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

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...

Stephan Thompson is the Co-founder of Bizlink Salon Software. After their recent merger with STX, he is now the Business Development Manager for STX Salon Cloud.   In this compelling conversation, Stephan Dives into topics like how to get the most of your salon software, how social unrest in 2020 has affected the beauty industry, and how we as a salon community can play a part in keeping peop...

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...

Jen Planck and Upping your Game are two synonymous phrases. She is the owner of LUX LAB Salon/suites as well as a tribe member for TIGI and recently developed their global business program. In this episode Jen talks with Chris and John about the innovative changes she made during the covid pause to come back better than ever! Some of what you will learn in this episode are: Getting rid of old idea...

Michael Cole, A conversation on creating a salon experience in the digital age. 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...

Misty Jayne Harmon is a 17-year veteran salon professional. After realizing that she and her husband had no real financial plan for the future, they decided to make a change. And they did BIG-TIME and soon found themselves with the ability to pay off their consumer debt and purchase their dream home. Now just a few short years later - Misty is passionately sharing the strategies that worked for he...

In this Episode Jenn and Chris Yeager share how optimizing their web presence has increased their new client traffic by 80%

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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...

Is Your Front Desk Broken? A conversation with Summit Front Desk Division Coach Jules Molina In this episode, Jules Molina shares how randomly volunteering for front desk duty in the salon, changed the trajectory of her career. Now a partner at Soto Signature in Perrysburg Ohio, Jules spends her downtime helping hundreds of salon support teams succeed in becoming a profitable part of the salon.&nb...

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...

Lessons of an Entrepreneur, Transformation and Leadership |Jennifer Alvarez of Beauty Business Game-Changer Podcast In this Episode Jennifer takes Chris and John on a journey of lessons that she learned as she got clear about her vision of becoming a business owner. Jennifer goes deep into her mindset shift, her mentors along the way and her new course that helps future salon owners peek behind th...

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...

Traci Sakosits Creative Director Sassoon In this conversation, Traci shares her story, the philosophy of the Vidal Sassoon brand, and how 68 years later Sassoon is still one of the greatest legacy brands on the planet.  Connect with Traci, https://www.instagram.com/tracisak_hair/ https://www.sassoon-academy.com/en/academy/Digital/videos https://www.sassoon.com/ Say hi to Chris and John on soc...

Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/chrissulimayhair/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / M...

Michelle Minor Patton Former Pureololgy Creative Haircutting Director, cutting enthusiast, and leadership explorer. In this episode, Michelle dives deep into how foundations push creativity higher and take a look at the question “what’s next”. Follow Michelle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michelleleep/ Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https:/...

This Throwback was a part of a series of interviews where John and Chris share insight and experience on must-have skills of all levels of salon teams.  The harsh truth is, most salons can't grow past a certain point because the team and leaders do not develop skills that are necessary but uncomfortable. So they are never able to communicate and follow through on tuff situations and important...

Johnna Lyman In this episode Johanna, a professional coach, and consultant for over 16 years, shares the importance of using soft skills like emotional intelligence, and empathy to better communicate in the workplace and life. She also shares her passion for the elevating of women into leadership positions and the importance of staying true to your values even in the face of peer pressure. Connect...

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...

Find Your Purpose Find Your Drive | Alicia Soulier Founder of Salon Scale. From award-winning stylist to entrepreneur, Alicia Soulier has dedicated over 16 years to the beauty industry. As the owner and creative director of Capelli Salon Studio for over 10 years, Alicia noticed a leak in her business that was directly affecting her bottom line: the color bar. Without the proper technology to accou...

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 worn all hat's from assistant to salon owner and though most of his time is spent teaching...

Alison Alhamed VP of Community Building and Social Media at R+Co In this episode, we talk about the importance of adapting business to fit the changing consumer behavior of today's unique environment. We also cover how technology can keep you connecting with your guests while strengthening influence in your local community.  Connect with Alison - https://www.instagram.com/alisonalhamed/...

What was the secret that helped Japan become a global leader in quality and how you can take this same approach with your clients and salon *About Matthew Cross ~ Leadership Alliance Founder & President America’s Leading Priority Strategist, Matthew is an acclaimed thought leader, speaker, Deming Scholar and Hoshin Kanri strategic alignment specialist. He has authored eight books to date, incl...

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OVERCOME ANY OBSTACLE | THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL TALK EVER | QUE CRANE'S INCREDIBLE STORY When a normal Friday night high school football game changes Que Crane’s life, he could have done what most people would do, made excuses.. Instead what he has done and continues to do is nothing shy of miraculous... Listen to this episode to hear his incredible story. Meet Que Crane - https://youtu.be/KsR3IAD2...