In this episode, Nina welcomes Sean Paisant, Owner of Entrust Hair in Portland, Oregon, and seasoned haircutting educator. Sean shares his journey of building, leading, and growing Entrust Hair over the past 14 years, the origins of Entrust, the shift from an employment-based to a lease-based salon model, the importance of focusing on community and connection between clients and other hairdressers in the salon, and valuable insights into building a loyal clientele through offline word-of-mouth and elevated salon experiences. Sean also shares his view of some of the challenges and changes in the salon industry, the significance of having a routine, and finding his rhythm. You can find Sean on the socials here and Entrust Hair here. Thank you Sean for being our guest, and my awesome neighbor, we love you!
Episode Highlights The Journey of The Entrust Hair Brand Challenges and Changes in the Salon Industry Building a Loyal Salon Clientele Through Offline Word of Mouth Navigating The Rhythms of Family and Work
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