In this episode of The Color Room Chat, Kassidy and Reese Bond welcome their very first guest, Michelle Cristo—the powerhouse behind the scenes at Salon 210. Michelle is not only Reese's best friend, but also the CFO, co-owner, and one of the driving forces who helped grow Salon 210 from zero revenue into a multi-million dollar company in just five years.

Kassidy and Reese sit down with Michelle to talk about what it really takes to build a successful salon from the inside out. Michelle shares her journey stepping into the financial and operational side of the business, how she learned the systems, numbers, and structure needed to scale, and why investing in the right people, systems, and support is what changes everything. They also dive into the realities of payroll, taxes, business risk, reinvesting in your team, and why being a salon owner is far more about responsibility than freedom.

This episode is packed with insight for anyone who wants to grow a salon, build a real business, or better understand what happens behind the scenes of a thriving company. Michelle also opens up about balancing motherhood, business ownership, leadership, and partnership, while staying grounded in the mission of creating a positive, supportive environment for stylists to build the career they truly want.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to run a successful salon, lead with heart, and grow something bigger than yourself, this episode is for you.

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