In this episode, Nina welcomes back Brenda Amaral, owner of Gwen Mireille Salon & Spa in Raynham, Massachusetts, and founder of True Hair Education. Brenda shares her journey transitioning from booth renter to an employment-based salon owner, emphasizing the importance of overcoming fears and regrets. She speaks about her early challenges in leadership and the significance of having mentors. Our conversation dives into True Hair Education’s mission of providing unbranded, fundamental hair color education to empower stylists to make more informed, confident decisions. Brenda also discusses the importance of self-care, healthy boundaries, and continuous learning in her professional journey. You can find Brenda and True Hair Education on the web here and on the socials here. Thank you Brenda for being our guest, we LOVE you!
Episode Highlights Brenda’s Journey to Salon Ownership Early Lessons in Leadership Building a Clientele True Hair Education Learning from Mistakes Overcoming Fear in the Industry Empowerment Through Knowledge Combating Misinformation The Importance of Fundamentals True Hair Education Programs Navigating Leadership and Self-Care
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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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In this episode, Nina welcomes back Stacey Rackham, leader and owner of Mint Hair Crafting Salon in Ferndale, Michigan. They dive right into Stacey’s new concept, Melt, which focuses on scalp care and head spa experiences inspired by Japanese wellness techniques. Stacey discusses her journey of creating the Melt head spa experience, the challenges faced, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback from salon guests and her team. We talk about how Mint Hair Crafting builds new guest relationships through staying active in local Facebook groups and events like her recent puppy yoga fundraiser, and how she continues to enhance the Mint Hair Crafting experience. We also discuss Stacey’s dedication to nurturing her salon guests and team, and yes, we also talk about our shared love for Taylor Swift. Lol. You can find Mint Hair Crafting on the socials here, on the web here, and find Stacey here. Thank you Stacey for being our guest. We love you!
Episode Highlights The Inspiration Behind the Melt head spa experience
The Challenges and Successes of Launching Melt head spa Building New Salon Guest Relationships Through Local Community Engagement Navigating Social Media for Salon Business Growth Salon Business Operations and Guest Experience Taylor Swift, duh!
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In this episode, Danielle Green, the owner, and creator of Radically Curly Salon, an employment based salon in Las Vegas returns to the pod. We discuss Danielle’s recent move to a large salon from a quad salon suite, to accommodate her growing clientele and team. Danielle shares the journey and motivations behind creating the Radically Curly Salon brand, which focuses on celebrating all natural textures of hair. Danielle also discusses her wisdom and insights from the build-out of the new Radically Curly location including the importance of external support systems like a business attorney and CPA, and the challenges and rewards of transitioning to a larger space. We also discussed marketing strategies, client referrals, self-care practices, and maintaining healthy boundaries as an entrepreneur. You can find Radically Curly Salon on the socials here and here, on the web here. Thank you Danielle for sharing your wisdom, again, with us! And thank you to our listeners for being here. We love you!
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In this episode, Nina sits down with Kristen Peckich, the owner of La Pomponnee Salon in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. We discuss Kristen’s 32 years as the owner and leader of an employment-based salon, her unusually low turnover of team members and clients, her salon leadership philosophy, lessons learned, and transitioning from working behind the chair into a full-time leadership position. We also talk about Kristen’s most impactful marketing strategies focusing on client care and how Kristen practices self-care while serving others. Thank you Kristen for being an inspiration to our industry and for being our guest on the pod. You can find La Pomponnee on the socials @lapomponnee Thank you for listening!
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