Independent Stylist + Educator Insights: Amanda Harsche, Forma Collective Salon + Danger Jones

In this episode, we welcome Amanda Harsche, an independent stylist, educator, and content creator from Denver, Colorado to the pod. Amanda shares her journey to becoming a hairdresser, despite initial resistance from her parents, how she built a salon clientele in a small town, authenticity and simplicity in creating content, and her unwavering commitment to making hair education accessible to all. We talk about Amanda’s struggles with mental health, her incredible milestone of achieving six months of sobriety, the importance of self-care as a hairdresser, and the value of a strong support system. You can find Amanda on the socials here and at Forma Collective Salon here. Thank you Amanda for being our guest and sharing your insights, experiences, and wisdom. We LOVE you! 

Episode Highlights 

Amanda’s Journey to Becoming a Hairdresser
Building a Salon Clientele in a Small Town
Becoming an Educator and Content Creator
Creating Authentic Content
Amanda’s Sobriety Journey
Prioritizing Mental Health and Self-Care

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Growing Your Salon Business Without Relying Solely on Social Media

In this episode, Nina dives into how salons can grow without depending solely on social media. We talk about the importance of understanding how different marketing strategies fit different types of businesses, like not confusing influencer and content creator marketing strategies with your local salon business marketing strategies. We discuss the fundamentals of new client engagement and existing client retention strategies, optimizing review and referral platforms, post-experience texts, email marketing, and local community engagement. Nina also underscores the need for consistency, time dedication, and moving through your fears to build a strong foundation, rooted in the fundamentals, grow your salon business, and feel more joy. YAY! You can learn more about A School here, and the Creating Your Awesome Brand Course here. 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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