It’s that time of year to reflect on what we have accomplished and what frustrations keep us up at night.  As business owners, could you do this exercise?

What areas of your business have you been a fish out of water this past year or in previous years?  What will you do differently in 2025? 

Listen now as I share some examples of areas where if we don’t grow, we don’t go…forward!

Most of us enjoy the artistic and even the business side of beauty, but are you aware of the politics of beauty?  The issues we face as an industry range from changing policies to trying to eliminate the license.  Listen now as our advocate, Tamara shares what we can do and how to advocate for beauty for the issues now and for future generations.

Get involved! www.politicsbeautybarber.org

It’s never easy when a relationship is on the brink; no matter how hard we try, the connection seems lost at sea.  Turbulent winds and waves of emotions crashing create a sense of doom.  Whether it’s a personal or business relationship, being emotionally intelligent helps immensely, but even with the best intentions, we can lose ourselves in what to do.  Listen now to some tips for separating emotion and logic to help you get through the

Today, we discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in business, particularly for salon owners.

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What is the most crucial thing the salon captain should consider to achieve financial success? Finding the right experts to guide you to your destination. 

My guest, Michael Cole, is a Northwestern Mutual-Certified Financial Planning Professional and Co-Owner of Daniel Island Barber Shop in North Carolina.

Listen now as we discuss practical strategies for managing your money, setting and achieving your financial goals, planning for retirement, and

We aim to provide you with actionable steps so you can turn your financial dreams into reality.

We are navigating leadership with clarity and effective

Steering your conversations for success can be challenging, especially if you are the captain, the first mate, or a member of the crew. 

Have you ever heard of a 'red herring' as a distraction

Listen now as I discuss Head-up and head-down leadership styles. Stay focused on the five anchors of success—sales, operations, mindset, marketing, and education—and avoid the Red Herrings.

SOS Lift Leadership

When we look at how a sailboat sails or a plane flies, we see a push-pull effect.  Under all the right circumstances, it provides lift.  Lift in the air and lift through the water. 

Now, take that same overview and look at your leadership style. Are you only pulling or maybe pushing but still not getting any lift? Listen now as I break down this leadership effect to help you see where you need to lead to grow your team most effectively and scale your business.

Emotional intelligence is crucial to effective leadership,

Conversely, leading with an edge demands assertiveness,

Leaders who combine heart and edge create a dynamic

How are you integrating heart and edge in your leadership

Listen Now as Bobi Seredich and I share an enlightening conversation about EI Leadership and how you can become a certified EI Salon Leader.

**Find out more here**

I can see why most people don’t like leading. They fear nothing more than not having a foundation of well-intended guidelines and policies in place. However, genuine and authentic leadership ensures that your team is aware of the guidelines and policies and manages those daily, leading them to greater success and opportunities for personal and professional growth. 

Leading your crew means setting a straightforward course of action, inspiring them to excel, and creating a culture of trust and collaboration. 

Need Leadership training… Check out this Emotional Intelligence Salon Leader Certification, the Ultimate Leaders Course. It’s a cutting-edge, innovative program in the beauty industry.