The Hair Hustle Podcast

SEASON 2 of the Podcast kicks off August 12. For the month of July, we are playing the MOST downloaded episodes of Season 1 Number 3 most downloaded episode - The Content Plan you can START TODAY Any questions, please reach out to helloheatherpod@gmail.com

SEASON 2 of the Podcast kicks off August 12. For the month of July, we are playing the MOST downloaded episodes of Season 1 Number 4 most downloaded episode - Evolve or Expire with BECKY DuRussel Any questions, please reach out to helloheatherpod@gmail.com

SEASON 2 of the Podcast kicks off August 12. For the month of July, we are playing the MOST downloaded episodes of Season 1 Number 5 most downloaded episode - THE FIVE STEPS TO HOLIDAY SUCCESS! Any questions, please reach out to helloheatherpod@gmail.com

Follow Sheryl: IG: @sheryldorais @thesassygardeners Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 01:13 Meet Sheryl Dorais: A Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur 06:02 Sheryl's Journey in the Beauty Industry 08:42 Starting Your Own Makeup Line 11:01 The Importance of Customer Service in Sales 20:02 Embracing Social Media for Business 29:12 Being a Multi-Passion...

Contact: helloheatherpod@gmail.com 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 01:05 The Importance of Guest Experience 01:48 Word of Mouth as a Marketing Tool 03:17 Driving Organic Growth Through Experience 06:11 Encouraging Referrals Without Awkwardness 09:32 The Rebooking Ritual 11:53 Recap of the Guest Experience Series

Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 01:14 Customer Experience Series: Talk Retail to Me 03:07 Reframing Retail: From Selling to Serving 05:04 Retail as Part of the Guest Experience 07:57 Overcoming Fears in Retail Conversations 12:00 Effective Strategies for Discussing Retail 20:58 Consistency in Retail: Building Trust and Loyalty

Reach out to Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com Episode 23 with Emily Bautista of Bonded HERE 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 01:04 The Importance of Client Experience 03:26 Setting Healthy Boundaries 09:06 Common Boundary Struggles 14:15 Elevating Client Experience with Boundaries 18:52 Conclusion and Next Steps

The FREE Bootcamp & 12 Signs Guide HERE Contact Atilola: info@thegoodhairtribe.com Follow on IG @thegoodhairtribe Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 02:49 Meet Atilola: Bridging Science and Beauty 05:47 The Journey to Becoming a Trichologist 08:00 Understanding Hair Loss: A Stylist's Perspective 13:56 Signs of Hair Loss and Scalp Health 15:52 The Good Hair Tribe Bootcamp Ov...

Contact Me: helloheatherpod@gmail.com 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 00:26 The Importance of Customer Experience 01:36 Consistency: The Secret Sauce 03:02 Why Consistency Matters More Than Perfection 05:25 Identifying Areas for Consistency 09:37 The Link Between Consistency and Word of Mouth 12:27 Systems That Support Consistency 15:35 Closing Thoughts on Consistency

Contact: helloheatherpod@gmail.com Episode on Pricing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-guessing-your-way-to-profitability/id1767511345?i=1000676658640 It is Episode 7: Stop Guessing your way to Profitability My Dream Client Exercise that is referenced: Grab it HERE Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 01:46 Guest Experience Series Overview 02:58 Aligning Guest Experien...

Chapters Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 00:58 Simplifying Social Media for Stylists 02:44 The Importance of Consistency in Posting 05:10 Content Types: Connection, Education, and Proof 11:22 Building Credibility Through Proof 14:15 Creating a Weekly Content Plan 18:20 Final Thoughts on Social Media Strategy

FREE Education Planning Template: https://heatherpod.ck.page/338a145fc0 Becky's INFO: Salon: The Style Shoppe, Frankenmuth, Michigan IG: @styleshoppe FB: The Style Shoppe Email: rsdurussel@gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 02:13 Meet Becky: A Journey of Evolution 05:03 Embracing Change: The Importance of Location 07:45 The Role of Education in Success 12:09 Planning...

Contact Heather : helloheatherpod@gmail.com 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 01:48 Celebrating Milestones and Community Engagement 02:15 The Importance of Personal Branding 04:02 Overcoming Cringe: Embracing Reels 06:20 Myth Busting: Reels and Their Purpose 08:18 Creating Non-Cringe Reels: Practical Ideas 16:17 Mini Tutorials and Quick Tips for Engagement 18:04 Authenticity in Reels:...

