Chris Baran's Headcases

Today's guest is making a real impact in our industry. She's the Executive Director of the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), bringing her unique blend of experience as a licensed aesthetician, makeup artist, and business owner.Before stepping into her role at PBA, she ran a successful cosmetics and skincare business in Michigan, and spent 15 years in corporate communications and community relations in the health and wellness space, including with the YMCA. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State, and a master's from Saginaw Valley State University. This week's HeadCase is Leslie Perry!⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

She co-founded the highly successful Julian August Salon in California, where she spent 32 years perfecting her craft behind the chair. Her passion for teaching—combined with her unmatched technical skill—made her one of the most sought-after colorists and educators in North America.While working full-time in the salon, she also founded Hair Color Magic, an education program that helped colorists around the world thrive. Most recently, she co-founded both CCB Collective Color Brands and Color Space. If you ask me what Lupe Voss represents, the answer is simple: creativity, quality, dedication, discipline, and inspiration. Let's get into this week's Head Case with the incredible Lupe Voss!⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

If anyone deserves the title of GOAT in hair color, it's today's guest. Fresh out of university and beauty school, she was appointed Director of Education at Clairol. She later consulted for brands like Redken and Joico to help develop major professional color lines. She has traveled the globe, training thousands of colorists. She co-owned the famous Minardi Salon in New York. A true celebrity stylist, she has worked with stars like Mandy Moore, Sarah Jessica Parker, Julianne Moore, and Brad Pitt.Her list of awards is just as impressive: NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award, Empowerment's Ceiling Crasher honor, Modern Salon's Top 50 Most Influential Hairdressers, multiple Hair Color Educator of the Year titles from Behind The Chair, and American Salon's Hair Colorist of the Year. Let's dive into this week's HeadCase—the legendary Beth Minardi!⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

This week on Headcases we are joined by a true force in the beauty industry. He's built a remarkable career as a celebrity hairstylist, a master colorist, a brand ambassador, and a business executive. He's taken his expertise worldwide, teaching sold-out classes around the world. Specializing in balayage, blonding, and advanced color techniques, he has not only perfected his craft but also mastered the social media game, amassing an impressive 3 million followers. Today, we'll dive into his journey and share his insights, plus the secrets of his success.Let's get into this week's HeadCase with my newfound friend, Mr Alfredo Lewis.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

Today's guest on HeadCases is a third-generation hairdresser, a salon owner, and internationally recognized artist with over 40 years behind the chair. In that time, he's traveled more than 3 million miles, sharing his knowledge and passion.He is a visionary philanthropist committed to protecting the health of clients and hairdressers both. He made it his mission in creating his own brand, Surface, promoting personal health, respect for the Earth, and helping others to grow.Let's get into this week's HeadCase with the one and only Wayne Grund.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

his week I'm chatting with someone I admire very much as a no-nonsense truth teller who leads with love. She is a published author. She is a world-renowned keynote speaker. She owns three schools and three salons where her mission is not to hire employees but to develop future partners. This mindset makes her a key part of the John Maxwell Team, one of the world's top leadership training organizations. She led nationwide values-based leadership initiatives for 25,000 leaders with Maxwell at the invitation of the governments of Guatemala and Costa Rica. And she co-hosts the Next Level Salon Podcast. This week's Headcase is the incredible Tina Black.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

"What would you do if a person with autism sat in your chair for a haircut? What if the sounds of the salon triggered an episode—causing them to holler, scream, or bounce? Or if they were terrified of clippers? Would you know how to help?That's exactly why I'm so excited about today's guest. Welcome to another episode of Head Cases! Our guest is not only a visionary but also the founder and CEO of Sensory Safe Solutions. With 24 years in the salon industry, she brings not just professional expertise but also a deeply personal perspective as a parent to a son with autism. Her firsthand experiences navigating the challenges of haircuts led her to dedicate the last five years to researching and refining sensory-safe haircuts.In just 18 months, she has successfully certified over 2,400 providers across 12 states and nine countries—establishing Sensory Safe Solutions as a game-changer for the industry. Thanks to her work, salon professionals now have the tools and knowledge to create a more inclusive and supportive experience for all clients.Let's dive into this week's Head Case with the incredible Kate Owens Heins!⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

