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#151 Steve Sleeper, Professional Beauty Association Aug 23, 2020

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PBA's Executive Director Steve Sleeper walks us through the many programs and initiatives provided by the industry's largest professional association (@probeautyassoc) - at a time when we need their support more than ever. From ISSE, NAHA and Beacon to Covid-19 related grants and other charitable programs - plus the longstanding work promoting meaningful legislation and regulation for the industry- we dig into the history as well a bit of the future of this critically important organization.

#150 Leah Freeman, Salon FUSE+ L'ANZA Aug 16, 2020

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Salon owner, award-winning colorist, and L'ANZA Global Color Director Leah Freeman joins Gordon for a freewheeling, inspired conversation. From her challenges as a young learner with Dyslexia and early days behind the chair to her journey to becoming a successful salon owner and renowned educator with L'ANZA, Leah shares the story behind her 20+ year career as well as lessons learned along the way.

#149 Cherry Petenbrink, @OliviaGardenInt Artistic Director Aug 09, 2020

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Cherry Petenbrink (@hairbycherryp) is a renowned celebrity stylist, colorist, platform artist, educator & Artistic Director for Olivia Garden International. Perhaps best known for her work on The Hunger Games series (making her a trailblazer in the 'fashion color' trend we all know so well), Cherry shares her experiences as a long time working professional, former salon owner and colorist to the 'stars'.

#148 Van Council, @VanMichaelSalon on Covid-19 Aug 02, 2020

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Owner of one of the leading @Aveda concept salons in the world, @VanCouncil joins Gordon to talk about pandemic related lessons learned from the re-opening of his renowned Van Michael Salons in Atlanta, Georgia. Among the 1st salons to reopen in the USA following the widespread Covid-19 related shutdowns, Van talks about the practical aspects of his reopening strategy and related experience plus his take on the coming 'new normal' - including changes to salon environments, the evolving expectations of guests, salon business model trends, e-commerce and more.

#147. Salon Recovery Series, Part 5: Tabatha Coffey Talks Money (Post Covid-19) Jul 26, 2020

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@TabathaCoffey joins Gordon to talk MONEY(yours!) and offer her thoughts on why it's more important than ever to have a personal plan to make the most of yours. Whether planning proactively for unexpected emergencies, buying your first house (or salon) or retirement, how we think about money matters - and Tabatha gives us lots to think about in this episode. Tremendous thanks to @SalonCentric for supporting this series; and to @Matrix Global Business Ambassador Tabatha Coffey for joining our important conversations related to salons re-opening successfully in the face of coronavirus. #ItTakesAPro

#146 On Salons Reopening: Lorean Cairns, @foxandjane Salons Jul 19, 2020

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NYC based salon owner, consultant, and educator @LoreanCairns shares her thoughts and experiences around her reopening salons across multiple states in the face of a global pandemic. The author of Culture Fox: How to Cultivate a Lasting Culture walks us through key strategies and tactics in facing the near term of reopening - as well as thoughts on the longer term, quickly approaching 'new normal'.

#145 Frédéric Fekkai, Salon Owner & Founder, FEKKAI brands Jul 12, 2020

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Owner of the iconic Manhattan-based salon group, a longtime L'Oreal Professionnel Color salon, Frédéric Fekkai joins Gordon to discuss salons adjusting to the coming 'new normal' (given Covid-19), the power of greatbranding, becoming a salon owner, finding the right partnerships and more. One of the most recognized Celebrity Stylists of all time, @fekkai also gives his take on the changing social and digital media world - and its impacts on salons and professionals.

#144 Salon Recovery Series, Part 4: Sam Villa, #ItTakesAPro Jul 08, 2020

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Sam Villa on the evolving salon experience and how professionals can proactively adapt to our fast-changing world. Thanks to SalonCentric for bringing the co-founder of SamVilla.com, @Redken Global Artistic Ambassador, and @SalonCentric to our ongoing, important conversation related to salons re-opening in the face of coronavirus.

#143 Beau Bollinger, Owner, Hairstory Dallas Studio Jul 05, 2020

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Salon owner, #crafthairdresser, and educator @BeauBollinger joins us for a conversation sharing the story behind his successful career, his outspoken and proactive attitudes towards the coronavirus' impact on the salon industry -as well as sharing thoughts on how to create a great career in the salon.

#142 The Evolution of the Salon Experience: Dan Langer, @RandCo Jul 01, 2020

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Salons across the world are rethinking how to best serve clients - while keeping them safe, healthy, AND happy. R+Co President Dan Langer has long been passionate about creating unique and memorable experiences - and inspiring professionals to do the same in the salon. In the face of coronavirus, Dan offers great insights and advice on how to up your game in every aspect of the business - and to recognize the opportunities to be found by salons and professionals in the 'new normal' ahead of us all.

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