Let’s Catch Up: Finding New Rhythms

October 15, 2024Nina KovnerPodcast

In this episode, Nina shares a raw and real look at finding a new rhythm after a big move to Park City, Utah. Whether it’s pumping gas for the first time in six years, getting into someone else’s black Subaru Outback, to working in a coworking space after working from home for the last twelve years, there is nothing clean or perfect about learning new things and finding new rhythms. In fact, it most times is messy and frustrating, and also magical, and empowering. Whether it’s change you hoped and prayed for or change that was forced upon you, change is inevitably hard. Our daily tools we use with our clients are;

1. Be where your feet are
2. Slow, steady, and strategic
3. Pause, process, proceed

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Special Guest: David Thurston of Butterfly Loft Salon + Danger Jones


August 18, 2024Nina KovnerPodcast

In this episode, we welcome a VERY special guest, David Thurston, owner of Butterfly Loft Salon and founder and CEO of Danger Jones. David shares his journey into the salon industry, his insightful and inspiring stories about taking risks, and how Butterfly Circus created a monumental shift in the salon industry, building community and the power of independent education. David also shares his recent ventures, including a music documentary and vision for the Danger Jones brand. David also reflects on the importance of personal branding and gives us a vulnerable, behind-the-scenes look at his current 100 videos in 100 days challenge, which ends up as a little therapy sesh for Nina lol. You can find David on the socials here, Alexis Thurston’s TikTok here, and Danger Jones here and here. Thank you David for being our VERY special guest. We LOVE you! 

Episode Highlights
David Thurston’s Journey into the Salon Industry
The Impact and Success of Butterfly Circus
The Danger Jones Brand
David’s 100 Videos in 100 Days Challenge
Self-Care, Travel, and Personal Insights
Where to Find David, Alexis, and Danger Jones Online
David’s Favorite Quotes

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Client Shaming, Building Trust, and Your Salon Brand

August 6, 2024Nina KovnerPodcast

In this episode, Nina revisits ‘your content is your marketing’, emphasizing the importance of creating content that aligns with your specific salon brand and audience. There is a big difference between marketing for local salon clients versus marketing as industry influencers, and to be effective, content needs to be relatable and valuable to your specific audience to build trust, relationships, and ultimately, a local salon clientele. We also talk about the Olympics, duh, and how inspiring it is to see mental health at the forefront, thank you, Simone Biles! You can find Passion Squared on the socials here, and learn more about A School here and the Creating Your Awesome Brand course here. Thank you for listening! Your ratings and reviews help this podcast become more discoverable to folks like you who find value in the episodes. We’d be so grateful if you took a moment to share your experience through a rating, review, or simply sharing this pod with your friends. Thank you so much for listening!

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