This week I'm speaking with a Harvard and Wharton Business School grad and founder of Busy Salons. He is president of Salon Ninja, and the creator of A-Game Mastery Coaching. He is a Hi-Performance coach and has worked with many high profile salon artists. It's my honour today to chat with Andrew Finkelstein.Andrew shares how he got started in the beauty industry after graduating from Harvard business school How business school was helpful to a point, but he realized that many people have to start with training their minds to think like a business person, and that doesn't necessarily mean the numbersManaging starts with managing yourself, and building the right habits Andrew shares the difference between inspiration and motivation⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

This week I'm with a great friend who is a 13-time NAHA finalist and winner. His work has appeared in almost every industry magazine in the world. He's been on Oprah, CNN, and Good Morning America. He has styled for movies, music videos, and fashion runways. Here is Mr Nicholas French!• One of the best pieces of advice that Nicholas got from his father when he was only 10 years old: “Keep your eyes open 24 hrs a day because you never know what you are going to see”. You have to always be on the lookout for inspiration. • Nick explains how he makes the distinction between fantasy and avant garde.• Nicholas's favorite quote: "Fashion is fleeting but technique stays the same."⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

Today I sit down with the Midwest Hairstyling Awards Hairstylist of the Year, NAHA Educator of the Year and Director of the Hair Labs Detroit Barber School, Mr Rodrick Samuels. Rodrick shares some great nuggets of wisdom this week including his top 3 list for students - you have to show up, you have to work hard and you have to listen. He shares how education has changed so much from when he was in school, how teaching is 1000% different now. Hear about the importance of failure and how this has always pushed Rodrick in his lifetime. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

Today's guest is not just a dear friend but a certified visionary who has left an indelible mark on the beauty industry. He's an award-winning colorist and stylist, a former Global Artistic Director for Matrix, and a creative force whose work has graced international magazine covers, advertising campaigns, and stages worldwide.But that's not all—he's also an internationally acclaimed photographer, capturing breathtaking moments with his own creations and those of other exceptional artists. His passion for creativity and community led him to establish the CBC, a global collective of beauty talents and brands, sparking collaboration and innovation across the industry. And CBC Productions has produced awe-inspiring content, from stage presentations to photoshoots, and he launched the iconic Collective INKD magazine.He's truly one of the most unforgettable icons of our time, and I couldn't be more excited to have him here. So, let's dive into this week's HeadCase with the inimitable Chrystofer Benson.6:26 Industry Recognition and Success 23:49 Early Career and Influences 46:46 Formation of Chrystofer Benson Collective ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

This week's guest is Nieves Almaraz, winner of NAHA Men's Hairstylist of the Year 2021. With a barbering license and a cosmetology license, Nieves owns a barbershop and a barber school and thrives on inspiration.Opened his first barbershop at 23 years old and was immediately swamped with bookingsStarted attending hair shows and was overwhelmed with inspirationBecame a volunteer at hair shows so he could walk the show floor and meet his inspirations.People would stop him on the floor to take photos of his fades, asking him how he did them. So he made an instructional video on his technique.Barbers are very knowledgeable and take it to the next business levelWhat's the one thing he would tell his younger self?⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

Today's guest is especially exciting for me - not just because he's an incredibly talented hairdresser, but because his passions extend far beyond hair to art, music, and fashion. Based in the UK, his creativity and vision have landed his work in TV and top industry magazines.Recently, Creative Head Magazine honored him with the Business Thinker Award for building an outstanding multi-faceted brand. They even called him a ‘genius and an inspiration,' and once you hear about his journey, you'll see why. From salons and studios to academies and even a farm that sources ingredients for his product line, he has created a truly multi-platform empire.He is the founder and creative director of the Electric brand, which includes Electric Salons, the Electric Studio, Electric Education Academy, and the Electric product range. Let's dive into this week's Headcases with the visionary Mark Woolley.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

I'm excited to chat with my next guest, a Lifetime Achievement winner and a Hall of Heroes award winner, Ginger Boyle. • Ginger shares how she lived off the grid for a year waiting for her cosmetology license • She took a chance and moved across the country to work for Horst• How sometimes on the road for hair shows, they would have to get their “models” in the mall or bar• Hear how Ginger took having an affirmation to help her through a rough patch, to a daily online affirmation for thousands of people⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

