The REFINE Network

The REFINE Network

By Evan Silver & Christopher HartlBusinessEntrepreneurshipArtsFashion & Beauty
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The REFINE Network episodes

  • Top 10 Favorite Apps

    My Top 10 Favorite Apps:

    • SLACK - Great for workplace communication
    • Calendly - Change the way you schedule meetings. Use this for your 1 on 1's as well!
    • Spark - The best way to handle your email. Chat back and forth and stop the forwarding and replying.
    • Google drive - Starting sharing documents and updating them in real time. Great for personal and workplace environments.
    • Reminders - Give your brain a break and let technology help you with simple tasks.
    • Mojo - Take your social media to the next level.
    • Numa - Complete communication game changer in a company for the guest. Check out episode 14 where we talk all about NUMA.
    • VN - The most simple & effective way to edit videos on iOS
    • Canva - An incredible and simple way to design anything you want.
    • Camo - Use your phone as a webcam and see the HUGE quality difference.


    16 min
  • What If I Hired The Wrong Person? - David Nasim
    • First we have to look at ourselves as leaders. Take the blame
    • Don't give in to the "need to hire" pressure
    • Set clear expectations for your staff on the front end instead of the back end.
    • Care more about "who they are" than "what they are doing"
    • Your team already knows.
    10 min
  • 5 Tips To Build A Team Mentality

    5 Tips To Build A Team Mentality:

    1. Less of you and more of them
    2. Use the words "Us" and "Our"
    3. Empower Your Team
    4. Communicate with them on a personal level
    5. Celebrate wins

    As a leader you take responsibility when things go bad and celebrate others when things go great!

    10 min
  • How To Lead An Unhealthy Teammate To The Top with Madison Waterman
    • To address an unhealthy mindset sometimes you have to have a tough conversation.
    • Ask yourself "Do I see a better version of this person on the other side of a tough conversation."
    • Ask yourself "Do I love this person before I have this tough conversation."
    • Awareness is a catalyst for change. If they are aware of their unhealthy mindset then we can start moving forward.
    • Tough conversations are much easier if you have equity.
    • Make a conscious decision to be happy at work and put your best foot forward.
    19 min
  • BONUS EPISODE- The App That Changed Our Business (NUMA)


    • Spend time interacting with your customers to know their experience
    • To build a great team you have to have great customer care
    • Take care of the guest that's front of you
    • Texting a business is a great opportunity to start building a relationship with a guest


    Evan found the app NUMA during quarantine and once he got it set up, it completely changed how they interacted with the customers.

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    Here's a video explaining NUMA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkfx0tbF3JI


    19 min
  • How do you know when to step down from a leadership position w/ Madison Waterman

    Madison Waterman from Silver Salon sits down with us to talk about how she stepped away from the lead team to better serve her family. It only made her a better leader all around. When is the right time to step away from a leadership position? Madison walks us through her mindset when making a tough decision.

    Follow Madison on Instagram: @madisonwaterman2015

    Key Takeaways:
    -Being a leader you have to listen
    -The more people you have around you, you are less likely to make a bad decision.
    -You're either a thermostat or a thermometer 
    -Being disciplined with the time you have with your family

    20 min
  • Tips for Team Communication

    Breaking down communication in 3 key areas and how to utilize them to the max.


    • Daily Communication
    • Weekly Communication
    • Monthly Communication

    Overcommunication is a myth and as leaders we need to strive for it.


    Communication is key to a great culture and cultures will radically change your company.

    Reach out if you have any questions @evansilver83 on all social media platforms.

    9 min
  • Leadership with Daniel Mason Jones Part 2
    Part 2 with Daniel Mason Jones we talk about working with your spouse, work/life balance and why everyone needs a coach.
    What an honor to have Daniel Mason Jones on the podcast. He is has been so influential to me in the past few years. He is a salon owner, stylist and a coach for so many in the beauty industry. Follow him at @danielmasonjones on all social media platform.
    30 min

About The REFINE Network

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Welcome to The Refine Network with Evan Silver, your go-to podcast for all things salon industry-related.