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Hourly vs. A la carte. 

Abby vs. Kelsey. 

Who's way is best and which way is best for you?

In today's episode we share our own pros and cons of both hourly and a la carte pricing. 

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It's no secret that marketing your business as a hairstylist is overwhelming and could be a full time job on it's own. That's why today we are talking about how to get back to the basics with marketing. Here we discuss one of the most foundational marketing strategies you can use, that also happens to be the most effective. It might not be what you think!

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Are you "triggered" by the holidays?  Does the anxiety start setting in as soon as Halloween is over?   Traditionally, the holiday season is a stylists busiest time of the year and with that comes a lot of pressure to work extra hours to please everyone (while killing ourselves).

This week we shine light on several ways to maximize your time in the salon and how we have gotten crafty to create extra sales without destroying our bodies. 

We talk about managing client expectations, prioritizing our families and most importantly - creating space for self care.

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Social media can be overwhelming and exhausting.  The rat race of keeping up with the algorithms and putting out great content can feel defeating.  This week we  explore the "games" of Instagram and how to decipher which brings  ACTUAL revenue to your business. 

It's time to make better use of your time and learn how to direct your content towards posting, tagging and hash tagging the accounts that better benefit YOU.  How? Listen and you'll find out. 

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We are celebrating Episode 10 AND 1,000 downloads with a GIVEAWAY to thank 2 lucky listeners! Read below for rules to enter.

In this episode we shared our 5 biggest takeaways after we started this podcast from scratch. From what we would do differently, to the good and not-so-good feedback we've received, to our love(or hate) of self-help books and how that molded our messaging.

To thank our listeners, we have created an ultimate bundle of our must-have items for building our business. Valued over $100 our Not-So Messy Business Building Kit includes: our favorite adjustable phone tripod-perfect for capturing content in any situation, a custom QR code display stand, and much more!

To enter: Rate & Review this podcast on your favorite platform for listening. To earn an extra entry, tag you a business friend on our latest REEL on Instagram title "Celebrating 10 Episdoes, We've Come So Far". You can follow us @abbywbalayage and @kelseymorris18 on Instagram. Last day for entry is Wednesday, October 26th at 11:59pm EST. Two winners will be selected at random and announced on Instagram Stories on Thursday, October 27th.

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Do you feel like you are always waiting for the next big step in your career?  This week the girls talk about "getting scrappy" and how to build the confidence in yourself to create opportunities and achieve your goals.

Abby and Kelsey both share stories about pivotal moments in their careers.  How these moments took confidence and bravery to take the first steps towards their dreams.

They also work through the feeling of being overwhelmed as opportunities come and how to normalize having open conversations about how growth SHOULD be uncomfortable. 

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Dress code is a hot topic in our industry!  This week Abby and Kelsey discuss how Covid affected their personal style and what impact it had in their business.  They work through how the vibe of a salon can play a role in the "appropriate attire" and what to think about when dressing for the day.

If you are struggling with your STYLIST STYLE you will love this episode!!

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50 volume for highlighting hair?  Here at The Messy Hairstylist Podcast, we like to discuss topics that might not always be well received.  As huge fans of 50 volume, we discuss when and when not to use 50 volume, and why it is a must-have for hand-painted balayage.

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Overstimulation is something we battle everyday as hairdressers.  We are continuously giving ourselves physically and emotionally to take care of our guests... THIS TAKES ITS TOLL!

Abby and Kelsey deep dive in to what overstimulation looks like in their day to day lives and how they are able to cope.  They talk about mental health, specifically anxiety, and what tools they use to work through overwhelming moments.

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Feeling overwhelmed with your current symptoms OR lack of?  The girls talk about how they are implementing procedures in the salon that help them be more successful.   In a modernized world, where everything is technology based and new options are always being thrown in our faces, how do you know whats right for you?

What if you were already using effective systems and didn't even know it! 

Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
Follow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair