The Hair Game

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 262 • From Restaurant Manager to Barbershop Owner w/ Sean Ralston Sep 12, 2022

Show notes

Sean Ralston @seanscutshair was leading a comfortable life being a restaurant manager as a young adult.... but he realized he wanted a more creative career with room to grow. We discuss his journey towards opening his own shop, his work as an educator on YouTube, and more!

This Week's Topics:

• His switch from restaurant manager to barber

• Opening his own shop after two years in the industry

• Starting on YouTube and joining edu channel tomb45

• Finding quality barbers for his shop in a small town

• Approaching client education & pricing

• Mixing business and friendship – learning lesson

• what's inspiring him in the industry and what he would change

Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? September's Pod Loot winner won a year membership to 'Knowledge Destroys Fear' - DJ Muldoon's private education page!

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HIGHLIGHTS • From Restaurant Manager to Barbershop Owner w/ Sean Ralston Sep 12, 2022

Show notes

We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

This Week's Topics:

• His switch from restaurant manager to barber

• Opening his own shop after two years in the industry

• Starting on YouTube and joining edu channel tomb45

• Finding quality barbers for his shop in a small town

• Approaching client education & pricing

• Mixing business and friendship – learning lesson

• what's inspiring him in the industry and what he would change

Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? September's Pod Loot winner won a year membership to 'Knowledge Destroys Fear' - DJ Muldoon's private education page!

To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠

http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast

http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

Ep. 261 • Why DJ Muldoon Focused on Experience Over Money Sep 05, 2022

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Haircutting expert and educator @danieljosephmuldoon chose to focus on his technique and reputation to become successful. We discuss the progression of his career and his decision to become a career educator.

This week's topics:

• Following in father's footsteps to be a hairdresser

• His experience at Sassoon academy in LA

• Working behind the chair for 6 months, then returning to the academy to teach

• Starting his private education 'Knowledge Destroys Fear'

• Getting back into independent education after COVID

• His use of social media to inspire more in-depth education

• His hair horror story

Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? September's Pod Loot winner won a year membership to 'Knowledge Destroys Fear' - DJ Muldoon's private education page!

To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠

http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast

http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

HIGHLIGHTS • Why DJ Muldoon Focused on Experience Over Money Sep 05, 2022

Show notes

We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

This week's topics:

• Following in father's footsteps to be a hairdresser

• His experience at Sassoon academy in LA

• Working behind the chair for 6 months, then returning to the academy to teach

• Starting his private education 'Knowledge Destroys Fear'

• Getting back into independent education after COVID

• His use of social media to inspire more in-depth education

• His hair horror story

Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? September's Pod Loot winner won a year membership to 'Knowledge Destroys Fear' - DJ Muldoon's private education page!

To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠

http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast

http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublicHIGH

Ep. 260 • Why You Need to Trust the Process w/ Brendnetta Ashley Aug 29, 2022

Show notes

NAHA '22 Finalist and multiple award-winner Brendnetta Ashley @edgybgirl has spent 19 years in the industry and shares why winning is the journey - not the trophy. We discuss the creative process and how to stay positive and focused regarding your career.

This Week's Topics:

• Being in the industry 19 years and trusting the process

• Discussion of Instagram likes & views: do they matter?

• The creative process for editorial shoots

• The worry about burnout and losing inspiration

• The effect of the road on her personal life

Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? August's Pod Loot winner won a Sam Villa Ionic Hair Dryer!

To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠

http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast

http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

HIGHLIGHTS • Why You Need to Trust the Process w/ Brendnetta Ashley Aug 29, 2022

Show notes

We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

This Week's Topics:

• Being in the industry 19 years and trusting the process

• Discussion of Instagram likes & views: do they matter?

• The creative process for editorial shoots

• The worry about burnout and losing inspiration

• The effect of the road on her personal life

Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? August's Pod Loot winner won a Sam Villa Ionic Hair Dryer!

To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠

http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast

http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

Ep. 259 • The Problem With a "What's in It for Me" Mindset w/ @hey.leche Aug 22, 2022

Show notes

Hairdresser, salon owner, entrepreneur.... Leche is incredibly driven and motivated to succeed yet always focused on lifting others up first. He shares the core principles guiding his career as well as his daily strategy for being productive.

This Week's Topics:

• His shop in DTLA and the experience they strive for

• Raising prices

• Starting his product line SALIQ

• His org strategy for the day

• HIs inspirations in the industry and core principles

Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? August's Pod Loot winner won a Sam Villa Ionic Hair Dryer!

To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠

http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast

http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

HIGHLIGHTS • The Problem With a "What's in It for Me" Mindset w/ @hey.leche Aug 22, 2022

Show notes

This Week's Topics:

• His shop in DTLA and the experience they strive for

• Raising prices

• Starting his product line SALIQ

• His org strategy for the day

• HIs inspirations in the industry and core principles

Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? August's Pod Loot winner won a Sam Villa Ionic Hair Dryer!

To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠

http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast

http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

Ep. 258 • How to up Your Game by Being Observant w/ Matty Conrad Aug 15, 2022

Show notes

Men's grooming expert and award-winning barber @mattyconrad joined us again at ISSE and we had some great discussions on how to find your client's true style, industry trends, and what's more important: the service or the experience.

This Week's Topics:

• Trends and phases

• Authenticity

• Becoming the beard expert

• Lack of grooming knowledge from clients

• Being observant and finding the client's style

• The importance of the haircut vs the client's experience

Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? August's Pod Loot winner won a Sam Villa Ionic Hair Dryer!

To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠

http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast

http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

HIGHLIGHTS • How to up Your Game by Being Observant w/ Matty Conrad Aug 15, 2022

Show notes

We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

This Week's Topics:

• Trends and phases

• Authenticity

• Becoming the beard expert

• Lack of grooming knowledge from clients

• Being observant and finding the client's style

• The importance of the haircut vs the client's experience

Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? August's Pod Loot winner won a Sam Villa Ionic Hair Dryer!

To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠

http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast

http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic

http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor