The Hairstylist Rising Podcast

In today’s episode, I introduce my listeners to Ebony Nelson, a systems and marketing coach for independent beauty pros. She joins us today to give us insight on her 6 Figure Success Model for independent hairstylists. From a shampoo girl to salon business owner, Ebony shares her tips, tricks, theories for how to become a successful independent hair stylist.  A Few Topics Discussed: Developing a N...

This is an episode you'll want to listen to again + again! Today we are chatting with Hunter Donia about creating the kind of guest experience that has clients coming back for more. As a hairstylist, salon owner or independent suite stylist... attracting clients is vital, but it's only the first step. As a brand that serves your clients behind the chair to the highest caliber... the experience sho...

The one you've been waiting for! The incredible Jennifer Kenney from the Independent Stylist Podcast and I will be chatting all about how to wade through the noise, seperate the helpful advice from the not so helpful AND help you understand what you ACTUALLY need to focus on to grow your business as a hairstylist using Instagram. Sign up for the FREE 3 day Instagram Visibility Challenge for Hairst...

Think only big city stylists can make great money? Think again! Today's episode is a masterclass in building a profitable business no matter where you live. You'll learn about how you can customize your social media strategy to meet small town clients where they are at AND we're diving into a secret marketing avenue that can boost your small town salon to new levels. No matter where you live, the...

Love the Hairstylist Rising podcast? Follow me on Instagram for education, inspiration + motivation to create your best life in the beauty industry! Showing your authentic self is the key to building a thriving personal brand... but what happens when lack of self confidence gets in the way of showing up the way that you want to? Robyn Scheer is a hairstylist, influencer, body positivity + self lov...

My guest Jasmine Jone ( Beauty + The Network ) is the CEO of Alter Image Bridal Hair and Makeup and a bridal beauty business coach. She is helping freelance hairstylists and makeup artists build sustainable business models that support them year round and don't fall into the "boom-bust" income trap that sometimes freelance and/or seasonal businesses can face. Jasmine is walking you through how to...

Don't forget, if you love the podcast time is running out to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to win $100 gift card to anywhere you want! My guest today is Lynzie Smith, hairdresser + founder of online networking platform www.independentbeautypros.com Independent Beauty Professionals is the virtual home for Beauty Pros looking to start or grow their own businesses. Lynzie has created a strong, inc...

Follow Hairstylist Rising on Instagram! Want to make more money in your salon, suite or beauty business? Bust through the bad habits + oversights that are keeping you and your business small! Don’t forget you can score a $100 gift card to anywhere you want by simply leaving a review for this podcast! Winner will be drawn Sept 15th. Mentioned in this episode: Escape To Elevate Retreats Learn more a...

What is the difference between branding and marketing as a hairstylist or beauty professional? Ren Jones said this “​​Marketing is the equivalent of asking someone on a date. Branding is why they say yes” In other words… when you’re marketing essentially you’re extending an invitation to be a part of your community, your business and your culture. Your brand IS that culture, how people perceive yo...

For beauty pro’s specifically, batching content is hands down the best way to remove the social media overwhelm that creeps in. It eliminates feeling stressed if your day gets away from you and you can’t take a photo of every single client and it will actually make your marketing a LOT more effective. In today's episode we are going to cover how to create better content that get's you closer to yo...

You can! And I'm going to show you exactly how the entrepreneurial minded hairstylist can literally set and forget tasks that usually take up hours of time every week. Click Here To Grab The Free List Mentioned in this episode: Escape To Elevate Retreats Learn more and apply for Escape To Elevate - www.escapetoelevate.com

I want to share with you the absolute most important thing you need to do in order to create a successful + fulfilling career and business. This applies to both hairstylists behind the chair, salon owners, educators, coaches… literally anyone in business but most specifically in the beauty industry. The science is clear here. You can actually retrain your brain and carve out new neural pathways by...

Using Instagram and digital marketing to grow your brand and build your beauty biz is fully possible, and I've created "The 3-Step Path to Content That Connects" to get you results! Whether you're an independent hairstylist, salon owner, you're trying to grow your clientele or you're expanding into coaching or education... these tips are going to change your content game!  In today's episode I'm w...

