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The most brilliant and talented minds in the hair industry come together here! Join Tina Black and Shaun Chiodo as they share secrets to start, maintain, grow, or scale your salon business. Learn about the five strategies to eliminate politics and confusion, increase morale, decrease turnover, and increase productivity. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to www.nextlevelsalonleadership.com and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

Next Level Salon Leadership


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    Being Approachable with Toby Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 35:24


    Toby Price: Growing up on a dairy farm, Toby Price was cutting firewood before picking up a pair of shears. Beginning with his own hair, then a few buddies and even their moms. Toby's passion for haircutting led him to enroll in his local beauty school and pursue hairdressing as a career. As the owner of The Experience Salon and a traveling educator for John Paul Mitchell Systems. Toby gets to impact lives every day, for the better. Video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/tsdfn3C2Vu8 To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership⁠⁠ and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! ⁠https://youtu.be/MKrS6fOZLtA

    Being Coachable with David Kinigson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 29:26


    To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to ⁠https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership⁠ and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/MKrS6fOZLtA David Kinigson is an award-winning hairdresser, national educator, editorial stylist, inspirational speaker and the author of two renowned books. The Haircutter's Handbook - his critically acclaimed education manual - includes a preface by Vidal Sassoon and thoughtful comments from your favorite industry icons, leaders, and legends. Among them: Stephen Moody, Nick Arrojo, Charlie Price, Tabatha Coffey, Howard McLaren, Vivienne Mackinder, Winn Claybaugh, Dwight Miller, Van Council and Gerard Scarpaci. His new book The Power of Asking What? Overcoming Challenges and Fears - A Conversation for Mindset In Action has a preface by Richard Condon and includes praise from Mary Wilson, Geno Stampora, Jay Williams, Joe Santy and Maria Fontana. As an independent educator, David's passion is mentoring hairdressers to overcome their challenges and fears associated with haircutting and life. In every Haircutting Think & Learn workSpace, David shares “Wet & Dry Fusion Haircutting" because there are benefits to both. Throughout his 50-year career, David's editorial work has appeared in magazines such as, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Allure, Elle, Glamour, Marie Claire, Self, Seventeen, Esquire, GQ and Interview. His original haircutting concepts, styles and philosophies have been featured in Modern Salon, American Salon, Beauty Launchpad, Independent Beauty Professional, Salon Today and Estetica magazines. An inspirational keynote speaker, David has been featured at conferences that include: Intercoiffure, Serious Business, Arrojo Expo, Eufora VisionQuest and Global Connection, Van Michael Salons Annual Conference, Visible Changes Team Conference and the Florida Foster and Adoptive Parents Association (FAPA) Educational Conference.

    Keeping it Consistent with Sonny D

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 16:04


    To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Sonny D has a passion for educating that takes his audiences to the next level and beyond. A graduate of Paul Mitchell The School, Sonny D has been on the Paul Mitchell Advanced Academy and editorial teams. As a Paul Mitchell platform artist, he shared the stage with Angus Mitchell, Robert Cromeans, and Stephanie Kocielski, to name just a few. His new brand, The Salon Project 1.0, Inc., includes three Paul Mitchell Focus Salons that hire new professionals and immerse them in an accelerated career path designed by Sonny D. His book, YFYI — Your First Year in the Beauty Industry, helps new stylists navigate the critical foundation of building their careers.

