Rich Stylist Podcast with Ashley Diana

Are you ready to level up your hair extension business and attract clients who value your work and your worth? In this episode, Ashley dives into why specializing in your craft is the ultimate game-changer for hitting consistent $20K months. You'll learn how narrowing your focus and becoming the go-to expert for hair extensions can set you apart, build your confidence, and magnetize dream clients who are willing to pay premium prices. Plus, Ashley shares actionable strategies for defining your niche, marketing yourself as a specialist, and creating a brand that speaks directly to your ideal audience. If you're stuck serving everyone and anyone or struggling to scale your business, this episode will open your eyes to the power of saying “yes” to specialization—and “no” to mediocrity. Don't miss it! Tune in now to start attracting the clients (and income) you've been dreaming of! Take the Hair Extension Photography Masterclass for just $7: https://ashley.link/pod-photo-class-1

In this episode, host Ashley Diana sits down with special guest Jessica Oram, who shares her incredible journey of career sacrifices, personal healing, and her inspiring work as a coach and educator in the hair extension industry. Here's what you'll discover:

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We are back for round 2 with $500,00 a year hair extensionist, Tania Crawford! Tania is one of my best friends, and she is an absolute rock star in the hair extension industry. You loved our first conversation so much that we are bringing Tania back for part 2. This a valuable and to the point conversation about what it takes to get to the very top of the industry + Tania has a special announcement at the end of our chat.  LIMITED OPPORTUNITY: Secure your space for Tania's Retreat in January 2024. Direct Message Tania here: https://www.instagram.com/tania_crawford/  - Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.

Welcome back to the Rich Stylist Podcast. Today, we're doing something a little different as I'm handing things over to my good friend and educator inside of Rich Stylist Academy, Caitlin Meehan. The following is a conversation that Caitlin had with my partner Alex about all things education and coaching throughout the hair extension industry. Towards the end of this session, Alex also reveals our framework for how we consistently help hair extensionists add $10,000/m to their business - you're not going to want to miss that. If you don't know Caitlin Meehan, she's the founder of Blu Smart Tools, worldwide hair extension educator, and curriculum co-creator for Bellami Hair Extensions. In this conversation, she shares why it made sense for her to bring her decade plus of experience to the Rich Stylist Academy platform. I'm excited for you to hear this conversation - so let's get started! Chapters ⬇️ 0:00 - Introduction: Building a Business in the Beauty Industry 2:15 - Hair Extensions: The Key to Becoming a Highly Successful Stylist 5:40 - The Financial and Time Freedom of Offering Extensions 8:55 - Specific Guidance to Make $10,000 per Month with Extensions 12:20 - Transparency and No Hidden Secrets in the Program 15:05 - Certification vs. Knowledge for Higher Income 17:30 - Group Sessions for Critique and Improvement 20:15 - The Program's Coaching and Difference from Other Online Programs 23:40 - Empowering Stylists with Personalized Coaching for 90 Days 27:10 - The Impact of Rich Stylist Academy and Group Support - Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.

Welcome back to the Rich Stylist Podcast, where we empower hair extension professionals to attract dream clients, create stunning transformations, and achieve financial success. In today's episode, we're thrilled to have a conversation with the fabulous Vera Mikhaylik, a luxury colorist and hair extension specialist based in Austin, Texas. Known for her unique style and essence, Vera has captivated us with her incredible professional and personal transformations. Join us as we dive into Vera's journey of building her business from scratch after moving from Seattle to Austin right before the pandemic. With zero client base in a new city, Vera's accomplishments are a true testament to the power of determination and refusing to let obstacles stand in your way. We'll discuss the importance of healthy hair in the hair extension industry and how Vera focuses on custom tailoring her clients' individual needs with hair treatments, color, and extension services – which she affectionately calls "Hair Enhancement Services." Discover how Vera has created a vibrant vibe both in her salon space and on her social media, and learn how she became a founding member of the Rich Stylist Academy. We're grateful to have crossed paths with Vera and to have her share her inspiring journey with all of us. Tune in now to hear Vera's story and get ready to elevate your own hair enhancement game! - Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.

Get ready to hear from Megan Anton, a true testament to what's possible with the Rich Stylist Academy system. In just 90 days, Megan has added tens of thousands of dollars to her bottom line. We're talking fly-in clients, $3000+ clients PLUS a new found love and passion for what's possible in the hair extension industry. All this comes after numerous other educations and 20 years behind the chair! You never know just how quickly things can change. Your life and business could be in a totally different place 90 days from now if you're bold enough to choose! Listen to Megan's story and be sure to follow her on Instagram @hairbymegananton - Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.

On this episode of the Rich Stylist Podcast, I'm chillin' with my girl Tiffany Scott. She's this crazy talented hair extension guru and the founder of a her own extension brand, Tiffany Scott Extensions. We chat all about the ins and outs of running a hair extension biz - everything from kick-starting a business, to creating a kickass hair extension brand. Plus, we're dropping some knowledge on scoring the perfect clients for your business. We don't hold back on the laughs either. Tiffany and I trade tales about our funniest clients and the times we've pulled in some serious cash with our high-ticket extension services. Tiff gets real personal too, chatting about her own struggles with keeping things balanced and finding a morning routine that doesn't make her want to hit snooze. We've got some serious business wisdom to share as well. We talk about the power of being methodical in your decision-making and the game-changing practice of delegating tasks. You'll also hear us weigh the good and bad of different hair extension methods. You'll want to stick around to hear Tiffany's wild story about a tricky client she had to handle. It's a juicy one that'll make you think twice about how you deal with difficult clients. Trust me, you don't want to miss this! - Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.

