Podcast appearances and mentions of gordon miller

On our inaugural episode of Mastering Beauty, the most iconic Tabatha Coffey speaks about the power of a positive, growth-oriented mindset in creating and sustaining a successful career - in any segment of the pro beauty & wellness industry. Tabatha shares her profound insights and best advice with host Gordon Miller & special guest, Beauty Cast Network Founder Penny Burns. Look for new Mastering Beauty episodes each & every Sunday. For information about Beauty Cast Network's Career Services & Placement programs for students and schools, visit www.beautycastnetwork.com*Note: this episode was published originally as #1

After 45 years in the pro beauty, barber and wellness industry, Gordon shares lessons learned for creating long, successful and satisfying careers. In this episode, he discusses 5 essential drivers of success: Passion, Practice, Perseverance, Patience – and People. Based on decades of conversations with some of the most successful professionals from across the industry, Gordon suggests that paying attention to each his 5 "P's" can be game changing in any career.*Note: this episode was published originally as #52

Condominium owners saddled with rising HOA fees and special assessments are having a hard time selling their properties. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher and recent condo buyer Gordon Miller join host Callum Borchers to discuss how real estate hunters can find bargains.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

rWotD Episode 2868: Room Service (play) Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Tuesday, 11 March 2025 is Room Service (play).Room Service is a farce written by Allen Boretz and John Murray. It was originally produced by George Abbott and debuted at the Cort Theatre in New York City on May 19, 1937. Its initial production ran for 500 performances, closing on July 16, 1938. The play, starring Jack Lemmon in the role of Leo Davis, was revived on Broadway for a short run of 16 performances in 1953.RKO Pictures purchased the film rights for a then-record $225,000 and used it as the basis for the film of the same title as a vehicle for the Marx Brothers. In 1944, RKO released a musical film adaptation entitled Step Lively starring Frank Sinatra.The original 1937 Broadway production starred Sam Levene as Gordon Miller, Eddie Albert as Leo Davis and Phillip Loeb as Harry Binion.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:48 UTC on Tuesday, 11 March 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Room Service (play) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Kimberly.

www.beautyschoolbobbi.com www.beautyandstylenetwork.com www.socialbeautymakers.com www.beautycastnetwork.com Follow Beauty and Style Network: @beautystylenet (instagram) Follow Beauty School Bobbi: @beautyschoolbobbi (instagram) Follow Gordon Miller: @gordnm (instagram)   In this conversation, Bobbi Powell and Gordon Miller discuss the evolving landscape of the beauty industry, emphasizing the importance of networking, education, and understanding the historical context of the field. They explore the challenges faced by new entrants, the impact of social media on perceptions of the industry, and the realities of self-employment. Gordon shares insights on the necessity of continuous learning and the transactional nature of relationships within the industry, ultimately stressing that success is not guaranteed and must be actively pursued. In this conversation, Gordon and Bobbi discuss the significance of hustle in achieving career longevity, the need to shift mindsets from viewing careers in the beauty industry as temporary to recognizing their potential for long-term success. They address the challenges posed by misinformation, the importance of professionalism, and the necessity of systems and processes in business. The discussion also covers future trends in the industry, including the rise of independence, the role of retail, and the impact of digital education. They emphasize the importance of building a supportive community and maintaining hope for the future of the industry.   Takeaways Networking is crucial for success in the beauty industry. Understanding the history of the industry helps navigate its future. Many young professionals feel entitled to success without the necessary experience. Self-employment in the beauty industry carries significant risks. Education should extend beyond technical skills to include business acumen. The beauty industry is increasingly self-employed, with 70% of professionals in this category. Life does not owe anyone success; it must be earned. Running a business is more challenging than performing technical skills. Continuous learning is essential for long-term success in beauty. The industry must address mental health and work-life balance more effectively. The hustle is essential for career longevity. Finding a personal version of hustle can lead to success. Shifting mindsets from temporary to long-term careers is crucial. Misinformation is a significant challenge in the industry. Professionalism is vital for the industry's reputation. Systems and processes are key to business success. Independence in the industry is on the rise. Retail remains a controversial yet important aspect of salons. Digital education is a game changer for the future. Building a trusted community is essential for growth.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:51 The Role of Networking in the Beauty Industry 06:04 Understanding the Importance of History 09:02 Navigating Change in the Beauty Industry 12:13 The Impact of Social Media on Perceptions 14:58 The Reality of Self-Employment in Beauty 17:51 Education and Continuous Learning 20:52 The Challenges of Business Ownership 23:57 The Transactional Nature of Industry Relationships 31:00 The Importance of Hustle in Career Longevity 33:58 Shifting Mindsets: From Temporary to Long-Term Careers 36:57 Navigating Industry Challenges: Misinformation and Professionalism 39:48 The Role of Systems and Processes in Business Success 42:57 Future Trends: Independence, Retail, and Digital Education 49:11 Building Community and Learning from Others 51:50 Hope for the Future: Professionalism and Industry Growth

2025 Is the Year for Beauty Pros to Innovate

The end of the year is always a time to recap and reflect on the year that's been.  You might choose to do that at a personal or salon level, but you can also look at what's happening on an industry-wide basis and ask yourself what's worked during the last year. What are the business trends, and where are the opportunities for the year ahead? On today's episode, I am talking with returning guest Gordon Miller, fellow podcast creator, AI enthusiast and someone who not only cares deeply about the industry but he is also someone who has worked across many areas of the industry and has developed a well-informed and somewhat unique overview particularly when it comes to the American salon industry.   In today's podcast, amongst other things, we will discuss: ●      The fake news in the salon industry.●      The integration of AI into everything we do.●      The evolving relationship between salons and manufacturers.  And lots more!  IN THIS EPISODE: [02:31] The rise of self-employment in hairdressing[08:21] Work-life balance and mental health post-COVID[09:28] The impact of misinformation in the industry[17:55] Inflation and tipping in the hairdressing industry[26:16] Potential changes with the new government[29:18] Impact of overseas manufacturing and inflation[30:18] Embracing AI in the industry[34:23] AI concierge and salon management[37:51] The evolution of industry events[43:22] Social media trends and strategies[47:21] Retail relationships and profitability[52:14] Predictions for 2025 Want MORE to help you GROW? 

After 45 years in the pro beauty, barber and wellness industry, Gordon shares lessons learned for creating long, successful and satisfying careers. In this episode, he discusses 5 essential drivers of success: Passion, Practice, Perseverance, Patience – and People. Based on decades of conversations with some of the most successful professionals from across the industry, Gordon suggests that paying attention to each his 5 "P's" can be game changing in any career.

Gordon Miller has been protecting swimmers and sunbathers on Cape Cod beaches for 40 years, through sunny days, stormy seas, and shark watches. Reporter Eve Zuckoff talks to him about the view for the lifeguard chair.

After 40 years monitoring for dark fins, and rescuing children from riptides, Gordon Miller has become an expert at the art of keeping beachgoers safe. It's a role that's sustained and fulfilled him since he arrived on Cape Cod in 1984 at 23 years old and first sat in that tall white chair.

If you think you understand the industry, watch this and find out! Tune in as Gordon Miller gives context to tech, culture, social media, and beyond, which dispel and reveals a perspective you don't want to miss!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!Key Takeaways

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

This week's Headcases guest has over 32 years experience in the professional beauty industry, starting as an administrator at a beauty school and moving on to Pivot Point International, CEO of Milady Publishing, and Executive Director at the National Cosmetology Association. Meet my new best friend Gordon Miller!• Gordon shares how he was a young closeted gay guy in the 70s and found acceptance in the beauty industry• The significance of events in the beauty industry and Gordon's passion in bringing people together• Gordon shares what he thinks of the game changing shifts in the salon industry• Listen to what Gordon says is missing in the beauty industryCheck out more episodes at https://chrisbaran.com/podcast/ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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

For our last episode of 2023, we're joined by a guest who always brings a unique, highly informed perspective on the hair and beauty industry. There is nobody more fitting to share an overview of the business trends that have come to the forefront over the past year and what the future may hold.   Gordon Miller is the CEO and President of Beauty Cast Network, a platform that connects young people with potential employers, and the host of two podcasts, Mastering Beauty and Social Beauty Makers.   In today's podcast, we will discuss:   -       The impact AI has had on the salon industry over the past year -       An overview of the various social media apps -       The problem of fake news…   And lots more!   For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/224/   Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what's been helpful and what you love about the podcast!  Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support! And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic updates. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? DM me your question over on Instagram or just come on over to connect at: https://www.instagram.com/growmysalonbusiness/

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We're bringing back one of our most popular episodes to date: our inaugural episode of Mastering Beauty in which the most iconic Tabatha Coffey speaks about the power of a positive, growth-oriented mindset in creating and sustaining a successful career - in any segment of the pro beauty & wellness industry. Tabatha shares her profound insights and best advice with host Gordon Miller & special guest, Beauty Cast Network Founder Penny Burns. Look for new Mastering Beauty episodes each & and every Sunday. For information about Beauty Cast Network's Career Services & Placement programs for students and schools, visit www.beautycastnetwork.com

When I tell you that Gordon Miller has captured my whole heart, I genuinely mean it! From the myriad of hats he has worn throughout his illustrious career, to the ambitious hopes and dreams he envisions for the future of the industry, chatting with Gordon Miller brings forth clarity, laughter, and historical insights that we can all learn from. Tune in to hear Gordon's perspective on hair trends, diversity, and how the beauty industry intersects with the world at large. I wholeheartedly adore this exceptional individual! instagram.com/gordnm/ https://www.facebook.com/gordnm⁠ socialbeautymakers.com ⁠instagram.com/beautycastnetwork/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forallhairtypes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forallhairtypes/support

On our inaugural episode of Mastering Beauty, the most iconic Tabatha Coffey speaks about the power of a positive, growth-oriented mindset in creating and sustaining a successful career - in any segment of the pro beauty & wellness industry. Tabatha shares her profound insights and best advice with host Gordon Miller & special guest, Beauty Cast Network Founder Penny Burns. Look for new Mastering Beauty episodes each & every Sunday. For information about Beauty Cast Network's Career Services & Placement programs for students and schools, visit www.beautycastnetwork.com

