Qnity Lightbulb Moments

Join Qnity Founder, Tom Kuhn in this fascinating conversation with Rodrigo Himiob, Generation 6. As a versatile, purpose-driven leader and board-ready family business advisor, Himiob embraces a collaborative, process-improvement approach to solving complex business problems. His firm, Generation6, supports the goals of family businesses through advocacy, helping them meet challenges around valuati...

As the founder and CEO of Zenoti , Koneru studied computer science and later transitioned into the the health and spa industry, where he identified significant gaps. This led him to create Zenoti. PACKED WITH DATA ANALYSIS on two studies regarding high performing businesses and how they are outperforming the rest, this segment had our live audience taking serious notes and waving their hands! Chec...

Our live audience could not get enough of this episode!! Tom leads this conversation for a better understanding of workplace studies performed globally with intriguing results unpacked for us by the founder of Purpose & Policy,  Dr. Pastor. Her work in neuroscience adds a unique component to work behavior, using neuroscience to guide the development of executive functioning. She specializes in...

One of two Golden Lightbulb Award recipients for this year's Celebration of Lightbulb Moments, Sydney Berry is an influential figure in the beauty industry wearing many hats, including one as a dedicated PBA board member. From her beginning as a stylist to becoming a successful salon owner and entrepreneur, Sydney’s journey has been marked by resilience and determination. Not only has she left...

SPECIAL DOUBLE FEATURE with Debra Neill , Neill Corporation and SERIOUS BUSINESS and Patrick Butler, SR. Director of Creative & Technical Education at Floyd's 99 Barbershop and author of "The Bond We Share".   Tom explores the Lightbulb Moment that sparked the recently unveiled theme for SERIOUS BUSINESS 2025 with Debra Neill with a fun behind-the-scenes peek! And we dive into th...

Minter Dial returns to the Lightbulb Moments podcast in an episode rich with insight regarding approaching AI in a meaningful way while maintaining the human factor and empathy. Don't miss this amazing conversation with Tom Kuhn! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Lightheart Sanders CPA: ⁠https://lsa.cpa/⁠ Green Circle Salons: ⁠https://greencirclesalons.com/⁠ Phorest Salon Software: ⁠https://www.phores...

Gay Gaddis founded T3 (The Think Tank), an innovative digital advertising agency that grew into the largest female-owned agency in the U.S. under her leadership of 30+ years. Today, Gaddis is focusing her energy on empowering the next generation of business leaders. She is an active speaker on women’s leadership, company culture and entrepreneurship. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Lightheart Sanders CP...

An award-winning educator and business consultant who empowers others to lead with authenticity and resiliency, Dr. Pritchett has over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of education and business. Dr. Pritchett teaches courses in innovation, creativity, change management, entrepreneurship, design thinking, storytelling, employee experience, conflict resolution, and organizational b...

Hot off the press! Take an insider's peek at the data results from the most recent Salon Chain Compensation Study findings for the largest employers in the professional beauty industry. The Final Report will be made available after June 30th, 2024. Discover more about the Qnity Data Institute here: https://www.qnityinstitute.com/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Lightheart Sanders CPA: ⁠https://lsa.c...

Will Simpson joins Tom in discussing the state of the industry and the increase in number of days between client visits, protecting profitability, and controlling "Emotional Discounting - thinking through your own financial lens rather than letting the guest determine how they spend." THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Lightheart Sanders CPA: ⁠https://lsa.cpa/⁠ Green Circle Salons: ⁠https://green...

This double-packed episode is a MUST-WATCH with a captivating conversation with upcoming keynote closer for THE FiLL 2024, Tamara Fields and her take on women attending conferences and how it moves the needle in their careers. An equally fascinating discussion, listen as Jenn Lyles, Executive Director of Beauty Schools Marketing Group shares about the importance of knowing your audience and unders...

What a powerful conversation Tom shares with CEO and Founder, ResilientGrid, Inc. Mike Legatt, PhD, and professor at The University of Texas at Austin ENERGY INSTITUTE alongside brilliant industry revolutionary and long-time friend of Qnity, Sam Brocato as the trio delves into the intricate layering of being human. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Lightheart Sanders CPA: ⁠https://lsa.cpa/⁠ Green Circle S...

We are spellbound in this segment with Gary Spellman whose colorful background is rich with stories and lightbulb moments! Join Tom Kuhn as he explores the source stories for some of Gary's greatest entrepreneurial endeavors. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Lightheart Sanders CPA: ⁠https://lsa.cpa/⁠ Green Circle Salons: ⁠https://greencirclesalons.com/⁠ Phorest Salon Software: ⁠https://www.phorest.co...