Meet Tania Crawford! An amazing member of Rich Stylist Academy who shatters all kinds of myths about hair extensions and entrepreneurship. “You can't make $50,000 a month with hair extensions.” … Did it “You have to live in New York or LA to make that kind of money.” … Lives in Destin, FL “You can't have a successful business and be a parent.” … Has a kid with her dream guy and they vacay all the time Remember that whatever you believe is possible in this business (and in your life) will determine your reality. Community is a key part of Rich Stylist Academy. Until you've met (or learned from) a stylist making $50,000+ per month, of course you don't think it's possible. That's why I love bringing these conversations to you here on the podcast! This girl is the definition of HU$TLE and I'm so proud to call her a friend and a mentor inside of Rich Stylist Academy.  Listen in on this HIGH-VALUE episode of the Rich Stylist Podcast where Tania shares her business journey as well as her advice for aspiring hair extension professionals.  - Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.

Make $10,000/m or more in your hair extension business with Rich Stylist Academy. Inquire here: https://ashleydiana.com/richstylist/ Would love to hear your thoughts on this episode - shoot me a DM on Instagram @missashleyhair. - Resources mentioned in this episode: Rich Stylist Academy Follow @missashleyhair on Instagram Financing Program for Hair Extension Clients

Hillari is a great example of a stylist who already doing excellent prior to becoming a part of Rich Stylist. She took it the next level, and has been able to add multiple thousands of dollars year to her personal income, be a part of a Hollywood photoshoot, and create leverage and passive income in her salon. We often hear in the industry things like “work less and make more money”, which is great, but what if you don't actually want to work less? What if you want to work the same amount of days, but double your income by having a fully booked team with you that you are able to support with overflow of hair extension clients? In this business, you get to design your life your way! I can't wait for you to hear her story directly from Hillari. - Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.

Have you ever lost your passion or lost your spark? Did you ever wonder where it went or even how is started fading? Has there ever been a time when you just ‘hoped' that things would get better (whether that's in your personal life or in your biz), but you didn't know exactly what to do to make it better? If this resonates with you, you will love this episode where I chat with Stephanie Iorfida. Stephanie is a hair extension specialist in Rhode Island, and is a beloved member of Rich Stylist Academy. Last year when she first started with Rich Stylist Academy I could see it in her eyes that she was feeling stuck and she had lost her spark. I soon discovered that she had been stuck for YEARS and had been waiting for something to miraculously get better. We had an incredible coaching call together, and we both left filling inspired and fulfilled. Here is what I know, as Tony Robbins says, for things to change you have to change & for things to get better YOU have to get better. That is exactly what Stephanie did. She stopped wishing & hoping her business would get better and instead invested in herself, took ACTION, and made it better for herself! The business she has today, the way she feels about herself and her business is night & day compared to how it was before. I am so grateful and proud to have been a part of her story and most importantly to call her a friend. Get ready to be inspired and excited and inspired for what is possible for YOU too. Show Notes: Stephanie's Instagram - Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.

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Welcome to Rich Stylist Podcast! In this episode I chat with Liza Edwards @lizaloveshair Liza is a hairstylist entrepreneur, a 17 year Great Lengths hair extensionist, and creator of the Xtensionistas Strand Stand which makes applying extensions faster and more efficient. Liza has a fully booked hair extension business now, she works on her terms, she is a fabulous mom of 3, and she is about to be your new hair bestie! Show Notes: Liza's Instagram Xtensionista's Instagram Buy Strand Stand (USE CODE ASHLEY FOR 20% OFF) - Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.

To day I am speaking with Destiny Jackson, a stylist and hair extensions specialist in Charlotte NC. Destiny is such a boss and she does it all so beautifully. Destiny is the definition of work less, make more. So I see something in the industry a lot. I'm curious if you see it too. There are a lot of successful stylists in the world. That make..let's call it “good money” let's say 10, 15,000, 20/month. That's about $120,000 - 240,000/year. Pretty good. Certainly it's well above the average because a recent study said that the average monthly income for a hairstylist is 2400. Here's the thing though, some people make that working 6 or 7 days a week. Others make it working 3 days a week. My brand is called “Rich Stylist” and although most of us think about “Rich” in terms of money, the truth is that Rich (in my dictionary anyway) means rich in time, rich in vitality and health, rich in experiences and freedom. If you are forced to work 6-7 days a week behind the chair to maintain a certain level of income, by my definition, you are not rich - you have a job that pays for your lifestyle and you have traded your life it. Even if you absolutely LOVE what you do working 6 days a week, bc lets be honest, its a great career, but if you looked really close, the truth is your body and health probably suffers and your relationships aren't getting the nurturing they need to thrive. One of my goals for this podcast is to be able to show you what's possible. The way Destiny has designed her business might not be a perfect fit for you - but it's looks damn good to me. Just like every client's hair and goals are different and you must create a custom treatment plan for them, the same goes for you and designing your ideal extension business - that's what Rich Stylist Academy shows you how to do. I really think that Destiny's business and lifestyle will resonate with you, I'd call it a family first approach. She really prioritizes time, experiences and freedom with her family AND is able to support that with the income she makes doing high end extensions just a few days a week in the salon. 
So listen in, take some notes, this is … Destiny Jackson. Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.

