talk that shifted owners from overwhelmed to empowered, from reactive to proactive, and from busy to intentional.

Because something interesting happened this year.

Across hundreds of salons, we kept seeing the same pattern play out…

Some CEOs grew fast, confidently, almost effortlessly.

Others stayed stuck - even though they were working just as hard.

And most Salon Owners didn’t notice it until the impact was already showing up in their team, their time, or their bank account.

So what was the difference?

Tune in to find out - the best advice and lessons from 2025 that shaped the strongest salon CEOs I’ve ever worked with.

 

 

The Storm Is Here: Why Salons Are Struggling & What to Do About It

Buy Back Your Time The CEO Shift You’ve Been Avoiding 

High Vibe, High Performance: Lift Team Morale Fast

Why You’re Babysitting Your Team and How to Stop

P.s…. 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.

But your salon doesn’t just need your effort - it needs your energy.

In this week’s episode, Joel unpacks why being the most exhausted, most available, most "plugged in" person in the room - is exactly what is keeping you stuck. 

Deep down you know you cannot keep leading like this… So this episode is your strategic reset to return in 2026 as the leader your salon needs.

 

 

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.

On one side, you have Salon Owners stuck in the weeds, exhausted, overthinking every move, hoping “next year” will be different. 

On the other side, you have Salon CEOs who are quietly installing systems, building strong teams, and creating real freedom and profit.

And it all comes down to just 3 core truths that almost every salon owner overlooks… until it’s too late. Get clear on exactly what they are in this week’s episode with Larissa and Joel.

 

Which side of the Salon Industry are you going to find yourself next year?

Are you ready to feed your ambitions and rise to the challenge?

Want to lock in the strategy, the systems, and the support you need - so you can have the freedom and profit of Salon CEOs?

 

✨Apply for Salon Mastery and build your million-dollar roadmap with us. We only accept 5 new Salon Owners at a time… So if you’re generating over $10K in revenue and are ambitious & ready to reach the next level, click here to find out more and see if you’re eligible.

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!

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✨ 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.

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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.

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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