The Hair Game

L'Oreal Professionnel Artist, Educator, and Entrepreneur @travisparkerhair had an extreme fear of public speaking that kept him from pursuing any roles in education or ambassadorship. It wasn't until he finally worked through his fear by taking an ambassador position that his career and success truly took off.  This Week's Topics: • Finding hair and an attempt at college • Working for Toni & Guy a...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. L'Oreal Professionnel Artist, Educator, and Entrepreneur @travisparkerhair had an extreme fear of public speaking that kept him from pursuing any roles in education or ambassadorship. It wasn't until he finally worked through his fear by taking an ambass...

After a struggle running her first salon and move to Utah that made her start over, @jessicapowerspaints had a second chance to take over a salon and elevate the hair community there. She dove into the vivid hair movement and recently has won back-to-back BTC @oneshothairawards - as well as become an educator for multiple brands. We discuss the future of vivid hair and much more!  This Week's Topi...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. After a struggle running her first salon and move to Utah that made her start over, @jessicapowerspaints had a second chance to take over a salon and elevate the hair community there. She dove into the vivid hair movement and recently has won back-to-bac...

@nickiwildflower took a leap and started her own business in a salon studio. After rapid growth of her clientele, she realized her speed & efficiency was part of her popularity. She shares with us how she reframed this into a luxury perk for her clients and developed a coaching and consultation business to help other hairdressers do the same. This Week's Topics: • Finding hair in NY as an apprenti...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Are You Placing Enough Value on Your Efficiency?   @nickiwildflower took a leap and started her own business in a salon studio. After rapid growth of her clientele, she realized her speed & efficiency was part of her popularity. She shares with us how sh...

@mikey_teeze joins us again this week to give a deep dive into his client-centric approach to his business. We talk marketing strategies that are working well for him, client retention, and raising your prices. Catch the first part of his interview on Ep. 278! This Week's Topics: • Raising prices: desire for your services • Marketing strategies • Client retention • Alchemy academy online • Incorpo...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. @mikey_teeze joins us again this week to give a deep dive into his client-centric approach to his business. We talk marketing strategies that are working well for him, client retention, and raising your prices. Catch the first part of his interview on Ep...

Co-founders and stylists Tonya Thompson @hairbytonya and Sharie Wilson @iamshariewilson share their journey of creating a teachable system of hair care, as well as providing education to stylists on all types of hair textures. We also discuss how to scale your business when you finally realize that if you want to grow, you can't do it all yourself. This Week's Topics: • Starting their business by...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Co-founders and stylists Tonya Thompson @hairbytonya and Sharie Wilson @iamshariewilson share their journey of creating a teachable system of hair care, as well as providing education to stylists on all types of hair textures. We also discuss how to scal...

We've taken some of the best discussions we've had related to pricing over the years and put them into one episode! We cover price setting, increases, and structure in these choice clips. Show  Notes:   Tab Salsman @tabcutshair Ep. 4 – If you doubled your price tomorrow, What would you do differently tomorrow than what you do today    Andrewdoeshair Ep. 1 – Using your wait times as a gauge to rais...

@kendalldorsey1 continues to share his incredible journey this week. He reveals a huge mistake he made early that nearly ruined his career path, as well as the unfortunate realities of session work. We also get into the planning aspects of an editorial shoot... how much is prepared ahead of time? This week's topics: • Assisting for a celebrity stylist • His drive and hunger for success due to his...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. @kendalldorsey1 continues to share his incredible journey this week. He reveals a huge mistake he made early that nearly ruined his career path, as well as the unfortunate realities of session work. We also get into the planning aspects of an editorial s...

Celebrity stylist and Global Ambassador @kendalldorsey1 was very successful for years without a cosmo license, but came to a point where he needed it to advance his career. We also discuss how changing your location can be daunting and extremely challenging... but can also be the big break you need.  This Week's Topics: • Going to school for fashion; doing hair unlicensed in dorms • Becoming very...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Celebrity stylist and Global Ambassador @kendalldorsey1 was very successful for years without a cosmo license, but came to a point where he needed it to advance his career. We also discuss how changing your location can be daunting and extremely challeng...

We're back with @hairbyhunty - Sooo much great marketing advice and info that we needed a 2nd episode! We continue this week with the sometimes thorny topics of price increases, process & policy changes, and managing client information.  This Week's Topics: • How to handle price increases • Making structural changes to your biz easier for your client   • Customer relationship management    • Makin...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We're back with @hairbyhunty - Sooo much great marketing advice and info that we needed a 2nd episode! We continue this week with the sometimes thorny topics of price increases, process & policy changes, and managing client information.  This Week's Topi...

Hairstylist Business Educator Hunter Donia @hairbyhunty shares a wealth of knowledge with us this week! We cover a range of topics regarding marketing: the best strategies to target your ideal clients, the best website creation tools and booking apps, and much more. This Week's Topics: • Coming out at a young age and expressing himself through hair & makeup • Getting his beauty license in high sch...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Hairstylist Business Educator Hunter Donia @hairbyhunty shares a wealth of knowledge with us this week! We cover a range of topics regarding marketing: the best strategies to target your ideal clients, the best website creation tools and booking apps, an...

We had beauty school students tour our Salon Republic Burbank location to learn more about indie hairdressing.... AND we held a panel discussion with Megan Brunelle @hairetic_official, Angelina Marie @hairbyangelinamarire, and Dani Van Buren @danivanburenhair to share how some of our SR fam approach running their businesses.  This Week's Topics: • Panelists' inspo for getting into the hair industr...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We had beauty school students tour our Salon Republic Burbank location to learn more about indie hairdressing.... AND we held a panel discussion with  Megan Brunelle @hairetic_official, Angelina Marie @hairbyangelinamarire, and Dani Van Buren @danivanbur...

Emmy Award winning stylist & CEO @angelacstyles left a full clientele in Chicago and moved to Los Angeles for a new experience. Wanting to get into set work, she targeted salons in the areas where celebrity clientele were common. She also shares her experience starting @consciouscurlshair as well as writing her children's book, 'Hair'. This Week's Topics: • Getting into set work on movie and TV pr...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Emmy Award winning stylist & CEO @angelacstyles left a full clientele in Chicago and moved to Los Angeles for a new experience. Wanting to get into set work, she targeted salons in the areas where celebrity clientele were common. She also shares her expe...

We continue with Tab Salsman this week and cover a wide variety of topics such as coffee, celebrity haircuts, and his approach to conversations with clients while behind the chair.  This Week's Topics: • The state of the industry in LA • Working through economic downturns • Celebrity encounters while doing hair • Representing brands • Handling BTC convos about politics • His Hair Horror Story   Ou...

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue with Tab Salsman this week and cover a wide variety of topics such as coffee, celebrity haircuts, and his approach to conversations with clients while behind the chair.  This Week's Topics: • The state of the industry in LA • Working through...