The High Performance Stylist Podcast

I had the great opportunity last week of sitting with some industry leaders in hair, to talk about the opportunities available right now and in the near future for your business.

This was a "virtual" Round Table of leaders in hair restoration and transplants as well as salon owners from the USA and UK.

The conversation was extremely positive especially when we talked about the cross-over between salons that specialise in natural hair and the clinics specialising in hair replacement.

I'm positive this meeting wouldn't have been happening if it wasn't for this current pandemic. And out of this crazy situation we find ourselves in, I know there will be companies that end up growing and thriving like never before!

Will you be one of them?

Take a listen and see if you also have the "light-bulb" moments like I did ......

Thank for listening.

Be Safe,

David.

We have learnt a very valuable lesson over the last few weeks:

"We MUST be able to make money whether our salons are open or closed!"

This episode has the power to add thousands in additional revenue to your business every single month and it can start TODAY!

This is a project that Nicole and I have been working on for quite a few months and the timing of its release could not be more important!

I'm talking about you opening your online store!

We have created the ability for you to open and start selling products, tools, education TODAY at zero cost to you!

Salons that currently have online stores connected to their salons have been able to continue trading and making thousands every week!

These salons are few and far between and your guests are currently, desperately in need of your professional products and tools.

Out of every circumstance (good & bad) there are opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive. This often means pivoting or shifting direction.

We have a choice, sit back and wait for the salons to reopen and watch our bank balance fade away or add an additional revenue stream that will not only serve us now, but continue to generate more income for your business after we are back open!

You have the time right now to give this a little attention and get your "Web Shop" up and running. Use this time to grow your business today instead of waiting and hoping for things to get back to "normal".

Go to www.joinhps.com and click the link that says "Open Your FREE Web Shop Today"

Please message me through social @highperformancestylist if you have further questions.

I look forward to hear about your new stream of revenue!

Be Safe,

David.

One of our biggest challenges right now as salon owners is knowing how to communicate with our teams.

As owners we are suppose to have the answers, our teams are relying on us. So, during these uncertain times, how do we handle this in a way that still insures trust and belief to our teams?

I have two very special guests on the show today. Owners of Twelve 27 Salon in Pittsburgh, SUPER sisters Hilary & Veronica Ballard talk about how they are keeping connected with their team of 22 stylists and guests at this time.

As leaders, this is new territory for us all.

So, what is the right approach?

Do we allow our teams to just relax and tell them we will pick things up when we are open again?

Do we give them online classes to watch and ask them to work on certain skills?

Or is it something completely different, what is the correct approach during a forced close?

Have a listen.....

And, as always, if you have challenges that you are struggling to find the answers to, please email, message or post your questions and I'll be happy to help in any way I can.

David.

The show must go on!

Although our salons are closed, the marketing machine must continue.

We still need to connect with our guests during these challenging times. So I thought I'd invite onto the show the person that I trust more than anyone else when it comes to marketing, Vivienne Johns, fellow HPS Coach and owner of the highly acclaimed, award winning salon Hunter & Walsh.

Vivienne is going to tell us exactly why its important to still be marketing and the kind of posts we need to be focusing on right now!

If you've been struggling with the direction of your marketing during the "shut-down" then this is the episode for you.

Take a listen.....

David.

When thinking about the perfect guest to invite onto the HPS Podcast for the 50th episode, I couldn't think of a more perfect guest than Dom Lehane!

Host of the ‘How To Cut It’ Podcast Show, Dom Lehane has over 30 years experience working as a hairstylist and is the owner of his own independent boutique hair salon.

Original founder of the leading online community and live events platform for hairdressers – HairClubLive.com, he also co-created and hosted the acclaimed #OpenChairNight live tours.

Being a fourth generation hairdresser it would be fair to say that hairdressing runs through his veins, making him an expert in commentating on all areas of the hairdressing and barbering industry.

Dom is regarded as one of the UK's leading hair industries thinkers and speakers so I am delighted that he agreed to join me for a fun filled chat about his personal journey, some of the most inspirational people he has met and the possible opportunities evolving from our current situation..... Grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy my chat with a true industry great!

