The Hair Game

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Ep. 389 • Client Trust = Effective Price Increases w/ Savannah Laney Mar 17, 2025

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Color Specialist and salon owner @hairbyduhsavannah has spent the last 18 years in the hair industry leveling up her skills, knowledge.... and her prices.

Savannah shares her strategies for pricing as well as increases, and how a good consultation can go a long way towards avoiding issues and establish client trust.

This Week's Topics:

• Building a Clientele and Professional Growth • Navigating Salon Dynamics • Transitioning to New Opportunities • Implementing Pricing Strategies • Evolving Trends in Hair Styling • Client Behavior Post-COVID • Her Hair Horror Story

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist.

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HIGHLIGHTS • Client Trust = Effective Price Increases w/ Savannah Laney Mar 17, 2025

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These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

Color Specialist and salon owner @hairbyduhsavannah has spent the last 18 years in the hair industry leveling up her skills, knowledge.... and her prices.

Savannah shares her strategies for pricing as well as increases, and how a good consultation can go a long way towards avoiding issues and establish client trust.

This Week's Topics:

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

Here's what you do:

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Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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Ep. 388 • Resilience and Reinvention: Lala Chihaia's Story Mar 10, 2025

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Bridal Styling Educator and Life Coach @lalasupdos shares her journey from growing up in communist Romania to becoming a successful hairdresser and life coach in the United States.

She shares her recent health challenges, including a diagnosis of arthritis and Raynaud's, which led her to reevaluate her career in the hair industry. She discusses her transition to online education and the launch of her life coaching practice, emphasizing the importance of mindset to acheive your dreams.

This Week's Topics:

• The Meaning Behind Dandelions • Life in Communist Romania • Immigration Journey to the United States • Health Challenges and Personal Transformation • Transitioning to Online Education • Life Coaching: A New Direction • Mindset Shifts for Success • Finding Peace and Purpose

Click here to purchase Laura's new book, "Dandelions: A Memoir"

https://lalasupdos.com/book

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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HIGHLIGHTS • Resilience and Reinvention: Lala Chihaia's Story Mar 10, 2025

Show notes

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

Bridal Styling Educator and Life Coach @lalasupdos shares her journey from growing up in communist Romania to becoming a successful hairdresser and life coach in the United States.

This Week's Topics:

Click here to purchase Laura's new book, "Dandelions: A Memoir"

https://lalasupdos.com/book

Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

Here's what you do:

- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'

- Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!

- Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most!

Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Ep. 387 • "You'll Never Make a Living Doing Creative Color" w/ Hannah Mejia Mar 03, 2025

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After her first creative color client, @hannahdisconnected was told by her fellow stylists that vivids were a fad and she wouldn't make a living doing creative color for very long.

Over a decade later, Hannah is a 2024 BTC One Shot winner and part of the Danger Jones Creative Crew. We discuss her techniques & strategies for color application, as well her process for consultations with clients wanting to go vivid or transition to another vivid color.

We also discuss the evolution of hair shows, brand collabs & opportunies, and navigating the challenges of social media and client expectations.

This Week's Topics:

• Her Journey to Creative Color • Winning BTC One Shot • Early Influences and Inspirations • Building a Clientele for Creative Color • Techniques and Strategies for Color Application • Home Care and Client Education • Brand Collaborations and Opportunities • The Evolving Show Experience • Navigating Social Media Challenges • Client Behavior and Expectations • Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

HIGHLIGHTS • "You'll Never Make a Living Doing Creative Color" w/ Hannah Mejia Mar 03, 2025

Show notes

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

After her first creative color client, @hannahdisconnected was told by her fellow stylists that vivids were a fad and she wouldn't make a living doing creative color for very long.

We also discuss the evolution of hair shows, brand collabs & opportunies, and navigating the challenges of social media and client expectations.

This Week's Topics:

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

Here's what you do:

- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'

- Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!

- Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most!

Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast

http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Ep. 386 • 3 Things You Need to Do Differently on IG w/ Jamie Dana Feb 24, 2025

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Hairstylist Instagram expert @jamiedanahairstylist recently shared what she would do differently if she started over. We discuss the 3 easy things you can do to improve the client experience in finding you and your business.

This Week's Topics:

• The Evolution of Jamie Dana's Career • Follower Experience and Profile Optimization • Building Trust Through Authenticity • Crafting an Engaging Bio • The Importance of Personal Connection • Diverse Content Strategies • Planning for Consistency • The Ember Retreat Experience • Future Trends in the Hair Industry Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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HIGHLIGHTS • 3 Things You Need to Do Differently on IG w/ Jamie Dana Feb 24, 2025

Show notes

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

This Week's Topics:

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Ep. 385 • Empowering Your Client With Hair Loss Solutions w/ Dominique DiBenedetto Feb 17, 2025

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Hairstylist & Salon Owner @hairbydomd began losing her hair in her 20s and has since focused on specializing in alternative hair services.

Dominique shares her journey from working in commission-based salons to running her own studio suite, highlighting the challenges and rewards of financial independence. She also discusses her personal experience with hair loss due to PCOS and the emotional impact it has, sharing how she educates others in the industry on how to provide these services effectively.

This Week's Topics:

• Early Career Challenges and Growth • Navigating Changes in Salon Ownership • The Journey of Independence • Financial Freedom and Its Challenges • Personal Experience with Hair Loss • Understanding PCOS and Its Impact • The Sensitivity of Hair Loss in Women • The Rise of Alternative Solutions for Hair Loss • Breaking the Stigma Around Hair Loss • The Growing Demand for Hair Loss Solutions • Educating Others in the Industry Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist.

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

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Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

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http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

HIGHLIGHTS • Empowering Your Client With Hair Loss Solutions w/ Dominique DiBenedetto Feb 17, 2025

Show notes

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

Hairstylist & Salon Owner @hairbydomd began losing her hair in her 20s and has since focused on specializing in alternative hair services.

This Week's Topics:

Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!

Here's what you do:

- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'

- Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!

- Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most!

Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast

http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

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