This week's guest has inspired an entire generation of hairdressers. Benni Tognini is an Australian icon, considered the father of avant garde hairdressingBenni and his team have won a string of international accolades, including World Master of the Craft. He's the man behind the powerhouse Togninis brand.I am so lucky to have Benni as a very good friend, and it was a pleasure to sit down and chat with him about how he got started.-Benni's realization that sports and hairdressing are similar, with patterns in the training, practicing, and discipline.-How Benni entered competition after competition and learned the value of failure.-The many mistakes that helped him become great.-Fear is where you find the answers.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

My guest is an Aveda Global Master and NAHA Master with an impressive list of accolades, including Hairdresser of the Year, Avant-Garde Stylist of the Year, Salon Team of the Year, and twice Makeover Stylist of the Year. He's been named one of the top 20 salon owners in the U.S. and one of the top 75 educators of the century.He's earned Lifetime Achievement Awards from Aveda and the Art and Fashion Group and is an Aveda World Master Award winner. With nine Atlanta-area salons, 250+ service providers, and a partnership with 40 salons in Japan, he's truly a global industry legend.So, let's dive into this week's Head Case with the one and only Van Council. Van, welcome—it's an honor to finally sit down and have this long-overdue conversation!"⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

As a leading beauty innovator for more than 20 years, Nick Stenson has dedicated his career to creating and advocating for exceptional, inclusive beauty experiences, services and products.With multiple nominations and wins in the prestigious North American Hairstyling Awards and a beauty brand of their own, this week's Headcases is a true hair hero! In this week's episode we learn more about Nick's journey into the industry and how he invests in himself.Nick talks about his background growing up around hairdressersChris and Nick discuss finding what you love and being happy‘What you do in this industry is up to you' Nick discusses investing in yourself  Learning about Nick's start in educationThe importance of having a good team Nick and Chris discuss the biggest thing he has learned about being a leader What does it mean to be an introvert?Chris asks what the one thing is that Nick dislikes about the industry ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

Welcome to Headcases. Today's guest is one of the most recognizable faces in the salon industry. He is a celebrated platform artist and educator, known for mixing fun, irreverence, and incredible skill in his teaching. His work has been published worldwide, and he has collaborated with top brands like Aveda, Revlon Professional, TIGI, Rusk, and Scruples.A two-time NAHA Hairstylist of the Year and the first-ever NAHA People's Choice Award winner, he boasts an astounding 27 NAHA nominations. He's also winner of the Canadian Mirror Awards International Hairstylist of the Year. He trained under runway legends like Guido Palau and Eugene Souleiman for shows like Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, and Calvin Klein.He's been a lead stylist for New York Fashion Week, co-founded Denver Fashion Week, and even starred as the infamous villain on Shear Genius 2. He's the founder of Beauty Underground Magazine and two major awards platforms: the Southwest Hairstyling Awards and the Hair USA Awards. Oh, and Denver named a day after him!Let's get into this week's Headcase — the one and only Charlie Price!⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

From horse training to hair styling, Ammon Carver joins us to talk about learning to love yourself and your craft, plus his transition from teaching behind the chair to mentoring on stage and to becoming a father. Ammon Carver has gained recognition in the hair and beauty industry for his refined aesthetic, his continued passion, and his portfolio of flawless looks. With 7 nominations and awards for Master Hairstylist of the Year and Salon Team of the Year in 2015 by the prestigious North American Hairstyling Awards, Ammon is one of the most highly regarded hair stylists in the business.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

We celebrate our ONE HUNDREDTH EPISODE with one of my true hair heroes. He's a brilliant hairdresser, editorial stylist, photographer, and industry icon. The former Creative Director of Sebastian Professional Hair Products has worn many hats: hairdresser, salon owner, product creator, painter, and visionary artist. His work has graced the pages of nearly every major beauty magazine both nationally and internationally. I'm delighted to celebrate this Headcases milestone with the legendary Robert Lobetta!⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

My guest is a true industry icon. He is the former president of L'Oréal Professional Products Division, overseeing the growth of major brands like Redken, L'Oréal Professionnel, Matrix, and Shu Uemura. He's part of the ownership group behind Tippy, the digital tipping system, and he has earned the prestigious Legend Award from the International Salon Spa Business Network — a testament to his commitment in supporting people throughout the industry. He is also co-owner of Artist On Go, a groundbreaking concept for independent stylists while helping salon owners fill open chairs. He's my friend, my mentor, and I am excited to have him with us - Mr. Pat ParentyArtist On Go (affiliate link) bit.ly/artistongocb⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

