Want to focus on the things you actually LIKE doing? @shannondemont is back this week to share her experience hiring a virtual assistant (VA) and how it has helped her manage her business more efficiently. The VA helps Shannon with tasks such as drafting emails, managing social media, accepting people into her Facebook group, and handling administrative tasks. She also shares two emotional stories from her time behind the chair, highlighting the impact hairstylists can have on their clients. 

This Week's Topics:

• Finding a Virtual Assistant on Fiverr
• Finding a Permanent Virtual Assistant through VA Collective
• Cost Comparison: Fiverr vs. VA Collective
• Training and Building a Relationship with a Virtual Assistant
• Tasks a Virtual Assistant Can Help With
• Trust and Security with a Virtual Assistant
• Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant for Independent Beauty Professionals
• Shannon Demont's Educational Offerings
• The Impact of Hairstylists on Clients' Lives

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

Want to focus on the things you actually LIKE doing? @shannondemont is back this week to share her experience hiring a virtual assistant (VA) and how it has helped her manage her business more efficiently. The VA helps Shannon with tasks such as drafting emails, managing social media, accepting people into her Facebook group, and handling administrative tasks. She also shares two emotional stories from her time behind the chair, highlighting the impact hairstylists can have on their clients. 

This Week's Topics:

• Finding a Virtual Assistant on Fiverr
• Finding a Permanent Virtual Assistant through VA Collective
• Cost Comparison: Fiverr vs. VA Collective
• Training and Building a Relationship with a Virtual Assistant
• Tasks a Virtual Assistant Can Help With
• Trust and Security with a Virtual Assistant
• Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant for Independent Beauty Professionals
• Shannon Demont's Educational Offerings
• The Impact of Hairstylists on Clients' Lives

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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- Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most!

Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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Hairstylist Photo + Video Educator @shannondemont gives us her best recommendations and tips for hair photography. We discuss the best entry level cameras and lenses, as well as which photo editing apps she uses on a regular basis and why. Shannon also shares her experience of having a phone call with Meta (formerly Facebook) and receiving insider info on best practices for Instagram. 

This Week's Topics:

• Her Transition to a Focus on Photography and Videography • Her Hair Photography Facebook Group • Enhancing Hair Photos with Apps • Instagram Best Practices for Hair Photographers • Engaging Your Audience • Creating Interactive Posts

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

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These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

Hairstylist Photo + Video Educator @shannondemont gives us her best recommendations and tips for hair photography. We discuss the best entry level cameras and lenses, as well as which photo editing apps she uses on a regular basis and why. Shannon also shares her experience of having a phone call with Meta (formerly Facebook) and receiving insider info on best practices for Instagram. 

This Week's Topics:

• Her Transition to a Focus on Photography and Videography • Her Hair Photography Facebook Group • Enhancing Hair Photos with Apps • Instagram Best Practices for Hair Photographers • Engaging Your Audience • Creating Interactive Posts

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' 

- Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! 

- Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most!

Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Hairstylist business coach Crystal Green @your.hair.mentor shares how she quickly built a clientele in different locations by actively seeking out her ideal clients and putting herself in front of them. We discuss the common reasons why people fail in the hairdressing business and provide tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. 

This Week's Topics:

• Building a Clientele: Actively Seeking Out Ideal Clients • Adapting to Changes: Utilizing Social Media for Client Acquisition • Passion, Dedication, and Adaptability: Keys to Success • Starting a Hairdressing Business • Common Reasons for Failure in the Hairdressing Business • Planning for the Client Experience and Customer Journey • Managing Cash Flow in the Hairdressing Business   Get Crystal's free toolkit here: https://www.yourhairmentor.com/client-experience-toolkit  

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' 

- Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! 

- Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most!

Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

FOLLOW US

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http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

Hairstylist business coach Crystal Green @your.hair.mentor shares how she quickly built a clientele in different locations by actively seeking out her ideal clients and putting herself in front of them. We discuss the common reasons why people fail in the hairdressing business and provide tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. 

This Week's Topics:

• Building a Clientele: Actively Seeking Out Ideal Clients • Adapting to Changes: Utilizing Social Media for Client Acquisition • Passion, Dedication, and Adaptability: Keys to Success • Starting a Hairdressing Business • Common Reasons for Failure in the Hairdressing Business • Planning for the Client Experience and Customer Journey • Managing Cash Flow in the Hairdressing Business   Get Crystal's free toolkit here: https://www.yourhairmentor.com/client-experience-toolkit  

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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- Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most!

Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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Salon owner & certified Schwarzkopf educator @hairbycaitlintyczka was in toxic salon environments for many years before finally opening her own salon @homegrownhairco in St. Louis. We discuss how she created her salon space, as well as the importance of providing quality hair education in the Midwest.

This Week's Topics:

• Becoming a Schwarzkopf Educator 

• Compensation and Future Plans 

• The Creative Side of Hairdressing 

• Caitlin's Journey in the Hair Industry 

• Challenges of Cosmetology School 

• Navigating a Toxic Salon Environment 

• Becoming a Salon Owner: Creating a Supportive and Inclusive Space 

 

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

 

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

Salon owner & certified Schwarzkopf educator @hairbycaitlintyczka was in toxic salon environments for many years before finally opening her own salon @homegrownhairco in St. Louis. We discuss how she created her salon space, as well as the importance of providing quality hair education in the Midwest.

This Week's Topics:

• Becoming a Schwarzkopf Educator 

• Compensation and Future Plans 

• The Creative Side of Hairdressing 

• Caitlin's Journey in the Hair Industry 

• Challenges of Cosmetology School 

• Navigating a Toxic Salon Environment 

• Becoming a Salon Owner: Creating a Supportive and Inclusive Space 

 

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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Zelina Chinwoh, licensed clinical social worker & therapist, discusses the importance of mental health in the beauty industry. She shares her personal experiences and observations of hairstylists dealing with emotional stress and provides guidance on how to protect boundaries and maintain mental well-being. Zelina also shares the 10 commandments of self-care which include prioritizing mental wellness, setting boundaries, taking breaks, and celebrating small wins.

This Week's Topics: 

• Protecting Boundaries and Maintaining Mental Well-being 

• Empathy and Rapport-building in the Industry 

• The Impact of Emotional Stress on Hairstylists' Mental Health 

• A Free Guide to Prioritizing Mental Health for Beauty Professionals 

• Introduction to the 10 Commandments of Self-Care 

• Recognizing the Role of Beauty Professionals as Therapists 

Find Zelina's book here:  https://payhip.com/b/kQBaS

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' 

- Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! 

- Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most!

Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

FOLLOW US

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http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

Zelina Chinwoh, licensed clinical social worker & therapist, discusses the importance of mental health in the beauty industry. She shares her personal experiences and observations of hairstylists dealing with emotional stress and provides guidance on how to protect boundaries and maintain mental well-being. Zelina also shares the 10 commandments of self-care which include prioritizing mental wellness, setting boundaries, taking breaks, and celebrating small wins.

This Week's Topics: 

• Protecting Boundaries and Maintaining Mental Well-being 

• Empathy and Rapport-building in the Industry 

• The Impact of Emotional Stress on Hairstylists' Mental Health 

• A Free Guide to Prioritizing Mental Health for Beauty Professionals 

• Introduction to the 10 Commandments of Self-Care 

• Recognizing the Role of Beauty Professionals as Therapists 

Find Zelina's book here:  https://payhip.com/b/kQBaS

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

Here's what you do:

- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' 

- Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! 

- Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most!

Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

FOLLOW US

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http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor