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Ep. 21 · What's Happening in Our Industry Now with THE Beauty Trend Researcher Cyrus Bulsara Mar 15, 2018

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Last week we spoke to random people on the street to get their impressions of our industry- one-off anecdotal accounts on a micro level. This week we're doing the opposite and getting a high-level macro view of the industry with Cyrus Bulsara, who runs PCR (professional consultants and resources) which is the go-to source of data for the beauty industry. He recently released his latest report and we're going to ask him what's in it.

Ep. 20 · What Clients Are Thinking But Won't Tell You Mar 09, 2018

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Eric hit the streets of Santa Monica, CA to get the real story from the everyday client. What are their favorite (and least favorite) things about going to the salon? With answers ranging from very funny to very valuable, hairdressers definitely gain some good insight into the minds of their client.

Check out a video of these interviews here:

https://youtu.be/oRdpQj2C3JQ

Ep. 19 · WTF is Vero…and What Do I Need to Know About It? Mar 02, 2018

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In a sudden rush of enthusiasm, the three-year-old social networking app Vero has gone from obscurity to the most downloaded app on the apple app store. The beauty industry's audience and influencers alike jumped on and created accounts to stake their claim on, what may be, the Instagram killer. Here's what it is, who's behind it, and what you need to know about it.

Ep. 18 · How To Use a Smile Feb 23, 2018

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Eric Taylor did some digging to find out what makes a smile so powerful, and how to use it in your day-to-day interaction with clients to make yourself happier and positively affect others.

Ep. 17 · Gordon Miller, CEO of Harbrained - Transition, Disruption, and Influence In the Hair Industry Feb 16, 2018

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So happy to bring you this episode with Gordon Miller. Gordon recently left his post as publisher of American salon magazine to become the CEO (chief engagement officer) at Hairbrained. He just launched his new podcast called "hairbrained conversations" which is a must listen. Gordon's history is, in many ways, a recent history of our industry. He's stood in a very unique place for decades, an unbiased position, a connector between all different factions of the industry. He's a power networker. A contrarian. And a forward-looking thinker. We talk about his reasons for leaving American salon, how technology has disrupted the industry, and his latest view of social media. I also kept the behind the scenes of our recording so you can see how awkward I can be when doing these podcasts. Enjoy.

Ep. 16 · Getting Your Instagram Game Going with Jamie Dana @jamiedanahairstylist Feb 09, 2018

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At ISSE, Eric was able to sit in on a class by hairstylist and social media educator Jamie Dana and immediately asked her to join him on The Hair Game. Her insight and knowledge of Instagram, photography, and the hair industry gives listeners a ton of valuable information on how to make your IG account on point. They cover topics such as:

- How to gain the followers you want

-What an effective IG account looks like

- The most important reasons for using IG

- Future trends for IG and social media

Ep. 15 · Trends for 2018 from ISSE: West Coast Hair Show Feb 02, 2018

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Eric hit the floor of ISSE 2018 in Long Beach, CA with a microphone and camera and interviewed hairstylists, company owners, and brand/product specialists to get a glimpse of what is happening in the hair world, including:

-New products launching this year

-Hot new trends happening worldwide

-Thoughts and views on ISSE and the industry

Ep. 14 · Habits of the most (and least) successful indie hairdressers Jan 26, 2018

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Eric sits down with @danielrhyder, a 12 year veteran salon manager for Salon Republic. He has seen many indie stylists come and go... we get his take on what you need to succeed, including:

How do you know if studio/booth rental is right for you?

What kind of personality do you need for indie hairdressing?

What traits successful (and unsuccessful) indie hairdressers have

Ep. 13 · (Part 2) The Most Controversial Topics in the Beauty Industry w/ Tab Salsman @TabCutsHair Jan 19, 2018

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This is Part Two of a Two-part interview with Tab Salsman @tabcutshair. We sit down with Tab again to dive into more controversial topics, such as:

-Professional salon products for sale on Amazon, Costco, and Walmart

-Types of salons & pay structures- commission, rent, hybrid: who owns the client?

-Youth culture influence

-#1 beauty-related search on google

Ep. 12 · The Most Controversial Topics in the Beauty Industry w/ Tab Salsman @TabCutsHair Jan 12, 2018

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This is Part One of a Two-part interview with Tab Salsman @tabcutshair. We sit down with Tab again to dive into more controversial topics, such as:

-Are "old school" marketing techniques more important than ever?

-Is Instagram at critical mass?

-Independent educators are filling a role that has surprised the brands. People are buying the people, not the brands.

-Whats the deal with beauty schools these days? Are they serving the industry?

-Is cosmetology license deregulation good or bad?

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