To get in touch with Dom and to listen to the How To Cut It Podcast go to:

Instagram: @howtocutit @domlehane

Website: howtocut.it

Email : [email protected]

Apple Podcasts: How To Cut It

It's time to come to terms with the fact our businesses are closed.

It's time to examine the changes we need to make in our salons before we reopen.

It's time to become productive and work on those projects we have had on the back burner due to the lack of time!

So, if you have found it difficult to feel motivated?

If you are still feeling lost and unsure about what to do next?

Then this is the episode that can give you the direction and motivation you need.

We need to see this time we have been forced to take as a gift!

We now have the ability to "reset"! 

What needs to change?

How can we open with a much stronger and more sustainable salon than the one we closed.

Take a listen.......

We are ALL in this together, but the salons with a well structured plan are the ones that will not only survive but THRIVE on the other side of this....

LET'S DO THIS! 

As always, thank you for listening and if I can help in any other way please reach out to me on social @highperformancestylist.

Blessings,

David.

This is not a time to bury your head in the sand and hope that everything just happens to work out! This is a time to make sure you are clear on what you are entitled to from the government? What you are entitled to from the banks? And who are the people that can help and best advise you?

We will all get through this period with minimal damage if we collect the correct information and apply for all the necessary benefits that are being mad available.

If you are feeling completely over-whelmed and unsure about any of the grant and 0% loan "stuff", this episode should give you some clarity.

Just spend a few hours working on the information and applications and very quickly you will have everything in place to insure you come out the other side of this with very little (if any) damage.

If you have questions that I can help with please reach out through email or social media.

If you would like an even deeper level of support I also invite you to join our HPS team so we can properly support you everyday.

Here is the link: www.joinhps.com

I know things seem very uncertain and unclear right now, but by sticking together as a community we will all get through this and our salons will be open and THRIVING again!

Sending Love & Blessings,

David.

It's currently a crazy time in the world.

It's very easy for us to be reactive instead or proactive. The important thing to remember is that the Coronavirus WILL pass.

We will get back to normality, hopefully sooner than we think.

Many salons are in different situations throughout the world. Many are still open at the time I'm writing this. Some have made the decision to close and others are being told they must close.

In this episode I give you a plan that will help you prepare if you are:

1. Currently still open and trying to make the most out of each day.

2. How to best support your team if they are unable to come to work and forced to close.

3. How to be ready to take full advantage of your reopening by maximising your future appointments.

This could be the most challenging time you will face as a business owner, but I know one thing to be true, when you have a plan and you are being proactive instead of reactive, you will come out with minimal damage and be head and shoulders in front of everyone else.

If you need any further help or advice please reach out to me through social @highperformancestylist

The very best of luck.

David.

The cats out the bag!

This has been a top secret project I've been working on for the last year.

I've always been trying to figure out how the average stylist could make A LOT more money! Or even make money while they sleep!

It's time for you to be let-in on the secret because its about to get exciting and I want you to join me for the rest of the ride!

Imagine if you could make more money in one hour on a Monday then you usually make all week!

Imagine if you went to bed at 10pm and when you woke at 7am there was 3,4, or even £500 extra in your bank account!

And what if I told you I'm on the brink of being able to show you EXACTLY how to do it!

Intrigued?????

Have a listen as I explain what I've been up to over the last 12 months and the exciting plans I'm about to reveal....

Thanks for listening!

David.

Times have changed.... It is the era of the unknown hairdresser! 

There has never been an easier time for the hairdresser who lives in the tiny village and has a 2 chair, "broom cupboard" salon to be recognised as an influencer and industry leader.

These stylists are coming out of the woodwork all over the world!

So it begs the question, "HOW are they getting recognised?" and what makes them so unique and different than any other talented stylist?

Well I'm happy to tell you there is a formula to being recognised and standing out among a sea of "Wanna be famous" hairdressers!

Have a listen as I walk you through the secret.

Then I urge you to try it!

Set yourself a goal for 30 days to try this formula to fame!

I think you'll be amazed just how quickly people start talking about you....

Thanks for listening.

David.