The Apprenticeship Godmother

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses her plans to rebrand and relaunch her podcast in the new year.

She talks about stepping back from the Apprenticeship Godmother brand to focus more on training and helping hair and beauty business owners scale their businesses through accessing funding for training. Sarah shares some of her favourite past episodes that were popular with listeners and provided valuable advice and insights. She expresses her excitement about the new direction and topics her podcast will cover in 2024 such as how to transform a salon business into a profitable training business.

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel talks to Sydney about her journey into the nail industry.

Sarah learns about Sydney's experience leaving school and working various jobs before finding her passion in nails. Sydney discusses starting her training at a local salon and the support she receives. She shares her desire to continue learning and one day open her own training academy to help others.

Sydney speaks on resilience gained from past jobs and her commitment to building her skills and social media presence.

You will learn in the episode:

• Sydney's journey from leaving school to discovering her passion for nails
• How she started her training at a local salon and the support from the owner
• Her commitment to continuing education and desire to one day open a training academy
• The importance of building skills, experience and social media presence to achieve goals

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel talks to Chris about his journey returning to hairdressing after trying different careers.

Chris discusses leaving hairdressing for a period of time due to personal issues but realising it was his passion. He talks about doing the accelerated route through TNB Training to get back into the industry faster. Sarah and Chris also discuss the importance of resilience and having a purpose in life and career.

In this episode you will learn:

• What was Chris's journey in and out of hairdressing
• How Chris took an accelerated route back into the industry
• The importance of resilience when facing career challenges
• Why finding your purpose can keep you motivated
• Tips on overcoming self-doubt and thoughts of dropping out

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel talks to Alison, owner of two salons in Kent.

Alison discusses how she has grown her business over the past decade from a small salon of five chairs to now employing over 20 staff members. She emphasises the importance of developing her team through opportunities for growth, recognition of achievements, and an emphasis on work-life balance. Alison also provides advice for those looking to start their career in the industry, highlighting attributes like ambition, good communication, and a willingness to gain diverse experiences.

In this episode you will hear:

• How Alison provides opportunities to take on more responsibilities and allow for growth
• How Alison recognises achievements through awards
• What Alison does to support a good work-life balance
• The attributes to look for in employees
• The importance of strong communication skills
• Alison’s view on gaining diverse experiences through apprenticeships, further education, and volunteering

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel talks to her apprentice Teesha about her experience in the traineeship program.

Teesha discusses how she struggled in college due to bullying and lacked confidence, but found success in the apprenticeship. She learned new hair skills, enjoyed various modules like customer service, and aims to start her own business. Teesha also wanted to share her story to help others facing similar challenges gain confidence and opportunities through apprenticeships.

In this episode you will learn:

• How Teesha struggled with bullying in college and how it impacted her confidence
• The new hair skills Teesha learned through the apprenticeship program
• How the smaller class sizes in the apprenticeship program helped Teesha feel more comfortable compared to college
• Which modules Teesha enjoyed learning in the program
• What Teesha's future goals are

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses the power of selling and why it’s often the key area preventing businesses from growing.

Sarah talks about the importance of loving and believing in the products that you sell. A difficulty in business is teaching apprentices who have never sold before how to sell, and Sarah provides examples of how she teaches her apprentices the art of selling. Sarah also explains why you should get apprentices to focus on talking to more people rather than closing sales.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why selling is holding so many businesses back
• How to get apprentices to overcome their fear of selling
• Tips and tricks to get employees to sell more
• Why you need to love the products you are selling
• The importance of focussing on activities rather than sales

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship. 

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses the benefits of coaching and NLP both within your business and with your clients.

Sarah talks about the recent revelations she’s had with NLP, particularly when providing coaching, and even gives examples of where this has worked. She explains why coaching is about asking questions, how to overcome the fear of missing out, and how she coached someone through their own fear. Sarah also goes into detail about how she transitioned her business into the Covid-19 lockdown and the surprising results that came from it.

In this episode you will learn:

• What makes a good coach
• Why Sarah started the podcast during lockdown
• The importance of goal setting in your business and personal life
• Why it is so important to make quick decisions
• Examples of Sarah’s own challenges, how she overcame them, and how she has helped others overcome them

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel talks to Naomi and Tanya about their experiences in the beauty industry and advice for newcomers.

They discuss the importance of gaining qualifications from accredited courses and institutions. Naomi and Tanya also stress gaining work experience, as this allows you to develop practical skills and determine if the industry is right for you. They give valuable insights on how to start a career in beauty and overcome common challenges through proper training and experience.

In this episode you will learn:

• The importance of gaining qualifications from accredited courses and institutions
• The value of gaining work experience to develop practical skills and determine fit within the industry
• How to overcome common challenges through proper training and experience
• Valuable insights on how to start a career in beauty

To find out more about Naomi’s business check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_blinkys_/

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel talks to her daughter Naomi about her journey from being an apprentice in Sarah's salon to now running her own successful business. Naomi discusses starting out working Saturdays in the salon from a young age to gain experience and save money towards eventually buying her own car.

She went on to complete various qualifications while working for her mother, before deciding to start her own lash business from home in order to spend more time with her young children while still pursuing her career.

In this episode you will learn:

• How Naomi got qualified as a lash tech
• What she did to start her own lash business from home
• How she became successful
• Why she was inspired by Sarah to have multiple streams of income

To find out more about Naomi’s business check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_blinkys_/

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel reminisces with her friend Tanya. They talk about the early days of Sarah's salon business and Tanya's journey from renting a room at Sarah’s salon to getting her qualifications and starting her own successful business focusing on airbrush tanning, bio sculpture nails, and other treatments. They share funny stories from their time working together and the close-knit team they had at the salon in the beginning.

In this episode you will learn:

• Tanya's background and how she first got involved with Sarah's salon
• How Tanya started out at the salon and what her first job was
• What other treatments the salon offered in addition to nails
• Why Tanya eventually decided to leave Sarah's salon and what she did next
• The challenges Tanya faced when she had her own salon and why she eventually closed it

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.