Grow My Salon Business Podcast

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247 A Career in Barbering with Hayden Cassidy Jun 04, 2024

Show notes

When one door closes another door opens. Success and setback are two sides of the same coin but it takes a strong personality, self belief and determination to bounce back.

A couple of years ago I was at 'Salon International’ in London and there was a young barber on stage who was not only doing great work but she also had an infectious personality, combined with an amazing level of energy and confidence that made her stand out from the crowd.

So today, I'm really happy to have Hayden Cassidy as a guest on the show.

In today’s podcast, we discuss:

The attitude and belief that you need to have in life in order to overcome setbacks and succeed.
The opportunities that a career in barbering can bring about, including being the first Dior Grooming Expert in the UK
The evolving business model of today’s barbershop

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/247/

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!

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246 Managing the Costs Around the Colour Bar with Janine Simons May 28, 2024

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Every salon owner I’ve ever met wants to know how to better manage their business expenses so that they can be more profitable. And so they should.

Ultimately what that all comes down to is looking for ways to increase the income and reduce the outgoings which results in improved profit margins. Both of those topics are covered in depth in our online ‘Money course’.

But amongst the many potential solutions to help manage costs and increase profit is to use a ‘Colour Management System’ which will help reduce waste and improve consistency.

My guest on today’s episode is Janine Simons, another entrepreneurial salon owner who is also the founder of Colour Bar Manager.

In today’s podcast we will discuss:

The day Janine woke up and decided the world needed a new colour management app.
How the colour bar manager works.
What it does differently to its competition.

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/246/

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!

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/

245 Salon Owners: The Key Number You Need to Know May 21, 2024

Show notes

What’s your number?

There is one number that we don’t talk about enough in this industry and that is probably because although it sounds simple to understand, it isn’t always easy to work it out.

So what’s the number I’m talking about?

It’s the number that represents the amount of revenue you need to generate each week to keep the doors open and keep the lights on.

And that number is referred to as your breakeven point… Or breakeven number.

In this episode I discuss why knowing the breakeven number is essential for every salon owner to ensure that you’re running a profitable business.

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/245/

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!

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/

244 What it Takes to Build a Successful Salon Business with Eric Fisher. May 14, 2024

Show notes

Building a successful business isn’t easy, and sometimes at the beginning of our journey, we look at established businesses and wonder how we could possibly ever achieve that.

The important thing to realise is that nobody starts with a big successful business. Every new salon owner has doubts and experiences setbacks and challenges along the way.

But through grit and determination and a never-ending thirst for knowledge, the skills and knowledge of the owner grow, and the business grows with it.

Today I am talking with Eric Fisher from Wichita Kansas where he has 4 world class salons, a school, and a business education company.

In today’s podcast, we discuss:

● What it takes to build a successful salon business.

● What makes building a big salon business both harder and easier today than it was 30 years ago?

● Why where you are located shouldn’t be something that holds you back

And lots more!

In this Episode:

[02:31] The three or four principles that Eric would give the 25-year-old version of himself to follow as he starts out in business.
[05:40] Talking about the learning environment, the importance of culture, making mistakes and learning from them.
[06:48] Eric discusses his business in Wichita Kansas and why he decided to open up a school.
[11:46] The business model that Eric has in his salons and why.
[20:47] With all of the new technology available to salons now, what would make building a business like Erics harder/easier today than what it was 30 years ago?
[26:57] Why you don’t have to live in a big city to have international reach.
[31:52] What a successful stylist looks like today in Eric’s business.
[37:14] The compromises that Eric has had to make to attract and keep good people in today’s workforce.
[43:23] Discussing the profit margins of salons today.
[46:18] Where you can connect with Eric

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!
Until next time!
Antony

Links and Resources:

Grow My Salon Business

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Eric Fisher
Instagram | Website | Eric Fisher Academy

243 Creativity, Team and Leadership with Anthony Mascolo May 07, 2024

Show notes

I don’t believe that there has ever been a family in the world of hairdressing that has made the impact that the Mascolo family has.

Whether it was the Toni & Guy salons and schools, the TIGI products, or the incredible shows, and stunning photography. Either way the Mascolo brothers, Toni, Guy, Bruno and Anthony were at the forefront of everything in hairdressing and created a hairdressing dynasty that will live on for many years to come.

My guest on today’s episode is Anthony Mascolo who’s creativity and leadership was the force behind the creative direction of the brand.

In today’s podcast we discuss:

The use of AI in hairdressing
The changing salon business
Leadership and team building

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/243/

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!

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/

242 Is a Salon Partnership a Good Idea? Apr 30, 2024

Show notes

Recently I was asked by a young hairdresser whether or not I thought he should go into partnership with a friend and open a salon together.

Partnerships are one of the many subjects we cover in the online management course that is currently open for enrolment, but I think it’s a great question and will make a good podcast topic as well.

