The Apprenticeship Godmother

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses how to handle negative behaviour and conflict in your business or salon. 

These behaviours present themselves in many ways such as lateness, careless performance, being lazy, rudeness to you or the team and clients as well as spreading or creating rumours. If it's happening consistently these members of staff need to be dealt with as soon as possible because they threaten the positive culture in your work environment. 

It is very important that you recognise employees and apprentices with a bad attitude so that you can address these issues before they become a big deal. 

In this episode you will learn:

• What conflict in the workplace can look like
• How to deal with a team member who is unaware of their effect on other staff members
• The best way to voice your concerns with an employee 
• How to give negative feedback to an employee

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 welcomes Melissa Curran, CEO and founder of the Modern Mind Group, a people operations and performance consultancy. 

Melissa has over 20 years of experience working in the area and has a unique approach to helping leaders implement change in their businesses, focusing on their emotional and human performance.

In this episode, Melissa shares her background and what inspired her to start her own business, and also discusses how to be a better communicator. They talk about the barriers that can hold leaders back such as a lack of clear communication and trust. They also discuss how to overcome these barriers by being clear and concise, and through active listening. By being better communicators, leaders can build strong and effective teams and achieve their goals without burning out.

In this episode you will learn:

• Melissa's background and what inspired her to start her own business
• How to be a better communicator
• How to maintain high performance without burning out
• How being a better communicator helps leaders build strong and effective teams

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 why apprenticeships could be the solution to your recruitment challenges. She talks about the benefits of hiring apprentices, including the ability to train and mould employees to fit your salon’s specific needs.

Sarah discusses the different types of apprenticeships available and how to get started with implementing an apprenticeship program at your company. She also discusses the importance of having a recruitment plan in place and how using an apprentice can help your business grow and earn more money.

In this episode you will learn:

• How apprenticeships offer a solution to recruitment challenges
• What the benefits are of hiring apprentices
• How to use apprenticeships to grow your business
• Why you need to have a recruitment plan in place
• What levels of apprenticeships are available
• How to use an apprentice to earn more money and give them more initiative

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 How to make Hair apprenticeships work for you with her guest Vikki Smith.

Vikki met Sarah through doing traineeships with TNB and has been a hairdresser for 14 years. Now she has her own salon which she runs from her house. 

Sarah and Vikki discuss how to get the most out of your apprentices by training them in multiple parts of your salon. This will mean your apprentice will be more valuable to you and your salon. Training them in these skills early will make them more valuable to you as a salon owner and will benefit them for the long term.

In this episode you will learn:

• What is covered in a hair apprenticeship
• How long is a trainee apprenticeship
• How do you train your apprentices in the salon
• What can delay the apprentices getting to work in the salon
• Advice for someone thinking about hiring an apprentice for the first time

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 why as a salon owner your mindset is important.

Over the years of our life we tend to lose a sense of who we are and have lower self worth. Sarah has always spent a lot of time on personal development and has worked hard to improve the way she thinks. Sarah encourages you to take the time to find out what makes you happy and what fulfils you so that you live a life that you are grateful for and satisfies you. 

In this episode you will learn:

• Why you need to spend time doing self-development activities
• The importance of mentoring and how it can change your life
• Why you should journal
• The cycle of performance and anxiety
• The importance of keeping it real

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 with Charmaine Gully, a salon owner based in Devon. She has had her salon for 5 years and worked in hairdressing for over 30 years.

This episode Charmaine speaks on how she found her first apprentices, the process of learning about what makes a good apprentice and finding out if they are going to fit in with your salon. Charmaine trains her own apprentices as she finds that sending them to college doesn’t teach them the real-world skills they will need in the workplace.

Sarah and Charmaine also explain how you can learn from your apprentices about things that you may not have any experience in such as web design and social media.

In this episode you will learn: 

• How to find apprentices 
• Why your apprentice going to college may not be what is best for you or them
• What to do to ensure your apprentice is actually learning the skills they need
• How to get your apprentice earning you money whilst learning their trade

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 problems that salon owners face and some of the solutions that she has been able to use in her own business.

Sarah has been in business for 25 years, and apprenticeships have helped her business in so many ways. Having an apprentice will help you grow your business as they gain working experience and develop skills that they will be able to use within your salon!

It is important to future proof your business. People will outgrow your business, want to start their own salons, or experience changes which will mean they have to move on. Apprentices are a great way to have a consistent flow of new staff that will slot perfectly into your business. 

If tomorrow you had to step away from the business, that's going to have a massive impact on its operation. A way to be able to overcome this is by employing another stylist and then training them to manage the day to day operational jobs, because it's essential to find the right balance between working in and on your business.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why you should take on an apprentice
• How to recruit an apprentice with the right attitude 
• The benefit of upskilling staff

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 speaks to James Burtt, Managing Director of Phonic Media.

This episode they discuss how you as a business owner will benefit from having a podcast. James answers all the frequently asked questions such as why you should have a podcast, what you could talk about, and how you can use podcasting as a tool to grow your brand. 

In this episode you will learn:

• How having a podcast can make your salon stand out
• Why you should become a thought leader in your space
• How doing a weekly podcast will give you content for everyday of the week

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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 how to deal with being overwhelmed in your business.

The importance of having someone to talk to means that you can voice your thoughts with someone else and get a second opinion on things, this can help you maintain a healthy perspective on your life and business.

Working while overwhelmed is not good for you or your business. Making sure you are healthy and at your best means that you can get your best work done. When you are overwhelmed, knowing your “why'' and making sure to regularly check in with why you are doing what you do will help to lower your feelings of being overwhelmed. 

In this episode you will learn:

• When to take time out
• How to find your “why” and set achievable goals
• What to do when you are overwhelmed

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 welcomes salon owner Vikki Smith. 

Vikki met Sarah through doing traineeships with TNB and has been a hairdresser for 14 years. Now she has her own salon which she runs from her house. 

Sarah and Vikki discuss how to get the most out of your apprentices by training them in multiple parts of your salon. This will mean your apprentice has a lot of different skills that aren’t just salon specific. They will be learning things such as people skills, customer service skills and social media. These skills make them more valuable to you as a salon owner and will benefit them for the long term.

In this episode you will learn:

• What to look for in an apprentice
• How to onboard an apprentice
• What to do to get the most out of your apprentice
• Tips for salon wonders looking to take on an apprentice

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.