Chris Baran's award-winning principle-based Design and Finishing courses are used in salons and schools all over the world. In this episode, he shares with Tom, thoughts for leaders to be able to let go and create a truly scalable business with something he terms "Impactful Training". THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Lightheart Sanders CPA: ⁠https://lsa.cpa/⁠ Green Circle Salons: ⁠https://g...

Fall in love with on this Valentine's Day with an episode that spotlights 2 brilliant superstars, Cash Lawless, former celebrity hairstylist who’s clientele has included Justin Bieber, Kylie Jenner, and many others and business parter + film producer, Jordan Drake. Together they have created The Millionaire Hairstylist podcast and join Qnity's founder Tom Kuhn in a conversation that spans...

As CEO of Green Circle Salons, Shane Price leads a movement of more than 16,000 sustainable beauty professionals, who, collectively, reclaim and repurpose more than 1 million pounds of beauty waste every year. In this conversation with Qnity's Tom Kuhn, the two discuss a vision for all professionals from every corner of the industry coming together for a sustainable future. Qnity Lightbulb Mom...

This captivating duo are old pros when it comes to sharing the spotlight!! Tom dives into "The Great Exploration" - a team temperature check that inspired a reversion, business partnership with incredible dynamics and well-defined lanes, and a correlation to sports analogies with a nod to The Trophy! This episode is packed with lightbulb moments as they share their fascinating story of e...

According to Phorest Founder and CEO, Ronan Perceval, data retrieved from Phorest users says the sweet spot for how long a client stays is on average 9 years. Learn more in this in-depth conversation that covers current market trends like flexibility of scheduling, innovations in attracting dream clients, and determining the LTV, Lifetime Value, to understand the spend in marketing and utilize the...

What a start to 2024! Join Tom in this inspiring segment with Inez Gray, the owner behind Habitude, Seattle’s premier salon and day spa. Inez Gray, who turned her overwhelm and exhaustion into a guiding light by focusing on what does NOT need to happen and removing barriers for her team. Find out how this owner now takes ONE WEEK EVERY MONTH AWAY . "Be a few people's favorite whiskey inst...

Tom Kuhn is joined by Shane Price, Founder & CEO of Green Circle to share knowledge and insights regarding sustainability based on his own purpose-driven messaging. Topics include: Waste Warriors, Sustainability, Environmental Stewardship, B Corporation Certification, Carbon Neutral Events. To Listen to more from Qnity check out the MONEY O2 Podcast at: MONEY O2 Podcast: ⁠https://www.moneyo2po...

Check out this interesting conversation about how creating a culture of sustainability through grassroots efforts like the newly formed Green Beauty Community is not only good for the planet and its in habitants, but it's also good for your business. To Listen to more from Qnity check out the MONEY O2 Podcast at: MONEY O2 Podcast: ⁠https://www.moneyo2podcast.com/⁠ Qnity Lightbulb Moments is pr...

Who's in your CIRCLE? Tom shares his Lightbulb Moment regarding success in relation to those with whom we surround ourselves and introduces CIRCLE where two members of the original Qnity Inner Circle mastermind group, VP of Operations Megan Jasper of Gadabout SalonSpas and VerVe Salons and self-titled, "El Presidente", Sue Arens of Studio Be Salons each share their experiences in thi...

In this Lightbulb Moments packed episode with author John DiJulius and Qnity's Tom Kuhn, we learn how John's personal mantra to "be narrow and deep" has supported his work in creating exceptional customer experiences by zeroing in on his employee experiences and training his team to "sell the bounce" and ultimately "make price irrelevant" with customer loyalty...

What an interesting dive into the world of medi-spa with owner of skinscience Medical Aesthetics, Dr. Melissa Hubiak ! Join Qnity founder, Tom Kuhn and hear this incredible origin story from no electricity to creating her own spark, learn about the Golden Ratio rule of 1:1.6, and discover what partnering with someone in the medical field could do for your own med-spa initiative! To Listen to more...

Join us as Tom Kuhn connects with Megan Murray, Senior Director of Field Operations at Ulta Beauty, a versatile multi-unit management professional with a proven track record of driving results for some of the world's largest and most innovative retail organizations. Learn how Megan harnesses and fine-tunes a competitive edge to recruit, retain, and help individuals build 6 figure income career...