SOS Small Business Success for Salons & Spas Owners

The Liferaft Have you heard of the oxygen mask theory? Put on your mask first, then assist others. This is the same; if you feel overwhelmed, overworked, and frustrated, then I am here to throw the liferaft to you. Drowning out our feelings and emotions may seem healthy with all that is going on in the world, but we still always need to be leaders for our businesses, families, and communities. Tod...

I just hired 6 new staff members for our salon… but did you know that it takes all 5 of these strategies to recruit and hire new staff successfully?  Sales, Operations, Mindset, Marketing, and Education, listen now to the processes to anchor your success and grow your business.   Plus, join me for the 10 Secrets Master Class on Monday, March 21st, Noon Est.   www.salonhiringstrategi...

Shout out to all the Women for International Women's Day that have supported the wind in my sails! Hurry and listen as I may have mentioned your name! On the subject of sales… I sometimes believe women downplay a robust sales strategy with nurturing and caring. Not to say we should not be nurturing and caring, but clarity & consistency when selling builds momentum. Listen now as I share the on...

Every year I take on a few projects of learning new things to grow, sometimes personal, like my current hobby and passion for cupcakes (@batshitbonniescupcakes). Still, I mostly want to learn new things that solve problems and help my business be more automated, streamlined, and current. I do this so I can stay true to what makes my heart sing, and that is teaching and training others to be more s...

Life is hard; business is complex; everything feels complicated, yet I am watching several companies and folks, including myself, prosper more than ever. What is the secret? Planning, Strategy, Leadership, Operations, Finance, Branding, Marketing, and Education. Yes, all of that is not just one of the above all of the above. A successful business has a well-rounded portfolio of what I call the SOM...

If you only had one oar in your boat it would take twice the energy to get to your destination and possibly you would be going in circles. Today is 2-2-22, and a very auspicious day coming off the Chinese New Year; we look at the partnerships that hold value to us, whether that is a significant other, business partner, manager, first follower, family, or a faith-based partnership.  The power...

Did you miss the Live Session of “Ask the Accountant”? Not to worry, we have the full replay here now, and there was tons of good information from April McDaniel, our Industry CPA from Kopsa Otte. Whether running a business or a ship on the storming seas, get accurate information from the experts! Like in the first 15 minutes, we discussed the new Venmo/Paypal Rules for 2022 and how to manage that...

When we think of the state of the industry, we sometimes believe in doom and gloom, but today our friend and industry CPA April McDaniel from Kopsa Otte joins me to share some of the good parts about how we have evolved. Yes, we dive into some of the current trends that impact our businesses, but mostly we talk about finding the love and appreciation for what we have been through and still accompl...

Happy New Year!  Planning your destination and knowing there will always be some storms we must weather through means we need to plan out the route to get where we want to go. We also need to keep your plan values-driven and straightforward with the SOMME Framework for Success. We are focusing on Sales, Operations, Mindset, Marketing, and Education to meet your desired goals for 2022. Be sure...

In a World of Shifting Values!  Yeah, 2021 is almost over.  But are we that excited to roll into 2022?  When the same frustrations, struggles, and worries seem to be as present as ever?  We don’t have a choice; it is arriving but not before we take a more positive and fruitful look at 2021.  Join me today as we break out our successes, wins, and accomplishments of 2021 in...

We have all done those personality tests, Enneagram, Myers Briggs, color, or the latest one, Human Design. I recently did a Clifton Test that focuses on my 34 different strengths of mine. I share the top 5 in today's podcast but, what was most interesting for my success, and my struggles are looking at the 5-10 and the bottom 5 to see where I can improve myself or let go of things that I am wastin...

Today is more of a workshop than a short podcast, but still worth a dedicated listen and, with added value, a workbook to accompany the topic of Salon Holiday Marketing. As we break down the 5 SOMME Strategies that keep us in motion to accomplish the thrive mentality, we go a little deeper into two areas, Mindset and Marketing. The mindset stops us from being in motion because of e-motional blocks...

