Shop Talk: A podcast for the beauty industry, hairstylists and hair-salon owners. By 124Go

A thriving salon business is not just about great hair. It is also about business growth and creating an amazing experience clients keep coming back to. John Palmieri chats with Gina Bianca about the reality of salon ownership, the shift to a hybrid salon model, and what it takes to retain both clients and stylists. From pricing challenges to leadership struggles, they break down the lessons every...

Leadership and legacy are the foundation of a thriving salon business. In this episode of Shop Talk, host John Palmieri sits down with financial advisor  Philip Barrington  to discuss how salon owners can step into leadership roles, build a lasting legacy, and secure their financial future. Philip shares insights on mentorship, creating a culture of excellence, and the business strategie...

Scalp cooling is revolutionizing the cancer journey for many, and Bethany Hornthal is one of those people leading the charge. In this conversation, the executive director and co-founder of HairToStay dives into the empowering option of unique procedure. Learn how scalp cooling minimizes hair loss during chemotherapy and how HairToStay is working to make it accessible to all cancer patients regardl...

What does it take to build an exceptional salon culture? Join John Palmieri and Chris Sulimay as they chat with Amber Pope , owner of Salon 27 , who shares her incredible journey to becoming a passionate and thriving salon owner. Amber opens up about the many challenges and various triumphs of building a business, leading a well-rounded team, and cultivating a salon culture centered around support...

Digital marketing and SEO optimization are buzzwords thrown around when talking about building your brand online. But how do you know when to invest and where? Here to share his expertise is Lucas Renfroe . Lucas is a founding partner of Salon. Marketing , a digital marketing agency specializing in the salon and spa industry. He is also a founding partner of Roots Southern Salon in Savannah, GA. I...

Is this the Salon Model of the Future - Lindsey Young Talks Quality Over Quantity In this conversation Lindsey Young, Owner of Luna Salon and Masters of Balayage Trainer, shares why she is choosing quality over quantity to grow her salon and how it is attracting the perfect stylists for their salon culture. She also shares lessons she is learning transitioning from behind the chair to full ti...

If you haven’t seen the work of this incredible, and humble human being than you are in for a treat! In this conversation, John and Chris give Jack the title of Hair Color Transformation King of the World. He is a multiple-time Behind the Chair #OneShot finalist. And WE GOT HIM TO SHARE ALL OF HIS SECRETS! Jack began his career, in his home country of Syria and France before coming to the United S...

What’s it like to grow 9 salons and two skin spas? Just ask Lorean Cairns co-founder of Fox and Jane Salons and Skin Habit.  To think her journey as an owner started under 10 years ago is miraculous! In this conversation, Lorean shares her philosophies on leadership, culture, coaching and her plans for the future. This is a conversation for every level of salon professional.  Say Hi to L...

She Doubled Her Prices! In this very special episode John and Chris interview Rachael Ford, and Rachael represents well, a lot of you - and if you're new to the career - she represents what your future might look like. You see Rachael is a hairstylist and the owner of an 8 chair salon. She is also a mother with five ranging from college to toddler, a wife - a homemaker… You get the picture. This y...

J Ladner Pt. 2 - How to Feel Like You are Enough / Showing Up / Being open to Education, Mentorship and Experience In this episode J dives deeper into the stylist career journey and why being open to education and mentorship early in your career is so important. He also leaves us with some beautiful final words - so be sure to listen until the end! If you haven't met J here’s a bit more about...

“Be vulnerable with them, and the magic will exist” Hello everyone, it’s John here – welcome back to the Shop Talk Podcast, the educational podcast for salon pros looking to elevate their craft. This is Part 1 of our conversation with J Ladner, and I promise you, it’s going to be incredible! J, a bundle of energy, is the Digital Creative Director for Oligo Pro and the Foun...

Intention Equals Power / Vivian Mackinder / Icon and Founder Hairdesigner TV Vivian Mackinder is an Icon in the beauty industry (and she is just getting started). A master reinventer, and pilgrim of online education Vivian has taught and inspired millions of hair stylists around the globe. In this episode she shares her philosophy for success and her keys to becoming a master hairstylist. Say hi t...

