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

In this conversation, you’ll hear possibly the greatest turn around story in the salon industry today. After a great start in the family business, David Berglass knew it was time to try it on his own. While looking for the right fit, he received a tip from a friend of a company that was looking to sell. That brand was called Lanza. Beginning as a value-driven brand David knew if it was to work, he...

To attend the 4-day intensive salon owner workshop register at -   https://124go.com/ Charles Marcus may have one of the most unique stories of anyone in the hair industry. After developing a severe stuttering disorder after a childhood trauma, he struggled for many years. It was a school counselor suggested he apply for a local hair salon who was hiring 4 young people with disabilities. That...

Oscar Valencia founder of Breaking Down Your Walls entered the salon industry after an injury took him from his first passion, professional baseball. Being not too sure the direction to head, he decided to enter the family business, hair. Little did he know how this would ignite his passion and ability to touch people on a deeper level.  After a chance meeting, Oscar would become a National e...

Hello everyone, Happy New Year! This episode is a compilation of some inspiring soundbites to help you begin 2020 on the right foot! While all of us have goals, the truth is that sometimes we fail to even get started... In these soundbites, you’ll hear some words of encouragement as well as some strategies that can work to help you grow behind the chair, your salon or just your personal life! We h...

Tracy Robinson is a lifelong hairstylist, owner, and educator who has overcome the most extreme challenges that life has to offer. In this conversation, Tracy shares her story of how her experience with ovarian cancer gave her the strength to know that she can achieve anything.  Follow Tracey https://www.instagram.com/ceostylist/ Taylor Cole Studios https://www.instagram.com/taylorcolestudios...

Double Trouble! What a privilege it was to have this conversation! Both Ruby and Sarai pull no punches and leave nothing on the table with John and Chris. These two sought after educators and Instagram influencers keep it very real.  We not only get to hear their inspiring stories of landing in the beauty industry but what drives them today and how they just keep getting better. This conversa...

Of all of the people who have their finger on the pulse of all things hair, Alison Alhamed possibly ranks #1.  The Modern Salon Editor-in-chief is a lover of hair, journalism major and licensed cosmetologist. Alison has spent the better part of her career keeping beauty professionals in the know through all forms of media whether print, digital or live events. She works tirelessly through a l...

Salon Owners and Managers, this is a conversation you do not want to miss!  Have you ever wondered, what is on the mind of a cosmetology student? What type of salon are they looking for, What are their fears, and What do they want for their career? If you said Yes to any of these questions, you're not alone. In the past decade, the salon industry has evolved so quickly, with the scaling of so...

A conversation on Technology, Marketing and Leaving your personal life at the door. The salon industry never ceases to amaze us with innovative and incredible people. In this episode hear how Sarah Cooper founded @aurasalonware by identifying needs in her business    ( @bobbycoopersalon )and creating solutions! So many learning moments packed in here, we know you will love this conv...

If you would have told Britt Churchill a year ago that she would be the spokesperson for Breast Cancer for Estee Lauder she would have said impossible! But a year later, and six months of Chemotherapy she has a whole new perspective, and appreciation for life! Here Britt shares her past 12 months walking the path from diagnosis of breast cancer, through treatment, and recovery. Her story on shavin...

If this happens to be your first listen to this podcast, you are in for a treat! There is a lot we could say about Michael Cole: · Father of Salon Business Education .  Coach of coaches · Inventor of the Jump Journal · Inspired and motivated well over a million hairdressers/salon owners throughout his career · And just keeps getting better! In this conversation you’ll hear Michael share about...

A conversation inspired by the reality that life while beautiful, can also sometimes be very tough. So what do we do in the face of adversity? Listen and hear from two incredible people, experts in the area of being open to all experiences of life, both the good and the bad. And most importantly how to use those experiences to help others! Megan McDowell - As a licensed therapist and visionary, Me...

Road Trip! Every now and then you meet ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things! For this episode, John and Chris travel to @salonyeagerknoxville to meet with salon owners Jenn and Chris Yeager, and stylist @kelsey.gramm. In this episode we discuss: Connect with Jenn and Chris @salonyeager Knoxville For more motivation, strategy, and inspo, follow Jen @the.inspired.stylist Give Kelsey a...

