I know that being in business isn’t always easy. Along with the many highs and ‘a ha’ moments it can sometimes be soul destroying, frustrating and a very lonely place to be. Being a business owner is one of life’s greatest educations and it gives you two clear choices, either you continually learn, adapt and grow, or you resist change, stagnate and perish. We live in ever changing and sometimes challenging times, so being informed and constantly inspired is more important than ever. Join Ant ...
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What it Takes to be a Hairstylist in the Top 5% of all Earners in the US with Maxwell Snow
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What does it take to produce half a million dollars a year behind the chair? Turns out it’s not being a celebrity stylist, or a fashion week back stage superstar stylist or having a huge social media following. Instead, it’s about stability, relationships, giving clients a great experience, word-of-mouth referrals, being organised, being goal-orien…
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266 You Can Still Have The Best Quarter Ever. Finish Strong!
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“How has your year been?” I can’t believe that it’s already the second half of October, but it is, and that means that we are well and truly into the final quarter of the year 2024! Now, if you cast your mind back to January of this year, in all probability, you had goals and ambitions for 2024… And regardless of whether you’ve had your best year e…
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256 Is this a Co-Working Salon Model that Could Work for Everyone?
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If this era of hairdressing will be remembered for anything specific I believe it will be the rise of the self-employed. Regardless of where in the world you’re located, the self-employed business model in its various forms has made a huge impact on the industry and is continuing to do so. Today's guests are Ross and Jack Williams-Hirst, the co-fou…
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264 Maximizing Salon Success with Salon Management Software and AI with Lori Obiedzinski
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In today’s episode, I focus on ‘Salon Management Software’, and I’m talking with Lori Obiedzinski, originally a hairdresser she now works in the salon management software side of the industry. In this episode, we discuss how AI can streamline business operations and enhance client engagement, the importance of online booking, and the emerging trend…
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263 Stepping Away from Behind the Chair: Are You Ready?
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Whether it’s on social media or podcasts or articles that I read, It seems to me that the goal of salon owners everywhere is to leave the floor. I don’t think it’s inevitable, but there seems to be a point in the lives of many salon owners where they say that they want to step away from being behind the chair. But there’s a problem, and the problem…
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262 Empowering the Next Generation of Stylists with Martha Lynn Kale
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I often say that opening a business gives you a great education. Not just into the skills needed in management, finance, and marketing. But also the understanding and insights that come with the responsibility of employing people, training them and coaching them to become the best version possible of themselves. On today's episode, I’m talking with…
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261 Why Salons Need to Continually Evolve with Dylan Bradshaw
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Getting to the top of this industry isn’t easy. Staying there is even harder. Dublin-based, multi-award-winning hairdresser and salon owner Dylan Bradshaw has just been awarded Salon of the Year for the UK and Ireland. Dylan and his wife and business partner Charlotte have recently completed a total refit of what was already a great salon. They’ve …
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260 Your Salon Team Can Win GOLD Too!
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Every four years, the Olympics and the Paralympics come along. And even if you’re not someone who is usually that fussed by athletics, swimming, gymnastics, etc., you just can’t help but be exposed to it, whether it’s on Social media, the news or on TV, it’s everywhere! And if you’re like most people, you can’t help but be impressed with what those…
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259 Longevity and Evolution in the Hair Industry with Ruth Roche
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When you’ve been in this industry a long time, you not only see trends and businesses come and go, but you also see people come and go. But, longevity as a hairdresser and remaining relevant throughout your career is not only a skill in itself, but if you can remain passionate and keep evolving with the times, the result is that you build up a rang…
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258 Take Control of Your Salon Finances Now!