Jay Williams may be the most prolific thought leader in the salon industry. In this conversation, Jay schools John and Chris on how to better lead yourself and influence others in such our fast-shifting 2020 environment.  There is so much packed into this episode - you may have to listen twice!   Connect with Jay Williams https://www.instagram.com/jaywilliamsco/   Purchase...

Tamera is a salon owner, hair stylist, and author who's been in the industry for over 20 years. Through working towards bringing my vision to life. She strives to create a unique experience to the clients at True. "I wanted it to be a place where everyone felt beautiful and luxurious, while still maintaining affordability." This was the inception of Salon True. "Our clients are our extended family...

This Episode is part two of Pepper Pastor and she is amazing. Pepper is an artist in her soul who became fascinated with human behavior and in her spare time of being a busy salon professional, Global educator, a mother and wife with a life, She went to school and is finishing her PHD in organizational psychology.. In this part of the conversation Pepper really shares how to be more effective in y...

In this episode Pepper Pastor Salon professional and Organizational Psychologist shares lessons from her journey and studies in Creativity. Say Hi to Pepper on social - https://www.instagram.com/pepperpastor/ Enroll in Salon Business Blueprint - https://www.124goacademy.com Say hi to John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook...

Christine Zilinski is a lifetime salon pro who has devoted her career to technical mastery and growth as a leader. She and her partners have developed a mastermind group for like-minded stylists, salon owners, and leaders. https://www.instagram.com/christinezilinski/ https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=empowered%20salon%20leaders Email Christine @ salonconcrete@gmail.com YouTube https://www.yout...

Bonnie Bonadeo | Recruit and Keep Stylists by having the right Branding | Expertise and Empathy | When was the last time you updated your strategies for your brand, or your recruitment strategies? In possibly the most important time significant evolution in salons since the early 90’s it’s time to update your brand and your recruitment strategies. Listen as Bonnie talks about Taking a 360 approach...

In this episode we talk with Industry Icon Winn Claybaugh about inclusivity, how to attract the team and clients that you WANT. And how to use three of the top human needs to ensure you have a healthy culture in your salon.  Winn Claybaugh is the author of Be Nice (Or Else!) and “one of the best motivational speakers in the country,” according to CNN’s Larry King, who wrote the foreword for t...

You don't get to be called International Business Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Business Education Ambassador for Oligo Professional, without having the experience to back it up. And Nina Tulio proves that in this inspiring conversation with John and Chris. A former salon owner, turned business coach, Nina has been there, lived to tell about it and now uses her experience to help salon owners a...

Be a Millionaire Hairstylist | Cash Lawless | Founder TheMillionaireHairstylist.com In this episode Cash shares timeless wisdom, how he became a Millionaire, and why you should Pay Yourself First! Cash is on a mission to help hairstylists THINK BIGGER! You are going to LOVE this conversation! https://www.themillionairehairstylist.com https://www.instagram.com/cashlawlesshair/ https://www.inst...

In part 2 of this conversation Ashely reminds us that it’s not just about the haircut - but about how we make the client feel that makes the biggest impact. You can connect with Ashley https://www.instagram.com/redhotstylist/ https://www.instagram.com/saveyourscissorssalon/ https://redhotstylist.com https://saveyourscissorssalon.com Ashley Lavallee is the owner of Save Your Scissors Salon, an upsc...

In part 1 of this conversation Ashely reminds us that it’s not just about the haircut - but about how we make the client feel that makes the biggest impact. You can connect with Ashley https://www.instagram.com/redhotstylist/ https://www.instagram.com/saveyourscissorssalon/ https://redhotstylist.com https://saveyourscissorssalon.com Ashley Lavallee is the owner of Save Your Scissors Salon, an upsc...

Digital marketing and SEO optimization are buzzwords thrown around when talking about building your brand online. But how do you know when to invest and where? Here to share his expertise is Lucas Renfroe. Lucas is a founding partner of Salon. Marketing, a digital marketing agency specializing in the salon and spa industry. He is also a founding partner of Roots Southern Salon in Savannah, GA...