This year will be remembered for many things, including as being the time when Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) exploded into the mainstream of society.     A.I. has been with us for a number of years in a supporting role through things like social media algorithms, dating apps, Siri, Alexa, Google Maps, and Netflix.    But it's ChatGPT that has really got everyone talking, and people are experiencing excitement and terror in equal measures about what this really means for humanity…     My guest on today's podcast is my good friend Gordon Miller, and today we are going to have a conversation about the impact that ChatGPT is having (and is likely going to have in the future) on the hairdressing industry and beyond.    In today's podcast, we will discuss:    How AI can be used in the hairdressing industry  Who or what might it make redundant  How to dip a toe in the water if you haven't already…     And lots more!    For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/196/     Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! [Text Wrapping Break]  They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what's been helpful and what you love about the podcast! [Text Wrapping Break]  Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support![Text Wrapping Break]  And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic updates.[Text Wrapping Break]  Got a question you want answered on the podcast? DM me your question over on Instagram or just come on over to connect at: https://www.instagram.com/growmysalonbusiness/ 

This week's Headcases guest has over 32 years experience in the professional beauty industry, starting as an administrator at a beauty school and moving on to Pivot Point International, CEO of Milady Publishing, and Executive Director at the National Cosmetology Association. Meet my new best friend Gordon Miller!Gordon shares how he was a young closeted gay guy in the 70s and found acceptance in the beauty industryThe significance of events in the beauty industry and Gordon's passion in bringing people togetherGordon shares what he thinks of the game changing shifts in the salon industryListen to what Gordon says is missing in the beauty 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

Join ICA President, Sheila Wilson, ICA Board Member, Sam Brocato, and Social Beauty Makers Founder, Gordon Miller as they go in depth about AI and its effects on the beauty industry.

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert I'm chatting with Gordon Miller about how AI is being used in the beauty industry! ‌ Gordon Miller is host of Social Beauty Makers Podcast ‌ We're uncovering all the ways that AI is being used in our amazing industry. ‌ If you don't know the first thing about artificial intelligence, are worried about the movement or have no idea what I'm even talking about, then this episode is definitely for you! ‌ You can find out more about my guest at @gordonm and check out The Social Beauty Makers Podcast. -- Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community ‌every Wednesday for Coffee and Colorful Conversation at 10am EST: www.facebook.com/expertcolorsolutions or check out what programs are going on over at www.expertcolorsolutions.com And don't forget to review this podcast - it helps others find me, and means I can help even more incredible stylists transform into expert colorists! PS - want to send in a question for one of my episodes? Here's how... write a review with your question! ‌

Michael Cole and Gordon Miller share the most brilliant insight. Foundational things we must do to continue elevating ourselves, but it starts with leadership. Knowing your why is the beginning block of laying a strong foundation. Your why may pivot throughout your career and that is where great leadership comes into play. Pivoting and coaching will add value to who you are becoming in your career and personal life. You are going to want to take notes and listen again and again. Michael Cole > linktr.ee/michaelcole1381 Gordon Miller > gordon miller (@gordnm) • Instagram photos and videos www.socialbeautymakers.com Podcast and more! Ashley Rivera > Ashley Marie Rivera (@connectthroughbeauty) • Instagram photos and videos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-rivera12/support

Bestie of Passion Squared and the beauty industry Gordon Miller recently launched a new podcast, Social Beauty Makers, and invited Nina on his pod. From Social Beauty Makers A renowned coach, marketer, and thought leader in social and digital media, Nina Kovner, Passion Squared CEO, gives us a 15-minute master class on the fundamentals related to 'brand' and 'branding' -two words too often used interchangeably... in error. Today perhaps more than ever before, the essence of who we are and we show up (as businesses, professionals, or as humans) matters to those we connect with day-to-day. And just as education matters in your craft, so does it matter in raising the bar on your marketing game. Listen in for more. You can find Gordon on the socials @gordnm and Nina @passionsquared

@hairdustry presents Your Day Off Podcast-Life/Industry Phases we've learned. Gordon Miller-This is our 5th annual state of the industry podcast with Gordon. He has his pulse on the Brands, Stylists, and Shows. In this episode, we learn what Gordon is currently up to, what's happening in the industry, and what to prepare for looking forward. Your Day Off Podcast available on all podcast platforms- Season 6 episode E02-Gordon Miller-state of The Industry-2023 Complete Podcast Video available on your @spotify App @spotifypodcasts Gordon Miller Scientist Social Beauty Makers podcast is my new passion! Biz TrendSpotter, Innovation Evangelist, Overly caffeinated podcaster, Dad to Cody

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Gordon Miller's Social Beauty Makers 15-minute bi-weekly podcast. This is the 1st of a 2-part talk offering predictions for the coming year as well as insights into 2022 big-picture industry performance as critical context for 2023. Gordon also offers up a preview of Social Beauty Makers and the inspiration around his multipronged "passion project". Visit www.socialbeautymakers.com for added information.

South Dakota State University president emeritus Dr. Peggy Gordon Miller talks with Tyler Merriam about leading the Jackrabbit athletic department into Division I, her relationship with football coach John Stiegelmeier and what playing for a national title means to her.

