Podcast appearances and mentions of alan austin smith

In this motivational episode of the How To Cut It podcast, we welcome back Alan Austin-Smith, the influential figure behind The Fantastic Hairdresser . Alan's teachings and coaching have transformed countless salon businesses and hairdressing careers worldwide. Known for his dynamic approach to merging passion with profitability, Alan brings a treasure trove of insights and actionable strategies that promise to illuminate the path for salon owners and hairdressers toward not just surviving but thriving in their endeavours. Throughout this conversation, Alan unravels the concept of the 'Profit Elephant', a metaphor embodying the often-overlooked opportunities for profitability within the salon environment. This concept is a beacon for salon owners navigating the complexities of the current market, ensuring they don't just survive but thrive by addressing the 'elephant' in the room – understanding and implementing practical profitability strategies without compromising their creative integrity. "The biggest wins often come from addressing what we're most hesitant to confront," Alan insightfully notes, encouraging a proactive approach to financial health and sustainability in salons. Additionally, the episode covers the revolutionary 'Pub and Office Mindset', a fresh perspective on cultivating a vibrant salon culture that balances professionalism with the warmth and camaraderie of a local pub. You'll come away from this episode equipped with actionable strategies and a renewed mindset towards leadership, culture, and profitability, directly addressing the unique challenges facing our industry. Alan's quotes, "Profitability starts with the heart," and "It's about leading with purpose," encapsulate the essence of balancing passion with profitability. This conversation promises to ignite all of you with a vision and tools for success in today's ever-evolving hairdressing landscape.

Alan Austin Smith began his career working at Sassoons, Bond Street, his effort moved him quickly through the ranks and onto becoming a Business Education Manager for L'Oreal. Seven years on (and thirty years ago) he started a solo journey creating what has become one of the leading business education companies in the salon industry - with a client list including giants such as Toni & Guy, Wella and Trevor Sorbie. Join us to hear what the Fantastic Hairdressing team have planned for 2022! Join us for the first episode of our Legends Edition, its all the usual beauty business chat, but with an extra bit of sparkle✨

The hair industry is facing a crisis! It's regularly being said that there's no young people coming into hairdressing. The passion has gone out of young hairdressers. Salons are not keeping on to their staff. But what are we doing to solving this big problem? In this episode, we're talking once more with The Fantastic Hairdresser co-founder, Alan Austin-Smith, on how we need to rethink the way we are marketing our industry message. In doing just that, Alan is confident it will play a big part in engaging the attention of a new generation of future hairdressers in a positive light. If you're experiencing some of those big industry problems outlined above, then there's nothing you can do about it, right? Think again! Your salon business may be in a black hole right now, with you on the verge of calling it day. But stop! Alan's on hand today to help you fight back and beat the hair industry crisis that's threatening to take down your salon business and the hair industry at large. In an ever-changing digital landscape, it's never been harder to win the attention of a younger audience. Fighting against social media, on-demand tv and other creative industries away from hairdressing, Alan is about to uncover some of the best practices to help the hair industry and your salon business reach and engage with young audiences. His words of wisdom could be that eureka moment that we've all been waiting for. Hit the play button and hear why.   A podcast produced by Hairy Media Productions.   Thanks for Listening To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Follow on Spotify. Subscribe by Email. Special thanks to Alan Austin-Smith for joining me today. Until next Monday, Peace, Love and Smiles all the way… Goodbye  

  As a Salon Owner, managing your staff can be ever so frustrating, not to mention attracting new staff and keeping them around. It feels like they just don’t have the same passion that you did when you were just starting off! It’s so easy to sit around and blame them for not wanting to work with you... But after a while, I think you have to stop and ask yourself- “what could I be doing better?” In this episode, I’m talking to Alan Austin-Smith. Alan is a Salon Owner turned author and motivational speaker, whose company ‘The Fantastic Hairdresser’ is all about why being GOOD simply isn’t enough anymore- you need to be fantastic. Alan and I chat about why it’s actually your opportunity, as a Salon Owner and Boss, to spark a passion within your team, and how to engage them so that they can fall in love with the Industry, and your Salon, just like you did. Essentially, it’s time to start thinking about what you could do better. Alan gives some super helpful tips on how to attract and keep young stylists on board, and how to change people’s minds about the Salon Industry.   In this episode you’ll hear about: How to spark passion within your Team Differences between being a good hairdresser and being fantastic The importance of customer service and experience Changes that are happening within the Salon Industry Taking responsibility to engage your team How to think creatively within your job   Recommended Links CLICK HERE (https://www.amazon.com/Could-Tell-You-Just-Thing-ebook/dp/B01F5D2XS8) to check out Richard Reid’s book- If I Could Tell You Just One Thing CLICK HERE (https://www.instagram.com/hairbysammcknight/?hl=en) to find Sam Mcknight’s Instagram CLICK HERE (https://www.instagram.com/sallymontaguehairgroup/) for Sally Montague on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sallybrookshair/) to check out Sally Brooks’ Instagram CLICK HERE (https://visiblechanges.com/) for Visible Changes' Website (https://www.instagram.com/alanaustinsmith/) for Alan’s Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/thefantastichairdresser/) if you’re interested in The Fantastic Hairdresser on Instagram CLICK HERE (https://www.thefantastichairdresser.com/) for The Fantastic Hairdresser’s Website (https://www.facebook.com/groups/361978007973982/)  to join the Salon Owners Collective Facebook Page  

My guest today is one of the most motivational coaches and speakers you'll ever come across in the hair industry. I'm sitting down for a conversation with Alan Austin-Smith, who is the co-founder of The Fantastic Hairdresser – an educational programme that offers a unique range of courses, business coaching and programmes for the hair industry. Alan's philosophy is – "50% of what makes someone ‘fantastic’ at their job - has nothing to do with their job. It’s the other stuff that makes the difference - communication skills, confidence, self motivation, customer delight etc..." In todays episode, Alan is going to share this philosophy that has helped thousands of hairdressers, barbers and salon owners change the way they work. Showing you how focusing on ‘the other stuff’ will lead to more success, profit and financial freedom. I'll guarantee that after you've listened in to Alan's story and motivational words today, that you'll be more pumped up and inspired about hairdressing than you were before you first tuned! It's an uplifting listen from a hair industry legend! As Alan say's: “If you want change, change something!”. So what are you waiting for! Hit that play button and get started to your new steps of becoming a Fantastic Hairdresser!   Thanks for Listening To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Ask a question by emailing me HERE Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Subscribe by Email Special thanks to Alan Austin-Smith for joining me today. Until next time!

Alan Austin Smith from Fantastic Hairdresser Salon

Alan Austin Smith from Fantastic Hairdresser Salon

Vivienne Mackinder Interviews Alan Austin-Smith