PhorestFM: Building a Stronger Industry, Together

[272] Adversity comes in all shapes and forms — and it doesn't discriminate. In a slightly different delivery than your weekly PhorestFM episode, business coach Steve Gomez  (@saloncoachsjg)  will take us on his journey of overcoming pancreatic cancer, underscoring the role of psychological resilience, social support and adaptive coping strategies amid adversity. This episode dives into the essenc...

[271] Brands such as Vish, Sustain Beauty Co., Ecoheads, Green Circle Salons and Green Salon Collective, are, at this point, all well-known within the global sustainability sphere of the hair and beauty industry. But there's one business, originally known as Affordable Salon Equipment Repair, that began in 1996 as a small beauty equipment servicing business in San Diego, CA, who, years before sust...

[270] For people within the industry wanting to blend their career and giving back initiatives with a global and almost immediate impact, empowering individuals living in conditions of poverty by equipping them with the necessary resources to not only survive but thrive with a career in the salon industry helps them connect to a larger purpose through the universal language of hair. Mandy Pulse (...

Robert Miraglia — Certified Strategies Coach — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer to talk about how he got started with coaching, share some personal stories of salon ownership and give some insight into growing a successful, thriving salon, spa, or medspa with Strategies looks like. Also featured in this episode are Ana & Trent from  @RusticSalon and Jessica from Couture Lash Lab . Find...

Ariel Sims, Spa Director at Absolutely Fabulous Spa  @absolutelyfabulousspa  in Frisco, Texas — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer to talk about her role within the organization, discuss working with Strategies' coaching, training and systems, and last but not least, the culture shift the team has seen over the past year. Also featured in this episode are Jeff Lingley from  @BrushABlowdryBar...

Katlin Liell-Kok  @bbysnakes  — Education Director/Manager & Purefessional Colorist at  Omagi Salon & Spa — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer to talk about leadership and what she gets out of going to conferences & events like Strategies' Team-Based Experience as well as share some insight into what went into the salon's application for the "No Compromise Business of the Year" aw...

Sydney Lopez — Rainbow Hair Educator, Social Media Strategist, Hairstylist & Co-Owner (and so much more!) — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer to give some insight into the social media lab she designed for TBX23, discuss her experience with growing her platform and audience, the value you bring for your audience and giving back to the hair & beauty industry and community through her...

Daryl Jenkins — Director of Coaching at Strategies — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer to talk about his involvement with Strategies and give some insight into the TBX23 coachability session he led. Also featured in this episode are Kelly Swan from @LetEmHaveItSalon , Nicole Faehn from @blushfargo , and Amanda Maddalena from AM Salon @a.madd_hairdesigns/ . Find out more about Strategies:  ht...

Bruce Hourigan — Strategic Business Advisor at Strategies — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer to share how he first got involved with Strategies, how he spends most of his free time, and last but not least, discuss his experience with coaching clients during TBX23. Also featured in this episode are Dana Broslovsky, Ellie Mowbray & Alyssa Breault from @ALDAAesthetics , Sarah Carter from @...

Neil Ducoff — founder of Strategies, guru of team-based compensation, author and named one of 12 business "Legends and Icons" by the annual Serious Business Conference in New Orleans in 2006, amongst many other industry awards & recognitions — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer to reflect on 30 years in business and share his thoughts on the Strategies Team-Based Experience 2023 event. Al...

[269] Hether Florman, the owner of Salon Hether's ( @salonhethers ) located in Arvada, Colorado, stands out as one of the many professionals in the industry who consistently strive to make a meaningful impact. Not only has she dedicated her entire career to doing hair and making people feel beautiful, but her unwavering dedication to personal growth and learning has also served as an inspirational...

[268] People don't leave companies; they leave leadership. If you agree, you already have one point in common with Zazou Salon and Academy's leadership team. Established by Bruce Peters in 1992, the salon's dedication to providing outstanding customer service, fostering a positive and fun work environment and giving back to the community has yet to fail its team and, therefore, the business's succ...

[267] The Summer Collection, like everything else at Phorest, was designed to better help you manage your business with Phorest and started from conversations with real business owners and their teams. To celebrate this release and its transformational updates, this hourlong episode focuses on four specific features: the Phorest Ads Manager, PhorestGo 2.0, Expert Recommendations and Premium Consul...

