The Elevate Podcast

Lately I've been feeling a bit over our industry for a number of reasons, and I can't be the only one who feels this way. From companies taking advantage of us, to TikTok stylist bashing, and a new influencer showing up almost every day with a new scheme to sell us, I'm burnt out. This week I discuss how I'm really feeling and how we can come together to build a better, stronger industry together....

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Supporting PDF: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/offers/xba2Bv6r   Need help getting your marketing off your plate? Book a complimentary 20-minute Brand Audit with Megan, where she’ll take a look at your social media, website, and overall marketing and give you actionable feedback for your business. If you’re ready for more hands-on support, you can also chat with her about working toget...

Need help getting your marketing off your plate? Book a complimentary 20-minute Brand Audit with Megan, where she’ll take a look at your social media, website, and overall marketing and give you actionable feedback for your business. If you’re ready for more hands-on support, you can also chat with her about working together. Book your complimentary Brand Audit here: https://calendly.com/meganheur...

What Actually Motivates Your Team? Have you ever offered your team a bonus, incentive, promotion, or opportunity you thought they would be excited about, only to receive a lukewarm response? The problem may not be that your team is unmotivated. The problem may be that you are trying to motivate everyone the same way. Some employees are motivated by money. Others care more about freedom, security,...

We spend years chasing revenue, growth, bigger teams, bigger goals and the next level but at some point, we have to ask what all of that success was supposed to give us in the first place. Because a business can look incredibly successful from the outside while the woman running it is exhausted, overwhelmed and barely participating in her own life. In this episode of The Elevate Podcast, we’re red...

  Most salons spend countless hours training their teams on consultations, technical skills, customer service, policies, and procedures. But there's one area that often gets overlooked, and it could be costing you thousands of dollars in lost guests. In this episode, we're talking about guest recovery and why every salon needs more than just a redo policy. You'll learn how to create a clear s...

Success in business isn't just about better systems, stronger marketing, or hiring the right people. More often than not, the biggest barriers to growth are the beliefs, fears, and emotional patterns we carry with us every day. In this powerful episode of The Elevate Podcast, I sit down with my personal coach, Jeffrey Combs, owner of Mastermind Seminars, to explore the inner work that every salon...

Choosing a salon is one of the biggest decisions you'll make in your career, yet it's also one of the least understood. Too many stylists accept a position because the salon looks beautiful, their friends work there, or the commission percentage sounds appealing without asking the questions that truly determine their long-term success. In this episode, I break down how to reverse engineer your car...

I recently made the decision to let go of my salon suites—and contrary to what many people expected, it wasn't a difficult decision at all. In this episode, I'm sharing the real reasons behind the choice, how I evaluated the numbers, weighed the stress, and looked at the true growth potential of the opportunity. I also dive into one of the biggest traps entrepreneurs face: allowing ego to influenc...

This episode breaks down the truth most people avoid. Growth and leadership have nothing to do with what’s happening around you and everything to do with what you’re willing to take responsibility for. When you stop blaming your team, your clients, your circumstances, and your past, you step into real power. In this episode, we go beyond surface level mindset work and into the spiritual side of pe...

The beauty industry is facing a major shift and most people are not fully understanding what is happening. Federal changes to student loan accountability are putting pressure on beauty schools to prove their graduates can actually earn enough to justify the cost of education. At the same time, apprenticeship programs are being pushed forward as an alternative, especially in Illinois. But what does...

If your books aren’t full, it’s probably not a marketing problem. It’s a retention problem. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what we’re implementing inside my salon to increase client retention, grow average tickets, and create consistent, predictable income behind the chair. We’re talking about strategic add on messaging at the beginning of the week, how to structure your first, second,...

Most salon owners think their team isn’t motivated. But the truth is it’s not a motivation problem it’s a systems problem. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why quarterly bonuses work and how they completely shift behavior inside your salon when they’re structured the right way. I’m sharing how I’m coaching my team to actually build their books instead of just throwing ideas at them, how...

What actually separates an average salon from one clients rave about, return to, and refer nonstop? It’s not just talent. It’s the experience. In this episode, I’m giving you a real behind the scenes look at the client experience training we’re implementing inside my salon. This is the exact kind of training that shifts a team from just doing hair to creating moments that build loyalty, trust, and...

What does your next top stylist actually look like? Not on paper. Not in a résumé. But in mindset, behavior, and how they show up before they ever become “successful.” In this episode, I sit down with one of my newer stylists who I already know is going to rise to the top. Not because of time behind the chair, but because of how she thinks, how she moves, and how she takes ownership of her growth....

If you want to improve your salon culture, increase stylist retention, and become a stronger leader, you do not need a massive leadership overhaul. Most leadership transformation happens through small behavioral shifts that compound over time. In this episode, Patricia breaks down seven simple leadership habits you can start implementing today that will dramatically improve communication, trust, a...

For full access to this episode and exclusive leadership trainings, subscribe to The Elevate Insider:  https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/offers/mfWaCmoz   The Salon Owner Blueprint & My Salon Owner Community: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/blueprint 12 Week Training Program: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/training 1 On 1 Coaching: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/coaching Soc...

Opulent Beauty Pro is in a temporary pause, but new episodes of The Elevate Podcast continue every other Monday. Connect with me on Instagram @patricia_nowakowski_obs, get access to my free courses on YouTube, and join my email list to be the first to know about when I'm back! Free Salon Amenity Guide:  https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/amenityguide Free Lead Like An Owner E-Book Preview:...

Opulent Beauty Pro is in a temporary pause, but new episodes of The Elevate Podcast continue every other Monday. Connect with me on Instagram @patricia_nowakowski_obs, get access to my free courses on YouTube, and join my email list to be the first to know about when I'm back! Free Salon Amenity Guide:  https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/amenityguide Free Lead Like An Owner E-Book Preview:...

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Opulent Beauty Pro is in a temporary pause, but new episodes of The Elevate Podcast continue every other Monday. Connect with me on Instagram @patricia_nowakowski_obs, get access to my free courses on YouTube, and join my email list to be the first to know about when I'm back! Free Salon Amenity Guide: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/amenityguide Free Lead Like An Owner E-Book Preview: https...

Opulent Beauty Pro is in a temporary pause, but new episodes of The Elevate Podcast continue every other Monday. Connect with me on Instagram @patricia_nowakowski_obs, get access to my free courses on YouTube, and join my email list to be the first to know about when I'm back! Free Salon Amenity Guide:  https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/amenityguide Free Lead Like An Owner E-Book Preview:...

Opulent Beauty Pro is in a temporary pause, but new episodes of The Elevate Podcast continue every other Monday. Connect with me on Instagram @patricia_nowakowski_obs, get access to my free courses on YouTube, and join my email list to be the first to know about when I'm back! Free Salon Amenity Guide:  https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/amenityguide Free Lead Like An Owner E-Book Preview:...

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