Balancing business as a beauty professional and being a mother can be a tricky balance. In this episode Hannah Ehlers shares her inspiring story & the mindset she developed to persue her dreams.

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Key Take-Aways:

1. Live & work in patience rather than focising on what's next.

2. Listen to your body & know that there is no balance. The effort needs to be there every day.

3. No matter what stage you're in, take the picture to look back on.

4. Be present in the good & bad rather than numb anything out.

5. Be tenatious, don't hold yourself back.

6. Never underestimate the power of time.

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When we talk about profit, or making money in the salon, we are talking about keeping more of what you produce, less waste, and organizing your productivity. SalonScale's Alicia Soulier, not only has a story behind why it was created, but how it has helped thousands of salons and hairstylists increase their income.

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Key Take-aways:

1. There is the evil side of drive.

2. Less than 4% of tech companies are run by women.

3. Women raise 40% less than men in the tech industry.

4. 97% of startups fail.

5. The first stage of investing is like betting on a horse.

6. Confidence meets trust plus the unknown creates imposture syndrome.

7. Set goals & give less tasks.

8. Be prepared & prioritize what you really need.

9. Schedule it out.

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If you have stuggled with boundaries or how to handle a confrontation, listen into this episode. Ambrosia tells a story about one of her learning lessons in the salon, and how she communicates differently behind the chair from it. As a bonus to podcast listeners only, we have a 90 minute course diving into boundaires special just for you below!

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Key Take-aways:

1. Don't be combative, be clear.

2. Use the when/then approach.

3. When you have to defend your own integrity, the relationship has been severed.

4. Relationships work both ways.

5. Boundaries are created by what you choose to put energy or not put energy into.

6. Continuing to put energy into a boundary is called confrontation.

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Finding opportunity to build the business of your dreams may be closer than it looks. We are hanging out with Samantha Smith who tells us how she built the salon of her dreams, landing the brand deals, and became the educator she always wanted to be in this episode.

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Key Take-aways:

1. When making change, ask yourself if you're giving up your integrity.

2. Plan out the intentions of you content.

3. Get your basics to control your environment, preplan ahead of time.

4. Run things by othes your trust to get a second set of eyes.

5. Everything is subjective.

6. This is it. Make opportunities happen because you can.

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If you enjoy photoshoots, or the creative process of the beauty industry, join our conversation with Sarajane Maples who ran her hairstyling business a little differently. From entering competitions, to photography, this episode showcases the many ways to create the business that speaks to you.

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Key Take-Aways:

1. When you're starting something new, never say no.

2. Cultivate the relationships you make.

3. Find your people who support & push you.

4. Don't book too much out to be open to what might come your way.

5. The first draft of anything is shit.

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A salon dream team can come natually if you take advice from owner Erica Keelen. Find out how Erica was able to find her perfect team inside the salon and beyond in this episode.

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Key Take-aways:

1. Don't be scared to do things or make changes.

2. Know if you're needing exclusivity or freedom.

3. If you have more bad days than good or it feels forced, it's time to move on.

4. Reach out to others who could be your dream team to find the right fit.

5. Elevate your team & it will elevate you.

6. Preserve your energy & pay attention to where it's going.

7. There is no 1 way to do anything, check in with how you feel.

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Taking on salon ownership requires a few steps, epsecially when buying out an existing salon. We get to learn from Bobbi Zmiewsky who shares her journey from transitioning as a hairstylist, to salon owner.

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If you're wanting to open a salon or spa, or maybe you already own a small business, don't miss this episode. Successful Stylist Educational Director, Drea Lecher shares her story with Ambrosia Carey on some major learning lessons she encountered in owning her Salon.

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Key Take-Aways:

1. Push through the misconception that we should know everything.

2. This is a small industry. Be kind to people.

3. What story are you telling yourself about you?

4. Recorgnize what you don't know & hire the rest out.

5. Your dreams will take work.

6. Go back to using your imagination to feed into a dream, not into a pattern.

7. Ask yourself not could I, but should I?

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If you've ever experienced burnout or overwhelm while building your business, this episode is for you. Meet our panel from our live Successful Stylist Social event in Portland as we dive into self care, creating boundaries, and marketing your business with intention.

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Key Take-Aways:

1. Don’t be afraid to start over if it means finding what feels right.

2. Trying new things & experimenting can help you create something of your own while finding confidence.

3. Opportunity doesn’t come down to luck. It’s when the hustle meets the opportunity.

4. Take one day at a time & utilize your resources when you need it.

5. Finding balance and learning to say no when you need rest is an important element to not lose sight of your goal or expectations.

6. Revisit your goals throughout your journey so it doesn’t interrupt the process or lead to resentment.

7. Don’t be afraid to let your voice be heard, and allow your professional recommendation add to a creative decision.

8. When posting on social media be intentional and work on building relationships, which later on lead to partnerships.

9. Everything seems to come together when you are well rounded.

10. Build the relationship first before the ask.

11. Be where you’re feet are. Balance will change day to day & its all about honoring where you are in the moment.

12. Find things that serve you and your goals at the same time.

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Finding your "why" as a beauty professional, hairstylist, or salon owner will not only help you clarify your marketing message, but will invite the right community to your business, and create deeper relationships. By story-telling, Ambrosia builds a deeper connection with her "why" and unlocks where she finds success. Download this free resource below as you listen, and follow along.

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Key Take-Aways:

1. Go back to your childhood when looking for clarity in things.

2. Exercise being who you are no matter where you are, which maintains authenticity and avoids shutting parts of you off.

3. Allow yourself to listen to your own insecurities & dig deeper to find out what it’s really about. Point at it, pray/meditate about it, ask if it’s true or a lie, then take an action. 

4. Success has nothing to do with money. Success is when you are properly aligned to your why.

5. Listen to the excuses you create in your head. Those excuses are the stories protecting your why.

6. Sit in your insecurity & let it propel you.

7. Don’t take advice from those you wouldn’t take constructive criticism from.

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