Unfortunately, partnerships in small businesses don’t have a high success rate. In today's episode, I will cover some of the key elements that need to be put in place to give a partnership the best possible chance of success.

In this Episode:

[00:01:13] Introducing the topic of partnerships in the salon business and the importance of setting them up correctly.

[00:01:56] Addressing the Reality of Partnership Endings

[00:04:20] The importance of partners discussing potential challenges preemptively.

[00:05:57] A list of the twelve potential challenges partnerships may face.

[00:12:43] Advice for fostering successful partnerships, including open communication and mutual respect.

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.

Until next time!

Antony

Links and Resources:

Grow My Salon Business

Website | Facebook | Instagram

241 How to Thrive Through All Phases of the Salon Owners Entrepreneurial Journey with Sean Hanna Apr 23, 2024

Show notes

The entrepreneurial journey is an ever-evolving process and every stage brings with it unique challenges and opportunities.

The creative aspects of the salon industry are often what attract people to it, but if you’re going to make a success of yourself in a creative industry, it’s every bit as important to focus on the financial side too.

Today’s guest is Sean Hanna, a London-based hairdresser and multi-salon owner, property owner, business consultant, and entrepreneur in the real sense of the word!

In this episode, we discuss:

● The phases that a business owner evolves through during a successful career

● The importance of managing the numbers

● Why you need an exit strategy…

And lots more!

In this Episode:

[02:35] Sean provides an overview of the six phases of business ownership.

[06:31] The question that Sean is most commonly asked by salon owners.

[06:52] Why Sean wrote his ebook, The Entrepreneur’s Guide to the Galaxy, and where you can access it for free.

[09:03] Finding the balance between the creative and financial elements of a salon business.

[12:31] Sean’s educational background and his approach to managing money.

[18:45] The motivation behind the founding of Sean and Skyler’s colour-only salon and the lessons they learned from it.

[25:02] Why you need an exit strategy and when you should start developing one.

[34:10] The evolution of Sean’s business and advice for growing your own.

[37:11] The model that Sean uses to help salon owners exit their businesses.

[40:36] Factors Sean takes into consideration when deciding whether to close a salon.

[44:43] Where you can connect with Sean.

[45:23] Final inspirational words from Sean.

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.

Special thanks to Sean for sharing his insights with me for this week’s episode. Until next time!
Antony

Links and Resources:

Grow My Salon Business

Episode 14 with Skyler Hanna

Sean Hanna

Website

240 What are the 3 Biggest Challenges that Many Salon Owners Face? with Antony Whitaker Apr 16, 2024

Show notes

As a salon owner you will have many responsibilities, but they can all be summarised by saying that; “You are the person that is ultimately responsible for the success of your business".

And that takes more than just being good at doing hair, having a great location, and a column of your own clients…

Obviously, those things are important, and they will help you get ‘out of the gate’ so to speak, but in reality - they are just the beginning.

In my experience, the 3 biggest challenges, that most salon owners face will be:

1. The business is dependent on them doing the majority of the work.

2. There will be a degree of chaos, or a lack of organisation.

3. ‘The culture’ that is developing within the business.

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/240/

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!

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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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Monday 22nd April or Tuesday 23rd April

239 A Global Salon Perspective with Richard Ashforth Apr 09, 2024

Show notes

Success as a hairdresser comes in many forms. For some it's purely creative, for others it’s all about building a clientele, succeeding as an educator, or building a business.

To have success in multiple areas isn't easy, which is why in many cases, when you see a successful business, it's often because there is a partnership between someone with a business focus and another partner with a creative focus. When you get the balance right, you can create something very special.

My guest today is Richard Ashforth, hairdresser, educator, creative director and co-owner with Aldo Furfaro of 10 Saco Salons and Academies in several countries around the world.

Richard's wealth of knowledge and experience make for a fascinating conversation about the state of the salon industry and the mission that he is on to educate his fellow hairdressers.

In this episode, we will discuss:

Why you need to incorporate the local culture within the framework of your brand.
Noise; the guerrilla event that Richard hosts in various locations
How training in the salon space has evolved
The collaboration involved in creating Richard's stunning new collection

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/239/

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!

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/

238 Building a Sellable Salon Business with Zach Dogar Apr 02, 2024

Show notes

Why is it that 80% of businesses that go to market never get an offer, meaning those business owners have to close the doors on all their hard work and walk away.

If you’re a salon owner, the day will come when you are going to relinquish control of your business.

This episode focuses on how you can increase your chances of being able to sell your business when that day comes rather than being forced to shut it down.

My guest is Zach Dogar, a business broker and exit strategy specialist in the hair and beauty industry.

In today’s podcast, we will discuss:

Points for consideration when establishing the value of a salon business
The biggest mistakes buyers and sellers make
How to achieve the best sale price for your business

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/238/

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!

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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