Gordon Miller the shoestring producer has a headache and justifiably so, he's about to be ejected from his hotel. The reason being that Wagner the managing director has made an unexpected visit to the hotel and is at the moment looking over the books. All that Gordon Miller has promoted is 22 rooms for his cast and has run up a bill for $1200. The manager Joe Gribble is his brother-in-law and Joe feels that he has been stuck in to this unhappy atmosphere. Duration: 23:45 Starring: Jack Oakie, Stuart Erwin, Carol Williams, Donald McBride Broadcast Date: 31st December 1944

“Show me the data; a person without data is just another person with an opinion.” - W. Edwards Deming In some areas of the hair and beauty sector, there is a lot of accurate data. But in other areas, there's a lot of opinion and perception. And while I can be as guilty of that as anyone, it's also important to separate fact from fiction.  My guest on today's podcast is Gordon Miller, who always has a good overview of what's happening in the hairdressing industry from a business perspective.   Gordon has held many different roles throughout his career, and today he is the Chief Engagement Officer of Hairbrained (hairbrained.me). Although our conversation today is based primarily on trends and data from the United States, most of it has relevance no matter where in the world you are based. In today's podcast, we will discuss: What the data says about how the industry is in a post covid world The current trends in evolving business models The changes happening to the professional retail model… And lots more!   In this Episode: [03:57] Gordon shares an overview of his career in the hairdressing industry.  [10:24] The problem of “fake beauty news.” [11:45] What the data tells us about the current state of the hairdressing industry (you may be pleasantly surprised by the answer!). [14:48] Examples of the various niches that exist within the salon industry, and the importance of acknowledging the differences between them.  [19:18] Staff turnover in the hairdressing industry, and how to deal with it better.   [23:41] Surprising findings from the Professional Beauty Association's fall 2021 report.  [26:15] Data around the shift from salon to suite models in the post-COVID era.   [31:36] How the mindset of employees in the salon industry differs from employees in other industries.  [33:43] The approximate percentage of salons that reopened after the pandemic.  [33:59] Gordon's thoughts on why the suite model has gained traction in recent years although it has been around for a long time.  [38:53] Trends that Gordon has noticed taking place in the blowdry bar and barber shop spaces.  [44:56] The future of the salon industry through Gordon's eyes. [52:00] The percentage of hairdressers who work less than 30 hours a week.  [59:06] Comparing how different population groups have responded to changes that have taken place in the retail space since the pandemic, and what this likely means for salon retail.    Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.  I also love to hear what's been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support! Special thanks to Gordon for sharing his insights with me for this week's episode. Until next time! Antony   Links and Resources: Grow My Salon Business  Website | Facebook | Instagram   Hairbrained Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Podcast (Apple) | Podcast (Spotify)

It's often the case that lead users — the most sophisticated, committed, and energetic users — are an excellent source of innovation ideas. Those customers who are most engaged are thinking the most intensely and the most creatively about what they want from the usage experience. We came across a particularly instructive example: video game modders. Who are modders, what do they do, and what can we learn from them? Professor Gordon Miller has studied this important entrepreneurial phenomenon, and he joins Economics for Business to share his knowledge. Key Takeaways and Actionable Insights. Modding is user-generated value innovation. Modding, from modifying, is the act of a changing a game, usually through computer programming, with software tools that are not part of the game. This can mean fixing bugs, modifying content to improve it, or adding content. But modding is not an activity taken on by those at game companies—developers release patches and downloadable content, not mods. Modding is instead done by players and fans of the game… Modding is more than adjusting the preferences or game settings, it is making changes that cannot be made through the game as it is. Game producers and designers enable and encourage this user innovation. Game producers have come to recognize that the creative ideas and initiatives of the modding community can contribute new value to their businesses and franchises. Games like Minecraft enable users to explore, within a predesigned GUI, a practically endless 3-dimensional world to build innovative structures and other things like functional computers and console emulators. Minecraft also makes available code and tools for modders to create mods that are essentially new games, or major innovations within the original game. The famous DOTA (“Defense Of The Agents”) game is entirely the product of the modding community, encouraged and enabled by the developer, Valve Software. Modding is a practical application of the theory of absorptive capacity. Absorptive capacity refers to the capability of a firm to recognize, collect, assimilate, process, transform and use external knowledge for competitive advantage in innovation, flexibility, and overall business performance. The external sources of knowledge are knowledge networks, either formal or informal or a combination of both. Formal networks might include suppliers and partners, university research departments and labs, and even industry share groups. It's sometimes called open innovation — actively looking at and tapping into what other firms are doing. Informal networks are those like the modder community — lead users, user groups, tinkerers, and so on. This is sometimes referred to as distributed innovation or user innovation — it's not the producer originating the innovation, but an external informal source. The challenge is to be able to generate awareness of these sources of knowledge, evaluate them, bring them inside to the company for evaluation and processing, and turn them into useful innovations or internal changes. In highly dynamic industries, it is productive to tap into these knowledge networks. Professor Miller refers to the external networks of knowledge, both formal and informal, as the wisdom of the crowd. If you are operating in an environment characterized by high dynamism and rapid change, the wisdom the of crowd is an important and often decisive resource. The wisdom of the crowd can contribute to innovation and business performance, especially in the form of idea diversity.Innovation performance improves through better firm capitalization of knowledge resources.The wisdom of the crowd offsets firm rigidity — making it more receptive to new ideas,Entrepreneurial judgment can increase innovation performance by increasing absorptive capacity.Innovation performance feeds back into absorptive capacity, creating an iterative self-improvement loop. Professor Miller proposes three areas of business development by capitalizing on external user groups. First, firms struggling to innovate due to internal rigidities may well benefit from developing communities — similar in concept to modding communities - connected to their own industries. By absorbing and incorporating the learning that occurs in such groups, they can take advantage of readily available innovative ideas for change. Second, these communities may also provide a wellspring of talent for enhancing the firm's absorptive capacity in useful ways. This is a pool of unique and entrepreneurial individuals with the potential to enhance the firm's human capital and make the firm more explorative. Third, even if the firm does not fully tap in to all the knowledge coming from the community, there is still the potential for new solutions to emerge that are stimulated by external ideas. There are always hobbyists and fans, and technology easily facilitates their interactions. Crowdsourced knowledge provides a uniquely useful tool for enhancing organizational innovation. The wisdom of the crowd is a path to profit. Modding as an art form allows players to express what they most want games to be. This becomes a useful indicator for determining the most profitable paths to pursue. Firms seeking to enhance their innovative capabilities and remain profitable must pay attention to external sources of learning, however informal. Additional Resources Download our free E4B PDF: "Assessing Your Firm's Absorptive Capacity": Mises.org/E4B_182_PDF The Invisible Hand In Virtual Worlds: The Economic Order of Video Games by Matthew McCaffrey: Mises.org/E4B_182_Book

