Next Level Salon Leadership Podcast

As a school and salon owner with 25 years experience behind the chair, Paul DiGrigoli knows a thing or two about maintaining energy! He shares in this webinar clip some practical ways to keep your enthusiasm, identify your peak performance times, and foster gratitude. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLea...

Rodrick and Lauren Samuels are the owners of the Hair Lab Detroit, which offers one of the most comprehensive, non-manufacture based educational programs that are also available to schools, salon and hair related organizations. In this short clip taken from our recent webinar with them, we talk about how they hold their student accountable — in an understanding way! To take your salon business to...

Stefanie Fox Jackson is a motivational speaker and generational leadership expert who has spent 15 years building teams and educating leaders on the changes in today’s workforce. She is the founder of two businesses: Talent Match, a recruitment and team building agency that specializes in team building within the beauty industry workforce. And Canvas Salon and Skin Bar, a 5 times recipient of the...

Brandon Palmore is a dual—licensed barber and cosmetologist of 12 years. He owns Mr. B’s Grooming Lounge in Orlando, FL. This clip from our recent interview is all about finding the right employees and then creating an environment in which they can grow! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Fac...

Stephanie Melvin is the National Director of Enrollment & Marketing at Paul Mitchell Schools. Her fierce love for self—awareness and “brutal honesty” will help you lead your salon team better and more effectively! 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!

As a salon business coach and trainer for over 26 years, Stephen Gomez is personally recognized as one of the top experts on business systems in the beauty industry! We dive deep into numbers and pay structures in this small clip taken from our recent webinar with him. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLe...

Do you know the benchmarks for your 7 profit centers of the salon? Eric & Keri Manuel give us tactical details for reaching the benchmarks in each of the 7 profit centers: 1. RESERVATION DESK 2. STYLING STATION 3. COLOR BAR 4. WASHHOUSE 5. TOOL BAR 6. TAKE HOME 7. SOCIAL COMMERCE To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow...

Giulio Veglio is an award-winning author and beauty schools, salons and spas owner. This clip from our recent webinar with him is all about business values, humility in failures, and battling your inner thoughts! 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!

Recently we talked with Jared Jackson Dean, the owner & visionary behind the award-winning Salon Eleven and the Jared Jackson Dean Salon at the Ritz Carlton in Downtown Los Angeles. This clip focuses on the power of asking questions as a method of coaching, getting personal, and holding your team accountable to their dreams. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nl...

We’ve all made excuses for bad behavior, but how do you recognize team members who are toxic behind closed doors? Nina Tulio is a former salon owner and stylist who has been in the industry for 24 years. In this clip from our recent webinar, Nina and Shaun talk about establishing trust, firing employees, and even commission! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nl...

Lauren Gartland is the founder of Inspiring Champions and has transformed the lives of Salon & Spa Professionals everywhere. Inspiring us with a passion for using mornings well, this clip is just one piece of our conversation with her from our webinar! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Faceb...

Adelle and Travis Graham are co-owners of Salon Adelle and Paradigm Coffee Company in Greenville, SC. From failing to thriving, they have a passion for serving their guests and team! 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!

Does every people group that walks into your salon feel comfortable? Diversity is a MUST in the hair industry. Learn from Dale Jones, Owner of five Paul Mitchell Schools, both how and why he achieves this! 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!

Steve Cowan is the founder of Professional Salon Concepts, the first beauty products distributor to join Inc. 500’s list of fastest growing privately held companies. In this episode he and his wife, Terri, share about the problem with casual leadership, what a few of their non-negotiable are, and who your three customers should be. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linkt...

This clip is from our recent webinar with a Kristin Firrell, VP of Salon Development at JPMS. She talks about having intention — and bringing necessary perspective into the conversation during uncertain times! 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!

Co-Owner of John Paul Mitchell Systems, Angus Mitchell, joins us on today’s episode to talk about what he knows about communication and expectation! 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!

It’s imperative as a Salon Leader to KNOW your business and your staff. This clip is derived from our recent conversation with Stephanie Kocielski, the VP of Customer Relationships for John Paul Mitchell Systems. 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!

We all experience bumps and lessons as we transition into leadership. Owner of award-winning Hype Hair Studio from 2009-2019, Caylee Augé is now a business coach. This clip is taken from our recent conversation with her! 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!

We held this conversation with Robert Cromeans (Owner of 6 Salons & Global Artistic Director of John Paul Mitchell Systems) several weeks ago in response to the COVID crisis. Whether you are listening while your salon is closed or open, the principles discussed will help guide you through change. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for t...

This clip is taken from our conversation with Christine Zilinski, a flourishing salon owner, stylist, speaker, trainer, leadership expert, and the creator of Salon Concrete. Christine believes in the power of team. 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!

Antony Whitaker is the ultimate educator and motivator, with a worldwide reputation and more than 30 years experience in the hairdressing industry. This clip is derived from our recent conversation with him! 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!

Colin Caruso is the owner of Caru Salon in New Jersey and the Artistic Director of Professional Hair Color for John Paul Mitchell Systems. Today’s episode is a clip from our webinar conversation with him about being “unarmed” as a leader. 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 Insta...

This clip is taken from our recent webinar conversation with Winn Claybaugh, the Dean, co-founder and co-owner of Paul Mitchell Schools. Listen as he shares why written systems are important, and why you sign up to be a target when you sign up to be a leader. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to www.nextlevelsalonleadership.com and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership...

Terri Cowan serves as one of the Salon Industry’s leading and most respected speakers. Her husband Steve founded Professional Salon Concepts, and in this clip she about getting crystal clear on what you want. 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!

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