Salon Republic

The Hair Game

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The Hair Game is a series brought to you by Salon Republic and hosted by founder Eric Taylor, who, after 25 yrs in the hair game, has seen a lot of s#!@ go down. We go deep with the beauty industry's most interesting players, we educate and tell stories about the things you care about, and we get into the business side of the game so you can earn more and keep more. Also check out the video content on salonrepublic.com/thehairgame.

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Ep. 87 • Why So Many Hairdressers Lack the Fundamentals (and What To Do About It) w/ @georgegarciaredken 20.05.2019 35:02

Global Artist and salon owner George Garcia and @loveerictaylor discuss hustle, fundamentals, and patience in achieving your goals. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/

Ep. 86 • The Indie Hairdresser/Sponsored Educator Life w/ Adina Doss @mastery_a.d 13.05.2019 48:37

Adina Doss, indie stylist & member of @redken Global Artistic Squad explains the importance of retail, when going Indie is right for you, & much more! Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/

Ep. 85 • Stop Cutting Hair With Your Ego w/ Matty Conrad @mattyconrad 06.05.2019 55:30

Award-winning barber and founder of @victorybarbers Matty Conrad shares some history of barbering and what it takes to get men to care about their hair! To enter Matty's giveaway- -Listen to this episode and post a video on your IG stories/feed about what you liked most about it. -And Tag @mattyconrad, @loveerictaylor and #thehairgamepodcast so we can find you. We will choose the best vide...

Ep. 84 • Getting Your Creative Mojo Back w/ Pro Photographer @ericitaphoto 29.04.2019 57:32

Professional Photographer & Filmmaker Eric Eyo-Ita discusses how & what to do if you have lost your creative spark. We also hear his take on photography & Instagram topics if he were a hairdresser. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairg...

Ep. 83 • Next Level Instagram Pro Tips Part 2 w/ Olivia Smalley @OMGartistry 22.04.2019 48:06

Olivia Smalley @omgartistry is back for another Insta-geek conversation. She tells us MORE of her Instagram hacks, why IGTV is a goldmine, and more digital marketing amazingness. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/

Ep. 82 • Why Social Media is the New Foundation of Client Experience w/ Michael Cole @summitsalon 15.04.2019 1:01:35

Global educator and founder of @summitsalon Consulting Agency Michael Cole stays on the leading edge of digital technology as it relates to the beauty professional. He explains how looking at social media as a client experience improves your strategies and effectiveness online. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube chann...

Ep. 81 • The Good (and bad) of Being an Educator w/ @veronicavridge 08.04.2019 36:59

Global Redken Artist Veronica Ridge gets into the life of a hair educator and the challenges it creates, as well as the mistakes they make. She also discusses how hairdressers are 'wearing more hats' and the challenges of raising your prices. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.co...

Ep. 80 • What's Happening in Hair Education & Social Media Now w/ Gordon Miller @hairbrained_official 01.04.2019 54:57

Hairbrained CEO and Hb Conversations podcast host Gordon Miller @gordonm raps with @loveerictaylor about the state of education in the beauty industry and the influence of social media on hairstylists and their work. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonre...

Ep. 79 • The Art of a Great Partnership w/ Riawna Capri @riawna and Nikki Lee @nikkilee901 25.03.2019 1:02:27

Riawna Capri and Nikki Lee, owners of @ninezeroone Salon, @901academy, and @beautycoach_com share crucial advice on what it takes to create successful joint business ventures. They also share tips on how to manage people and your clientele. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/...

Ep. 78 • How to Kill it on Instagram Part 2 w/Don Godfrey @nothingbutpixies 18.03.2019 1:02:25

Time for Part 2! In Ep. 47 we went deep into how to use Instagram with "The Don" of social media. Don Godfrey @fiidnt, Instagram guru and the guy behind some of the most popular Instagram beauty accounts gives us another next-level dive into how to use IG more effectively. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel!...

Ep. 77 • Cutting Through the Bullsh!t w/ Tabatha Coffey @tabathacoffey + Bonus Segment: HairAid 11.03.2019 51:00

TV Host and hairdresser Tabatha Coffey gets down to the details and lays out what hairdressers & salons are doing wrong, the vital importance of customer service, and how to take the emotion out of your business for a fresh perspective. Plus, a segment on a wonderful volunteer program. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube...

Ep. 76 • How Competition Can Up Your Game w/ Chrystofer Benson @cbensonhair 04.03.2019 37:35

Multiple NAHA and global award-winner @cbensonhair talks about the importance and benefits of competing in award shows. He also goes into the incredibly involved process of entering a hair competition. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/theha...