It’s time we all get a piece of the holiday profit pie. So today, I share how we can increase sales, profits, and excitement with your team and clients. Listen today as I share our recent workshop that provided strategic planning and tons of fun ideas to boost your holiday sales and spirits. Plus, join me to repeat the Live SOS Salon Holiday Marketing Workshop Monday, November 15th, 7-8:30 pm EST....

Yes, times are still tough, and there are little struggles we must face every day; I sometimes wish we could go back in time, but it only tells me that we need to mourn the past and determine ways to succeed now.  This is why finding a mentor is great because you are usually the tormentor of any good that may be coming to you. From self-sabotage to the blame game and critical self-talk, only...

I saw this post on what I call the “beauty comics,” you know, those forums where people ask questions and 300 people reply with 300 different answers. This one was “What side hustle do hairdressers, suite renter, barbers do when you hit a slow week”. Well, let’s say I had a lot to say in this podcast on why you are having a slow week and what you can do about it without thinking you need a side hu...

Oh, we know we are leading from the helm but are we steering in the direction to overcome today’s everchanging landscape. I think we are all aware that this is not business as usual...anymore!  When I am in a rudderless drift, I always go back to my brand and my values. So listen today as I share the foundational methods of TMER, and the SOMME Strategies to anchor myself back to being at my b...

I see waves of success and hope in our industry. Many of my salons are claiming record sales for their business and or beating 2019 sales. This is excellent news and goes back to the supply and demand issue I currently talk about a lot—the demand for our services, the demand for talent but the low supply of qualified workers. Today, I share five tipping points to keep your boat afloat and avoid th...

SOS-Thrive Over Survive It’s time… Time to think about what is next for you and your business. Stay on course, navigate a new course or float aimlessly in the hope of catching a break. Today I share the anchors of success. The SOMME Strategy and the program can help you get back on course and to your true north. Understanding the difference between surviving to thrive and asking ourselves how much...

After reading an article based on a Microsoft employee survey based on remote hybrid work, they acknowledged that virtual work increased productivity but stated it would decrease creativity and innovation long term. There is no substitute for group think tanks, collaborations, and one-on-one time. Or, as they referred to it as less “rich,” conversation is inevitable.  I placed that thought in...

One of my fav movies is Eat, Pray, Love, and one of my fav lines is "Ruin is a gift, ruin is the road to transformation." It may feel like we are in ruin now, or the last 20 years, from 9/11, the recession, to the pandemic and even in 2021, fear, division, death and taxes. Some of these we can avoid, so let's start from where we are and look at ruin, our businesses, and our lives; how can we see w...

Speaking into the wind is certainly more work than speaking downwind. It forces you to, Seek, Prepare, Empathize, Alleviate and Key in on your purpose, how it adds value, and solve other problems so, in the end, they have a better (fill in the blank).   If you don’t do the due diligence, you may get spit on, but it will be yours, and you will learn fast to avoid that and source powerful appro...

The expression “speed of the leader, speed of the team” is relevant today more than ever, and speed does not have to mean fast.  But it definitely means efficient. So, how efficient are you in leading your team to performance?  Do you take the time to plan your mission with precision, or is your business a debacle?   Listen to my 50th Episode, stop the piss poor planning approach, a...

Society seems to be breeding this overly independent approach and view on things, we are becoming our own islands.  I think we all know this is not sustainable or long before we realize how much we need each other. Time to step up and build an industrious character and recognize the helpless nature of victims is not going to allow our businesses to feel connected and prosper. Listen Now… Get...

Sharing with my clients and attendees this week is the “SOS Hiring Bootcamp” that the actions you are taking may be the right actions but the results are not matching, so we need to go back and look at your business from the outside in and see if there is a hook to draw them in or not? Not having a strong Brand Identity via digital presence could be the difference of wasting time, money, energy, a...

Some days the choices we have to make are tough.  Do you consider yourself fast at decisions, a gatherer of input before making decisions, or staying on the fence for as long as you can decision maker?  Whichever way you lean, deciphering through our emotions is what makes decisions a difficult factor.   Listen now as I compare making tough choices based on Emotional Intelligen...