💬 This isn’t just another podcast…We’re releasing our 11.1 Community Conversation on wealth-building, investing, and retirement planning with special guest Daniel Mason-Jones

Tune in to hear us chat about everything from the sexy investing to the foundational concepts of insurance and emergency funds. We cover the gamut when it comes to these topics.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅Proactive Wealth Building is Essential: Saving money is not enough; investing is key to building lasting wealth.

🔅Start Early and Leverage Compound Interest: Understanding and using compound interest can significantly accelerate financial growth.

🔅Claim Your Tips Ethically: Reporting all income, including tips, opens up loan opportunities and better financial credibility.

🔅Invest in Real Estate and Beyond: Diversifying investments, such as real estate, mutual funds, and stocks, provides multiple paths to wealth.

🔅Balance Today and Tomorrow: It’s vital to enjoy life now while planning for future retirement needs through disciplined saving and investing.

🔅Surround Yourself with Experts: Building a financial team of advisors and accountants is crucial for sound investment strategies and wealth management.

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Always consult a financial advisor and do your own research to ensure your plans are right for you.

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This special episode kicks off our new miniseries following Brianne and Jessica, co-owners of Darling Nikki Salon, a four-chair salon in Pittsburgh, PA. Join us as we document their journey from pre-opening to opening and beyond, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and unique approaches that shape their salon's story over the next year!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅A Strong Support System is Crucial: Brianne and Jessica highlight the importance of leaning on friends, family, and personal connections to navigate the challenges of opening a salon.

🔅Concierge Management Empowers Stylists: Their innovative business model focuses on handling all operational tasks, allowing stylists to channel their energy solely into creativity.

🔅Darling Nikki Reflects Their Fun Vibe: The salon’s name, inspired by the Prince song, embodies their playful and unique approach to building a welcoming and stylish space.

🔅Expect the Unexpected: Opening a salon takes longer than expected and comes with unforeseen challenges, but persistence and adaptability are key.

🔅Take Risks and Follow Your Passion: They encourage aspiring salon owners to seize opportunities and pursue their dreams, even when the path is uncertain.

🔅Collaboration Builds Culture: The duo emphasizes creating a team environment where stylists contribute to shaping the salon’s culture, fostering a sense of ownership and connection.

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The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in as Coko shares her journey to success, the value of mentorship, and how to live your purpose in the beauty industry.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅The Journey to Success: - Coko shares her inspiring path from working in different industries to becoming the Regional Education Manager at OLAPLEX, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and adaptability.

🔅The Power of Mentorship - Mentorship played a significant role in Coko’s career. She highlights the value of learning from others, building relationships, and seeking guidance to grow professionally and personally.

🔅Living Your Purpose - Coko discusses the importance of understanding and staying true to your "why," reflecting on how purpose can drive decisions and sustain motivation through challenges.

🔅Skill-Building and Continuous Learning - Coko stresses the need for stylists to embrace continuous education, improve technical skills, and adapt to industry trends to stay competitive and successful.

🔅Authenticity in the Beauty Industry - By being her authentic self, Coko connects with others and creates meaningful impact, showing how genuine connections and relatability can build a strong community.

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The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in as Nikki Le breaks down how to build a thriving compensation ecosystem, from pay structures to benefits, to attract and retain top salon talent.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅A Strong Compensation Ecosystem is Essential: Effective compensation includes not only pay but also benefits, growth opportunities, and clarity around job progression.

🔅Career Ladders Build Loyalty: Creating defined career stages, from junior stylist to senior roles, helps team members see their growth path and increases retention.

🔅Use Data to Drive Improvement: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as client retention and productivity ensures that growth and compensation are aligned with performance.

🔅Employee Experience is Key: Benefits like PTO and flexible scheduling are highly desired post-pandemic and help create a more competitive and loyal team.

🔅Personalized Career Paths Retain Top Talent: Offering customized growth plans, including leadership roles or commission-based overrides, can keep high-performing team members engaged and prevent turnover.

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👉 Nikki's webinar on HRAs and creative benefit planning

👉 Nikki's webinar on the 5 phases of compensation planning

👉Join us 11/18 @ 5:30pm Eastern Time on Instagram for Community Conversation - A Spotlight on Flex-Schedule Benefits & Paid-Time-Off (PTO)

The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in as Paul Neal reveals essential strategies for salon owners looking to own their building and build wealth.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅Gain Financial Stability and Build Equity: Buying the building your business operates from offers a long-term investment that builds equity and creates financial stability over time.

🔅Plan Ahead for Property Ownership: Begin the process well before your lease expires, ideally 12-24 months in advance, to maximize options and smooth the transition.

🔅Work with a Commercial Realtor: A skilled commercial realtor can help you find the best property, negotiate favorable terms, and guide you through market-specific nuances.

🔅Understand the Power of Equity: Equity is the difference between your property’s value and what you owe on it, building wealth as property value and loan payments progress.

🔅Leverage Tax Advantages and Expense Control: Owning your space provides tax benefits and shields you from unpredictable rent increases.