    Mental Health with Taryn Hiatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 16:15


    To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Taryn Hiatt As a dedicated advocate, Taryn shares her story and passion to give hope and educate communities about suicide. A founding member of the Utah Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, she currently serves as Area Director for Utah and Nevada. Taryn is a passionate advocate for change and has been featured in U.S. News and Huffington Post. She has testified before Congressional members in Washington, DC, to increase awareness and support for better access to mental health services and to promote healthy discussions about suicide. Taryn has used her lived experience and the loss of her father to suicide as a catalyst for change. She is widely respected throughout Utah for her hard work and dedication to saving lives. Taryn is a graduate of Utah Valley University with a bachelor's degree in psychology and has been accepted into the master's in social work program, beginning in August 2022

    Being Creative with Yvonne MacInnis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 14:13


    To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! YVONNE MACINNIS GLOBAL MAKE UP ARTIST, EDUCATOR, BRAND CONSULTANT & ADVOCATE FOR ETHICS AND INCLUSION IN BEAUTY SPACES AS A PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST, EDUCATOR AND ADVOCATE FOR ETHICS AND CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY AND LGBTQIA+2 INCLUSION IN BEAUTY SPACES FOR 17+ YEARS, YVONNE IS SOUGHT AFTER BY BEAUTY BRANDS AND PUBLICATIONS WORLDWIDE FOR HER MASTERFUL BEAUTY WORK AND FLAIR FOR USING COLOR AND TEXTURE IN UNCONVENTIONAL WAYS.

    RY Coaching with Rowena Yeager

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 21:55


    To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Studio Wish Salon Spa – Founder & Creator of Opportunities RY Coaching – Life & Business Coach Rowena Yeager has been a successfully driven artist behind the chair since 1987. Her career has been powered with education from Sassoon's, Redken, Wella, Pivot Point, Mantra, and Actyva. In 1995 She joined the Graham Webb National Guest Artist team and traveled for 6 years sharing Precision Cutting, training new educators how to be successful presenters, and working with distributor sales teams across the US. She has won several awards in her career, "Best Educational Presentation" by the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology for her stage work as a National Guest Artist with Graham Webb, “Small Business Person of the Year” by her Chamber of Commerce, and the PBA Spirit Award which honors the service of an outstanding member. In 2001 she opened Studio Wish Salon now located in Twinsburg, Ohio. Her and her successful team moved into a new location in October 2022 and added a spa to expand their services into luxury skincare with an emphasis on relaxation and mental health. Her salon has been named one of the top salons in the Akron Canton area and has been awarded 16 years as a "Top 200 Salon" in Salon Today Magazine. In 2002 Rowena joined PBA as a member. Known as a networking and social media guru she was voted by her peers in 2009 to represent the beauty industry on the PBA Salon/Spa Leadership Team where she served 9 years working to elevate the professionalism within the beauty industry. From 2017-2022 Rowena was appointed to the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology by Governer Kasich where she worked on cosmetology curriculum and rules committee with her fellow board members. Rowena's side business is life and business coaching. “Sharing knowledge on how to have success and experience the greatest joys in life fills my soul. If all the knowledge I have I kept to myself, it would have no value. Helping others find happiness and live their greatest journey of success without fear of failure is my purpose and passion. Create a world of kindness and love. Let's RISE! No one ever collided with the sky.”

    Leadership Team and Education with Karla Lopez-Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 19:23


    To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Karla Lopez-Martinez: After graduating Cosmetology college in 1997, Karla has had the pleasure to wear many hats along her career path of over 23yrs. In addition to building a strong clientele as a colorist, she is also the Owner and one of the leaders of Gila Rut salons in San Diego, Ca. with a team of 65+ employees and 2 locations. “My goal as a salon owner, educator, coach and mentor is to inspire my team and those around me to achieve their highest professionals and personal goals” says Karla Her passion for continued education and mentorship has become her mission. So much so, that in 2016 she Co-Founded Beauty Backbone Inc. an on-line resource for employee based salons, who are looking to have a thriving and sustainable company. Beauty backbone's focus is on providing 5 pillars of education for salon leaders. The 5 pillars are Culture, Operations, Finances, Education and Leadership.. “I'm extremely grateful for all the opportunities I have been privileged to have in my career, and through that, in my personal life. I'm excited to share my experiences, my lessons, my vision, and my passion with everyone that is ready to elevate their salon business through my work at Beauty Backbone!” says Karla Her education over the years has been extensive and wide. She has participated in countless academies to master her behind the chair craft. These include; AVEDA, Toni&Guy, Vidal Sassoon, L'Oreal, Paul Brown, Keratin Complex, AVEDA Business college. To best execute her salon owner vision she has also attended countless Business Academies including; San Diego State University Digital Marketing, Qnity Education, Landmark, AVEDA Business College, The Salon People Academy, Brendon Bruchard's coaching summit and more Karla is a frequent Webinar Guest presenter and speaker for; AVEDA Business college, Imaginal marketing, Bellus Academy, Fashion Week San Diego since 2012, AVEDA Congress, Aura Salon software, multiple Club houses and many others