Today we're joined by a true marketing powerhouse in the beauty and wellness industry. She's a keynote speaker, a podcaster, and the founder & CEO of Maya, which is a cutting-edge client recruitment and marketing platform that has already matched over half a million clients with beauty professionals, driving an incredible $20 million in revenue. Her ambitious mission is to generate $500 million for her members by the end of 2025 and I have a feeling she just might do it. She's here to revolutionize support for beauty businesses. Let's dive into this week's Headcase with modern marketing guru, Kati Whitledge!• 4:08 - Kati's journey in the beauty industry• 19:50 - The development of Maya and its impact• 20:05 - Challenges and opportunities in marketing• 21:33 - Implementing effective marketing strategies⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

This week on Headcases I'm thrilled to welcome a true powerhouse of the beauty industry. With more than 30 years of experience as a master stylist, a brand educator, a business owner, and a leadership development coach, she has inspired thousands to believe in themselves and transform their careers. She is a certified Little Voice Mastery Facilitator and a Blair Singer Certified Educator known for her ability to elevate and empower those around her. Listen in as she shares her insights on rebuilding stronger after a walkout. Here is Holly Fox.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

Welcome to another episode of Headcases. My guest got his start at Vidal Sassoon, where he quickly rose through the ranks of the organization to General Manager. To top that he went on to run no fewer than 320 salons in the UK. He launched AVD Cosmetics and grew it to $40 million in sales. He founded Eurisko Design, focused on crafting spaces to meet consumers' emotional as well as functional needs. With a doctorate in behavioural psychology, he has given TED Talks and been featured as a speaker at major industry events. You may know his books "A Window Into The Consumer's Mind", and "From Comfort to Growth". His mission is to elevate the thinking from owning a salon to owning a business, and I wholeheartedly agree. Let's get into this week's Headcase, Dr Leon Alexander.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

This week's Headcase has accumulated over 40 years of experience as a stylist, manager, executive chain director, and multiple salon owner. The key to Michael Cole's success is his unique ability to observe and predict trends in digital marketing and management, and translate them into systems for salons to achieve dramatic growth.In this episode we go back to the beginning and learn how Michael got to the place he is now and how he found his voice in the industry.Michael talks about his very first job at the age of 14Chris and Michael discuss growing up in a low income family ‘I couldn't write fast enough' Michael speaks about his first time seeing Jim Rowland speakMichael has the ability to make people laugh. Chris asks ‘where did that come from?'Michael talks about his teaching style and how it's evolved over timeChris and Michael discuss the difficulty of feeling like you've done something wrong, and how to deal with it‘Most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to me'. Michael tells the story of a particular event that happened on stageHow would you describe Michael Cole? Chris asks Michael this personal questionMichael talks about what he would like to see in the industry⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

My guest this week is Shane Price, founder and CEO of Green Circle Salons, which helps salons become sustainable through the four pillars: be green, gain clients, build revenue, and save money. With over 16,000 members, they reclaim and repurpose more than 1 million pounds of beauty waste every year.Join us and Shane and I discuss what salons can do to reduce their environmental footprint and make a real difference.To learn more go to GreenCircleSalons.comInterested in becoming a Green Circle Salon? Mention Chris Baran's Headcases podcast and receive a special membership discount.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

Today I'm chatting with a true entrepreneur. She is a hairdresser, a school co-owner, a school franchise co-owner, and her 25,000 square foot salon and med spa has been voted one of the top 100 salons by Elle Magazine no less than four times. I am so pleased to bring you my good friend Jill Krahn. ⁃ How did she get from a 3-chair boutique to her current 25,000ft salon with med spa and restaurant? ⁃ She had a detailed plan for running a very successful large salon, but no exit strategy. How will she know when it's time to stop away? ⁃ What mistakes did she make along the way? ⁃ What's the one biggest thing she wishes she'd done differently?⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

This week's guest is the Global Creative Director and Senior Vice President of Creative for Aveda. She is a winner of British Hairdresser of the Year, and she's done hair for models for Mu Mu, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Dolce and Gabanna and the list goes on. It is my great pleasure to chat with Antoinette Beenders.  ⁃ Antoinette shares how she got started in hairdressing, and what lead to her impulsive leap to London to work for Trevor Sorbie ⁃ She shares about the move to Aveda and the perfect fit of their philosophies, and the role that it played in developing her own style ⁃ Antoinette talks about what it means to be a creative director⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