🔅Strong Cash Flow is Essential: Maintaining healthy cash flow and financial stability is critical to securing the best financing options for your property purchase.

👉Go to OwnYourBuildingNow.com and get a copy of Un-lease Your Business to read through and get your baseline understanding of Commercial Real Estate as a first step to buying the building you run your business out of.

👉Connect with Paul on LinkedIn

👉Learn more about Vantage Point Commercial Capital

👉Check out Paul's podcast, "The Brick & Mortar Money Podcast"

The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in as Vonetta shares insights on building a beauty business, navigating salon ownership, and the industry's evolving landscape of education and licensing.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅Have a Roadmap for Success: Planning and setting clear goals are essential for navigating the complexities of salon ownership.

🔅Work-Life Balance is Essential: Finding balance is key, especially post-pandemic, as salon owners juggle personal well-being and business demands.

🔅Invest in Staff Training and Development: Building a strong team through continuous education ensures long-term success and staff alignment with salon goals.

🔅Integrity Builds Trust: Maintaining integrity in client relationships reduces mistakes, dissatisfaction, and the need for redos, fostering client loyalty.

🔅Address the Risks of Unlicensed Activities: Unregulated services can harm both consumers and the industry’s reputation, highlighting the importance of proper licensing.

🔅Collaboration Creates Better Outcomes: Stronger partnerships between schools and salons can offer students real-world experience, preparing them better for industry challenges.

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The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in as Jason Snyder shares his journey from Stylist to Director of Sales and Education at VoMor Hair Extensions offering insights on starting a salon, managing & inspiring a team, and working in education for an international brand!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅Mentorship Shapes Careers: Support and guidance early on can make or break a stylist's journey, as seen in Jason's challenging start without proper onboarding.

🔅Understanding Team Motivations: Knowing what drives each team member fosters growth, satisfaction, and stronger team dynamics.

🔅Salon Culture Matters: Establishing a clear mission and a positive culture is essential, especially when managing multiple locations.

🔅Adaptability is Key: Flexibility is necessary to navigate the different dynamics within multiple salons and evolving industry trends.

🔅Continuous Learning Fuels Success: Ongoing education and embracing new opportunities are essential to staying relevant in the beauty industry.

🔅Networking Opens Doors: Building and maintaining strong relationships with mentors, peers, and industry contacts unlocks future opportunities.

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The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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We catch up with Tiffany three years after graduation, as she shares her story, from salon team member to suite owner.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅Tiffany Ayanwu has navigated her journey in a way that deserves attention. Building a successful career in this industry takes thoughtful planning, writing down goals, and steady perseverance.

🔅Transitioning from assisting to working independently can be financially challenging but rewarding.

🔅Salon owners must communicate clearly with apprentices about expectations and growth opportunities.

🔅Building a clientele takes time, and stylists should be prepared for client attrition.

🔅Emotional resilience is crucial in the salon industry, especially when facing interpersonal conflicts.

🔅Investing in training and development is vital for both stylists and salon owners.

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The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in as Ajia shares her insights on business planning, funding, customer experience, and creating a niche in the beauty industry.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅From Tech Sales taking her around the country, Ajia always had a challenge finding someone to work with her natural hair, so she opened Thrive Hair Bar to fill this gap.

🔅If you want to open up your own business, make a plan and do your research. Who is your target audience? How are you going to fund it? Have you looked into grants? Google: “government grants” and use that to start your research!

🔅The difference between a salon and a suite is that a salon is a team and cohesive experience, while a suite is a one-on-one experience with walls separating everyone. These are very different customer experiences.

🔅Thrive hair bar does not do any chemical work or extensions. So, stylists who want to do those services are free to work elsewhere or have a suite to do those services.

🔅Creating membership and unique experiences creates stickiness for customers through brand loyalty and ecosystem inclusion

🔅Funding your business can come from grants, savings, 401k loans to yourself, investors, and loans. Make sure you are asking for enough money for a runway. If you are taking a loan or hitting up your 401k, make sure you calculate the ROI first to make sure this move is worth it.

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The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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Tune in to hear Camden tell us about his experience as a new educator in a Cosmetology School!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🔅After hair school, Camden worked at several salons and barbershops before going into a Salon Suite at Salons by JC

🔅Understanding the business side of the industry is crucial for long-term financial stability, especially as our bodies age. Camden, recognizing this, explored various avenues and eventually found his calling as an educator at TSPA in DC.

🔅Camden's experience: Just because you are an educator or teacher does not mean you automatically get respect; you still have to show your students why you are their teacher and why they are there.

🔅Camden's Advice: Connecting with your students is made more accessible when you meet them where they are and get to know them.

🔅Lots of social media followers do not equal clients.

🔅Social media produces a lot of smoke and mirrors; it does not show just how much work it takes to achieve....anything.

🔅STUDENTS: Visit your local salons and shops to get to know them. They will help you grow into the stylist and professional you want to be and build your clientele!

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The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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