    Being a Celebrity Stylist with Ruth Roche

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 16:50


    As a seven-time NAHA winner, Redken Master Artist, top educator and celebrity stylist, Ruth Roche has taken a seat at the top of the hair world. With an editorial list including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, and Noise there's no doubt about her influence or expertise. Having built her own NYC salon from the ground up, she knows how to go from a single chair to having her own brand. Her down-to-earth coaching style, coupled with a strong belief that anyone can be creative with the right tools and hard work, empowers stylists, from beginners to veterans, to develop their eye where they can create anything imaginable. Ruth is known for her versatility, from cutting edge looks to low maintenance chic, and demonstrates an aptitude for both the commercial and more avant-garde artwork in editorial and fashion. Join Ruth Roche at the top and develop your confidence to achieve anything you desire in the world of hair. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Profit First For Salons with Ronit Enos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 20:12


    Ronit Enos, is a Profit Jedi, host of Huddle Time with Ronit, Amazon bestselling author of Profit First for Salon and the business mastermind behind helping business owners seamlessly generate record-breaking net profits that powerfully elevate their impact. As a serial entrepreneur, Ronit launched and grew her Maxime Brand into an award-winning 7-figure salon (with 6-figure net profits), propelling her to the top 1% of salons in the country. Book Website: https://profitfirstsalons.com/ To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Salon Team Enviorment & Culture With Fumi Eguchi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 18:48


    To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Fumi Eguchi As the creative director of Lunatic Fringe Salons, award-winning hairdresser and photographer Fumihiko Eguchi led their salon team to two consecutive NAHA wins. Originally from Fukuoka, Japan, Fumi's lifelong interest in fashion and art compelled him to leave his native country. Hairdressing attracted him as its own art form; his technique is a fine balance between geometry and fluidity. Fumi has worked with numerous industry icons and brands over the last two decades. He is currently working to enrich the culture of hairdressing by creating opportunities for Japanese and American hairdressers to share their skills and knowledge through competitions designed to showcase their best work.

    Giving Back With Seth Maxwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 20:05