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We all have a money story. An event or series of events in our young lives that shape how we see money, how we value money and how either we learn to master money, or it masters you. Inevitably your ‘money story’ will largely be influenced by your parents and your exposure to their habits and thoughts around money. But as a business owner the money…
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257 What Does it Take to Succeed in the Salon Suite industry with Eric Taylor from Salon Republic
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Over the last 20 years, there has been a significant shift in the way the hairdressing industry works. Driven by changes in technology combined with social media and generational changes with today’s hairdressers wanting more flexibility, more freedom and more control over when where and how they work has meant that new business models have emerged…
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256 Hairdressing and Happiness go Hand in Hand with Oscar Bond
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These days, we talk a lot about mental health and self-care and rightly so. The most simple aim in life is to be happy. And if we can leave everyone we come into contact with a little happier for the experience, then surely that's a day well spent. My guest on today's podcast is Oscar Bond, not only is he one of the happiest people I know, but he's…
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255 If you’re thinking of a side hustle listen to this first…
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Should you mix salon ownership with coaching, teaching, podcasting, session work, course creating, etc? These are all things that I have done or are currently doing… And they all provide reward, both in terms of personal fulfillment and the potential for financial gain. And they are right for some people, and definitely not right for others. In thi…
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254 Overcoming Adversity: A Personal and Professional Transformation with Tracey Woodward
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Today's episode is Part 2 which follows on from last week’s episode with Tracey Woodward. In today’s episode we delve into Tracey's career journey, starting from her transition into the hairdressing industry, her impactful time at Aveda and Urban Retreat, and the various roles she undertook. Tracey opens up about overcoming personal challenges, imp…
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253 Survival. Your past doesn’t equal your future with Tracey Woodward
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Our lives are a journey, and like every journey, where you start out and where you end up is what makes life so interesting. My guest on this episode is Tracey Woodward, who, like many people, didn't have the easiest start in life. However, unlike many people, she didn't let her past define her future. Tracey shares her life story, starting with be…
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252 What Does it Take to Create a Luxury Salon Brand with Hellen Ward
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My guest today is Hellen Ward who as well as being a wife, mother, author, lecturer, educator, and managing director, is also the co-founder along with her husband Richard of the Richard Ward hair and Metro Spa located in the heart of London’s Chelsea. Hellen is highly regarded in the industry for not just having built a great business that is undo…
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What does your salon and your country have in common? That’s not a trick question! This year, there are elections in many countries, and as always, politicians are making lots of promises about how they’re going to make our lives better by spending more money on the things that matter. But here’s the problem: Your government, my government, or any …
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250 Exploring Creativity with Eugene Souleiman
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There are only a very small number of hairdressers who at any one time influence hairdressing all over the world. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to interview some of them on the podcast, and I always relish the chance to find out what it is that separates their ability from others. My guest on today’s Podcast is returning guest E…
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249 The key to being a great educator with DJ Muldoon
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The role and opportunities for hairdressing education has changed dramatically over the last few years through social media and the various online learning platforms. That has led to the rise of the independent educator. Today’s guest is DJ Muldoon, who has made a great name for himself both in the online world and face-to-face for being a fantasti…
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248 Nine Money Mistakes Salon Owners Make [And how to avoid them!]
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One of the ways we learn in life is by making mistakes. But the problem is that the mistakes you make in business have a financial impact. Sometimes, that impact is small, but other times, mistakes have a big impact on the profitability of your business. So, as much as possible, although making the occasional mistake is inevitable, you need to lear…
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247 A Career in Barbering with Hayden Cassidy
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When one door closes another door opens. Success and setback are two sides of the same coin but it takes a strong personality, self belief and determination to bounce back. A couple of years ago I was at 'Salon International’ in London and there was a young barber on stage who was not only doing great work but she also had an infectious personality…
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246 Managing the Costs Around the Colour Bar with Janine Simons
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Every salon owner I’ve ever met wants to know how to better manage their business expenses so that they can be more profitable. And so they should. Ultimately what that all comes down to is looking for ways to increase the income and reduce the outgoings which results in improved profit margins. Both of those topics are covered in depth in our onli…
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245 Salon Owners: The Key Number You Need to Know
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What’s your number? There is one number that we don’t talk about enough in this industry and that is probably because although it sounds simple to understand, it isn’t always easy to work it out. So what’s the number I’m talking about? It’s the number that represents the amount of revenue you need to generate each week to keep the doors open and ke…
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244 What it Takes to Build a Successful Salon Business with Eric Fisher.
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Building a successful business isn’t easy, and sometimes at the beginning of our journey, we look at established businesses and wonder how we could possibly ever achieve that. The important thing to realise is that nobody starts with a big successful business. Every new salon owner has doubts and experiences setbacks and challenges along the way. B…
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243 Creativity, Team and Leadership with Anthony Mascolo
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I don’t believe that there has ever been a family in the world of hairdressing that has made the impact that the Mascolo family has. Whether it was the Toni & Guy salons and schools, the TIGI products, or the incredible shows, and stunning photography. Either way the Mascolo brothers, Toni, Guy, Bruno and Anthony were at the forefront of everything…
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