Contact: helloheatherpod@gmail.com My Dream Client Exercise FREE Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Personal Branding in Beauty 03:24 Defining Your Identity as a Stylist 05:48 Curating Content for Your Brand 09:08 Showing Up as Your Brand 11:48 Recap and Final Thoughts on Personal Branding

The Power of Social Class Coming up HERE: https://www.heatherpod.com/product-page/social-media-class-10-7 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 00:56 The Importance of Social Media for Stylists 05:56 Statistics on Social Media Usage 09:32 Visibility Over Fame: Building Local Influence 14:17 Consistency is Key: The Long Game in Social Media

Link to the Chair CFO Class: https://www.heatherpod.com/product-page/the-chair-cfo-live-class-may-5 Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Hair Hustle Podcast 01:15 Understanding Salon Structures 03:04 Pros and Cons of Commission Salons 10:47 Exploring Independent Stylists 16:52 Finding Your Place in the Industry

Where can you find Cassidy and her team? Website: https://attractionssalon.net/ FB & IG: @attractionshairnailsalon Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 01:15 Cassidy's Journey to Salon Ownership 05:19 Transitioning from Technician to Owner 08:38 Leading a Team Without Technical Skills 08:43 Lessons from Running a Commission-Based Salon 13:02 Navigating the Pandemic as a New O...

Podcast Episode 24: "3 Social Media Tips Every Stylist Needs to Know" ( A teaser for your $99 local class in April ) 🎙 Intro (1-2 min) Welcome to The Hair Hustle Podcast! Quick reminder: social media isn’t just about posting—it’s about building a business. Exciting announcement: I’m hosting a live, hands-on social media class in April for only $99 —you’ll leave with a month of content planned and...

Find Emily and Bonded: IG: @beauty.by.bautista IG: @bonded_beauty_studio FB: Beauty By Bautista FB: Bonded Beauty Studio Episode 23: Balancing Motherhood & Business: A Stylist’s Journey from Solo to Salon Owner 1: Emily’s Journey  1. You’ve gone from independent stylist to suite owner to now a salon owner with employees—what inspired each transition, and how did motherhood play a role in...

Contact/Follow Trilogy Salon: IG: @trilogymidland FB: Trilogy Salon Website: www.trilogymidland.com Episode 22: From Solo Stylist to Salon Owner: Understanding Commission vs. Independent Careers with Cara Miller of Trilogy Salon Segment 1: Your Journey (10-15 min) 1. What made you decide to transition from an independent stylist to a commission salon owner? • Follow-up: What challenges did you fac...

Episode 21: Boundaries - The Rise of Keyboard Courage Keeping your cool in the age of keyboard courage Total Duration: Approximately 15 minutes Detailed Conversational Outline with Time Stamps Introduction Welcome & Episode Hook: Hey everyone, welcome back to The Hair Hustle Podcast!  I’m Heather Podlesney, and today we’re diving into a topic that’s key for every salon owner and stylist—s...

The Top TEN ways to kick off your 2025 was the MOST downloaded episode to date! Go give it a listen and what things did you stick to so far? What needs to change or stay the same! Tell me what has been working for you!  00:00:05 ]Welcome to the Hair Hustle Podcast. I' m Heather Podlesney, your salon coach dedicated to helping stylists master the business side of beauty. Whether you' re starti...

Episode 19: Retail Myths That Are Holding You Back FREE Retail MythBusters Guide:  https://heatherpod.kit.com/ccd670337e Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com Link to Retail Promo Playbook: https://www.heatherpod.com/product-page/retail-promo-playbook Welcome: Today we’re diving into some of the biggest myths about retail that might be stopping you from reaching your full salon potential...

Podcast Episode 18: Profit & Pamper: Transforming Your Salons Retail Game Introduction Welcome listeners to the episode. Quick overview of why salon retail is often overlooked and how a systemized approach can increase revenue. The Mindset Shift: Retail as a Service, Not a Sell Why many stylists avoid selling retail. Changing the perspective: retail is a continuation of service , not an upsell...

FREE RESOURCES: Personal Expense Tracker : https://heatherpod.kit.com/8650607451   Independent Stylist Expense Tracker: https://heatherpod.kit.com/705f2f912f Independent Stylist Budget Guide: https://heatherpod.kit.com/c9f316e834 Questions/Concerns OR Would you like to know the advanced tracker I use? Contact me via email at helloheatherpod@gmail.com Introduction Acknowledging the January bud...