Next Level Salon Leadership Podcast

Kelsey Elliott, owner of Infinite Designs Hair Studio in Jackson, MI. Wife, mother of three, full time stylist of 13 years and National Educator with John Paul Mitchell Systems. Passionate about all things love and beauty. In this episode we talk about creating the foundation to succeed in the industry: communication, time and healthy culture. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to h...

Master Hair Designer, Inspiring Champions Salon Business Coach & Paul Mitchell Master Associate Educator. Having been in the industry of hair design for over 40 years, Mikel has obtained the knowledge of successful salon management, training of Paul Mitchell Educators and new talent from Paul Mitchell the school. All are combined with his imaginative and exciting approaches to hair design to produ...

Andrea Hemmer, owner of Boise location of Lunatic Fringe, is one of the most exciting, successful, and intellectual new leaders in the Salon and Beauty Industry. Her salon thrives because of her deep curiosity and thoughtful study of neuroscience related to human behavior. She now focuses on supporting other businesses and team leaders to implement her communication tools and systems in their envi...

Heather has 23 years of experience in the professional beauty industry. She has co-owned A Spencer Gellise Salon for 17 years. She is a certified John Maxwell speaker, and also shares a great passion in business and leadership. In this episode we talk about creating relationships as a salon owner and making connections with your team. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://li...

Educator, salon owner, creator of SUNLIGHTS balayage, and Master of the French Technique. Celebrity stylist Candy Shaw is the head of the Jamison Shaw organizations, and also serves on the Board of Directors for Inter-coiffure America/Canada, the world’s most prestigious beauty organization. In this episode we talk about fear of failure, maintaining success in your business and the importance of l...

Lou Starita is a second-generation multi-school owner. Lou started working in the cosmetology school and beauty salon industry in 1986 working for his father. He is currently the controlling owner of six cosmetology/barber schools. Paul Mitchell The School Boise, Nampa, Provo, Richland, Spokane and Twin Falls. In today’s episode we talk about finding the right partners, leadership team and mentors...

Pepper Pastor has spent over 20 years in the beauty industry being a platform artist, fashion week stylist and celebrity hairstylist. She is also an organizational psychologist that specializes in talent development, emotional and cultural intelligence, and creating psychologically safe work environments. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign...

Michael Levine is a salon and school owner, educator and hairstylist. In this episode we talk about building your business plan based on growth, and finding a support system and leadership in your salon. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

Blake Dufault is a serial entrepreneur, educator, product developer and author. We had him on on of our webinars to talk all things systems, mission and vision! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

With over 25 years in experience in a wide variety of disciplines, author and cognitive science expert Jay Williams is here with us in this episode. He invited us to challenge and rethink aspects of the salon industry! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

Jordan McCook is an international educator, master stylist, and CEO of M&C Salon Studios. In this clip from our webinar together we hit on his hiring perspective and the way he thinks about his team members! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

Owner, master stylist, and award-winning hairdresser Jeremy McDougle never saw himself doing hair, but a family-spurred curiosity evolved into a passionate appreciation for the craft that he views as a contemporary art form. In this episode he talks about taking feedback, as well as the difficulty of seeing each staff member's "big picture" instead of his "big picture." To take your salon business...

Amanda Moncur and Kori Ritter are two powerhouses in the salon industry and students of our course! In this week's episode we're sitting down with both of them for a conversation for one of our Next Level (free) Webinars. We chat about fixing your foundation, delegating authority, attitude, and much more!

Aubrey Harley shares his knowledge and inspiration as a global color educator. This short clip is just a fraction of the gold we heard from him in our weekly free webinar! We talk about finding a mentor, bringing something intelligent to say, and fostering relationships. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalon...

David Kinigson is one of the most outstanding trainers in the beauty industry. In this clip from one of our recent webinars, he shares incredible perspective on mindset, growth, and why he believes your “what” is more important than your “why.” To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and...

Craig the Barber has been in the salon industry for over 12 years. He talks in this clip from our recent webinar about finding your “why,” the myth of a balanced life, and staying out of ego. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

Jim and Tina Salerno get real about their strengths as well as areas of growth in their salons in this clip from our webinar. We also learn a lot about how important their take—home sales are! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

Neil Ducoff is the founder and CEO of Strategies, a business training and coaching company specializing in the salon and spa industry. This episode is derived from our webinar where we asked him about his thoughts on team based pay. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

Mary Cromeans is a multiple salon owner in San Diego, CA. This week we’re featuring one clip from our recent webinar with her! She talks about becoming the star of your salon, what she looks for in her schools, and the importance of showcasing online what you do. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadersh...

Nuala Guildea empowers the salon industry every day, and today we’re sharing a short clip from one of our recent webinars with her! We talk about “profit first” and savings, planning four months ahead, and the next generation. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

Christine Zilinski from Empowered Salon Leaders and Salon Concrete joins Tina in this clip to talk about several areas of leadership! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to www.nextlevelsalonleadership.com and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!

Dean Banowetz is “the Hollywood Hair guy” and we get the privilege of hearing his backstory in this clip from our recent webinar! Learn why he values the ability to listen, what it’s like doing hair for celebrities, and what the “roadmap” of hair means. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Face...

Rosemary Tejeda has been in the salon industry for 30 years both as an educator and a masterstylist. Having been a part of all types of teams, she speaks on business structure add as well as how to make it about more than just money! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course!

Stephen Moody has spent 40 years in the hairdressing industry and is currently the North America Education Director of Wella. This clip from our recent webinar with him speaks to why education is critical for salons, how to read your clients in the mirror before the consultation even begins, the two types of education, and why your clients aren’t your friends. To take your salon business to the NE...

Heather Yurko, the Owner of Neat Beat Salon and Founder of PIP University, joins us in this clip from our recent webinar! She dives deep into the nuances of both receiving and giving feedback, and shares what it means to “be naked” in those conversations. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Fa...