It's often the case that lead users — the most sophisticated, committed, and energetic users — are an excellent source of innovation ideas. Those customers who are most engaged are thinking the most intensely and the most creatively about what they want from the usage experience. We came across a particularly instructive example: video game modders. Who are modders, what do they do, and what can we learn from them? Professor Gordon Miller has studied this important entrepreneurial phenomenon, and he joins Economics for Business to share his knowledge. Key Takeaways and Actionable Insights. Modding is user-generated value innovation. Modding, from modifying, is the act of a changing a game, usually through computer programming, with software tools that are not part of the game. This can mean fixing bugs, modifying content to improve it, or adding content. But modding is not an activity taken on by those at game companies—developers release patches and downloadable content, not mods. Modding is instead done by players and fans of the game… Modding is more than adjusting the preferences or game settings, it is making changes that cannot be made through the game as it is. Game producers and designers enable and encourage this user innovation. Game producers have come to recognize that the creative ideas and initiatives of the modding community can contribute new value to their businesses and franchises. Games like Minecraft enable users to explore, within a predesigned GUI, a practically endless 3-dimensional world to build innovative structures and other things like functional computers and console emulators. Minecraft also makes available code and tools for modders to create mods that are essentially new games, or major innovations within the original game. The famous DOTA (“Defense Of The Agents”) game is entirely the product of the modding community, encouraged and enabled by the developer, Valve Software. Modding is a practical application of the theory of absorptive capacity. Absorptive capacity refers to the capability of a firm to recognize, collect, assimilate, process, transform and use external knowledge for competitive advantage in innovation, flexibility, and overall business performance. The external sources of knowledge are knowledge networks, either formal or informal or a combination of both. Formal networks might include suppliers and partners, university research departments and labs, and even industry share groups. It's sometimes called open innovation — actively looking at and tapping into what other firms are doing. Informal networks are those like the modder community — lead users, user groups, tinkerers, and so on. This is sometimes referred to as distributed innovation or user innovation — it's not the producer originating the innovation, but an external informal source. The challenge is to be able to generate awareness of these sources of knowledge, evaluate them, bring them inside to the company for evaluation and processing, and turn them into useful innovations or internal changes. In highly dynamic industries, it is productive to tap into these knowledge networks. Professor Miller refers to the external networks of knowledge, both formal and informal, as the wisdom of the crowd. If you are operating in an environment characterized by high dynamism and rapid change, the wisdom the of crowd is an important and often decisive resource. The wisdom of the crowd can contribute to innovation and business performance, especially in the form of idea diversity.Innovation performance improves through better firm capitalization of knowledge resources.The wisdom of the crowd offsets firm rigidity — making it more receptive to new ideas,Entrepreneurial judgment can increase innovation performance by increasing absorptive capacity.Innovation performance feeds back into absorptive capacity, creating an iterative self-improvement loop. Professor Miller proposes three areas of business development by capitalizing on external user groups. First, firms struggling to innovate due to internal rigidities may well benefit from developing communities — similar in concept to modding communities - connected to their own industries. By absorbing and incorporating the learning that occurs in such groups, they can take advantage of readily available innovative ideas for change. Second, these communities may also provide a wellspring of talent for enhancing the firm's absorptive capacity in useful ways. This is a pool of unique and entrepreneurial individuals with the potential to enhance the firm's human capital and make the firm more explorative. Third, even if the firm does not fully tap in to all the knowledge coming from the community, there is still the potential for new solutions to emerge that are stimulated by external ideas. There are always hobbyists and fans, and technology easily facilitates their interactions. Crowdsourced knowledge provides a uniquely useful tool for enhancing organizational innovation. The wisdom of the crowd is a path to profit. Modding as an art form allows players to express what they most want games to be. This becomes a useful indicator for determining the most profitable paths to pursue. Firms seeking to enhance their innovative capabilities and remain profitable must pay attention to external sources of learning, however informal. Additional Resources Download our free E4B PDF: "Assessing Your Firm's Absorptive Capacity": Mises.org/E4B_182_PDF The Invisible Hand In Virtual Worlds: The Economic Order of Video Games by Matthew McCaffrey: Mises.org/E4B_182_Book

