Grow My Salon Business Podcast

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197 The Key to Six-Figure Salon Success with Brandon Darragh Jun 20, 2023

Show notes

Today is the third in a series of episodes where I am talking to hairstylists who are extraordinarily productive in the salon. The average American hairstylist probably generates between $80-$100k a year behind the chair in total sales, so when you meet someone doing three to five times that, they are obviously doing something special.

Brandon Darragh, who has worked at Van Michael Salon since the age of 19, generates in excess of $375,000 a year behind the chair and only works a 4-day week! I’m sure you’re as curious as I am about how he does it.

In today’s podcast, we’ll discuss:

- The characteristics of a successful hairdresser

- How to retain talent in your salon

- How to make a 4-day week work for you…

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/197/

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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196 The A.I. Revolution in the Salon Industry with Gordon Miller Jun 13, 2023

Show notes

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/

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195 What’s It Like Being a Salon Franchisee? with Michael Tough from Headmasters Jun 06, 2023

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If you’re ambitious and hardworking, the salon industry is full of incredible career opportunities. For some people, opening an independent salon is the ultimate goal, while others may prefer the supportive structure that comes with being part of a bigger business and opt to go the franchise route.

Being part of a franchise business definitely offers many advantages that a smaller independent salon cannot. In today’s episode, Michael Tough, who owns three out of the 56 salons within the Headmasters salon group in the UK, joins us to discuss:

How the franchise business model works
The opportunities that a franchise business presents
Some of the keys to expansion…

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/195/

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/

194 Expect the Unexpected When Opening A Salon with Daniel Di Iorio May 30, 2023

Show notes

As Daniel Di Iorio has learned through the process of opening a new salon, life doesn’t always play out exactly the way we expect it to!

In my last conversation with Daniel, which took place in February 2023 (Episode 179), he shared his plans to relocate. In this episode, we do a deep dive into the aspects of the relocation that haven’t gone to plan and the valuable lessons that he has learned throughout the journey!

In the episode, we discuss:

The importance of letting go of the things you can’t control
Why we should always expect the unexpected
The value in always being open to hiring…

And more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/194/

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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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/

193 The Five Stages of Growing a Salon Business. May 23, 2023

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Which of the five business stages are you and your salon business currently in? What is the vision that you have for your business? And what is currently holding you back from making it a reality?

Building and running a business is a journey, and like all journeys, it will be filled with challenges (and hopefully triumphs). Unfortunately, many businesses fail before they even really get going; don’t let yours be one of them!

There are five clear stages in the game of building a business, and in this episode, I run through what it takes to successfully get through each of them and make it to the next.

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/193/

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192 Embracing Flexibility in A Team-Based Salon with Virginia Meyer May 16, 2023

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There is no doubt that the salon industry (and the world as a whole) has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s guest, Virginia Meyer, has demonstrated that as scary as change can be, it can also be the best thing for your business!

Virginia is the co-founder, along with David Adams, of the Fourteen Jay salon in downtown New York. She has more than 40 years of experience in the product and education spheres of the salon industry and is passionate about helping hairdressers and salon owners reach their full potential.

Her business is an example of one that has thrived in the wake of the pandemic because of her willingness to embrace change, continuously work on her leadership skills, and adapt to the desires of her employees and her clients.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to make good business decisions
The importance of developing a strong salon culture
Keys to recruiting and retaining talent in a post-COVID world…

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/192/

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!

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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/

191 How to Combine Rental and Employee-Based Salon Business Models with Jen Le Blanc May 09, 2023

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Jen LeBlanc is the Operations Manager and Director of Marketing at Salon Rootz (a commission-based salon) and Endz Salon Studios (a salon suite space), both based in the same plaza in Medina, Ohio.

The ‘Rootz to Endz’ business model is proof that salon owners can embrace the salon suite trend while still holding onto more traditional ideas of what a salon is. Some people are going to always want to be part of a team, others will want to start in a team and then move into their own space, and some may bounce back and forth. The ‘Rootz to Endz’ business model caters to them all!

In today’s podcast, we discuss:

- Combining both an employee business model and a salon suite business model

- The benefits of having your own e-commerce platform

- What successful marketing and operations look like…

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/191/

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!

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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/

190 Salon Team-building and Recruitment in 2023 with Stefanie Fox May 02, 2023

Show notes

A universal challenge experienced by salon owners is recruiting and retaining talented team members. And because hiring great people is the most effective way to drive revenue, this is a challenge that deserves attention.

My guest on today's podcast is Stefanie Fox, hair colourist, MBA graduate, and the founder of Talent Match, a team-building agency focused specifically on helping beauty industry businesses recruit and retain talent! Her debut on the show is one of our most downloaded episodes, and today she is back in the hot seat to share more of her wisdom.

In today’s podcast, we will discuss:

Trends that have taken place in the salon industry in recent years
What has been happening in the world of recruitment in this post-pandemic world
What salon owners everywhere need to be doing to attract, inspire and motivate today’s workforce

And lots more!

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/190/

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/

189 The Reinvention of a Brand: Vidal Sassoon Enters a New Era Apr 25, 2023

Show notes

As many of you may know, my hairdressing background started with a 10-year stint at the Vidal Sassoon salons and schools in London before I went off to do my own thing.

Whether you worked at Sassoon or not, most hairdressers are interested in how the brand has evolved during its 65-year journey (which is a major feat in itself!).

Vidal Sassoon changed the way the world looks at and works with hair. But every bit as important as that fact is that he showed that being open to adapting to change is essential if you want to survive, not just in hairdressing but in any business.

Over the last few years, the Sassoon brand has continued to evolve, and they recently announced that some big and exciting developments are going to be taking place in the company.

My guest on today’s podcast is my good friend and former colleague Mark Hayes, who is the International Creative Director at Sassoon, and he is going to tell us all about the next stage in the evolution of the Sassoon brand.

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/189/

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/

188 Know Your Numbers in the Salon Industry. Apr 18, 2023

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As a hairdresser, you will be familiar with the numbers on a tube of colour or a bottle of peroxide, but if you don’t understand key performance indicators or profit margin percentages, you are doing yourself and your business a major disservice!

Hairdressers are known to be good at building relationships and thinking creatively, but within the industry, there is recognition that when it comes to ‘financial management,’ it’s often our weak spot. This is a generalization, but unfortunately, there is no doubt that it is a big part of the reason why so many salons don’t survive.

This episode explains the importance of knowing your numbers if you want to create a thriving, sustainable salon business (and where you can go to get this financial education!)

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/188/

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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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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