    Seth's life is busy and full- just the way he likes it! Like most 30-somethings, Seth wears many hats: Son, Friend, Entrepreneur, Activist, Producer, Actor and Speaker. Over his career, Seth founded the Thirst Project and currently serves as the Founder & CEO of Legacy Youth Leadership — two creative, diverse non-profit organizations headquartered in the heart of Los Angeles, leading the world's work to end the global water crisis, and, working to develop young peoples' leadership skills, respectively. Seth is a storyteller at heart, and has spoken internationally at over 300 schools, countless churches, and numerous conferences, including Keynote Speeches for the TEDx Hollywood Youth Conference, the Master's of Science in Communication Commencement Ceremony for Northwestern University, Vancouver Tech Week (“IMPACT”), Envision's Global Youth Leadership Conference in Washington D.C., the Nexus Global Youth Summit, and meetings with Obama Administration Officials at the White House to discuss how to activate Millennials for social justice and social change. Seth serves the United States Department of State as a member of their U.S. Speaker Program for International Programs representing the United States as a leader in his fields at events and conferences abroad. Seth challenges people to fulfill their true purpose in life & become an engaged and socially-conscious human being. He also is passionate about providing relief for those impacted by the clean water crisis, HIV/AIDS pandemic, feeding the hungry and providing support for the millions of orphans and widows in our world today. Additionally, Seth serves on the Board of Directors for Heartland Film, on the Advisory Board for the Purpose Awards, and the Board of Directors for the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation. With his inspiring and humorous style, Seth challenges your thinking and touches your heart. He has traveled internationally speaking to audiences about The Clean Water Crisis, Courageous Leadership, The Power of Youth, and Living an Adventurous & Extraordinary Life. Seth has appeared in numerous professional stage productions, television shows and films including “Miss You Already” alongside Drew Barrymore & Toni Collette, and was one of the activists/personalities who Hosted USA & HLN Networks' cause-based millennial news show “ASPIREist.” Seth was named to Forbes' “30 Under 30” in 2014, and has been honored with Vh1's Do Something Award, the Streamy's Social Good Award, the Charles Jellinger Humanitarian in Entertainment Award from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, the Compassionate Service Award from the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation in 2019, and the Distinguished Hoosier Award from the State of Indiana in 2016 — an honor bestowed at the discretion of the Governor to one individual each year who has brought honor and distinction to their Home State of Indiana. Seth currently splits his time between Nashville, TN and Los Angeles, CA. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Following Your Passion With Caidy Brasure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 15:28


    Salon Owner. Formal Hair Design and Intricate Braiding Stylist and Educator. Certified Bellami Hair Extension Specialist & Bridal and Editorial Makeup Artist. Upon completing cosmetology training at Paul Mitchell the School Great Lakes, Caidy opened the doors to her downtown Utica MI salon, Caidy Marie Beauty, where she specializes in Formal Hair Designs, Intricate Braiding, Hair Extensions, Certified through Bellami and in 5 different install methods, and Makeup Artistry, while also providing education to other professionals within the industry, both in person and digitally, on how to create some of her signature Intricate Braiding and Formal Hair Designs. Above all, Caidy's first and foremost passion, aside from the art she creates, is the connection she has developed with her clients, the team unity she has built and the beauty industry as a whole to which she remains loyal. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Career Paths, Freelancing & Pricing With Robert & Mary Cromeans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 19:45


    Robert Cromeans is the Global Artistic & Business Director for John Paul Mitchell Systems. Proud Hairdresser & Owner of A Robert Cromeans Salon Mary Cromeans is the Global Educator for John Paul Mitchell Systems & San Diego Hairdresser To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Product Strategy & Knowledge With Carol Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 11:53


    Carol Phillips is an internationally known keynote speaker, trainer, industry consultant, author, and successful beauty business owner. Her unique selling approach enabled her beauty business to average 55% of total revenues from retail sales alone, causing American Salon to name her their first Retailer of the Year. Her professional articles and information have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Life, American Spa, Modern Salon, Skin Inc., and Nailpro, just to name a few. Carol has consulted and trained Rosewood Resort, Wynn, Encore, Hilton, Canyon Ranch Resorts, Mirval and Red Door Salons. She designed the original prototype spas for Estee Lauder's flagship Origins Spa. Her first book, In The Bag: Selling in the Salon, has become the gold standard on spa and salon sales training. Carol was on the International Spa Association team that wrote the definitive book, Retail Spa Management. Now thousands of beauty pros are boosting service and retail sales after completing Carol's training, including A “Robert Cromeans Salons which boosted a 40% increase in take home after just one of Carol's Classes. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Wellness Culture & Team Building With Steve Cowan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 11:26