Ep. 75 • Discovering Your Unique Style w/ Mustafa Aavci @mustafaavci the King of Waves 25.02.2019 34:32

Dubbed the 'King of Waves', Mustafa Avci took an interest in old Hollywood glam styling and created a look that is now uniquely his. He also shares how he built upon his style with multi-brand sponsorships and his own line of styling tools. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c...

Ep 74 • The Story of Barbering's #1 Influencer w/ Lee Resnick, creator of @barbershopconnect 18.02.2019 56:44

Barbershopconnect.com (and later @barbershopconnect on IG) became THE place for barbers to build a community online. The man behind it, Lee Resnick, tells us the story of how an ex-rapper from Long Island built the largest barbering community in the world. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www...

Ep. 73 · Finding Your Confidence Through Vulnerability w/ Rebecca Taylor @RebeccaTaylorHair at Toni & Guy Academy LA 11.02.2019 1:19:44

Rebecca Taylor @rebeccataylorhair is an award-winning colorist and ambassador to multiple brands, as well as a founder of Hairstylist Education Forum. Eric and the students get into many great topics with her, including what to do when you don't feel authentic for social media. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel...

Ep. 72 · Succeeding Through Adversity w/ Mary Rector-Gable @marybehindthechair 04.02.2019 1:07:53

The creator of behindthechair.com & @behindthechair_com Mary Rector-Gable gives insights into key aspects of running a successful business. We hear the story of her nearly losing it all, as well as how you can get noticed by BTC on your social media. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.yo...

Ep. 71 · How To Price Yourself Right (and more) w/ Cassandra McGlaughlin @cassandraplatinum 28.01.2019 48:53

@loveerictaylor sits down with award winning colorist and Redken brand ambassador Cassandra McGlaughlin, aka @cassandraplatinum. She gives lots of great advice on pricing your services, as well as strategies on building your business and avoiding difficult situations with clients. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube chan...

Ep. 70 · Legends: Learning From John Maly of Malys/SalonCentric 21.01.2019 48:59

@loveerictaylor talks to @johnmaly about his new book "A Beautiful Business: The Maly's Story". We talk about how he went from 0 to 130 stores and $2 million to $200 million in sales over 18 years as well as the untold history of our industry in general. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.y...

Ep. 69 · (Almost) 50 Things You Didn't Know About Hair w/@dasibstudio 14.01.2019 49:02

@loveerictaylor and @dasibstudio trip their way through the bizarre history of hair, hair trivia and hair facts that you've (probably) never heard before. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/

Ep. 68 · Is Your Salon Legal? What You Need to Know About the ABC Rule with Salon Industry Attorney Jason Ross 07.01.2019 1:00:39

The new ABC rule in California has thrown the salon industry on its head. Find out why and how to navigate it in this conversation with Employment Attorney Jason Ross. rossj@higgslaw.com 619-595-4249 Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepubl...

Ep. 67 · Client Confessions w/ guest hosts @JulzCoda and @shearhands from the Salon Republic Holiday Party 31.12.2018 58:08

While @loveerictaylor is having fun at the @SalonRepublic holiday party, Julz @JulzCoda and Liz @shearhands of @beyondbeautyschool take the mic and get the best Client Confession stories from the beauty pros. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng...

Ep. 66 (rebroadcast) · Nina Kovner @passionsquared Doesn't Parse Words on the State of the Beauty Industry 24.12.2018 53:11

In this rerelease of episode 7, Eric speaks with Nina Kovner of Passionsquared. Nina is the preeminent life and business coach for professionals in our industry. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/

Ep. 65 · Stop Giving a F About What Anyone Thinks About You w/ Kasey O'Hara @hairbykaseyoh 17.12.2018 25:24

Eric talks to @hairbykaseyoh about how the east coast punk-rocker got herself to the worldwide stage teaching others the art of creative color, and what she's doing now that she's there. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehai...

Ep. 64 · Pushing Your Limits and Finding Your Place w/ Luis Fontanez @l0udabarber 10.12.2018 48:21

Eric sits down with Luis Fontanez @lOudabarber to discuss his rough upbringing, what made him focus his life, how he started doing hair, building his Instagram, where he sees the future of barbering and a lot more! Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY...

Ep. 63 · Hairstylist Confessions: Your Hair Horror Stories 03.12.2018 1:09:19

At the Modern Salon Digital Summit after party, Salon Republic's social media coordinator Donovan set up a hair horror story "confessional" and invited attendees to come in and give us their worst experiences as a stylist. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sW...