Thriving Stylist Podcast

You know I LOVE geeking out over social media, so today I'm answering a question from a listener about the best way to show up on social media right now. The answer to this question will be different for everyone, and to help you decide which course of action is right for you, I'm revealing my thoughts on the core 4 social media platforms today. Remember, if you need some help with monetizing your...

Today I'll be answering a tough question, and that is how to keep stylists motivated as a salon owner. I'm not just talking about individual motivation, but the ways to motivate the entire group of team members in the salon. Drive cannot be created, but it can be ignited, and all you can do as a leader is to provide the opportunity for those around you to grow! If you're not already following us,...

I've talked about alternate payment methods for salons before on the podcast, but it's been some time since, so I wanted to revisit the topic today. There have been massive shifts in this area, and in this episode, I'll specifically be talking about changes to Venmo. Please note that this episode isn't an anti-Venmo, or anti-anything. What I want is for you to be smart about your money and to give...

Today's episode is a personal one for me, and a topic I feel is so important for so many other people too. I'll be looking at why burnout happens, the various stages of burnout that you could find yourself in, and how you can break the cycle that leads to burnout. What I share here will help you make sure burnout never happens to you again, so that you can continue to build a life and business fil...

If you're multi-passionate like I am, you may have wondered if it's necessary to have a separate Instagram account for each of your endeavours. Maybe you've looked around and have been tempted to follow what others are doing, but I'm here to tell you that this may not be the best strategy for you. The answer to this question is going to be different for each person, and in this episode, I share di...

Today I am so excited to be speaking with someone I am obsessed with – Morgan DeBaun! Since launching  Blavity Inc.  in 2014, Morgan has led the company to successfully acquire  Travel Noire , a travel platform for Black millennials and  Shadow And Act , a Black entertainment news site. Under her leadership, Blavity has launched several leading consumer summits including  Summit 21  for Black wome...

What if I told you there was something you could write out, and follow, that will directly impact the level of success you achieve as a stylist or salon owner? There is, and today I reveal the power of that exists when you write down your vision and mission statements, and how they can change everything for you and your business. If you're not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are yo...

If you've been in the industry for any amount of time, you've most likely encountered redo requests. What is the right way to handle them, and are there things you should be avoiding when it comes to redos? In today's episode I answer a listener question about redos, and I give you a nitty gritty, straight-to-the-point look at how to navigate them (and the ways to prevent them from the very start)...

As a stylist or salon owner, pricing your services is key to your success . With so many things to consider here, I'm excited to be diving into what I think are the 3 main pricing models that are available in our industry today. It is my hope that by the end of this episode, you'll be able to truly decide what is best for you . If you're not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you...

Today's episode is going to be a bit different than what I usually talk about on the podcast, but it's something that I really want to share, because I think you can take some lessons from my personal experience. Very recently I lost a good friend of mine unexpectedly, and since this happened, I've been reflecting on life and the relationships I have so much more. I hope you find this valuable, an...

I know you love it when I talk about the money stuff on the podcast, and it's something I l love doing too, which is why I looked forward to recording this episode so much! Today I'm identifying 5 BIG mistakes that stylists are making right now, and my hope is that this episode will open your eyes to some shifts that you can make to grow your revenue. and bottom line, immediately! If you're not al...

If you're a stylist building a personal brand, or a salon owner, you've probably wondered at some point if you really need to trademark your intellectual property. Today I'm answering a listener question about how to protect your brand through trademarks, copyrights, and patents. I've got you covered, because in this episode I give the exact questions to ask yourself and the things you need to con...

Is this the year that you're looking to grow as an independent educator? This isn't something I talk about or coach to very often, but I felt like this is an important topic that I need to discuss on the podcast. I'm seeing a lot of things that make me nervous, and mistakes being made by educators that you need to be aware of. I want you to think long-term as you're stepping into this highly compe...

As you may be able to tell by the title, this is an episode that I never thought I would record and air on the podcast. I know we're all tired of talking about the pandemic (trust me, I feel the same!), but these things are huge challenges for professionals in our industry, which is why I need to be addressing them. This episode is really about helping you maintain your focus on the 4 pillars that...

Today we're kicking off a series of solo episodes on the podcast, and I'm so excited to be recording these shows for you! This episode was inspired by a post and video I shared on Instagram, where I asked about the biggest challenge facing stylists and salon owners in the industry right now. The overwhelming response was from professionals who are hitting a comfort zone plateau, but we can't be ch...

Today I'm introducing you to another incredible salon owner, Jorie, who is part of my Thrivers Society community! I invited Jorie to be a guest on the podcast because I just love her energy and her outlook on business. As we spoke during this recording, it became so clear to me that she is one of the fortunate few people who has found her voice on social media. In this episode, Jorie is going to r...

The incredible Cara Camiscioli is back for Part 2 of our conversation, and we start today's episode with where her road in salon ownership took an unexpected left turn. You're going to find out how she overcame this curveball to thrive in her new business, and how she used the powers of Yelp and reviews to turn it all around in a matter of just weeks. Cara shares her thought processes and top stra...

I had such an amazing conversation with this week's guest that I just had to make it a two-part episode! This interview with Cara Camiscioli has been a long time in the making, and as you'll hear, Cara is one of the most experienced, fascinating and drive salon owners I've ever had the chance to speak with. In today's episode we dive deep into salon partnership, and she has some great insights as...

My special guest today is one of the most driven, motivated, inspiring, uplifting and positive women I know – meet Maxine Green, the owner of Curly Dimension Salon (@curlydimensionsalon on Instagram)! Maxine is here to share her journey through the industry as both a stylist and salon owner, and she gives some amazing tips for effective communication with guests and marketing using reviews. She al...

I'm excited to be joined this week by two incredible souls I'm so lucky to call friends – Corey and Tony from Hairdustry! You've likely seen these guys before as they're doing big things in the industry, and this was such a fun episode to record with them. We looked at how you can grow as an educator, networking tips, salon ownership advice, the way to know when it's time to leave a salon, and a w...

The incredible Lisa Huff is back as a guest today, and I wanted to have Lisa on because her business has evolved so much in the just the past few years. In this episode she shares how she's done it, and she reveals how she uses Facebook groups to streamline her guest experience in order to better connect with them! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you...

If you've ever struggled with what captions to use on your social media posts, you're not alone! However, today it's time to take that pain out of caption writing. In this episode I'll be revealing some tips and strategies that will help you write amazing captions, and what I have to share here will build the confidence you need to do it yourself each and every time you post! If you're not already...

This year on the podcast I'm going to be focusing on busting myths and retiring the old industry standards mindset, and in this episode, I'm revealing the dangers of pre-booking. I'll be talking all about how pre-booking is actually capping your business and not allowing you to live your wealthiest life. If you're a service provider in the personal services industry in 2021, you'll want to hear wh...

Can you believe that I've never done an episode focused on pricing before on this podcast? My team and I couldn't either! That is why today I'm bringing you Pricing 101, where I reveal the do's, the don'ts and the clear-cut rules on how, when and why to increase your prices. Pricing is a highly complex topic, so I want to give you all the steps and tools you'll need to do it the right way! If you'...

Today I am joined by someone who's been on this podcast before, and she is one of my favorite humans on the entire planet! Chrystal L. has a story that is so unique, and I wanted her to share it with you because it is one of passion, drive and ambition. In this episode, Chrystal reveals the power of networking and perseverance, and I was so inspired after this conversation with her (I think you'll...