    Innovation-Education-Commitment. These are often the words used by members of the hair care industry when asked to describe Terri and Steve Cowan. Their company, Professional Salon Concepts, was the first beauty industry distributor to earn a place among Inc. Magazine's list of the top 500 privately owned companies in America. They earned this honor not just once, but twice. They have been named Modern Salon's “Distributor of the Year” and have been given the Diamond Award for Excellence in Customer Service by American Salon Magazine. In 1983, when Steve founded PSC, the hair care industry was a fragmented entity. With fresh ideas, and a deep commitment to his clients, Steve embarked on a new philosophy that would one day turn into an industry model. It was, and still is, PSC's mission to grow this industry one hairdresser at a time, through a balance of technical skills, training, and business savvy. His goal is to make the salon business profitable and professional, an industry and career that people are drawn to and love. Utilizing his business savvy and unparalleled industry-specific dialogue, he can change a business by changing just a few of the words and phrases that are used behind the chair. Steve is a powerful speaker with the ability to take everything that he has learned in his forty plus years in this industry and break it down to share with those around him. He has the ability to engage a room and to lift them to a new personal expectation level. Both Terri and Steve are dedicated to helping salon owners see their business through their customers' eyes. They are committed to upgrading the image of the hair care industry and firmly believe that quality service is the key. It is because of this insight and dedication that they continue to lead the pack in changing the industry thorough the belief that in this industry, as in all professional industries; Today's Performance is Tomorrow's Traffic. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Salon Capacity With Terri Cowan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 8:32


    Innovation-Education-Commitment. These are often the words used by members of the hair care industry when asked to describe Terri and Steve Cowan. Their company, Professional Salon Concepts, was the first beauty industry distributor to earn a place among Inc. Magazine's list of the top 500 privately owned companies in America. They earned this honor not just once, but twice. They have been named Modern Salon's “Distributor of the Year” and have been given the Diamond Award for Excellence in Customer Service by American Salon Magazine. Terri's dynamic style was brought to the attention of famed entrepreneur and author, John McCormack, and his then business partner, Sam Brocato. Brocato had recently launched his own line of hair care products, Brocato International, and before long Terri had joined the team to eventually become Executive Vice President. It was during her association with Brocato that she first met Steve. Terri serves as one of the Salon Industry's leading and most respected speakers and trainers. Her direct common sense approach to measuring and quantifying extraordinary customer service, combined with her undeniable sense of humor is what her audiences enjoy the most. Both Terri and Steve are dedicated to helping salon owners see their business through their customers' eyes. They are committed to upgrading the image of the hair care industry and firmly believe that quality service is the key. It is because of this insight and dedication that they continue to lead the pack in changing the industry thorough the belief that in this industry, as in all professional industries; Today's Performance is Tomorrow's Traffic. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    The Shift Strategy from Stylist to Business Owner With Nina Tulio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 14:27


    Nina Tulio is a former stylist and salon owner turned international business coach, motivational speaker and The Business Education Ambassador for Oligo Professionnel. In addition, she is honored to be a columnist and Ambassador for Schedulicty , a columnist for SalonEVO Magazine which is based in the UK. And a part of the Editorial Advisory Board for Beauty Launchpad Magazine. In today's episode Nina talks about the importance of mentorship, having a business plan and strategy, and true freedom and financial peace. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Finding Your Path In the Industry With Rachel Paige

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 24:20


    Rachel comes from 3 generations of cosmetologists. You could say her love of making others feel and look more beautiful runs in her veins, as well as the family. Rachel has been in the industry since 2007 and has trained with Riawna Capri & Nikki Lee from Nine Zero One Salon in Beverly Hills, Tracey Cunningham, Lo Wheeler, Larisa Love, Giovanni with Redken, Guy Tang, Charlie Price, Kim Vo, Howard McLarren, Thom Priano, Garren and many more. She is also the global lead educator for LACED Hair Extensions and has trained thousands of stylists in how to expand their skill set and their businesses through extensions. She continually cultivates other stylists on how to be successful artists as well as how to start their own luxury salon from the ground up. She has built two Salon Ownership Consulting companies, BABES IN BUSINESS & LUXURY SALON OWNER where she coaches salon owners across the country in growing their businesses and their teams as well as an international destination mastermind yearly and an online educational course called Salon Owner University. The Salon Ownership Coaching program is a visionary blueprint to successful salon ownership. She also owns 3 salons and counting and hopes to continue to open additional salons across the country and expand her business coaching program abroad. In today's episode she shares her insights and tips on getting started in the industry, creating a business, identifying your passions, investing in your education, and more! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Determining the Right Pricing Strategy For Your Business With Phil Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 12:17


