The Apprenticeship Godmother

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the crucial steps involved in onboarding and developing new team members.   She emphasises the importance of providing a comprehensive training program that includes policies and procedures outlined in a training book. Sarah also highlights the significance of creating a development plan, which involves defining the...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the crucial step of identifying missing skills in order to fill skills gaps in your business.   She emphasises the importance of recognizing what you love and what you hate to do, as well as understanding the preferences of others. Sarah advises to look at job descriptions and stay informed about future trends in yo...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the important topic of finding your purpose in life.   Sarah explains the process of how to lead a life full of purpose, stressing the value of having a mission statement, which acts as a compass guiding you towards your goal. She emphasises that it gives direction and meaning to life.   Sarah explores the practice...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel talks to Kate Holohan, a renowned hair and scalp specialist, about attracting new clients and revolutionising the hair industry.   Kate has 23 years of experience in hairdressing and 20 years in education, she shares her journey and why she decided to pursue this course. They talk about hair health, discussing issues like hai...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses various aspects related to finding apprenticeships in the hair and beauty industry.   She explains what to look for when considering an apprenticeship, emphasising the importance of building confidence and self-awareness before you go out into the working world. Sarah shares insights on preparing for interviews by f...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the importance of training your current staff.   She emphasises the benefits of providing training to both new and existing employees, highlighting how it can help to improve customer satisfaction and increase revenue. Sarah explains the importance of having a shadow system in place where staff learn from other staf...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel talks to Donna Clayton about her extensive experience working with apprenticeships and funding.   Donna shares her insights on apprenticeships and funding, as well as the importance of accredited training courses and understanding what the certificates actually mean. She emphasises that apprenticeships are job-ready, not work...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the importance of documenting the customer journey when selling to an organisation and teaching an apprenticeship.   Sarah emphasises the need to teach your apprentices how to document this journey and create videos for them to learn from. Sarah suggests recording consultations to standardise expectations and using...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel talks with Jenefer Livings, founder of Silk Helix.   Sarah and Jen talk about running a successful business, including becoming self-employed, employing your first person, and the importance of induction and motivation. Jen also addresses the common misconception surrounding the rights of apprentices compared to other employe...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the key aspects of apprenticeships and training in today's ever-evolving job market.   She explains the importance of having a clear recruitment system, which will effectively identify and select the most suitable candidates for apprenticeship schemes. Sarah also shares her personal love for apprenticeships, highlig...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the topic of managing stress in business.   Running a business can be a daunting and stressful experience, and it's important to find ways to manage and alleviate that stress. Sarah explores a variety of techniques and strategies that entrepreneurs can use to deal with stress, including exercise, journaling, and usi...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the importance of having a clear vision for achieving success.   She emphasises the need to write down everything you want to achieve and ask yourself pertinent questions before writing your vision. Sarah also highlights the significance of setting goals and having a vision board as visual aids to keep you motivated...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the intricacies of transitioning into a training business.   She emphasises the importance of having a clear training plan and rolling out an apprenticeship system to efficiently train new students. Sarah shares how to teach someone else your skills, which not only helps in the training process but also ensures a st...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel speaks to Katie Godfrey, owner of KG Salon.   They discuss the importance of having a mentor and coach in the beauty industry. They talk about when and how to sell your business and the challenges faced when transitioning into a new business.   Katie shares her personal experience of how she got into the beauty industry and hi...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the challenges of starting and running a successful business.   Sarah explains the importance of determining your goals and finding your "why". She also talks about why having strong sales and marketing skills is a must for entrepreneurs looking to make their mark in the industry.   She highlights the importance of...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel talks to Carl Hinder, a sales strategy coach in the salon industry.   They discuss the gap between salons and coaching and share the importance of finding grants and funding for salons. Sarah also touches on the difference between apprentices and staff, and how each can benefit a salon in their own way. Carl also gives some i...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the importance of employing people to grow your business.   Sarah highlights the benefits of hiring and training apprentices as a strategic way to build a solid team of skilled and motivated employees. She stresses the importance of having a clear training plan in place and being prepared to teach others to teach. S...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses various aspects of business growth and marketing strategies.   Sarah explains the importance of positioning yourself properly in the market. She also highlights the power of social media in promoting a business and engaging potential clients, sharing some tips on how to get people involved on Instagram.   Sarah emph...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel talks to Emma Jarvis about the importance of apprenticeships in the beauty industry.   Emma shares her expertise on the structure of apprenticeships, placing a strong emphasis on teaching and assessing qualifications, and the value of these programs in developing leadership skills. They also discuss the income apprentices bri...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel talks to Susan Stocker about the importance of building a network in business.    They discuss common mistakes made by business owners when starting out and the challenges people face when trying to start a business. Sarah explains the benefits of apprenticeship schemes and the significance of having a business plan in place....

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the fear of losing your business and how to overcome it.    Sarah highlights the importance of leveraging your time in order to achieve success in your business. She talks about the importance of knowing what you truly want out of your business, and making sure that your actions align with that goal.    Sarah explai...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses frequently asked questions about hiring older apprentices.    An older apprentice is anyone over the age of 19. Frequently asked questions are based around how much they must be paid by law as well as their overall availability to work depending on their current life commitments, such as living expenses and caregivi...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses what qualifications you need to get involved in delivering funded training, and specifically apprenticeship training.    Sarah explains how it has become more difficult to get involved in funded training, and highlights the importance of having the three key skills: teaching, assessing, and coaching.    If you are tr...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses how to retain a good apprentice.   Sarah shares some valuable tips for ensuring that your apprentices are happy and motivated to stay with your company. One key point she emphasises is the importance of having a clear and accurate job description. This will help your apprentices understand exactly what is expected of...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel talks to Danny Wicks.   They discuss common mistakes made by business owners and the  importance of hiring the right people. Danny gives tips for maintaining a positive attitude and avoiding getting caught in chaos.    Sarah shares her own journey of personal and professional growth, including how her business and mindset coac...