Samantha Lacoste is joining me on the podcast today to discuss salon ownership + marketing as well as navigating the ups and downs of having a business partner. Sam on IG Visit Jodie on IG Mentioned in this episode: Escape To Elevate Retreats Learn more and apply for Escape To Elevate - www.escapetoelevate.com

My guest Misty is a hairstylist turned personal finance mentor for hairstylists and she is sharing some real life advice and application. She doesn't just talk the talk she has also walked the walk. Misty and her husband were drowning in debt and through the strategies she shares in todays episode, they were able to pay off $48,000 in consumer debt in 2 short years. As Misty says "it's not about n...

Dawn Bradley is back on the Hairstylist Rising Podcast and today's topic is fiiiire. Dawn has been in the beauty industry for nearly two decades and has spent the last 10 years as a business owner. It's her mission to help other stylists avoid the anxiety-inducing pitfalls she has experienced in her career. Join us for today's conversation about consultations and communication and the silent succe...

"Any time that you're ready to level up, no matter how far along in your journey you are, even if you are an extremely talented and successful hairstylist... whatever that next step is: it's going to feel scary. It's going to feel unknown. You're going to want to back out of it a million different times" You do NOT want to miss this episode. Visit Yara on IG Mentioned in this episode: Escape To El...

Whether you're a salon owner, stylist or just starting in the beauty industry... this episode is a MUST listen. Nina Tulio is a former stylist and salon owner turned international business coach, motivational speaker and The Business Education Ambassador for Oligo Professionnel. She is also a columnist and Ambassador for Schedulicty , a columnist for SalonEVO Magazine which is based in the UK and...

Check out my guest here. Daniel is a wig master + stage and screen hairstylist. This episode will let you inside the world of a celebrity hairstylist and entrepeneur who has leveraged every opportunity. Don't miss this one! Mentioned in this episode: Escape To Elevate Retreats Learn more and apply for Escape To Elevate - www.escapetoelevate.com

This episode is special. My guest today is a salon owner, educator and one of my 1:1 coaching clients, Dana. Dana took a leap of faith purchasing a salon that isn't even allowed to be open at the moment, here's a real time look at the challenges, rewards and growth this past year has offered. If you're a hairstylist thinking about the next step in your career and curious about how to push past the...

You're gonna want to grab a notebook for this one!   Pay attention because today I am going to help hairstylists, salon owners and beauty pros make sure they aren't make one of the five fatal flaws that can KILL your biz on Instagram. Can't wait to dive into this one! Episode referenced in the podcast is episode 8 Branding 101 for Hairstylists: The what, the why and the how

I am joined today by my guest, Sean Dolan, who is a salon owner and aspiring educator based in South Africa. " I think if you're marketing your strengths, it's, it's the most authentic you can be. It's, it's the one thing that you can really help people with."  You do NOT want to miss this episode.   Connect with Sean on Instagram. Mentioned in this episode: Escape To Elevate Retreats Learn more a...

I've said it before and I'll say it again: there is NO one road to success in this industry! Today's episode is a little different: we talk competitions, session styling and how to really make a name for yourself in that world as a hairstylist. The Hairstylist Rising Podcast has a global audience and global guests, and I loved discussing the importance of that community with today's guest Darrel S...

My guest Teddi is a Suite Stylist Business Coach with a serious eye for design ( if you don't believe me check out her IG here ) On today's episode Teddi is sharing her route to success as a soloprenuer salon suite owner and the surprising path she took to get there. Sometimes becoming a successful hairstylist is a windy road, and I'm so excited for you to hear Teddi's story. She's also dropping a...

My guest is Suzanne Minskey, founder of Beauty Business Collective and freelance bridal hair and makeup artist. Suzanne is a 13+ year veteran of the bridal beauty world and has combined her years of experience working with brides with her business know-how to create the Beauty Business Collective and bring bridal hairstylists and makeup artists the best in education to take their business to the n...