Michele is a hairstylist of 35 years, she is a salon and boutique owner in Albuquerque NM, a Swarzkopf educator and is now officially launching her luxury hair extension business. Michele is a stylist who goes all in on anything she sets her mind to. Go big or go home is the definition of Michele, and I LOVE it. Hair extensions are in the spotlight for Michele now, and she has rolled out an exceptional business plan, client experience, and her attention to detail is next to none. Often we have limiting beliefs about ourselves and what we are capable of doing & achieving in our lifetime. Have you ever said “well I'm too young or too old to do that?” Or “that kind of thing isn't for people like me” or maybe you've said something like “I'm not good at learning new things” All of that is a lie you keep telling yourself, and it is a block that is holding you back from all the things you actually could have and achieve. Michele is someone who does not let limiting thoughts hold her back! She is the definition of "age is just a number." She isn't afraid even at 35 years into her business, to reinvent her services, her pricing, and her client experience. Michele really understands that the way to create ultimate freedom via time & money is through hair extensions. Michele has been super successful for years, she's been fully booked, she's traveled as an educator, she has owned her salon, but now at this point in her career she knew she wanted to niche down and not work with 8, 9, 10, 12 clients a day, but instead give her attention to fewer clients with ultra high end, luxury hair extensions. Creating freedom through hair extensions is what is possible here. We often say we want more money, but what we really want is time. You can offer different services, charge more for your time, which ultimately helps you make more money in less amount of time, which opens up your time so you can live the life & do and experience the things you really want. Hair extensions give you limitless opportunity to create the business and have the lifestyle you desire. Michele and I are going to talk all about this & her story now. - Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.

I remember when Kali first joined Rich Stylist Academy, she was so enthusiastic about on her dream of doing hair in Hollywood. She moved from a small town to Los Angeles to make her dream a reality. You know how you meet those people and it's like there's just no question that they would be doing exactly what they are doing with their lives? That's Kali. Kali gives some great advice in this episode and one of those is to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. She'll talk about it more, but I that's such great life advice. Typically what you are most fearful of, it the direction that will push you into your greatness. If you think about some of the most exciting times in your life, whether that's professionally or personally, they were most likely times when you felt uncomfortable with the unknown. What Kali has done is she's trained her brain to recognize discomfort as a sign that something great is about to happen on the other side. And with that mindset, even at the very early stages of her career, Kali has made huge strides which is not only attracting her dream opportunities, but also has her making $10,000+ months. Enjoy this session with Rich Stylist Academy member, Kali Krepline and prepare to be inspired and motivated immediately. - Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.

Do you want to open your own extension salon? What about start a hair extension brand? Today's conversation is with the incredible Natasha Djelaj. Natasha is the owner of Meraki Extension Salon in Michigan & creator of Muse Hair Pro Hair Extensions. Natasha is a powerhouse, and to me is the definition of RICH in all areas of her life. She has built an incredible extension business for herself personally and continues to reach new heights of professional success. Natasha and I first connected a few years ago through my program and I am just SO proud of her. I can't take all the credit for her success, but as you'll hear in this episode, Natasha shares a lot about what she discovered inside of Rich Stylist Academy, and how that helped her not only skyrocket her extension business, but then go on to create her own hair line, open a successful salon and still be a rockstar Mom. So if you've ever had dreams of opening a salon or starting your own line of extensions - this is the episode for you! Show Notes: Natasha's Instagram Natasha's Salon Muse Hair Pro Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here.

Hey Hair Pro! Let's get to know each other. In this episode, I share a bit about my backstory, how I can help you and the kind of stylist I work well with. After you listen to this, I'd love to hear from you! Shoot me a message over at @missashleyhair on Instagram. - Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.

Do you want to become the highest paid extension specialist in your city? Hair Extensions are the highest ticket item in any salon, but so few stylists feel confident to offer them at a premium price. Certifications are lacking ongoing support and the mentorship essential to continued success. Rich Stylist was created for stylists like you to discover the technical, marketing & business skills to make you truly RICH. This podcast shares insights, action steps and success stories from myself & some of the most successful extension specialists in our industry. I'm Ashley Diana, founder of Rich Stylist Academy and I'll be your guide as you begin to attract your dream clients, create amazing transformations and make the money you're worth! Welcome… to the Rich Stylist Podcast! - Become the Highest Paid Hair Extension Specialist in Your City by applying to join Rich Stylist Academy here. You can also learn expert secrets and well as exclusive trainings by joining the FREE Hair Extension Business Secrets Facebook Group here.