[266] Every salon owner has a different story. Different perspectives, values and influences that all shape the type of business they run. In this episode, we sit down with a long-time PhorestFM listener and owner based out of South London. Meet Peter Borg, Salon Founder & Managing Director of Queen B Luxury Nail & Beauty Lounge. Peter shares his entrepreneurial journey from managing a car...

[265] Hair3Rs exists under the parent organisation FVREE, which supports Victim Survivors and works on breaking the cycle of family violence. Launched in 2018 as a pilot program for Melbourne salon professionals, the training was so successful that HaiR-3Rs is now available to salon professionals across Australia. On this week's episode, Program Manager Brianna Myors joins PhorestFM to discuss the...

[264] Links: Follow Greg on Instagram: @greg_clarke_gc Learn more about Amica Eco Hairdressing: https://amicaecohairdressing.ie/ Read the transcript and subscribe to the PhorestFM email newsletter:  http://bit.ly/2T2gUj1 Leave a rating & review:  http://bit.ly/phorestfm   This episode was  edited and mixed by Audio Z : Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking t...

[263] For the past 12 months, Verna Wall (Research Manager), Rich Cullen (Lead Product Designer) and the Phorest Research Team have been on the road visiting salons and on Zoom, starting conversations with business owners all over the world. They've been looking at the data and asking questions, all with a simple motive: to find out what the best salons are doing to be successful. Featuring Verna...

[262] Global Director of Education at BosleyMD, Colleen Camp ( @thinninghairexpertstylist ), is an education authority in the hair loss community and a sought-after expert regarding COVID hair loss in women, PCOS, postpartum, Anagen Eluvium, including treatment and prevention. In this episode, Colleen shares her valuable insights on the various causes of hair loss and the best ways to support thos...

[261] Links: Follow Frank on Instagram: @frankdilusso Learn more about Frank Di Lusso Hair: https://www.frankdilusso.com/ Get your Salon Owners Summit 2024 tickets now:  https://www.salonownersummit.com/tickets Read the transcript and subscribe to the PhorestFM email newsletter:  http://bit.ly/2T2gUj1 Leave a rating & review:  http://bit.ly/phorestfm   This episode was  edited and mixed by Aud...

Geno Stampora — one of the most celebrated and awarded artists in beauty, an outstanding role model, industry expert and business guru — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer for a remote interview on beauty beyond boundaries. Get your Salon Owners Summit 2024 tickets now: https://www.salonownersummit.com/tickets Get in touch with Geno Stampora:  geno@genostampora.com Read the transcript and sub...

Sophia Hilton — the multi-award-winning, self-made entrepreneur behind the Not Another brand — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer shortly after her main stage presentation to discuss self-responsibility in leadership and how toxic workplace behaviours can show up and be passed on. Get your Salon Owners Summit 2024 tickets now: https://www.salonownersummit.com/tickets Learn more about Not Anot...

Tom Chapman — inspirational speaker, author and founder of The Lions Barber Collective — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer to discuss the Collective's projects and growth since he last was on PhorestFM in 2020. He also shares tips on active listening and spotting signs of behavioural changes, mental health problems and suicidal thoughts in salon clients. Get your Salon Owners Summit 2024 tic...

Derek Anthony & Jill Ruone — the powerhouse team behind Culture Curators — join podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer to highlight the need for and discuss why salon owners should focus on creating a great culture within their business alongside being creative, innovative and proactive. They also define Culture Curators' Attraction Formula and Derek's 24-Hour rule. Get your Salon Owners Summit 202...

Jason Everett — founder of the High Performance Salon Academy, salon coach, inspirational speaker and author — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer to share his thoughts on the Salon Owners Summit 2023 event. He also discusses his experience of writing a book and explains the difference between internal and external motivation. Get your Salon Owners Summit 2024 tickets now: https://www.salonown...

New episodes of the PhorestFM podcast are coming soon, and this season, we're getting personal! We've been having inspiring conversations with some of the industry's most innovative industry professionals, and we can't wait for you to hear them! Tune in for the seventh season of the show, launching Monday, March 6th, 2023. And just like the overlapping leaves that make the Phorest logo, every conv...