The Messy Hairstylist

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Do You Suffer from Perfectionism Paralysis? Jan 26, 2023

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We all have an idea of what perfection paralysis means right? Seems pretty straightforward. What if we told you that this "syndrome" was actually affecting your life in ways you may not have considered? Listen along as we discuss how to identify, get uncomfortable and overcome perfection paralysis. BONUS: Listen until the end for a challenge to help you take action and earn a Starbucks gift card!!!

Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
Follow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair

The Do's & Don'ts of Goal Setting Jan 19, 2023

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Do you find yourself at the end of every year telling yourself, "this is the year I am taking goal setting seriously!"? If so, Kelsey and Abby want to help you slow it down and avoid making the goal setting mistakes that they have made in years past. This year, start your goal setting off on the right foot by learning the do's and don'ts so that you don't make the same messy mistakes they did.

Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
Follow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair

Navigating Your Wins & Loses Jan 12, 2023

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When you first dream of owning your own business or getting your chair as a hairstylist, it's only natural to think about the wins you plan to achieve. The one thing that nobody prepares you for, is how to handle the loses.
In this episode, Kelsey and Abby share their wins, losses, and struggles, both personally and professionally of 2022. If you have had your down moments is life and business this podcast is for you. You will see how Kelsey and Abby handled their loses and used those to learn and grow.

Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
Follow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair

Are You Experiencing Post Holiday Burnout? Jan 05, 2023

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The holiday hustle and bustle is wonderful, BUT in our industry we experience a different type of busy. It's exhausting- both mentally and physically. This week we talk about what that looks like and how to work through the overwhelming sensation to completely shut down.
It's ok to feel burned out, but recognizing the feeling and giving yourself permission to recoup is imperative! Tune in to find out what that looked like for us :)
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Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
Follow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair

E15: Are You A Millennial Hairstylist? Dec 01, 2022

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Are you a Millennial Hairstylist? If so, you've been in the industry probably more than 10 years and under 25 years. You were "raised" by the old-school hairstylist, and knew the industry before social media. If you ever feel lost in our quickly changing, technology-obsessed industry, here you will how Millennial Hairstylist have the secret sauce to success. Your super power is knowing the best of both worlds. The Old-School meets the Modern Way.
To check out Abby's TikTok video that struck a nerve, you can follow her here on TikTok.

Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
Follow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair

E14: Should you be an Hourly or A la Carte Hairstylist? Nov 16, 2022

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Hourly vs. A la carte.
Abby vs. Kelsey.
Who's way is best and which way is best for you?
In today's episode we share our own pros and cons of both hourly and a la carte pricing.

Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
Follow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair

E13: Going back to the basics with Marketing? Nov 09, 2022

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It's no secret that marketing your business as a hairstylist is overwhelming and could be a full time job on it's own. That's why today we are talking about how to get back to the basics with marketing. Here we discuss one of the most foundational marketing strategies you can use, that also happens to be the most effective. It might not be what you think!

Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
Follow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair

E12: How can you avoid the Holiday Burnout? Nov 03, 2022

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Are you "triggered" by the holidays? Does the anxiety start setting in as soon as Halloween is over? Traditionally, the holiday season is a stylists busiest time of the year and with that comes a lot of pressure to work extra hours to please everyone (while killing ourselves).
This week we shine light on several ways to maximize your time in the salon and how we have gotten crafty to create extra sales without destroying our bodies.
We talk about managing client expectations, prioritizing our families and most importantly - creating space for self care.

Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
Follow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair

E11: Which "game" are you playing on IG and is it beneficial to your business? Oct 26, 2022

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Social media can be overwhelming and exhausting. The rat race of keeping up with the algorithms and putting out great content can feel defeating. This week we explore the "games" of Instagram and how to decipher which brings ACTUAL revenue to your business.
It's time to make better use of your time and learn how to direct your content towards posting, tagging and hash tagging the accounts that better benefit YOU. How? Listen and you'll find out.

Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
Follow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair

E10: Our 5 Biggest Takeaways from Starting this Podcast & How That Can Help YOUR Business Oct 20, 2022

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We are celebrating Episode 10 AND 1,000 downloads with a GIVEAWAY to thank 2 lucky listeners! Read below for rules to enter.
In this episode we shared our 5 biggest takeaways after we started this podcast from scratch. From what we would do differently, to the good and not-so-good feedback we've received, to our love(or hate) of self-help books and how that molded our messaging.
To thank our listeners, we have created an ultimate bundle of our must-have items for building our business. Valued over $100 our Not-So Messy Business Building Kit includes: our favorite adjustable phone tripod-perfect for capturing content in any situation, a custom QR code display stand, and much more!
To enter: Rate & Review this podcast on your favorite platform for listening. To earn an extra entry, tag you a business friend on our latest REEL on Instagram title "Celebrating 10 Episdoes, We've Come So Far". You can follow us @abbywbalayage and @kelseymorris18 on Instagram. Last day for entry is Wednesday, October 26th at 11:59pm EST. Two winners will be selected at random and announced on Instagram Stories on Thursday, October 27th.

Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywarther
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