It's often the case that lead users — the most sophisticated, committed, and energetic users — are an excellent source of innovation ideas. Those customers who are most engaged are thinking the most intensely and the most creatively about what they want from the usage experience. We came across a particularly instructive example: video game modders. Who are modders, what do they do, and what can we learn from them? Professor Gordon Miller has studied this important entrepreneurial phenomenon, and he joins Economics for Business to share his knowledge. Key Takeaways and Actionable Insights. Modding is user-generated value innovation. Modding, from modifying, is the act of a changing a game, usually through computer programming, with software tools that are not part of the game. This can mean fixing bugs, modifying content to improve it, or adding content. But modding is not an activity taken on by those at game companies—developers release patches and downloadable content, not mods. Modding is instead done by players and fans of the game… Modding is more than adjusting the preferences or game settings, it is making changes that cannot be made through the game as it is. Game producers and designers enable and encourage this user innovation. Game producers have come to recognize that the creative ideas and initiatives of the modding community can contribute new value to their businesses and franchises. Games like Minecraft enable users to explore, within a predesigned GUI, a practically endless 3-dimensional world to build innovative structures and other things like functional computers and console emulators. Minecraft also makes available code and tools for modders to create mods that are essentially new games, or major innovations within the original game. The famous DOTA (“Defense Of The Agents”) game is entirely the product of the modding community, encouraged and enabled by the developer, Valve Software. Modding is a practical application of the theory of absorptive capacity. Absorptive capacity refers to the capability of a firm to recognize, collect, assimilate, process, transform and use external knowledge for competitive advantage in innovation, flexibility, and overall business performance. The external sources of knowledge are knowledge networks, either formal or informal or a combination of both. Formal networks might include suppliers and partners, university research departments and labs, and even industry share groups. It's sometimes called open innovation — actively looking at and tapping into what other firms are doing. Informal networks are those like the modder community — lead users, user groups, tinkerers, and so on. This is sometimes referred to as distributed innovation or user innovation — it's not the producer originating the innovation, but an external informal source. The challenge is to be able to generate awareness of these sources of knowledge, evaluate them, bring them inside to the company for evaluation and processing, and turn them into useful innovations or internal changes. In highly dynamic industries, it is productive to tap into these knowledge networks. Professor Miller refers to the external networks of knowledge, both formal and informal, as the wisdom of the crowd. If you are operating in an environment characterized by high dynamism and rapid change, the wisdom the of crowd is an important and often decisive resource. The wisdom of the crowd can contribute to innovation and business performance, especially in the form of idea diversity.Innovation performance improves through better firm capitalization of knowledge resources.The wisdom of the crowd offsets firm rigidity — making it more receptive to new ideas,Entrepreneurial judgment can increase innovation performance by increasing absorptive capacity.Innovation performance feeds back into absorptive capacity, creating an iterative self-improvement loop. Professor Miller proposes three areas of business development by capitalizing on external user groups. First, firms struggling to innovate due to internal rigidities may well benefit from developing communities — similar in concept to modding communities - connected to their own industries. By absorbing and incorporating the learning that occurs in such groups, they can take advantage of readily available innovative ideas for change. Second, these communities may also provide a wellspring of talent for enhancing the firm's absorptive capacity in useful ways. This is a pool of unique and entrepreneurial individuals with the potential to enhance the firm's human capital and make the firm more explorative. Third, even if the firm does not fully tap in to all the knowledge coming from the community, there is still the potential for new solutions to emerge that are stimulated by external ideas. There are always hobbyists and fans, and technology easily facilitates their interactions. Crowdsourced knowledge provides a uniquely useful tool for enhancing organizational innovation. The wisdom of the crowd is a path to profit. Modding as an art form allows players to express what they most want games to be. This becomes a useful indicator for determining the most profitable paths to pursue. Firms seeking to enhance their innovative capabilities and remain profitable must pay attention to external sources of learning, however informal. Additional Resources Download our free E4B PDF: "Assessing Your Firm's Absorptive Capacity": Mises.org/E4B_182_PDF The Invisible Hand In Virtual Worlds: The Economic Order of Video Games by Matthew McCaffrey: Mises.org/E4B_182_Book

Join us as we discuss what shifts are happening in the salon industry with CEO of Hairbrained, Gordon Miller. We cover what's trending in today's Hairstylist community, some common misconceptions as a beauty pro, and where focus really matters in the growth of your business. Get lifetime access to Social Marketing Mastery. Our free 6 Figure Stylist Handbook. Key Take-Aways 1. Today 20% of hairdressers in the industry own salons. 2. The other 80% of hairdressers are split in half: rental & commission employees. 3. An average of 5% of hairstylists move from commission to independence. 4. E-commerce has only shifted from 20-23% & declining post pandemic. 5. Suites have seen lower retention over commission salons. 6. There's a lot of misinformation or fake beauty news out there…check several sources before making any radical changes. 7. Life lesson: Don't project YOU & your experience onto the world without solid information or data behind it. 8. Podcast hack: Listen at double the speed to save time! 9. Find your why. The strength of your why makes an impact on where motivation comes from. 10. Get educated or coached to support your next steps. 11. Make a plan, which is a roadmap to stay on track. 12. Be intentional. Intention connect an action to the goal. 13. Allocate resources. Put in the work where it's most impactful, and allocate the rest.   14. Its not too late to grow through social media. Most at best are average, so the opportunity to be great is there for everyone. Find Gordon Here More about HairBrained Sponsors SalonScale: Know the exact cost of hair color in every bowl, from digital formula storage to inventory tracking in real time with SalonScale. Get 10% off your annual subscription using code Ambrosia10  https://salonscale.com/ambrosia-carey Truss: Brazil's leading hair brand for over 20 years, Truss Professional believes that healthy hair is beautiful hair. TrussAmbrosia for 20% off all products at http://www.trussprofessional.com 