My guest this week owns multiple successful salons, he is a lead educator, and he provides solutions to other salons looking to level up. And in his spare time he's a prize-winning body builder! I'm so pleased to sit down with my personal friend, Jayson Morgan. ⁃ Jayson started young - his grandmother would give him old mop heads to cut, and she would hunt yard sales for Barbie heads for him to cut and style⁃ He shares the importance of having a plan and sticking to it⁃ Jayson talks about his tried and true techniques for coaching salon staff, and his success with 1-on-1 sessions with all of his staff⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

This week I spoke with a hair color transformation virtuoso, most famous for her magic touch with textured hair. She founded the Forever Curls Academy. She is a double nominee and winner of the American Influencer Awards, and is hailed by Modern Salon as one of the Top 100 Salon Media Influencers. She is the first woman to win two Behind the Chair Awards in one night. She is a Redken and Mizani Brand Ambassador and she was nominated for NAHA's Educator of the Year. Here is the extraordinary Leysa Carrillo.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

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My guest today is a seven time Emmy nominated stylist. He is the department head of So You Think You Can Dance, American Idol, and America's Got Talent. He has worked with celebrities like Lionel Richie, Leeza Gibbons, Simon Cowell, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, and so many others. He is The Hollywood Hair Guy: Dean Banowetz! 1:53 - How Dean got into the hair industry through unconventional means12:56 - Dean's beard, beard competitions, and charity fundraising41:48 - The daily life of a hairdresser on American Idol: the preparation, rehearsals, and live shows57:51 - Hairstyling classes for TV and film, including wig making and drag wig styles⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

This week's guest is doing amazing things. She rose from homelessness to being one of the country's most celebrated and respected stylists. She is a certified tricologist,  a salon owner, a NAHA finalist, ABS Global Image award nominee,  Behind the Chair One Shot finalist and so much more. I'm very happy to sit down with Evie Johnson on Headcases. Listen to Evie's amazing journey, how she started in beauty school at age 13 Evie has such a drive that she was appointed Artistic Director at age 23 She became a Tricologist (a specialist who studies the diseases and problems related to hair and scalp)How the right mindset meant everything to her success⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

I was very honored to speak with my next guest. She has remained relevant in the hair industry for over 5 decades and she continues to win awards and accolades including two time Hair Expo Hall of Fame and the Order of Australia. She has traveled the world educating thousands of stylists. She is the undisputed queen of hairstyling. She is generous, creative, and unstoppable in her love of the industry. I can't wait to share with you my chat with Sharon Blain!⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

This week on Headcases, my guest is a special friend, and he has won so many awards I don't know where he has room to keep them. He is Australian Hairdresser of the Year. He has won Australia's Educator of the Year no less than four times. He has two wins apiece for Hair Technician of the Year and Best Salon Team Training. He is the national hair director at Australia Fashion Week. He serves as a judge for national and international awards. And he is the founder of the Curate Apprenticeship Awards in Australia. Please welcome my good friend, Justin Pace. 3:56 - Using wigs and hairpieces in coloring, ethics with models, and necessary skill level23:07 - The importance of understanding the fundamentals and the history of hairdressing27:15 - Creativity, breaking the rules, and the importance of making mistakes in a creative industry1:02:34 - Industry trends, awards, and the passion for hairdressing⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

You will probably guess this week's Headcases guest from my first hint. He is the cofounder of Hairbrained.pro and the Hairbrained Teach-In, and HBLive.me. He shares his passion for the craft by teaching every chance he gets. My guest this week: Gerard Scarpaci. 4:18 - Gerard's personal journey into haircutting including the struggles and his influences15:51 - Developing taste and an eye for hairdressing20:14 - Creativity at hair shows31:30 - Marketing strategies for salons42.58 - Creating the Hairbrained Live education platform, and its evolution from live classes to online streaming⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

I'm delighted to bring back such an inspiring guest with so many wonderful insights about the state of the hairdressing industry today. Welcome back to Headcases, Gordon Miller! 4:39 - Industry passion and data analysis9:36 - Industry challenges, including economic inflation and unemployment19:43 - Work-life balance in the beauty industry37:32 - Pricing strategies in the beauty industry48:16 - Improving client retention in the beauty industry1:05:45 - Industry trends, opportunities, and challenges⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

