Thriving Stylist Podcast

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...

This episode is arguably my favorite one of the year to record, where I share my predictions for our industry in the upcoming year!  Today you'll not only get my predictions for 2023, but also the adaptations you may have to make to prepare for the new year, and how I think you can come out on top of this impending recession!  It's time to stop adapting to the now, to stop chasing trends, and to l...

Today we are wrapping up our series about the marketing funnel with brand awareness! Building awareness is the last piece to a well-oiled marketing funnel, and I am going to lay it all out for you on how to get quality awareness coming to your brand, starting now! If you have a question for me that you'd like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts an...

I am back here with another very special bonus episode as part of our 12 Days of Gifting celebration! Today we're pulling back the curtain and sharing a lesson straight out of my Thriving Stylist Method Program, specifically around establishing your core values. If you're not a Thriver yet, this will be a fun sneak peek into some of the step-by-step and highly-strategic content that is waiting for...

Today we are continuing our conversation about my marketing funnel that I have been coaching to for almost a decade, and this episode specifically focuses on the interest level of your marketing funnel and social media, which is so important!  I want to share what you really need to know about building interest on social media, which social media platforms to use, and what you should be posting on...

I am here with a very special bonus podcast as part of our 12 Days of Gifting celebration! Today we're pulling back the curtain and sharing a lesson straight out of my Thriving Stylist Method Program. If you're not a Thriver yet, this will be a fun sneak peek into some of the step-by-step and highly-strategic content that is waiting for you in the program.  If you're looking for strategic business...

Today I'm continuing our series focusing on my Hairstylist's Marketing Funnel, and I'm specifically talking about the desire level and how to truly create desire for what you offer. To prepare for this episode, I spent time reviewing the websites of stylists, salons and industry influencers, and wow, did I ever learn some things that I want to share with you!  In this episode, you'll hear some of...

Today, I'm doing something that I've never done on the podcast before and I'm kicking off a 4-part series centered around my Hairstylist's Marketing Funnel. This is something that I created and trademarked way back in 2012, and it became the foundation of not just Thrivers Society, but literally everything that I do.  In this first installment, I answer a question from an incredible listener who l...

This episode is a big one, as we are talking all about pre-visit guest experiences! The biggest piece of the puzzle when building pre-visit guest experiences is trust, but how can you be sure that you're building it with them? In today's episode, I reveal the ways that you can build trust with potential clients, and what happens when the trust just isn't there between your client and the salon. Re...

Today's episode is again inspired by another review I received from a listener who has questions around terminations. How exactly do you know if now is the right time to let a team member go, and if you have given that person a fair shot? Once you've made the decision that it isn't the right fit, how do you let the person go in a professional manner? These can be tricky questions to answer, but I...

Today I'm answering a great question that I received from a very seasoned and successful stylist who has a desire and want for more. Although she's very happy with her lifestyle and what she has achieved, she is constantly left with a feeling of needing more, so I am going to talk to you today about what this "more" can look like for you in your life and salon. This episode is really about getting...

This week I'm answering a question from a Thriver and listener of the podcast who is talking about a salon walkout that recently happened, and I share how I would have approached handling the situation, in the hope that it provides some lessons that you can use in the future. This is what business ownership really looks like, and it's all about the highs, the lows, the learnings and the hardships....

I'll be the first to admit that I'm feeling a little bit vulnerable digging into this topic today, but I want to look at what it means to display professional, profitable and authentic vulnerability. This is something that I've struggled with for a long time, and probably still do, but I've been able to really learn how to be more vulnerable, but in the right way. In this episode, I share the do's...

Today's topic is something that is mysterious to our industry, but not to the world around us. In this episode, we are talking about Web 3.0, which is based on the premise that there's an alternative to exploiting users for data to make money, and that instead, building open platforms that share value with users directly will create more value for everyone, including the platform. I'll be breaking...

Being content and comfortable is where businesses go to die, because the world around us is always growing. That's why for today's episode, we are talking all about growth, and in order to do this exercise you're going to have to set your ego aside. I want you to rethink your business, think about how you can get more clients faster and how you can attract the right people to work for you. This is...

Why is it that some entrepreneurs seem to have the "Midas Touch" and can do no wrong, yet others fizzle out, or fail to even launch? Today I want to talk about the qualities and characteristics of the four different categories of entrepreneurs that exist, and share how I can best prepare people to not just stagnate and to not just dream, but to actually achieve . Our annual Goal Setting Workshop i...

Every once in a while there are a slew of friends and family who come to me and complain about their hair stylist or salon. I have a good handful of these types of stories and recent situations, which is why I want to bring them to you in this episode. I don't think you're hearing this type of information from anywhere else, and you need to be getting the truth about what clients are seeing, heari...

Today we're looking at Afterpay, a new payment processor that has taken Australian shoppers by storm with more than one million customers and almost five million transactions being made on the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform since its launch in 2015. In this episode, I reveal what Afterpay is, how it works, and the ways it can impact your business and your clientele.  As you'll hear, I don't thi...

Today I have another episode answering a great question I recently received from a salon owner who is feeling capped out in terms of revenue. Are there options out there that can boost revenue in the salon? Yes, there sure are, and I'm going to reveal a few today and share how a salon owner can use them!  If you have a question for me that you'd like answered in a future episode, a great way to do...

When it comes to salon software systems and features, there are a lot of options available to you! That's why today I'm sharing the things to think about when you are reviewing and choosing which online booking system to use in your salon. As you'll hear me say, I don't believe there is any one app that is perfect for everybody. It's like trying on a pair of shoes, and you've just got to find the...

The pros and cons of not accepting gratuities in the salon has always been a topic in our industry, although now more so than ever. This is why today I wanted to share about the history behind this issue, and to give my perspective and thoughts, because there is a lot to consider before you make a decision to not accept gratuities.  Make sure that your efforts are aligned in getting the results th...

There's a lot to consider when creating growth roadmaps and compensation plans for your stylists, and today's episode is answering a question from one of our Thrivers salon owners related to these topics.  I hope this helps get your wheels turning, but t his is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to creating growth roadmaps and compensation plans! If you'd like to go further into these subje...

As stylists, the holiday season accounts for a huge part of your income, in a relatively short period of time, which is why you absolutely have to maximize your results here! In this episode, I want to help you take the bull by the horns this holiday season and close out the year strong, by thinking about the significant opportunity that exists for you. Today, we are specifically looking at what y...

There's a new wave of assisting, and in this episode, I want to talk to you about what the next generation of assistants is really looking for. I'll be revealing how salon owners can give them what they want to in order to attract the very best and the brightest, and if you're an assistant yourself or looking to become one, there is a lot of good information for you too to take away from this epis...

One of my pet peeves is seeing so much misinformation in this industry. We love to see things that back up our own beliefs, but this type of mindset only keeps us playing small. This is why in today's episode we're looking at the money myths and lies that we often tell ourselves, and I'm getting real about all the ways that a limiting mindset in this area can hold us all back. It's time to stop fo...