Grow My Salon Business Podcast

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227 Profit: Understanding it and Making More of it in the Salon Industry. Jan 16, 2024

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In today’s episode, we’re going to focus on one of the most misunderstood concepts among salon industry professionals: the ‘P’ word (i.e. PROFIT).

Reliable data in the salon industry is often hard to come by. But, what is usually agreed on is that when it comes to profit margins, the average salon has a net profit margin of somewhere between 0-8%. The good news is that with a little bit of education and thoughtful strategising, that is something we can change!

So, if you’re unsure what exactly gross, net, and operating profit are, why you need to make a profit, or how to make your business more profitable, you’ve come to the right place!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/227/

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226 Make 2024 the Year of Results, Not Resolutions! Jan 09, 2024

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What would your “best year ever” look like?

As a salon owner, perhaps it would involve attracting more new clients, an increase in revenue, increasing the profit margin, or even opening another salon. Setting these kinds of resolutions is important, but it’s the easy part. Turning them into reality is where the real challenge lies.

Tune into today’s episode to hear what it’s going to take to achieve your biggest goals, and let’s make 2024 the year of results!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/226/

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225 The “Heart to Hand” Philosophy of Salon Education and Client Management with Gianni Scumaci Jan 03, 2024

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“Information given without emotion is very rarely remembered.”

So much has changed in the two years since Gianni Scumaci was last on the podcast, including the incredible growth his digital education platform has experienced, his new academy space outside of Rome, and the development of an exciting new app that is sure to enhance the salon experience for owners, hairdressers, and clients everywhere!

In today’s podcast, we will discuss:

- Gianni’s “heart to hand” philosophy

- How digital education is evolving

- The soon-to-be-launched MeMo app…

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/225/

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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224 Trends Currently Shaping the Salon Industry with Gordon Miller Dec 26, 2023

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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!

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223 Wrapping up 2023 with the Gift of Kindness with Antony Whitaker Dec 19, 2023

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The end of the year is a time for reflection, gratitude, appreciation, and most of all, kindness. The single most important gift you can give yourself and others is the gift of kindness.

As we begin to wrap up 2023, we want to wish you all a joyful festive season; one in which you have the opportunity to celebrate your wins, forgive yourself for your mistakes (we’ve all made them, don’t worry!), and make a positive difference in the lives of those around you, whether it’s the clients in your chair, the people on your team, or even a stranger on the street.

We’ll be back next week with our final episode for the year but until then, have a safe and happy Christmas.

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/223/

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222 The Changing World of Online Hairdressing Education with Johnny Othona Dec 12, 2023

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The last few years have seen a change in how hairdressers and salon owners access and present education.

Online learning platforms have become a well established option to complement live education and have the dual benefit of providing quality learning opportunities for people across the globe and expanding the skill sets of hairdressers themselves.

Over the past few months, I’ve interviewed several industry educators who have embraced the online space and today I’m going to be speaking with another; Johnny Othona, the co-founder of Ena, Allilon, and Allilon Plus.

In today’s podcast, we will discuss:

- The philosophies that underpin everything Johnny does as an educator

- The concept of suitability and whether you can “teach feeling”

- How online education is evolving…

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/222/

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221 House of Sassoon: Reinventing a Heritage Brand with Debbie Webster Dec 05, 2023

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The Sassoon brand will be celebrating its 70th birthday next year, and it is as relevant as ever before.

Like many businesses, the last couple of years forced the Sassoon leadership team to reevaluate the way forward because if a business is to stay relevant, it mustn't be afraid to reinvent.

The result is House of Sassoon, a concept that combines different salon models, hair education, ambassador programs, and more under one roof in arguably the coolest part of London.

On this week’s episode, I speak with Sassoon CEO Debbie Webster about the launch of House of Sassoon and how it has breathed new life into the business.

In today’s podcast, we discuss:

The relaunch of the brand as House of Sassoon
How the company has evolved over the past few years
Trends taking place in the hair education space…

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/221/

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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220 Rules to Live By: “Go Quick, Fail Often, and Learn Fast” with Antony Whitaker Nov 28, 2023

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Talking, thinking, and weighing up the pros and cons are all important, but ultimately success comes from taking action, from implementing!

Of course, preparation is important, but the longer you spend trying to perfect something before taking action on it, the less time you have to learn invaluable lessons that can only come about when your vision has been turned into reality.

Or, in the words of Elon Musk, “Go quick, fail often, and learn fast.”

Failure is an inevitable part of life, but as I discuss in this episode, if you reframe your failures into learning opportunities, there is no limit to the success you can achieve!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/220/

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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219 Timeless Principles for Success in the Salon Industry with Geno Stampora Nov 21, 2023

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“If you lead an inspired life, it’s a lot easier not to get burnt out.”

The world we live in is overflowing with information, but what we really need more of is wisdom, and wisdom comes with experience.

Geno Stampora has a lifetime of experience in the salon industry, and he joins us on the podcast this week to share some of the most valuable lessons that he has learned along the way.

Among other things, Geno is a hairdresser, former salon owner, and motivational speaker, and in today’s podcast, we will discuss:

How you can’t solve today’s challenges with yesterday’s problems
The impact that technological advancements are having on salons
Avoiding burnout by living out your purpose…

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/219/

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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218 Dealing with Addiction in the Salon Industry with Clive Allwright Nov 14, 2023

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Alcohol and drug addiction are a fact of life for people from all walks of life. However, in the creative industries, it is perhaps a more prevalent struggle than in others.

For some people, having a drink two or three times a week does absolutely no harm at all, but for others, it’s the beginning of spiralling out of control.

My guest on today’s episode is salon owner Clive Allwright who, alongside Amie Morris, recently started the Straight Edge podcast, a weekly show dedicated to addiction and addictive behaviours.

In today’s podcast, we will discuss:

- Dealing with addiction

- The path to sobriety

- How to help those who are struggling with addiction…

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/218/

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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