Thriving Stylist Podcast

Have you ever stopped to wonder if you are you an outcast in your own salon? Today we are going to talk about the 6 different types of salon outcasts that I have identified in this industry. We'll look at which one are you and how you can navigate through it to ensure success for you, your tribe and your salon! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you wait...

Any day could be your fresh start, and today I am going to give you the 5 major commitments you can make to yourself to ensure that 2019 will be your best year yet. For the first time ever I can really say like I feel like I have it all, and I really believe that everyone can have this and every should experience it. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are yo...

Do you regularly ask your clients for feedback on how you're doing as a hair stylist and business owner? Asking your clients for feedback is an incredible tool for your business, because you'll need to know the fatal flaws to improve and grow and develop an amazing experience for your clients. Today I'll be sharing how surveys will allow you to see the gaps in your business from the client's persp...

I truly believe that inspiration is the key to success, and some of the ways I like to feed my inspiration is by reading and listening podcasts. Today we are going to dig in to my top book and podcast recommendations for inspiration as we head into 2019! As promised, I'll be giving away one the books I share in this episode with 3 lucky winners! To enter, all you have to do take a screenshot of th...

How do you fire a painful employee, or better yet, coach them into leaving first? I always attempt to coach someone to find his or her own path! In this episode we are going to talk about what that process looks like for me and I'll give you tips and strategies that you too can use to make this a win-win for you and the employee. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist...

I have a treat for you today, as I'm bringing you a Thriving Stylist Spotlight with my very own cousin, Angelina Caceres! Angelina joined the industry just a couple of years before I did and she was somebody that I very much looked up to as I was building my clientele. In this episode Angelina explains (very humbly I think!) how she became a salon owner so quickly in 2007, right when the recession...

Want a kick ass week? Of course you do – who doesn't! Today I am going to talk about how you can plan out your year, your months, your weeks and even your daily tasks to make sure this happens. What I reveal in this episode will totally change things for you not just in your business, but in your personal life as well. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are...

It use to be that referrals and our reputation were all we had as stylists to grow our clientele, but that was ten years ago. Times have changed, and by solely using referral and word of mouth you are running a major risk of losing it all. In this episode, I'll be revealing the strategies that you should be focusing on instead! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist,...

Maybe you've had some questions about the finances involved with renting a booth or owning your own salon. Like how much is it really going to cost me to go into business for myself? Am I budgeting correctly, and can I even do it? On this episode I'm going to show you how to get a grip on your finances so you can start that thriving business you've always wanted! If you're not already following us...

On this episode not only am I talking about success strategies for owning (or wanting to own) a commission-based salon, but I also want to share what you can do to succeed if you plan to work at a commission-based salon. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, te...

Over the last few weeks I have been sent many messages asking about booth rental and when is the right time to make that move. Today I am going to take you through some checklists on how to make a calculated decision on whether it is time to make that jump, and what you'll need to do to prepare yourself for it. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you wait...

Things are always changing in our industry, and on today's episode, I am sharing with you my predictions for 2019! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You're not going to want to miss out on this! Learn...

We all want to find the balance between work, freedom and family life. Today I am talking with my friend Stacy Tuschl, and since she doesn't work in our industry, you may be wondering why I'm bringing her on the podcast. Well, for many years Stacy owned a dance studio and she stepped away several years ago – now going into the business only once a month. You're going to hear how she is now able to...

You may have heard that California is cracking down on misclassification of employees and independent contractors, and today I am talking about the recent Dynamex Decision and how it will affect our industry. In this episode I'll be discussing what is expected of us as stylists and or salon owners, and what we must consider in order to run and operate our businesses legally. If you're not already...

Whether you are a salon owner or a stylist, commissioned or not, there are success destroyers that will affect everyone trying to build a business. In today's episode, I'm going to share with you 5 of the big ones to watch for and what you can do to avoid them! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every singl...

Are you thinking of going "all in" as a wedding stylist? If you are, what are things that you need to know to do it? In this episode I'm revealing how to start building a successful team and business that will eventually allow you to step away from behind the chair of your salon, all while creating opportunities for other up and coming bridal stylists. If you're not already following us on Instagr...

We are living in this amazing era in digital marketing where anything is possible, and it is allowing us to truly be a self-made success. However, as humans we are designed to want more and today I am going more in depth as a follow up to my recent episode, Finding Your "What's Next?" If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I sh...

Marketing strategies are not created equal, and I see so many salon owners spinning their wheels when it comes to promoting their services. With so many different ways to do this, how do we know what works and what doesn't? In this episode I'll be sharing both the active and passive marketing strategies available, and revealing the pros and cons of each so you can make the best decisions for your...

Having difficult conversations with your styling team or salon owner is hard, but they don't have to be. Ultimately we all want the same result, and in today's episode I'm sharing tips and tricks that will allow you to communicate in the most effective way with your co-workers. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro...

Are you looking to build the perfect salon team, but you're not sure how to do it or where to even start? In today's episode I'll be sharing tips and strategies for creating a team and culture in your salon, because when your dream team that fits in line with your culture you'll be well on your way to success. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiti...

Why is it that some people become really successful, yet so why many more people do not reach their potential? It's all about the stories we're telling ourselves, and in this episode I'll share how you can change yours at any time so that you can reach any goal that you desire. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro...

Looking to outsource your social media, but you're not sure how to go about doing this? Don't worry, because in this episode I'm sharing my 7 steps to outsourcing social media that will help point you in the right direction! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies...

Confession: this is probably one of my favorite episodes I've ever recorded, and I'm so excited to share it with you! Today I'm speaking with my good friend Mel Abraham, someone who has helped me tremendously in my life (both personally and professionally). I asked Mel to come on this week to talk about his four keystone relationships that every entrepreneur should have. When he originally shared...

Today I am answering an email I received from a new salon owner about the struggles she faces, and I know that all you new salon owners can relate to these ones. We'll look at how to see these common struggles coming, face them and then navigate through the challenges. In this episode I'll be revealing how you can move through your struggles, with a clear direction and vision in mind. If you're no...

Have you ever been on the cusp of a really big business decision, and wondered if you made the right choice? Maybe you're thinking of leaving your salon and opening your own space, thinking of becoming an educator or even leaving the industry all together? Are you wondering if you're just being impulsive, or if you're trusting your own intuition? On today's show I'm excited to bring you my "real l...