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In today's episode, Cyd and David talk about sliding-scale commission structures and why they may not be the best option for hairdressers and salon owners.
Sliding-scale commissions can be confusing for hairdressers, and they can create more work for salon owners. Additionally, the incentives may not be significant enough to prevent burnout, and as a result, resentment can start to grow among employees who feel that they're not being compensated fairly.
At Destroy The Hairdresser, we suggest a different approach to commission structuring: flat commission rates and offering hairdressers total freedom to select their pricing and raise their rates as they see fit. In other words, the business should not have to pay for the financial growth of the hairdresser; instead, the clients should be the ones who pay for the services they receive.
If you're a hairdresser or a salon owner looking for a better way to structure commissions, be sure to tune in to today's episode of the Destroy The Hairdresser podcast. We'll explore the benefits of a flat commission structure and how it can benefit both hairdressers and salon owners.
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