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. 37 · How to Cause a Riot with Alexis and David Thurston of @pulpriothair 02.07.2018 1:20:32

Pulp Riot founders David and Alexis Thurston went from salon owners to creating one of the hottest brands in our industry. Listen in to see how they did it. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/

Ep. 36 · How to Nerd-Stalk Hairlebrities & Live the Real Hair Nerd Life w/@thehairnerds 25.06.2018 51:35

Erin and Annie are The Hair Nerds (@ thehairnerds on insta and thehairnerds.com on the web) Two of the nerdiest and awesomest people in our hair community. To know them is to love them, to not know them is to want to get to know them. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCr...

Ep. 35 · From the Swamps to Hollywood: Rickey Zito @hairgod_zito at Toni & Guy Academy LA 15.06.2018 1:16:16

The New Breed Meets the Next Gen as hairstylist and major influencer Rickey Zito @hairgod_zito was interviewed live for a podcast recording at Toni&Guy Academy LA. ind us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/

Ep. 34 · What Clients are Thinking but Won't Tell You: Part 2 "Retail" 08.06.2018 38:43

Donovan and Eric hit the streets of Santa Monica, CA to ask random people where they buy their hair product. Listen in & see if a friendly recommendation at a reasonable price makes a difference in the client's eyes. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-...

Ep. 33 · Pure Gold with w/ Robert Cromeans @robertcromeans and Mary Cuomo @marycuomocromeans 04.06.2018 1:37:48

This is pure gold with Robert and his fiancée Mary. Chock full of business tools and ideas that you can use to make more money. Robert bridges the gap between artistry and business like no one else. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.c...

Ep. 32 · Crazy Determined with Wesley Palmer @wesdoeshair 28.05.2018 52:15

@wesdoeshair gets into the principles that have made him one of the most influential educators and hair personalities today. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng http://salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/

EP. 31 · The Best of The Hair Game: Episodes 1-10 21.05.2018 1:10:15

We took some choice clips from our first 10 episodes and put them together for a look back. This episode is packed full of valuable info & insights regarding your salon business, social media, & the beauty industry. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJn...

Ep. 30 · (Part 2) Guided Meditation Session for Hairstylists 14.05.2018 23:12

Could we in the beauty industry benefit from meditation? Episode 1 is all about what it is and why it's so great for us. Episode 2 is a guided meditation that we hope you use as often as possible. Enjoy! Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng ht...

Ep. 29 · (Part 1) Meditation for Hairstylists: How it Will Help You Behind the Chair 14.05.2018 1:01:34

Ep. 28 · Patience, Hard Work and Flow w/ Philip Wolff @philipwolffhair 07.05.2018 55:32

Philip Wolff has used patience, tenacity and an intense pride in his work (even when no one's looking) to go from an apprentice in Washington DC to a master of his craft in LA. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng http://salonrepublic.com/the...

Ep. 27 · How to Be Successful Renting Chairs in Your Salon Studio 30.04.2018 45:47

We've gotten lots of questions about how to find hairdressers to work in, or share, your salon space. We interview three people (Michelle & Ruby @thecoopsalon and Tomm Luna @room22salonrepublic) who are doing it really well. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeK...

Ep. 26 · From Bartender to Sponsored Artist w/ Linh Phan @bescene 23.04.2018 44:49

@bescene is killing The Hair Game this week. Get a peek into where he came from, how he got here and what makes him groove. Listen to the full podcast for instructions on a chance to WIN a new flat iron!! Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng...

EP. 25 · Eric is Interviewed by Your Day Off @hairdustry Podcast 16.04.2018 1:11:32

Playing you an interview from The Your Day Off Podcast run by two guys named Corey and Tony out of Maryland. They chased me down for awhile but we got it done. I go into the early days of salon republic and how we're doing things now. Enjoy! Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! https://www.youtube.c...

Ep. 24 · Have We Hit "Peak Social"? 06.04.2018 18:16

This episode shows us the current state of digital (including social) media. As a beauty professional, you need to market your services to likely customers in an effort to keep your book full. Which social media networks are gaining in popularity and which are losing? Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog...