    Phil Jackson is an award-winning salon business coach with over 25 years in the industry. He is the founder of buildyoursalon.com, Amazon best-selling author and self-styled Queen of Salon Memberships. His mission is to help salon owners fulfill their life goals by building a business that supports those goals - not gets in the way of them. “Every day, salons are failing. And, in a lot of cases, there are simply too many salons around. It's important that the right salons succeed - those with high standards, great training and a solid business. My job is to make that happen, quickly, and without overwhelm.” In today's episode we talk about having the right pricing strategy for your business, and how to handle price increases in the industry. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Creating the Foundation for Success: Communication, Time and Healthy Culture With Kelsey Elliot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 20:56


    Kelsey Elliott, owner of Infinite Designs Hair Studio in Jackson, MI. Wife, mother of three, full time stylist of 13 years and National Educator with John Paul Mitchell Systems. Passionate about all things love and beauty. In this episode we talk about creating the foundation to succeed in the industry: communication, time and healthy culture. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Business and Salon Industry Advice With Mikel Sandoval

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 19:43


    Master Hair Designer, Inspiring Champions Salon Business Coach & Paul Mitchell Master Associate Educator. Having been in the industry of hair design for over 40 years, Mikel has obtained the knowledge of successful salon management, training of Paul Mitchell Educators and new talent from Paul Mitchell the school. All are combined with his imaginative and exciting approaches to hair design to produce his focus salon, Mikel's The Paul Mitchell Experience. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Intelligent Communication: Trust, Transparency, & Understanding With Andrea Hemmer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 22:25


    Andrea Hemmer, owner of Boise location of Lunatic Fringe, is one of the most exciting, successful, and intellectual new leaders in the Salon and Beauty Industry. Her salon thrives because of her deep curiosity and thoughtful study of neuroscience related to human behavior. She now focuses on supporting other businesses and team leaders to implement her communication tools and systems in their environments. Her program centers on building a foundation of self-awareness, mindfulness, and inner-evaluation to have the ability to adapt and pivot through rapid change. Andrea's gift for mentorship and her unique blending of neuroscience, mindfulness, and spirituality led her to create the groundbreaking program, Intelligent HuddlesTM. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Developing Relationships and Connecting with Your Team With Heather Spencer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 14:37


    Heather has 23 years of experience in the professional beauty industry. She has co-owned A Spencer Gellise Salon for 17 years. She is a certified John Maxwell speaker, and also shares a great passion in business and leadership. In this episode we talk about creating relationships as a salon owner and making connections with your team. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    Fear of Failure, Maintaining Success, And Leading With Example With Candy Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 9:00


    Educator, salon owner, creator of SUNLIGHTS balayage, and Master of the French Technique. Celebrity stylist Candy Shaw is the head of the Jamison Shaw organizations, and also serves on the Board of Directors for Inter-coiffure America/Canada, the world's most prestigious beauty organization. In this episode we talk about fear of failure, maintaining success in your business and the importance of leading with example. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

    How Having the Right Team, Partners and Mentors Can Help Create Success Habits With Lou Starita

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 12:00


    Lou Starita is a second-generation multi-school owner. Lou started working in the cosmetology school and beauty salon industry in 1986 working for his father. He is currently the controlling owner of six cosmetology/barber schools. Paul Mitchell The School Boise, Nampa, Provo, Richland, Spokane and Twin Falls. In today's episode we talk about finding the right partners, leadership team and mentors, having financial freedom, and creating a safe cohesive culture. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Creating Diversity and Inclusion in Your Business With Pepper Pastor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 11:35


