The Apprenticeship Godmother

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses how to handle negative behaviour and conflict in your business or salon.    These behaviours present themselves in many ways such as lateness, careless performance, being lazy, rudeness to you or the team and clients as well as spreading or creating rumours. If it's happening consistently these members of staff need...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel welcomes Melissa Curran, CEO and founder of the Modern Mind Group, a people operations and performance consultancy.    Melissa has over 20 years of experience working in the area and has a unique approach to helping leaders implement change in their businesses, focusing on their emotional and human performance.   In this episo...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses why apprenticeships could be the solution to your recruitment challenges. She talks about the benefits of hiring apprentices, including the ability to train and mould employees to fit your salon’s specific needs.   Sarah discusses the different types of apprenticeships available and how to get started with implement...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses How to make Hair apprenticeships work for you with her guest Vikki Smith.   Vikki met Sarah through doing traineeships with TNB and has been a hairdresser for 14 years. Now she has her own salon which she runs from her house.    Sarah and Vikki discuss how to get the most out of your apprentices by training them in m...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses why as a salon owner your mindset is important.   Over the years of our life we tend to lose a sense of who we are and have lower self worth. Sarah has always spent a lot of time on personal development and has worked hard to improve the way she thinks. Sarah encourages you to take the time to find out what makes you...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel talks with Charmaine Gully, a salon owner based in Devon. She has had her salon for 5 years and worked in hairdressing for over 30 years.   This episode Charmaine speaks on how she found her first apprentices, the process of learning about what makes a good apprentice and finding out if they are going to fit in with your salon...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses the problems that salon owners face and some of the solutions that she has been able to use in her own business.   Sarah has been in business for 25 years, and apprenticeships have helped her business in so many ways. Having an apprentice will help you grow your business as they gain working experience and develop sk...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel speaks to James Burtt , Managing Director of Phonic Media.   This episode they discuss how you as a business owner will benefit from having a podcast. James answers all the frequently asked questions such as why you should have a podcast, what you could talk about, and how you can use podcasting as a tool to grow your brand. ...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses how to deal with being overwhelmed in your business.   The importance of having someone to talk to means that you can voice your thoughts with someone else and get a second opinion on things, this can help you maintain a healthy perspective on your life and business.   Working while overwhelmed is not good for you or...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel welcomes salon owner Vikki Smith.    Vikki met Sarah through doing traineeships with TNB and has been a hairdresser for 14 years. Now she has her own salon which she runs from her house.    Sarah and Vikki discuss how to get the most out of your apprentices by training them in multiple parts of your salon. This will mean your...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel answers 15 frequently asked questions about Apprenticeships!   She explains how having an apprentice working for you will grow your business and answers the questions she is often asked by employers who are on the fence about getting an apprentice.    Sarah also tells you why you should be open to having all different levels a...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel is joined by Jennifer Louise, CEO of Obsessions Salon and founder of The Successful Salon Club.    The Successful Salon Club is a global academy which trains salon owners in how to get their salons visible, fully booked, and celebrating real profit growth with a committed team around them. Jennifer has worked with many salons...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses how you can use an apprentice to help to grow your company. She suggests one of the overlooked ways to do so is to have an apprentice, or one of your team members, build a business within your business.    Sarah says that by getting your values and expectations inline with your employees is vital. Culture where there...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel welcomes Jo Halls; owner of Boniface Hair & Beauty Salon.   This episode they discuss how salon owners can use apprenticeships to grow their business. Jo trains the next generation of hair professionals through apprenticeships and has taken on many apprentices in her salons.    Jo works closely with Sarah and TNB to ensure she...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses dealing with challenges.   When Sarah won an award, this should have been a happy moment in her life. However it led her to think about how hard she has been working and what she has been doing to create change in her life.   Running a salon is not an easy task. Salons face many challenges, some are external while ot...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel with Danielle Instance, who has been a salon owner for 13 years.   Together they discuss the pros and cons of employing an older apprentice. Danielle hired an apprentice in her late 40s who shines when it comes to maturity and professionalism which is important to have when dealing with clients.   This apprentice has fresh per...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses how salons can survive and thrive using apprenticeship post-Covid.   Sarah explains how Covid affected her salon and what she did to recover. She shares tips on how to be prepared for unexpected hard times, such as dealing with rising costs, which may result in clients coming in less often as they have less money to...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel speaks to salon owner April Norton.   Sarah and April share their experience with hiring apprentices and how they assess if they are a good fit for their salon. They also discuss the problems they have had hiring good apprentices.    April shares how she supports her apprentices so that they become a useful part of the busines...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses how important an employee's attitude is versus their skill and knowledge in the workplace.   Knowing someone’s commitment to work is key, as their goals in life influence what they will be looking for in the workplace. Find out what they want to achieve and if you help them achieve that they will be a better employee...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel is joined by Angeline Hayden who discusses why customer service is important in a salon.   If you are going to be a successful hair, beauty, and wellness professional it is important to elevate the client experience because you will retain more clients and be able to charge more. Half the job is customer service - how you spea...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses how to be a great mentor to your apprentice.   Most apprentices are young people so you have to remember you are building them as a person as well as a hair, beauty and nail professional. As their mentor they must feel safe to speak to you openly and honestly so that you can be aware of what they are going through in...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel has guest Layla Tourgh speak on what it takes to make it in the beauty industry.    Layla talks about what it was like trying to convince her parents about working in beauty, on gaining her qualifications, and how she opened her own salon at 22. Layla saw a market for being a mobile nail and spray tanning technician so she sta...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses how to best on board your apprentice.   She explains what to put in your welcome email and employee handbook, the things you need to supply a new employee on their first day, and the reasons why you give them a detailed tour of the space and where all the things they may need are.   You should show them how everythin...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel speaks with Nikki who has been a salon owner for 18 years.   Nikki believes you should invest in apprentices as they help grow your business, and has several young apprentices within her 8 members of staff. Nikki did a coaches and assessment course through Sarah’s company TNB Apprenticeships so she isn’t reliant on students fr...

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses 6 rules skills & traits each apprentice should have. Sarah is looking for someone who has got passion in the industry they chose to work whether that is hair nails or other cosmetics industries. The ideal apprentice is determined as they will have to keep repeating the same tasks to get better at their craft. Alongsi...