Even in the midst of opening 6 mega-salons in a four week period, Eric Taylor showed up and delivered Big-Time in this conversation! With so many lessons to share, the globally known multiple salon owner speaks about work ethic, taking accountability for your personal success, and gives a peek behind the curtain of some of the top social media influencers in the salon world (and what it takes to s...

Nick Arrojo, Work Hard, Dream Big, and Manifest your Dream Career! Hair Icon and owner of Three prolific NYC Salons, Two Academies and a Global Haircare Brand Nick Arrojo, pulls no punches in this no holds barred conversation with John and Chris… After considerable growth and being on the fast track to his dream career, Nick shares the incredible story of working hard, having faith, being clear on...

Your Money or your Life? An interview with Brian Nunes, Author of Blown Away and Owner of Blow Salon In this interview, you’ll hear from Bryan Nunes who is the author of the book Blown Away, what pizza, pot and walk around the world taught me about leadership . In this enlightening conversation, he shares the belief systems and habits that keep him feeling free of financial handcuffs and helped to...

One of the best coolest things about being in the salon industry is the people we get to meet. Whether that is behind the chair, at the salon, or other hairdressers. We have this common bond but come from so many different backgrounds! And, Jamie Wiley, #hairboss, is one of those people who leave an impression from the first time you meet her. Coming to us with such an amazing story of focus, grow...

Hairstylists are some of the most creative, innovative and intelligent people on the planet. And Kati Whitledge proves this to be true! She is the owner of Be Inspired Salon, Founder of the Meet Your Stylist Salon Marketing Tool, and Founder of Beyond the Technique Podcast.  But as most success journeys start it was not always this way, In the podcast, Kati openly shares with John Palmieri an...

Giovanni Guintoli, Editorial Stylist and Creative Director of Tearsheet Education. If you haven’t met Giovanni Guintoli you are in for a treat! In this conversation the veteran editorial stylist and shares trade secrets on capturing the perfect image, in the salon, while being busy... You know,,, because that’s the new reality! Giovanni fell in love with editorial imagery early in his career and k...

Straight from the chapters of Shop Talk, Chris Sulimay and John Palmieri cover the crucial topic of creating the ultimate client experience and how it relates to KPI's (Key Performance Indicators -  AKA Goals) in the salon.  For the most part, as stylists (and humans) we create habits behind the chair. And those habits tend to either make or break our client experience (as well as our in...

If you haven’t seen the work of this incredible and humble human being, you’re in for a treat! In this conversation, John and Chris crown Jack the "Hair Color Transformation King of the World." He is a multiple-time Behind the Chair #OneShot finalist. And guess what? He shared all his secrets with us! Jack began his career in his home country of Syria and later in France before moving to the Unite...

George Alderete @georgecolorboygeo - Global Creative Ambassador for Keune Haircosmetics George Alderete is a Lifetime Hairdresser, Platform Artist, Bangstyle Supreme Winner, NAHA Team Award Winner and Global Creative Ambassador for Keune Haircosmetics. But all of the titles aside, he's a man on a mission to share his knowledge and inspiration with the world. Over the course of his career, he's wor...

Self Empowerment, Following Through, Building Trust and Living Your Truth are just some of the thoughts we are left with after this inspired conversation with Heather Yurko Owner of Neat Beat Salon and Founder of PIP University.  Like many salon professionals, Heather came to a life roadblock realizing that “the traditional path to success,” was not going to be her road. So she used this expe...

Known as the Queen of Color in her home country, Marriet Gakes is an Artist and Professional through and through!  A five time winner of the coveted Coffieur Awards in Holland , takes us on a journey of falling in love with the beauty industry through witnessing the passion of one hairdresser. Only after seeing the hands of someone who loved the craft was she able to begin to unlock her poten...

Performance, Behavior, Emotion, Behavior... If you listen to the first 5 minutes of this conversation Jay Twists our minds by exposing mistakes that we have been making in the hair industry for clost to 60 years.  Jay explains and illustrates why and how we have been falsely incentivising our salon teams using contests, commission and coercion. He goes on to share, before we shift our thinkin...