    Pepper Pastor has spent over 20 years in the beauty industry being a platform artist, fashion week stylist and celebrity hairstylist. She is also an organizational psychologist that specializes in talent development, emotional and cultural intelligence, and creating psychologically safe work environments. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Finding Leadership Within Your Company With Michael Levine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 12:51


    Michael Levine is a salon and school owner, educator and hairstylist. In this episode we talk about building your business plan based on growth, and finding a support system and leadership in your salon. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    How to Execute Your Mission And Vision With Blake Dufault

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 11:53


    Blake Dufault is a serial entrepreneur, educator, product developer and author. We had him on on of our webinars to talk all things systems, mission and vision! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Challenging Commonly Held Beliefs With Jay Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 26:51


    With over 25 years in experience in a wide variety of disciplines, author and cognitive science expert Jay Williams is here with us in this episode. He invited us to challenge and rethink aspects of the salon industry! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    How To Think About Hiring With Jordan McCook

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 12:50


    Jordan McCook is an international educator, master stylist, and CEO of M&C Salon Studios. In this clip from our webinar together we hit on his hiring perspective and the way he thinks about his team members! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Feedback And Seeing The Big Picture With Jeremy McDougle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 20:34


    Owner, master stylist, and award-winning hairdresser Jeremy McDougle never saw himself doing hair, but a family-spurred curiosity evolved into a passionate appreciation for the craft that he views as a contemporary art form. In this episode he talks about taking feedback, as well as the difficulty of seeing each staff member's "big picture" instead of his "big picture." To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Fixing Your Foundations With Kori Ritter & Amanda Moncur

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 29:19


    Amanda Moncur and Kori Ritter are two powerhouses in the salon industry and students of our course! In this week's episode we're sitting down with both of them for a conversation for one of our Next Level (free) Webinars. We chat about fixing your foundation, delegating authority, attitude, and much more!

    Finding a Mentor & Fostering Relationship With Aubrey Harley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 10:12


    Aubrey Harley shares his knowledge and inspiration as a global color educator. This short clip is just a fraction of the gold we heard from him in our weekly free webinar! We talk about finding a mentor, bringing something intelligent to say, and fostering relationships. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Don't Overeducate Your Client With David Kinigson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 21:01


    David Kinigson is one of the most outstanding trainers in the beauty industry. In this clip from one of our recent webinars, he shares incredible perspective on mindset, growth, and why he believes your “what” is more important than your “why.” To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Finding Your Why & Staying Out Of Ego With Craig The Barber

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 15:47


    Craig the Barber has been in the salon industry for over 12 years. He talks in this clip from our recent webinar about finding your “why,” the myth of a balanced life, and staying out of ego. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Strengths And Areas Of Growth With Jim and Tina Salerno

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 19:35


    Jim and Tina Salerno get real about their strengths as well as areas of growth in their salons in this clip from our webinar. We also learn a lot about how important their take—home sales are! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Commission vs. Team Based Pay With Neil Ducoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 22:20


    Neil Ducoff is the founder and CEO of Strategies, a business training and coaching company specializing in the salon and spa industry. This episode is derived from our webinar where we asked him about his thoughts on team based pay. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Learning From Others & Showcasing Your Work With Mary Cromeans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 15:12


    Mary Cromeans is a multiple salon owner in San Diego, CA. This week we're featuring one clip from our recent webinar with her! She talks about becoming the star of your salon, what she looks for in her schools, and the importance of showcasing online what you do. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Planning & The Next Generation With Nuala Guildea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 29:52


    Nuala Guildea empowers the salon industry every day, and today we're sharing a short clip from one of our recent webinars with her! We talk about “profit first” and savings, planning four months ahead, and the next generation. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Delegation, Emotional Intelligence, and More With Christine Zilinksi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 24:20