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CEO of @hairbrained_official Gordon Miller always brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the podcast. He joins us again to discuss the state of... you! Hairdressers across the country have changed many things regarding their business in the past year, as we discuss a bunch of them.  This Week's Topics: • The surprising status of our industry right now  • The shifting focus of hairdressers post-pandemic  • The supply and demand of hairdressers   • Brand behavior post-pandemic  • The state of social media  • Digital education – where are we now?  Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? This month's winner is getting a 1-year subscription to Hairbrained online education! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠ FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

@schedulicity and @hairdustry presents Your Day Off podcast- This is our annual State of The Industry podcast with Gordon Miller @gordnm CEO @hairbrained. This is always one of the podcast we look forward to each year. This Video podcast is available on your @spotify app @spotifypodcast Coming off of the pandemic there is some very interesting stats about the industry. What did 2021 teach us and what can we look forward to in 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hairdustry/support

Go behind the scenes to hear about the working life of retired Peak District National Park ranger Gordon Miller, who was the Area Ranger in Edale for over 30 years. Listen to this interview to find out what inspired him to dedicate his working life to the Park and ranger services, how he's seen Kinder Scout change over time, and why he decided to live in Edale. At the end he describes what makes him wild about Kinder Scout. While listening, you can experience atmospheric background sounds recorded from the area - headphones will be best for this. *Gordon Miller is a retired Peak District National Park ranger, who was brought up in Stockport and first visited Kinder Scout on a camping trip in 1953. Brought up in urban Stockport, he decided in 1953 on a camping trip at the age of 12 that he wanted to work in the newly-formed Peak District National Park, and tagged along with wardens (as they were then called) until he could officially become a volunteer at 18. He became a full-time warden in 1969, and when the job-title changed to ranger in the 1970s he began to develop professionalism and begin international co-operation. Gordon pioneered many ranger training courses, working with experts at Losehill Hall, the Peak District National Park's learning and conference centre, to develop professionalism in nature protection. He is a former chairman of the Association of Countryside Rangers and instigated exchange visits and seminars to help rangers in Europe to learn from each other. He went on to be a founder and president of The International Ranger Federation, founded on 31 July 1992 in the UK, which represents rangers in 50 countries. In 2009 he received the highest accolade awarded by the European Federation of National Parks for his outstanding role in strengthening ranger services worldwide. Gordon retired as a full-time Peak District ranger in 2002, after 33 years mostly responsible for the Kinder area around Edale in the heart of the national park, where he made his home in the 1960s. *Biography details have been taken from sections of an https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/learning-about/news/archive/2009/news/peak-district-ranger-receives-highest-european-accolade (archived press release) on the Peak District National Park website. Timestamps: [0:00 - 1:04] Intro [1:05 - 2:50] How do you remember your first ever experience on Kinder Scout? [2:51 - 3:45] Did that first experience spark something for you? [3:46 - 5:59] Can you remember what Kinder Scout looked like back then? [5:60 - 10:04]  Why did you decide to become a Peak District National Park ranger? [10:05 - 12:04] What did that training involve? [12:05 - 13:33] What do you think was the core reason that you wanted to take part in that type of work? [13:34 - 18:36] What was your life like during this role? [18:40 - 21:49] What key things have you learnt about the environment, the wildlife, and the communities that surround Kinder Scout? [21:50 - 23:17] How have you learnt about the environment and the wildlife here over the years? [23:18 - 25:01] How have you seen the area change over time? [25:02 - 26:14] Have there been any plants that you've seen pop up that are unusual? [26:15 - 27:35] What do you think are it's most unique characteristics? [27:36 - 30:30] Can you please share a story that was particularly significant to you during your working life here? [30:31 - 32:16] Have you ever got into a pickle on Kinder Scout that you've learned from? [32:17 - 32:50] Have you ever got caught out in extreme weather conditions? [32:51 - 34:43] Why did you decide to live in Edale? [34:44 - 35:38] Has it been as you expected to live here? [35:39 - 36:08] Do you have a favourite place on Kinder Scout? [36:09 - 37:12]  Why is it so special to you? [37:13 - 38:15] What's life been like for you since you stopped working? [38:16 - 39:30] Do you feel like life has a different pace now? [39:31 - 40:27] Where do you usually walk now? [40:28 -...

In this episode of the pod, Nina shares fifty five life and business wisdoms and lessons on their 55th birthday with special guest and bestie Gordon Miller of Hairbrained. Grab your favorite beverage and snack, get cozy, take a listen and if you feel inspired, share some of your wisdoms and lessons with us on the socials. You can find Nina + Passion Squared on the gram @passionsquared @ninakovner and Gordon @gordnm @hairbrained_official Thank you so much for listening and for you trust, support and LOVE. We're gratefulAF for you. Some Causes Close To Nina's Heart   Black Trans Travel Fund Marsha P Johnson Institute Trevor Project Dress Code Project Best Friends Animal Society Salt River Wild Horse Management Group Some Causes Close To Gordon's Heart PAWS Chicago Your Local Food Bank