The tables are turned for this week's guest. For 26 years he has been the one doing the interviews. I can't hope to live up to that standard but we'll manage. He is an author, a school owner, a motivational speaker, a philanthropist, and an awards show host. He has won the NAHA Hall of Leaders, and American Salon said he is one of the five industry leaders who has revolutionized education. He is the Dean and Co-Founder of Paul Mitchell Schools. Please welcome to Headcases: Winn Claybaugh! • 4:51 Unconventional wisdom in education and the beauty industry• 18:51 Podcasting, interviews, and learning from others• 40:35 Finding the right salon culture, and backbone vs wishbone• 54:40 Work-life balance, and prioritizing quality over quantity⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

I'm thrilled to have this person on my podcast this week. She is a Wella Global Top Artist and part of the Ulta Beauty Pro Team. She is a Hairdreams Ambassador, a session stylist, a celebrity stylist, a runway stylist for New York Fashion Week and she worked on such films as The Hunger Games. She was the winner of NAHA's first Master Hairstylist of the Year, and she received the Leo Passage award for education excellence. She was Haircolorist of the Year two years in a row, and she won the PBA International Icon of the Year. My guest this week is the extraordinary Sonya Dove.• This is Sonya's 40th year with Wella and 43rd year in the hairdressing industry• Sonya Dove shares the importance of hard work, determination, and resilience when facing challenges. Learn from your mistakes. Embrace opportunities to grow personally and professionally through experiences like competitions and shows.• Sonya still struggles with low self-esteem but she is very passionate about her work. She channels that passion into a willingness to show her vulnerabilities in the hopes that it helps other people in the same struggle.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

This week on Chris Baran's Headcases, I sit down with Michelle O'Connor: educator, 5-time NAHA winner, and Artistic Director for Matrix. Michelle is a leading voice for diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry. - Learn how Michelle got started in the industry after years of being a ballet dancer- Michelle told to her parents that she was going to be a hairstylist, and vowed she would not be mediocre in this industry - Hear how Michelle believes that we all are put here to serve- “You need to really evaluate what you are passionate about. If you are really passionate about something, it isn't work. It's a pleasure. It's a joy."- Michelle shares how she has always had the willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

My guest this week is my mentor, my teacher, and my friend. He has trained hundreds of thousands of people around the world, and is a best selling author. He is a huge role model in my life - Blair Singer!Blair describes meeting Chris, and how Chris was a little skeptical about the training, and how quickly Chris changed his tuneWe don't have to listen to the chatter in our mind telling us we can't do something. There are proven techniques that help tame that little voice A favorite quote of Blair's: “We have a societal responsibility to teach; otherwise we won't move ahead” The value of sharing your failures with your audience⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

This week we have a formidable stylist. She is a global educator for Redken, a Sam Villa ambassador, and a member of the Redken/Mizani Texture Squad. She has won NAHA, and The Big Shot, and she is your L'Oreal Color and Styling winner. She is equally at home in salon seminars as she is on the main stage in front of thousands. Here is Lindsey Olson! • Falling into the industry, and her experience with education-driven salons (0:00)• Balancing creativity and simplicity in the beauty industry (12:23)• Working with diverse hair textures (16:52)• The impact of competition on a stylist's career growth (29:07)• Education, growth, and helping others in the beauty industry (43:33)• Industry challenges, personal struggles, and career highlights (1:00:39) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran

He is a top editorial stylist frequently to be found on set, styling for top magazines like Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Lucky, and Oprah Magazine. He's a go-to artist at New York Fashion Week and a lead stylist in the bridal business. He's a Redken International Artist, an entrepreneur, and the creator of Tear Sheets. He's also a good friend, and it's been too long since I last spoke to him. Please welcome Giovanni Giuntoli. Giovanni slipped into the hair business completely by accident, striking up a conversation with a salon owner while serving him ice cream at Baskin Robbins. It led to a summer job at the salon and then straight on to beauty school. Giovanni wanted to share his wealth of editorial and fashion experience. He saw that many talented hairstylists wanted to break into editorial work but had no idea how. He created Tear Sheets to provide them with the education they needed, including how to get hired for fashion shoots.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out more episodes and the videos at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast ⭐️ Join our FREE Facebook community for Salon Team Trainers today. https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining ✅ Exclusive content on how to implement and scale your salon training the easy way ✅ Save time and learn what works from people just like you ✅ Get back to your mission of building the salon business and creating more jobs Learn more here - https://bit.ly/trainersplaybook Join our FB group - https://facebook.com/groups/salonteamtraining Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/coachchrisbaran