    Christine Zilinski from Empowered Salon Leaders and Salon Concrete joins Tina in this clip to talk about several areas of leadership! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to www.nextlevelsalonleadership.com and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    The Hollywood Hair Story, Why Listening is Important, And The Roadmap of Hair With Dean Banowetz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 30:29


    Dean Banowetz is “the Hollywood Hair guy” and we get the privilege of hearing his backstory in this clip from our recent webinar! Learn why he values the ability to listen, what it's like doing hair for celebrities, and what the “roadmap” of hair means. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Mission And More Than Just Making Money With Rosemary Tejeda

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 20:44


    Rosemary Tejeda has been in the salon industry for 30 years both as an educator and a masterstylist. Having been a part of all types of teams, she speaks on business structure add as well as how to make it about more than just money! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course!

    Why Continued Education Is Important & How To Read Clients With Stephen Moody

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 28:31


    Stephen Moody has spent 40 years in the hairdressing industry and is currently the North America Education Director of Wella. This clip from our recent webinar with him speaks to why education is critical for salons, how to read your clients in the mirror before the consultation even begins, the two types of education, and why your clients aren't your friends. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course!

    How to Ask For & Be Open To Feedback With Heather Yurko

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 21:39


    Heather Yurko, the Owner of Neat Beat Salon and Founder of PIP University, joins us in this clip from our recent webinar! She dives deep into the nuances of both receiving and giving feedback, and shares what it means to “be naked” in those conversations. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Maintaining Energy and Enthusiasm With Paul DiGrigoli

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 36:46


    As a school and salon owner with 25 years experience behind the chair, Paul DiGrigoli knows a thing or two about maintaining energy! He shares in this webinar clip some practical ways to keep your enthusiasm, identify your peak performance times, and foster gratitude. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Holding People Accountable With Empathy With Rodrick And Lauren

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 15:42


    Rodrick and Lauren Samuels are the owners of the Hair Lab Detroit, which offers one of the most comprehensive, non-manufacture based educational programs that are also available to schools, salon and hair related organizations. In this short clip taken from our recent webinar with them, we talk about how they hold their student accountable — in an understanding way! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram! TheMarket2424

    What The Statistics Say About Your Leadership With Stefanie Fox Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 31:58


    Stefanie Fox Jackson is a motivational speaker and generational leadership expert who has spent 15 years building teams and educating leaders on the changes in today's workforce. She is the founder of two businesses: Talent Match, a recruitment and team building agency that specializes in team building within the beauty industry workforce. And Canvas Salon and Skin Bar, a 5 times recipient of the Top 200 Salons in America award for its work culture and customer satisfaction. In this episode we dove deep into her findings and how to be both a friend and a boss! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Creating An Environment That Employees Don't Want To Leave With Brandon Palmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 23:20


    Brandon Palmore is a dual—licensed barber and cosmetologist of 12 years. He owns Mr. B's Grooming Lounge in Orlando, FL. This clip from our recent interview is all about finding the right employees and then creating an environment in which they can grow! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Self—Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, and Brutal Honesty with Stephanie Melvin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 19:47


    Stephanie Melvin is the National Director of Enrollment & Marketing at Paul Mitchell Schools. Her fierce love for self—awareness and “brutal honesty” will help you lead your salon team better and more effectively! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    Percentages, Profit, and Pay Structures With Stephen Gomez

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 22:52


    As a salon business coach and trainer for over 26 years, Stephen Gomez is personally recognized as one of the top experts on business systems in the beauty industry! We dive deep into numbers and pay structures in this small clip taken from our recent webinar with him. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

    The 7 Profit Centers Of A Salon With Eric & Keri Manuel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 16:31


    Do you know the benchmarks for your 7 profit centers of the salon? Eric & Keri Manuel give us tactical details for reaching the benchmarks in each of the 7 profit centers: 1. RESERVATION DESK 2. STYLING STATION 3. COLOR BAR 4. WASHHOUSE 5. TOOL BAR 6. TAKE HOME 7. SOCIAL COMMERCE To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

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