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

 Opening Up our Thinking | A discussion on Blended Salons | Deskless Check in and Memberships | @Rowena.yeager Follow Rowena On Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/rowena.yeager/  Download your FREE Digital Copy of Shop Talk Now!  https://www.124goacademy.com Is your salon pricing system due for an upgrade? We can help with that - message us on instagram @124.go Say hi to Chri...

In this episode Stephen Gomez pushes us to look in the mirror and ask the hard questions. Are you living up to your Values? Are you willing to hustle and put in the work for the result you're looking for? Do you sometimes envy other successful stylists or salons and make excuses for why you're not getting ahead?  In this episode Stephen schools John and Chris on his method of coaching a salon...

Are Deskless Salons The New Norm? We asked Jen Leblanc Operations Manager for Salon Rootz and Endz Salons If this is not the hottest topic in the salon world, It will be soon! After coming back from being shut down, Salon Rootz in Ohio made a very bold move and came back to work as a deskless salon with a commission environment. Listen in as Jen shares the insights that might be one of the biggest...

She sold her salon and moved to Ibiza, and Donna Roggio can teach you to do the same. Need we say more?   Donna Roggio: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/the.beautybusinesscoach Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.beautybusinesscoach/ Email thebeautybusinesscoach@gmail.com   To attend the 4-day virtual salon owner/manager workshop email us! Info@124go.com If you are a Keune Loyalty C...

What's Really Going On With Profit & How you can Have More of It | Jason Everett and Doug Campbell From Data Driven In this episode John and I caught up with Jason Everett and Doug Campbell from High Performance Salon Academy.. We think you'll be surprised by what they had to say -- the REAL story of Profit. http://www.highperformancesalonacademy.com  Say hi to Jason on Social https://www...

In this conversation, Lindsey Young, Owner of Luna Salon and a 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-time owner. Connect with Lindsey: https://www.instagram.com/lunasalontally http://thel...

Recruiting Your Dream Team | How To Attract Stylists and What They’re Looking For | Stefanie Fox Jackson Owner of Talent Match Connect with Stefanie Fox and Talent Match https://www.instagram.com/stef_fox/ https://linktr.ee/talentmatch 4-day intensive of 2021. That happens over two weekends Nov 7-8 - 14-15  - Apply go to  https://124go.com or email us @ info@124go.com for just $1595, we...

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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 4-day intensive of 20...

Follow us on Instagram @124.go Create Your Personal Brand | @OMGartistry | OMGartistry.com In this episode the one and only Olivia Smalley shares how to: Build Your Personal Brand from Scratch Develop Your Dream Clientele (no matter what you do for a living) Know Your Worth, and Set Clear Boundaries to Live Your Best Life! For more from OMGartistry.com https://www.omgartistry.com https://podcasts....

In this very special episode, John and I interview Rachael Ford. 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 of five ranging from college to toddler, a wife, a homemaker… You get the picture. This year Rachael finally had enough. One...

Girard Scarpaci might just be The Godfather of Social Networks for the Salon Industry. In this inspiring conversation Girard makes it clear that most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten...  He also discusses:  Lessons learned at Sassoon What it takes to be a successful salon owner And when it's time to close a business Lifetimes of w...

J Ladner @itsmrjladner 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! Connect with J -  https:...

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. Connect...

Adapt and evolve | Having Grit in the face of Change | @itsmrjladner “Be vulnerable with them and the magic will exist” Hello everyone it’s John here - welcome back to the Shop Talk Podcast, thw educational podcast for salon pros looking to up their game. This is part 1 of our conversation with J Ladner and I promise you it’s gonna be wicked good J, who is a bundle of energy - - is the digital cre...

Benjamin Novak Hudgins is Founder and CEO of Novak Hair Studios. As a nationally-recognized hairstylist with over 18 years of industry experience, Hudgins uses his expertise to inspire Novak’s 90+ Luxury Solo Artists in two unique locations throughout North Texas. His work has been displayed at New York fashion week, the Mercedes-Benz tent at Swim Week Miami, and on stages and classrooms across th...

Commitment and Having Tough Conversations | It’s Not What You Say It’s How You Say It | Are we Losing Sight of What Flexibility Really Means @kimsclfani1 This episode is part 2 of Multiple salon owner and Loreal National Artists. Kim Sciafani Her salons are called Color Cafe Hair Studios in Greenwich and Norwalk Connecticut. In this Episode we dive deeper into Salon owners and Managers attend the...

Hey salon pro happy throwback. This is one of our all time favorite conversations with a very special and impactful woman. Her name is Tammy Cosper and she is the Chief Operations Officer for the salon 124 group.. Lot of people out there claiming to be a #ladyboss well Tammy’s got the resume to prove it… More on that in a moment.. One thing John and I realize we are not doing such a great job info...

Stepping Up Your Game |Being Drama Free | Focus on your Client | Kim Scalfani @kimsclafani1 In this episode John and I sat down with Multiple salon owner and Loreal National Artists. Kim Sciafani Her salons are called Color Cafe Hair Studios in Greenwich and Norwalk Connecticut. When we asked her what she’s learned in her 30 years in the salon industry she said, In this episode we talked about Nex...

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 This VS Tha...

Vulnerability | Resilience & Finding What Works for You | Tamera Czarnowski Owner - Salon True  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, whi...

Enroll in Salon Business Blueprint - https://www.124goacademy.com 80% People 20% Hair | Good Enough is Not Enough |  @Redhotstylist Ashley Lavallee Pt2 In 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/s...

The Disney Effect | Taking a Leap of Faith | Finding your Tribe | Ashley Lavallee @Redhotstylist Ashley Lavallee is the owner of Save Your Scissors Salon, an upscale and edgy salon where Ashley and her staff provide each client with their undivided attention and address their individual needs with creativity and professionalism. Ashley’s love for education and passion to help others is abundant. E...

The Disney Effect | Taking a Leap of Faith | Finding your Tribe | Ashley Lavallee @Redhotstylist Ashley Lavallee is the owner of Save Your Scissors Salon, an upscale and edgy salon where Ashley and her staff provide each client with their undivided attention and address their individual needs with creativity and professionalism. Ashley’s love for education and passion to help others is abundant. E...

If this is your first episode in a while, we’re switching things up a little and moving toward bringing you shorter, more digestible episodes so you can actually put to use the lessons that our podcast guests share.  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 salo...