Thriving Stylist Podcast

In today's episode, I'm continuing the conversation I started last week and looking at how stylists are screening to find good salons. I want both of these episodes to give you a starting point if you're an owner looking to attract and retain the very best stylists that are out there. Remember, it's a stylists' market right now, so you need to be focusing on education, flexibility, reputation and...

I recently did a poll on Instagram about what is most important today for stylists, what they are looking for and what they don't want, when choosing a salon to work for. This is something I've been doing for years now and sharing on the podcast, so in this episode, we're going to be talking about what stylists are really looking for based on your feedback and data, and not from my thoughts, obser...

Where's the profit at? Contrary to what some may believe, salon owners need to turn a profit, and most salon owners aren't taking your money! In this episode, I reveal how the money coming into the business is being used and what salon owners are really taking home. I want to dive into the profit potential for everyone in the salon, the owner and stylists, so I touch on many different models being...

I used to talk a lot about mindset, the power of thought and other more abstract topics, but with everything that has happened in the world over the past few years and with us all having to adapt quickly, I shifted the focus of the podcast to be more strategic in nature. In this episode, I thought it may be a good idea to dive back into some of the mindset stuff, and specifically cover the higher...

The reality is that we are in a recession and things are happening - fast! Consumer behavior is changing rapidly, and in fact, economists say that consumer behavior is changing 10 times faster than average! What does this mean for you as a hair stylist in 2023? In this episode, I reveal  how you can not just survive, but thrive during this time, with confidence, while retaining guests and increasi...

Burnout is a pain point that a lot of us are going through, myself included, but to be honest I went back and forth on recording this episode. I'm anti-burnout and all for balance in our lives, but what I kept noticing is that there seems to be a lack of burnout prevention, with most people talking about what to do after you find yourself in this situation. This is why today we are talking about d...

Today we have a very special guest on the show, in fact, the first guest we've featured in many episodes. I'm so excited to bring you a conversation I had with my daughter, Emily Seva, who is currently a cosmetology student. In this episode, you'll hear Emily's experience and perspectives as she is finishing up cosmetology school, including what she has learned, what she is doing next, and why she...

Do you want to see better results, faster? Do you feel like the results you've achieved are good, but not great? Are you feeling overwhelmed, defeated, or even confident, but you're just not sure what's next for you? I've been in the coaching industry for a decade, and during these years I have been able to pick up on the patterns that help my clients to make breakthroughs, and with this there are...

This episode is inspired by a recent review I received where a listener of the podcast is wondering what to do when a stylist who no longer works at your salon "goes bad" and is slandering your name and business, both to your remaining staff and the public. If you're an owner (and hopefully a leader!) stay tuned, because today I not only share how to handle the "bad apple" who is doing this, but I...

As you've heard me say on the podcast, Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is going to disrupt a lot of industries, and ours is no exception. But where will it disrupt the beauty industry first?  That's what I reveal in this episode, and this is such an important topic that you cannot afford to ignore. So stay adaptable, stay sharp, do not get complacent and continue to invest in smart education that...

A few weeks back on the podcast we covered Instagram's new verification program and what it means for the platform, and today we're continuing the conversation by talking about the fall of social media.  Nobody seems to be discussing this, but the reality is that social media is crashing hard, and it's crashing fast. In this episode, I want to share with you my reasons for saying that, tons of sta...

More often than not, when most salon owners decide that they no longer want to be an owner, they walk away and the salon just closes its doors. Or, maybe the salon owner transfers ownership to someone else, without receiving a massive financial payoff. What if there was another option though, and you could build a salon that you could sell when that time comes?  If you are building your empire to...

Have you ever seen a blue badge beside someone's handle on Instagram? You most likely have, but when you do, do you automatically think all those are famous people, or are people with massive followings? That is actually not how it works on the platform. In this episode, I talk about the changes that are potentially coming to the Meta family and how this is going to affect businesses, creators, in...

I'm excited to get a bit techy with you this week on the podcast and talk about what artificial intelligence means for our industry. This is a buzzing topic that I have studied for quite some time now, and I really want to make sure I give you this useful information today.  In this episode, I cut through the noise and share what AI is, how it works, the implications, and if it's really a useful t...

Have you ever considered what may be holding you back in business? We all have income blockers and blindspots, myself included, which is why I want to talk about them today on the podcast.  Uncovering blindspots can be painful, but this inner work is necessary if you want to create the right structure for your business.  What I share with you today will ​​help you uncover all of your blindspots, s...

Are you a student that is ready to graduate from beauty school, who is currently enrolled in beauty school, or struggling to build a clientele? Today's episode is a shoutout to you, as we are talking about where to start, how to set yourself up for success, and the four big concerns and barriers that newly graduated hairstylists go up against when trying to get their footing in the industry.  I wa...

If you're building your business as a new, struggling or a sinking stylist, you're in luck, because today I reveal what I would do in this situation (and this is actually something I've never directly spoken about on the podcast before)!  I look at the steps you can take now, how to overcome potential barriers at various stages of business building, what you need to be doing on social media, and j...

Is your demand so high that it's actually causing you problems? Yes, this is possible, and it's something that I really want to dive into today on the podcast. In this episode, I discuss how to avoid reckless mistakes and what you can do to begin identifying the things that indicate you are indeed leaving money on the table!  If you have a question for me that you'd like answered in a future episo...

Last week on the podcast, I talked about all the different pricing structures that exist in the industry and how to know what's best for you, and I want to continue the discussion. Today, I share about an emerging fourth pricing structure (which I am not a fan of, and you'll hear why!), because I believe it needs to be talked about and a lot of people just aren't discussing it.  Even though our in...

I'm excited this week to answer a question from one of my listeners, Kendra. She asked about my take on different pricing structures, as she's seen a lot of stylists in the industry move towards hourly pricing. She's wondering if hourly pricing is the future of the industry, and in this episode, I look at the pros and cons of this pricing structure, as well as other ones that are being used by sty...

Today's topic is one that I've never covered on the podcast before, and that is how to find your North Star, and what the heck does that even mean? This episode was inspired by a question from a new Thriver who is trying her best to go through the modules as quickly as possible and do the work, but is looking for more guidance on her North Star, which is what I want to provide her (and you) today....

Are you feeling tapped out in your business, and you're left wondering if it's even possible to grow right now? Today, I want to uncover the 5 restraints that exist within all businesses that can hold us back, along with 3 ways you can increase your income at this time. I hope this episode gives you a sense of what you can do to continue growing your business, even if you're feeling stuck!  If you...

The question of if it is time for you to leave your salon is a BIG one, and this is a decision I don't want you to take lightly. In this episode, I reveal more about how to really know when it is time to leave your salon, and I debunk a few of the myths and some of the advice floating around about making this move. In this episode, I leave you with some really poignant questions you should be aski...

Self-awareness and accountability go hand-in-hand, which is why in this episode, I want to break down the types of self-awareness, what they mean, and how you can learn to cultivate internal and external awareness. Why is this so important, you may ask? When you are both internally and externally self-aware, that's where true joy comes from. I encourage you to really think hard about how you're sh...

It's the start of a brand new year, and today I'll show you how to create a one-year plan for your business so that you can make the most of 2023, while dreaming strategically . I want you to think of the things you have to do in the next 7, 30 and 90 days to make sure your one-year plan comes together, and to help you with this process, my Wealthiest Year Yet Planner helps make this all possible...