Michael Volpe back on Slam the Gavel with very interesting conversation. Michael talks about Judge Gordon Miller's outburst in his courtroom in Forsyth County, NC where he threatened court watchers with jail, being threatened with witness tampering and the update on the cases in Miami Dade. Very important podcast with Michael Volpe exposing the corruption that so few know about. Kristen Rash's testimony, the Davie County social worker/caseworker who Michael Volpe thinks is falsely accusing him of witness tampering (part 1 and part 2). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tauTbcaHqWI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgWYVj7R92k Ayanna Brown's testimony, also in Forsyth County, NC, social worker/caseworker (in-home services) and she describes what happened on June 22, approximately 8 minutes in. Also, she got the date wrong which is so very important however, this is the incident she is speaking about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msT1Eb3O5Pc It seems that CPS has too much power and that they are not only incompetent but inept at best. Will there be a day that CPS is abolished; they are parasites, preying on families only bringing destruction upon the children and breaking up decent, fit families. This will disturb future generations while destroying precious family bonds. And CPS doesn't care. Michael Volpe's book: https://www.amazon.com/Sandra-Grazzini-Rucki-Worlds-Custody-Trial-ebook/dp/B01M1P2BXZ/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1475854393&sr=1-1&keywords=sandra+grazzini-rucki Support the show(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri) https://monicaszymonik.mykajabi.com/Masterclass USE CODE SLAM THE GAVEL PODCAST FOR 10% OFF THE COURSE http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.com

In this Pride Month edition of R+Co Talk Radio, spend 30 minutes with Hairbrained CEO Gordon Miller as he shares his perspective on how the world of beauty--and beyond--has shifted over the decades, and why he made a personal commitment to take advantage of every opportunity to "out" himself. In this intimate interview, Miller sheds light on how salons can serve as allies to the LGBTQIA+ community, and some of his favorite organizations that educate and support the community beyond the month of June.

Gordon Miller, Hairbrained's Chief Engagement Officer, talks with R+Co's Dan Langer and Alison Alhamed about his favorite ways he's seeing salons connect with clients personally and digitally. From education, doubling-down on the core craft, side hustles and fantasizing about what the new "normal" will be post-COVID 19, we also share how to best maximize this found time away from the salon environment.

In this extended episode Nina sits down with her bestie Gordon Miller, CEO of Hairbrained.me to talk about the decade in social, digital, the beauty industry, highlights, proud moments along with some predictions of where they see the future of social, digital and more. Buckle up loves, this is a long yet loaded with so much wisdom episode. You can find Gordon on the gram @gordnm @hairbrained_official and Nina @passionsquared Thank you Gordon for being our special guest and to all of our listeners who have been with us the last two years. We are so grateful for you. Happy New Year!

Chatting with beauty industry guru Gordon Miller who is also the CEO of Hairbrained. We chatted about the future of our industry and what his and our versions of this.

In this episode Gordon Miller, CEO (Chief Engagement Officer of Hairbrained shares some thoughts on digital disruption, the rise of Amazon in beauty, it's effects on salon retail, retail in general and what we can do about it. You can find Gordon on the gram @gordnm and Hairbrained at @hairbrained_official + hairbrained.me + hblive.me  

In this episode we bring back our bestie Gordon Miller and talk online learning, education, context (yes, again!), voice, digital, social, inspiration and more. You can find Gordon at hairbrained.me, @hairbrained_official + on his personal Insta @gordnm

In this EXTENDED and oh so honest episode with special Guest Gordon Miller, CEO of Hairbrained, Gordon talks about some of the most common challenges he has experienced with small business ownership + leaderships. The pain that sometimes comes with owning a salon, what to consider before opening, and lots of other juicy wisdom and advice.  

Gordon Miller is the CEO of G3 Systems. G3 Systems, Inc. is an award winning engineering, design and consulting firm specializing in graphical user interface design, human computer interaction, software engineering, systems integration, training development and courseware conversion.   He's also the Founder and Managing Partner of G3i Ventures, LLC which serves early stage and emerging growth companies through a unique strategy based on dramatically increasing revenue in order to minimize the need for additional future investors thus maximizing founder value and preserving valuable founder equity. He uses revenue and profits from existing ventures to fund other ventures. Over the last 16 years, Miller has invested over $2 Million in 12 companies creating over $100 Million (50x) in value for those companies he has invested in while returning an average of a 5x personal return on investment (ROI).   In this episode you'll learn: [01:10] The origin story of G3 Systems [05:30] What did Gordon learn about growing his business for the last 20 years? [07:25] How to focus on making a profit? [10:25] How Gordon made a transition to G3i Ventures? [12:06] Gordon's return on his first investment [14:00] How to split with your co-founder properly? [15:30] Gordon reviewed over 6,000 deals submitted off of Quora [17:30] "I have a one touch policy. I like to touch something once and take action on it and not touch it again." - Gordon [18:23] Why Gordon started writing on Quora? [20:30] How Gordon took off on Quora? [24:25] Why are there so many inefficiencies in the public sector? [27:40] How is Gordon answering questions on Quora in bulk?   Links mentioned: Gordon on Linkedin Gordon on YouTube Gordon on Quora Submit ideas to: ideas@g3.com   Brought to you by Experiment 27. Find us on Youtube here.   If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the Digital Agency Marketing Podcast on iTunes and leave us a review for the show.   Get access to our FREE Sales Courses.