Ep. 23 · How to Make it to the Main Stage with Ted Gibson @tedgibson and Jason Backe @jasonbacke 29.03.2018 56:35

Eric Taylor talks candidly with Ted Gibson and Jason Backe about how they made it to the main stage at all the beauty shows, how they got our favorite celebrities into their chairs, why they closed their renowned salon in NYC, their move to the west coast and more! Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Check out our Youtube channel or THG vlog site!...

Ep. 22 · How to Deliver the Client Experience with Carlos Ramos @sugarskulls 22.03.2018 31:52

Carlos @sugarskulls Ramos strives to make every client that sits in his chair feel welcomed (and like a rock star). Listen in as we discuss the little things he does that make a big difference in the client experience. Watch the video interview on our youtube channel! https://youtu.be/THZOyylXl_s Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/

Ep. 21 · What's Happening in Our Industry Now with THE Beauty Trend Researcher Cyrus Bulsara 15.03.2018 59:00

Last week we spoke to random people on the street to get their impressions of our industry- one-off anecdotal accounts on a micro level. This week we're doing the opposite and getting a high-level macro view of the industry with Cyrus Bulsara, who runs PCR (professional consultants and resources) which is the go-to source of data for the beauty industry. He recently released his latest report and...

Ep. 20 · What Clients Are Thinking But Won't Tell You 09.03.2018 20:00

Eric hit the streets of Santa Monica, CA to get the real story from the everyday client. What are their favorite (and least favorite) things about going to the salon? With answers ranging from very funny to very valuable, hairdressers definitely gain some good insight into the minds of their client. Check out a video of these interviews here: https://youtu.be/oRdpQj2C3JQ

Ep. 19 · WTF is Vero…and What Do I Need to Know About It? 02.03.2018 17:51

In a sudden rush of enthusiasm, the three-year-old social networking app Vero has gone from obscurity to the most downloaded app on the apple app store. The beauty industry's audience and influencers alike jumped on and created accounts to stake their claim on, what may be, the Instagram killer. Here's what it is, who's behind it, and what you need to know about it.

Ep. 18 · How To Use a Smile 23.02.2018 7:01

Eric Taylor did some digging to find out what makes a smile so powerful, and how to use it in your day-to-day interaction with clients to make yourself happier and positively affect others.

Ep. 17 · Gordon Miller, CEO of Harbrained - Transition, Disruption, and Influence In the Hair Industry 16.02.2018 57:41

So happy to bring you this episode with Gordon Miller. Gordon recently left his post as publisher of American salon magazine to become the CEO (chief engagement officer) at Hairbrained. He just launched his new podcast called "hairbrained conversations" which is a must listen. Gordon's history is, in many ways, a recent history of our industry. He's stood in a very unique place for decades, an unb...

Ep. 16 · Getting Your Instagram Game Going with Jamie Dana @jamiedanahairstylist 09.02.2018 37:17

At ISSE, Eric was able to sit in on a class by hairstylist and social media educator Jamie Dana and immediately asked her to join him on The Hair Game. Her insight and knowledge of Instagram, photography, and the hair industry gives listeners a ton of valuable information on how to make your IG account on point. They cover topics such as: - How to gain the followers you want -What an effective IG...

Ep. 15 · Trends for 2018 from ISSE: West Coast Hair Show 02.02.2018 13:45

Eric hit the floor of ISSE 2018 in Long Beach, CA with a microphone and camera and interviewed hairstylists, company owners, and brand/product specialists to get a glimpse of what is happening in the hair world, including: -New products launching this year -Hot new trends happening worldwide -Thoughts and views on ISSE and the industry

Ep. 14 · Habits of the most (and least) successful indie hairdressers 26.01.2018 11:39

Eric sits down with @danielrhyder, a 12 year veteran salon manager for Salon Republic. He has seen many indie stylists come and go... we get his take on what you need to succeed, including: How do you know if studio/booth rental is right for you? What kind of personality do you need for indie hairdressing? What traits successful (and unsuccessful) indie hairdressers have

Ep. 13 · (Part 2) The Most Controversial Topics in the Beauty Industry w/ Tab Salsman @TabCutsHair 19.01.2018 48:43

This is Part Two of a Two-part interview with Tab Salsman @tabcutshair. We sit down with Tab again to dive into more controversial topics, such as: -Professional salon products for sale on Amazon, Costco, and Walmart -Types of salons & pay structures- commission, rent, hybrid: w ho owns the client? -Youth culture influence -#1 beauty-related search on google