Secret Life of A Hairstylist

This two part series dives DEEP into the minds of salon ownership.

I'm so excited to have my business partner, James Ouellette on with me, which I don't know if this episode is more therapy for us or for you, but we're opening up about the struggles & realities of salon ownership.

Some of the mistakes we've made, some of the life lessons, navigating partnership, imposter syndrome,  finances, and SO MUCH MORE.

I can't wait for you all to take a listen and share with us some of your own struggles or  some things you resonated with.

*This is a two part series so make sure to listen in sequence!

James IG: @hairbyjamerz

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I'm so excited I finally got Blake Reed Evans on the Podcast to chat about one of my favourite things, Salon Ownership!

We talk not only about some of the biggest learnings in growing a successful salon, but also keeping the culture in a salon of 5 to a salon of 70, how to hire the right employees AND KEEP THEM, how quickly we can get caught in the comparison trap of social media and even some of the biggest social media strategies he learnt at the Salon Centric Meta event last month.

Make sure to take a listen to this amazing conversation!

IG: @blakereedevans 

We are still only in January, and there is so much time to accomplish the things we want to achieve this year. 

So why not take this month to organize ourselves and set ourselves up for success so all the actions we want to take this year don't get pushed to the side and forgotten about.

We are capable of doing so many things in this career, but sometimes we just need to lay it all out, have someone (or ourselves) hold us accountable and a plan to keep us going so we can MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Whether it's going on our dream vacation, putting a down payment on a house, growing our social media or niching down on a service, we can't do it without a why and a how. 

So take a listen to this weeks episode as I break down all the things we look at in our one on one meetings so we can set up our team for success and make their dreams a reality in 2024!

I'm sharing all the In's & Out's of 2024!

This is the year we  make things happen and we can only do that if we chuck out the old bad habits and bring in the new amazing ones!

No matter if you're a salon owner, stylist or solopreneur, these IN's will bring success, wealth and freedom into 2024 with you.

Take a listen!

Salon Owner Collective: Virtual Series (First session: "Salon Success Blueprint")
Tickets available - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/780914796177?aff=oddtdtcreator

IG: @hairbysamlacoste

This can be one of the biggest struggles in not only owning your own business , finding stylists who fit well with your salon, your brand, and are there to stay!
Do they fit in with your values, will they get along with your team, are they invested in your space, not just looking for a job?

Plus, this episode is great for stylists who are struggling to find the right fit. What are some things you need to look for when looking for the right salon. 

These are all of the things we're going over in this weeks episode! SO what are you waiting for? Hit play!

This one is FULL of Golden Nuggets!
Laura Nelson and I chat about the different ways you can create a memorable salon experience that has nothing to do with what happens in the chair.

The salon experience is probably the most important part of what keeps your guests coming back to you, so how can you keep yourself fresh in their mind, and make them wanting to come back for more.

Make sure to hit and play from start to finish, because theres so much we go over!

Resources:
Laura's IG: @lauranelson.va
Stylist Resource

Secret Life of a Hairstylist IG: @secretlifeofahaistylistpod

What an episode!
I couldn't stop listening, with the flow of conversation.
In this episode Laura and I talked about growing a 6 figure business behind the chair, our issues with money mindset, how to raise our prices, what to focus on on social media and so much more!

Hit play to listen to this episode now!

@iamlauraelizabeth
@secretlifeofahairstylistpod

We can confidently say our industry has changed more in the last 3 years than it has in the last 20.

We're seeing clients come in less frequently, the cost of living has increased and we are having to service our clients in a whole new way.

In this episode, I am sharing all my thoughts on where our industry is today, what needs to change and how we can continue to grow our business BTC.

Leave a review or message me on IG @secretlifeofahairstylistpod to share your thoughts! 

Kendall Dorsey is known for styling such celebrities as Nikki Minaj, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland to name a few.

In this episode we're talking about the power of a curl, working on set, working with curl textured hair,  and even a few tips on working with wigs!

The Curl Wow Ambassador is sharing all his tips with us on todays podcast so click now to listen!

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Kendalls IG: @kendalldorsey1

Podcasts IG: @secretlifeofahairstylistpod

I'm chatting with Stephanie Russell about Psychological Safety.
It's all about having difficult conversations with your guests and staff, how to navigate building a team without the stress and anxiety taking over and how to protect your own energy!

What a way to make a comeback to this podcast, take a listen now!

Stephanies IG: @psychologicallysafesteph
Psychologically Safe salon training

Stephanies Freebies: https://www.wavesociety.ca/freepsychsafesalonguidebook

The podcast IG: @secretlifeofahairstylistpod